Advent wreath making brunch - Great Hall & Kitchen
Kick off the Advent Season (a little early!) by making an Advent wreath for your home. This year, we will gather before Thanksgiving. Join us on Sunday, November 23, in the Great Hall immediately following the 10:15 am worship service. There will be great food and fellowship at this favorite, intergenerational annual event!
The cost is $25.00 per wreath, and to-go kits are available if you can’t make the brunch. Please make your check payable to FVPC with “advent wreath” in the memo line or choose “Advent wreath” on the church giving page.
Please RSVP using our SignUp Genius form by November 17. Questions? Email Beth Jahoda.
(Updated 10/30/25. Source: Communications Committee poster.)
Pub Theology - Up North Wine Tasting Room, Geneva
All are welcome at Pub Theology, a monthly get-together sponsored by FVPC, the Unitarian Universalist Church, Geneva Lutheran Church, and the United Methodist Church of Geneva. Bring your questions and your curiosity and respectfully engage with people of varying religious traditions, philosophical perspectives, and life experiences. This month’s discussion topic is: “Express yourself! The storied art of self-expression.
Organizer for this event: Pastor Rob Hamilton, The United Methodist Church of Geneva
(Posted 9/30/25. Source: Pastor Rob’s 9/29/25 email.)
Fellowship Hour prep - Cafe, Lower Gathering Space
Fellowship Hour hosts set up for Fellowship Hour in the Cafe and Lower Gathering Space, 9:00-10:00 am.
Fellowship Hour - Cafe, Lower Gathering Space
Join us in the Cafe and Lower Gathering Space for our Fellowship Hour after worship. Grab a beverage and refreshment while you chat with friends, old and new.
All are welcome to take a turn hosting at Fellowship Hour - it’s easy and fun. To find out more and to sign up, email Karla Lynch.
Organizer for this event: Karla Lynch
Fellowship Hour prep - Cafe, Lower Gathering Space
Fellowship Hour hosts set up for Fellowship Hour in the Cafe and Lower Gathering Space, 9:00-10:00 am.
Fellowship Hour - Cafe, Lower Gathering Space
Join us in the Cafe and Lower Gathering Space for our Fellowship Hour after worship. Grab a beverage and refreshment while you chat with friends, old and new.
All are welcome to take a turn hosting at Fellowship Hour - it’s easy and fun. To find out more and to sign up, email Karla Lynch.
Organizer for this event: Karla Lynch
Sewing Circle - Rms 2 & 3
The Sewing Circle gathers on Mondays for quilting, other service projects, and fellowship. You don’t need experience to join in, so come and check us out.
Organizer for this event: Anne McManus
Knitting Circle - Adult Lounge
The Knitting Circle meets on the second and fourth Mondays in the Adult Lounge, 1:30-3:00 pm. It’s not just for knitters - bring your handiwork and enjoy the fellowship.
Organizer for this event: Anne McManus
Fellowship Hr prep - Cafe, Lower Gathering Space
Fellowship Hour hosts set up for Fellowship Hour in the Cafe and Lower Gathering Space, 9:00-10:00 am.
Fellowship Hour - Cafe, Lower Gathering Space
Join us in the Cafe and Lower Gathering Space for our Fellowship Hour after worship. Grab a beverage and refreshment while you chat with friends, old and new.
All are welcome to take a turn hosting at Fellowship Hour - it’s easy and fun. To find out more and to sign up, email Karla Lynch.
Organizer for this event: Karla Lynch
Sewing Circle - Rms 2 & 3
The Sewing Circle gathers on Mondays for quilting, other service projects, and fellowship. You don’t need experience to join in, so come and check us out.
Organizer for this event: Anne McManus
Fellowship Hr prep - Cafe, Lower Gathering Space
Fellowship Hour hosts set up for Fellowship Hour in the Cafe and Lower Gathering Space, 9:00-10:00 am.
