
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

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)

Ice Cream Social - Great Hall & Kitchen
The Deacons’ Fellowship Team will host an ice cream social in the Great Hall immediately following worship. Watch this space and church publications for details.
Organizer for this event: Ruth Ann Seney, Fellowship Team
(Source: April 22, 2025 Session minutes)

Restaurant fundraiser - Details TBD
Our next restaurant fundraiser takes place today - details to be determined.
Organizer for this event: Liz Holding
(Source: Minutes of April 22, 2025 Session meeting.)
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
Advent Wreath Making Brunch - Great Hall & Kitchen
Our Advent wreath making brunch will take place in the Great Hall, beginning at 11:15 am. The Adult Ministries Committee will provide the casseroles. Watch this space and church publications for more details.
(Source: Minutes of June 8, 2025 meeting of the Adult Ministries Committee.)
Deacons setting up tent for Family Festival - Church grounds
Weather forecast permitting, the Deacons will get together at 12:30 pm on the church grounds to set up the tent for Sunday’s Family Festival.
Organizer for this event: Karla Lynch
(Posted 5/21/25. Source: Karla Lynch’s May 21, 2025 email.)
Planning meeting for Empty Bowls fundraiser - Conference Room
There will be a planning meeting for the November 2025 Empty Bowls fundraising event in the Conference Room, beginning at 11:15 am.
Organizer for this event: Karla Lynch
(Source: 4/25/25/email from Karla Lynch)
Reception for John Stombres - Lower Gathering Space
Please join us for a special celebration for our organist, John Stombres, in the Lower Gathering Space immediately after today’s worship service. John has been bringing beautiful music to Fox Valley Presbyterian’s worship services for 20 years (21.5 to be exact). There will be refreshments, presentation of a gift, time for fellowship, and a basket for additional cards and gifts.
Organizer for this event: Jen Koop
Source: April 22, 2025 email from Jen Koop

Spring Cleanup Day - Church building and grounds
The Building and Grounds Committee is hosting a Spring Cleanup Day, beginning at 9:00 am. The majority of the work will be outside landscaping work, turning and transferring mulch and edging beds. All are welcome to come and lend a hand at this intergenerational fellowship opportunity.
Organizer for this event: Matt Fleshman, Building and Grounds Committee Chair

Restaurant fundraiser - Gia Mia, St. Charles
Make plans now to enjoy a delicious meal at our restaurant fundraiser at Gia Mia, 31 S. 1st Street, St. Charles. Be sure to tell the server that you are with FVPC, and 10-15% of your bill will be donated to support FVPC’s ministries.
You are welcome to join our lunch group at noon, or our dinner group at 6:00 pm. Please RSVP to Liz Holding (847-606-8246 or email) if you are coming to one of the groups so that she may make reservations for us. We look forward to seeing many of you there!
Organizer for this event: Liz Holding