Fellowship Hour - Cafe, Lower Gathering Space
Join us in the Cafe and Lower Gathering Space for our Fellowship Hour after worship. Grab a beverage and refreshment while you chat with friends, old and new.
All are welcome to take a turn hosting at Fellowship Hour - it’s easy and fun. To find out more and to sign up, email Karla Lynch.
Organizer for this event: Karla Lynch
Knitting Circle - Adult Lounge
The Knitting Circle meets on the second and fourth Mondays in the Adult Lounge, 1:30-3:00 pm. It’s not just for knitters - bring your handiwork and enjoy the fellowship.
Organizer for this event: Anne McManus
Fellowship Hour hosts set up for Fellowship Hour - Cafe, Lower Gathering Space
Fellowship Hour hosts will set up for Fellowship Hour in the Cafe and Lower Gathering Space, 9:00-10:00 am.
Organizer for this event: Deacons’ Fellowship Team
Fellowship Hour - Cafe, Lower Gathering Space
Join us in the Cafe and Lower Gathering Space for our Fellowship Hour after worship. Grab a beverage and chat with friends, old and new.
Organizer for this event: Deacons’ Fellowship Team
Sewing Circle - Rooms 2 & 3
The Sewing Circle gathers on Mondays for quilting, other service projects, and fellowship. You don’t need experience to join in, so come and check us out.
Organizer for this event: Anne McManus
Fellowship Hour hosts set up for Fellowship Hour - Cafe, Lower Gathering Space
Fellowship Hour hosts will set up for Fellowship Hour in the Cafe and Lower Gathering Space, 9:00-10:00 am.
Organizer for this event: Deacons’ Fellowship Team
Fellowship Hour - Cafe, Lower Gathering Space
Join us in the Cafe and Lower Gathering Space for our Fellowship Hour after worship. Grab a beverage and chat with friends, old and new.
Organizer for this event: Deacons’ Fellowship Team
Knitting Circle - Adult Lounge
The Knitting Circle meets on the second and fourth Mondays in the Adult Lounge, 1:30-3:00 pm. It’s not just for knitters - bring your handiwork and enjoy the fellowship.
Organizer for this event: Anne McManus
Fellowship Hour hosts set up for Fellowship Hour - Cafe, Lower Gathering Space
Fellowship Hour hosts will set up for Fellowship Hour in the Cafe and Lower Gathering Space, 9:00-10:00 am.
Organizer for this event: Deacons’ Fellowship Team
Fellowship Hour - Cafe, Lower Gathering Space
Join us in the Cafe and Lower Gathering Space for our Fellowship Hour after worship. Grab a beverage and chat with friends, old and new.
Organizer for this event: Deacons’ Fellowship Team
Fellowship Hour hosts set up for Fellowship Hour - Cafe, Lower Gathering Space
Fellowship Hour hosts will set up for Fellowship Hour in the Cafe and Lower Gathering Space, 9:00-10:00 am.
Organizer for this event: Deacons’ Fellowship Team
Fellowship Hour - Cafe, Lower Gathering Space
Join us in the Cafe and Lower Gathering Space for our Fellowship Hour after worship. Grab a beverage and chat with friends, old and new.
Organizer for this event: Deacons’ Fellowship Team
Knitting Circle - Adult Lounge
The Knitting Circle meets on the second and fourth Mondays in the Adult Lounge, 1:30-3:00 pm. It’s not just for knitters - bring your handiwork and enjoy the fellowship.
Organizer for this event: Anne McManus
Fellowship Hour - Cafe, Lower Gathering Space
Join us in the Cafe and Lower Gathering Space for our Fellowship Hour after worship. Grab a beverage and chat with friends, old and new.
Organizer for this event: Deacons’ Fellowship Team
Fellowship Hour - Cafe, Lower Gathering Space
Join us in the Cafe and Lower Gathering Space for our Fellowship Hour after worship. Grab a beverage and chat with friends, old and new.
Organizer for this event: Deacons’ Fellowship Team
Sewing Circle - Rms 2 & 3
The Sewing Circle gathers on Mondays for quilting, other service projects, and fellowship. You don’t need experience to join in, so come and check us out.
Organizer for this event: Anne McManus
Fellowship Hour - Cafe, Lower Gathering Space
Join us in the Cafe and Lower Gathering Space for our Fellowship Hour after worship. Grab a beverage and chat with friends, old and new.
Organizer for this event: Deacons’ Fellowship Team
Fellowship Hour - Cafe, Lower Gathering Space
Join us in the Cafe and Lower Gathering Space for our Fellowship Hour after worship. Grab a beverage and chat with friends, old and new.
Organizer for this event: Deacons’ Fellowship Team
Fellowship Hour - Cafe, Lower Gathering Space
Join us in the Cafe and Lower Gathering Space for our Fellowship Hour after worship. Grab a beverage and chat with friends, old and new.
Organizer for this event: Deacons’ Fellowship Team
Fellowship Hour - Cafe, Lower Gathering Space
Join us in the Cafe and Lower Gathering Space for our Fellowship Hour after worship. Grab a beverage and chat with friends, old and new.
Organizer for this event: Deacons’ Fellowship Team
Fellowship Hour - Cafe, Lower Gathering Space
Join us in the Cafe and Lower Gathering Space for our Fellowship Hour after worship. Grab a beverage and chat with friends, old and new.
Organizer for this event: Deacons’ Fellowship Team
Fellowship Hour - Cafe, Lower Gathering Space
Join us in the Cafe and Lower Gathering Space for our Fellowship Hour after worship. Grab a beverage and chat with friends, old and new.
Organizer for this event: Deacons’ Fellowship Team
Fellowship Hour - Cafe, Lower Gathering Space
Join us in the Cafe and Lower Gathering Space for our Fellowship Hour after worship. Grab a beverage and chat with friends, old and new.
Organizer for this event: Deacons’ Fellowship Team
Fellowship Hour - Cafe, Lower Gathering Space
Join us in the Cafe and Lower Gathering Space for our Fellowship Hour after worship. Grab a beverage and chat with friends, old and new.
Organizer for this event: Deacons’ Fellowship Team
Fellowship Hour - Cafe, Lower Gathering Space
Join us in the Cafe and Lower Gathering Space for our Fellowship Hour after worship. Grab a beverage and chat with friends, old and new.
Organizer for this event: Deacons’ Fellowship Team
Fellowship Hour - Cafe, Lower Gathering Space
Join us in the Cafe and Lower Gathering Space for our Fellowship Hour after worship. Grab a beverage and chat with friends, old and new.
Organizer for this event: Deacons’ Fellowship Team
Fellowship Hour - Cafe, Lower Gathering Space
Join us in the Cafe and Lower Gathering Space for our Fellowship Hour after worship. Grab a beverage and chat with friends, old and new.
Organizer for this event: Deacons’ Fellowship Team
Fellowship Hour - Cafe, Lower Gathering Space
Join us in the Cafe and Lower Gathering Space for our Fellowship Hour after worship. Grab a beverage and chat with friends, old and new.
Organizer for this event: Deacons’ Fellowship Team
Fellowship Hour - Cafe, Lower Gathering Space
Join us in the Cafe and Lower Gathering Space for our Fellowship Hour after worship. Grab a beverage and chat with friends, old and new.
Organizer for this event: Deacons’ Fellowship Team
Fellowship Hour - Cafe, Lower Gathering Space
Join us in the Cafe and Lower Gathering Space for our Fellowship Hour after worship. Grab a beverage and chat with friends, old and new.
Organizer for this event: Deacons’ Fellowship Team
Fellowship Hour - Cafe, Lower Gathering Space
Join us in the Cafe and Lower Gathering Space for our Fellowship Hour after worship. Grab a beverage and chat with friends, old and new.
Organizer for this event: Deacons’ Fellowship Team
Fellowship Hour - Cafe, Lower Gathering Space
Join us in the Cafe and Lower Gathering Space for our Fellowship Hour after worship. Grab a beverage and chat with friends, old and new.
Organizer for this event: Deacons’ Fellowship Team
Fellowship Hour - Cafe, Lower Gathering Space
Join us in the Cafe and Lower Gathering Space for our Fellowship Hour after worship. Grab a beverage and chat with friends, old and new.
Organizer for this event: Deacons’ Fellowship Team
Fellowship Hour - Cafe, Lower Gathering Space
Join us in the Cafe and Lower Gathering Space for our Fellowship Hour after worship. Grab a beverage and chat with friends, old and new.
Organizer for this event: Deacons’ Fellowship Team
Fellowship Hour - Cafe, Lower Gathering Space
Join us in the Cafe and Lower Gathering Space for our Fellowship Hour after worship. Grab a beverage and chat with friends, old and new.
Organizer for this event: Deacons’ Fellowship Team
Fellowship Hour - Cafe, Lower Gathering Space
Join us in the Cafe and Lower Gathering Space for our Fellowship Hour after worship. Grab a beverage and chat with friends, old and new.
Organizer for this event: Deacons’ Fellowship Team
Fellowship Hour - Cafe, Lower Gathering Space
Join us in the Cafe and Lower Gathering Space for our Fellowship Hour after worship. Grab a beverage and chat with friends, old and new.
Organizer for this event: Deacons’ Fellowship Team
Fellowship Hour - Cafe, Lower Gathering Space
Join us in the Cafe and Lower Gathering Space for our Fellowship Hour after worship. Grab a beverage and chat with friends, old and new.
Organizer for this event: Deacons’ Fellowship Team
Fellowship Hour - Cafe, Lower Gathering Space
Join us in the Cafe and Lower Gathering Space for our Fellowship Hour after worship. Grab a beverage and chat with friends, old and new.
Organizer for this event: Deacons’ Fellowship Team
Fellowship Hour - Cafe, Lower Gathering Space
Join us in the Cafe and Lower Gathering Space for our Fellowship Hour after worship. Grab a beverage and chat with friends, old and new.
Organizer for this event: Deacons’ Fellowship Team
Fellowship Hour - Cafe, Lower Gathering Space
Join us in the Cafe and Lower Gathering Space for our Fellowship Hour after worship. Grab a beverage and chat with friends, old and new.
Organizer for this event: Deacons’ Fellowship Team
Fellowship Hour - Cafe, Lower Gathering Space
Join us in the Cafe and Lower Gathering Space for our Fellowship Hour after worship. Grab a beverage and chat with friends, old and new.
Organizer for this event: Deacons’ Fellowship Team
Fellowship Hour - Cafe, Lower Gathering Space
Join us in the Cafe and Lower Gathering Space for our Fellowship Hour after worship. Grab a beverage and chat with friends, old and new.
Organizer for this event: Deacons’ Fellowship Team
Fellowship Hour - Cafe, Lower Gathering Space
Join us in the Cafe and Lower Gathering Space for our Fellowship Hour after worship. Grab a beverage and chat with friends, old and new.
Organizer for this event: Deacons’ Fellowship Team
Fellowship Hour - Cafe, Lower Gathering Space
Join us in the Cafe and Lower Gathering Space for our Fellowship Hour after worship. Grab a beverage and chat with friends, old and new.
Organizer for this event: Deacons’ Fellowship Team
Fellowship Hour - Cafe, Lower Gathering Space
Join us in the Cafe and Lower Gathering Space for our Fellowship Hour after worship. Grab a beverage and chat with friends, old and new.
Organizer for this event: Deacons’ Fellowship Team
Fellowship Hour - Cafe, Lower Gathering Space
Join us in the Cafe and Lower Gathering Space for our Fellowship Hour after worship. Grab a beverage and chat with friends, old and new.
Organizer for this event: Deacons’ Fellowship Team
Fellowship Hour - Cafe, Lower Gathering Space
Join us in the Cafe and Lower Gathering Space for our Fellowship Hour after worship. Grab a beverage and chat with friends, old and new.
Organizer for this event: Deacons’ Fellowship Team
Fellowship Hour - Cafe, Lower Gathering Space
Join us in the Cafe and Lower Gathering Space for our Fellowship Hour after worship. Grab a beverage and chat with friends, old and new.
Organizer for this event: Deacons’ Fellowship Team
Fellowship Hour - Cafe, Lower Gathering Space
Join us in the Cafe and Lower Gathering Space for our Fellowship Hour after worship. Grab a beverage and chat with friends, old and new.
Organizer for this event: Deacons’ Fellowship Team
Fellowship Hour - Cafe, Lower Gathering Space
Join us in the Cafe and Lower Gathering Space for our Fellowship Hour after worship. Grab a beverage and chat with friends, old and new.
Organizer for this event: Deacons’ Fellowship Team
Fellowship Hour - Cafe, Lower Gathering Space
Join us in the Cafe and Lower Gathering Space for our Fellowship Hour after worship. Grab a beverage and chat with friends, old and new.
Organizer for this event: Deacons’ Fellowship Team
Fellowship Hour - Cafe, Lower Gathering Space
Join us in the Cafe and Lower Gathering Space for our Fellowship Hour after worship. Grab a beverage and chat with friends, old and new.
Organizer for this event: Deacons’ Fellowship Team
Fellowship Hour - Cafe, Lower Gathering Space
Join us in the Cafe and Lower Gathering Space for our Fellowship Hour after worship. Grab a beverage and chat with friends, old and new.
Organizer for this event: Deacons’ Fellowship Team
Fellowship Hour - Cafe, Lower Gathering Space
Join us in the Cafe and Lower Gathering Space for our Fellowship Hour after worship. Grab a beverage and chat with friends, old and new.
Organizer for this event: Deacons’ Fellowship Team
Fellowship Hour - Cafe, Lower Gathering Space
Join us in the Cafe and Lower Gathering Space for our Fellowship Hour after worship. Grab a beverage and chat with friends, old and new.
Organizer for this event: Deacons’ Fellowship Team
Fellowship Hour - Cafe, Lower Gathering Space
Join us in the Cafe and Lower Gathering Space for our Fellowship Hour after worship. Grab a beverage and chat with friends, old and new.
Organizer for this event: Deacons’ Fellowship Team
Fellowship Hour - Cafe, Lower Gathering Space
Join us in the Cafe and Lower Gathering Space for our Fellowship Hour after worship. Grab a beverage and chat with friends, old and new.
Organizer for this event: Deacons’ Fellowship Team
Reception for Pastor Michelle - Gathering Spaces, Cafe
The Personnel Committee will host a reception in the Gathering Spaces and Cafe immediately following worship to welcome Pastor Michelle back from her sabbatical.
Organizer for this event: Personnel Committee
(Posted 10/28/25. Source: Minutes of 10/7/25 Personnel Committee meeting.)
Pub Theology - Up North Wine Tasting Room, Geneva
All are welcome at Pub Theology, a monthly get-together sponsored by FVPC, the Unitarian Universalist Church, Geneva Lutheran Church, and the United Methodist Church of Geneva. Bring your questions and your curiosity and respectfully engage with people of varying religious traditions, philosophical perspectives, and life experiences. This month’s discussion topic is: “Express yourself! The storied art of self-expression.
Organizer for this event: Pastor Rob Hamilton, The United Methodist Church of Geneva
(Posted 9/30/25. Source: Pastor Rob’s 9/29/25 email.)
Restaurant outing - Portofino's Trattoria, St. Charles
FVPC members and friends will get together to enjoy dinner on Thursday, October 30, 6:00 pm at Portofino’s Trattoria, 40W188 Campton Crossings Drive, St. Charles. We will meet in the private dining room - just off the main room - for ease of hearing. Portofino’s will donate a portion of our dinner bills to the church. If you plan to join us, please RSVP to Liz Holding (lizholding@comcast.net or (847) 606-8246) by October 29.
Organizer for this event: Liz Holding
(Posted 10/1/25. Source: Liz Holding’s 10/1/25 email.)
Fall landscape workday - Church grounds
Join us for our fall landscape workday! All ages are welcome. Come for the whole time or for what you can - all help is appreciated. Your participation supports our move toward a more sustainable, inviting and functional landscape for ourselves and our community. This morning, we will be planting bulbs to beautify our church garden
Organizer for these events: Building and Grounds Committee
(Posted 9/2/25. Source: Canva slide created by Matt Fleshman.)
Empty Bowls fundraiser team meeting - Conference Room
The Empty Bowls fundraiser team will meet in the Conference Room, beginning at 11:20 am.
Organizer for this event: Karla Lynch
(Posted 9/25/25. Source: Karla Lynch’s 9/24/25 email.)
Pub Theology - Up North Wine Tasting Room, Geneva
All are welcome at Pub Theology, a monthly get-together sponsored by FVPC, the Unitarian Universalist Church, Geneva Lutheran Church, and the United Methodist Church of Geneva. Bring your questions and your curiosity and respectfully engage with people of varying religious traditions, philosophical perspectives, and life experiences. This month’s discussion topic is: “Express yourself! The storied art of self-expression.
Organizer for this event: Pastor Rob Hamilton, The United Methodist Church of Geneva
(Posted 9/30/25. Source: Pastor Rob’s 9/29/25 email.)
Fall landscape workday - Church grounds
Join us for our fall landscape workday! All ages are welcome. Come for the whole time or for what you can - all help is appreciated. Your participation supports our move toward a more sustainable, inviting and functional landscape for ourselves and our community.
This morning, we will be planting small shrubs and perennials, weeding and trimming groundcover.
Organizer for these events: Building and Grounds Committee
(Updated 9/2/25. Source: Canva slide created by Matt Fleshman.)
Set up for Playology worship service and lunch - Various locations
Setup for the Playology worship service and lunch will take place, beginning at noon and extending into the evening. All of the spaces in the church building except the Youth Lounge will be set up for various aspects of this service.
Organizer for this event: Lisa Hall
(Posted 8/20/25. Source: Lisa Hall’s 8/18/25 email.)
Passport Sunday ice cream social - Great Hall & Kitchen
The Deacons’ Fellowship Team will host an ice cream social in the Great Hall. Earn six stamps visiting our Passport Sunday learning stations throughout the church and come to the Great Hall to enjoy an Oberweis ice cream sundae afterward.
Organizer for this event: Ruth Ann Seney, Fellowship Team
(Source: April 22, 2025 Session minutes)
Activity center for Fellowship Team - Cafe and Lower Gathering Space
Karla Lynch, Fellowship Team leader, will welcome visitors in groups of 10 in the Cafe and Lower Gathering Space, 10:30-11:15 am, and lead them in a Passport Sunday activity. Click here for Passport Sunday details.
Organizer for this event: Karla Lynch
(Posted 8/5/25. Source: Ruth Ann Seney’s 8/5/25 email).
Summer EcoWalk - Norris Woods Nature Preserve
Our Summer EcoWalk takes place today. We will gather at 9:00 am at Norris Woods Nature Preserve in St Charles, and will be joined by folks from Faith in Place.
Norris Woods may be familiar to some, as we have taken an EcoWalk there before. The trailhead and parking lot is behind Bethlehem Lutheran Church.
Organizer for this event: Jeff Mengler
(Source: April 23, 2025 email from Jeff Mengler)
Dining out together - Aurelio's in Geneva
Our next restaurant fundraiser takes place today at Aurelio’s in Geneva. We will be getting together at noon and at 6:00 pm to enjoy a meal together. To join either group, email Liz Holding so that she will be able to make reservations for us.
Organizer for this event: Liz Holding