Evangelical
United Church of Christ
Godfrey, Illinois
"Come learn of me."
United Church of Christ
Godfrey, Illinois
"Come learn of me."
"All your children will be disciples of the Lord_
I will make peace abound for your children."
Isaiah 54:13
I will make peace abound for your children."
Isaiah 54:13
The Children's Moment
The Sunday Object Lesson
January Calendar
January 1 CHURCH OFFICE IS CLOED FOR NEW YEARS DAYJanuary 4 8:30am COFFEE Adult Sunday School
10:00am Worship
Sunday School
11:00am Journey Adult Sunday School
Coffee Hour
5:00pm Youth Group
January 11 8:30am COFFEE Adult Sunday School
10:00am Worship
Sunday School
11:00am Journey Adult Sunday School
Coffee Hour
5:00pm Youth Group
January 12 10:00am H.I.S. Ministry
12:00pm Men’s Bible Study
January 13 6:00pm Elder’s Meeting
6:00pm Trustees Meeting
7:00pm Consistory Meeting
January 15 5:30pm Bells
7:00pm Choir
January 18 8:30am COFFEE Adult Sunday School
10:00am Worship
Sunday School
11:00am Journey Adult Sunday School
Coffee Hour
5:00pm Youth Group
January 19 12:00pm Men’s Bible Study
January 22 5:30pm Bells
7:00pm Choir
January 24 5:00pm Youth Group
January 25 8:30am COFFEE Adult Sunday School
10:00am Worship
Sunday School
11:00am Journey Adult Sunday School
Coffee Hour
January 26 12:00pm Men’s Bible Study
January 29 5:30pm Bells
7:00pm Choir
Welcome to Evangelical United Church of Christ
1212 W. Homer Adams Parkway
Godfrey, IL 62035
Godfrey, IL 62035
OUR SCHOOLS
Evangelical School for the Young Years
Ages 3 and 4
Evangelical Elementary School
K - 8
Ages 3 and 4
Evangelical Elementary School
K - 8
Church Staff
“Jesus said, “For even the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve others and to give his life as a ransom for many.”” – Mark 10:45
- Administrative AssistantMeghan Pritchett is always ready to answer your questions. You can call anytime Monday - Thursday 8:30 - 4:00 and Fridays 8:30 a.m. until noon.
tel: 618-466- 6077
euccgodfrey@gmail.com - Director of Youth Ministries and Christian EducationTim Sandifer has been leading our youth and directing our Sunday School programs since 2004. Our youth groups meet weekly and go on mission trips in the summers. He has also taught some religion classes in our school, Evangelical Schools - K-8 and Preschool ages 3-5yrs.
- Director of ChoirsSusan Parton-Stanard has been directing our Vocal and Handbell choirs since 2006. Her skill and enthusiasm is very contagious and our choirs are inspiring.
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From the Interim Pastor's Desk
How does looking to “the future” make you feel? Are you worried and anxious, dreading what 2026 may bring? Or are you eager and hopeful, approaching the new year with a sense of adventure for the opportunities around the next corner?
Even for folks supposedly in the know, the future has always been unpredictable:
· "The 'telephone' has too many shortcomings to be seriously considered as a means of communication." – Western Union, 1876.
· "Stocks have reached what looks like a permanently high plateau." – Irving Fisher, Professor of Economics, Yale University, 1929.
· "I'm just glad it’ll be Clark Gable who’s falling on his face and not me." – Gary Cooper, 1939, turning down the lead in "Gone with The Wind."
· "There is no reason anyone would want a computer in their home." – Ken Olson, president and founder of Digital Equipment Corp., 1977.
A few years ago, I heard a retired automobile executive predict that by 2035, most people will not own cars anymore. We will rely on driverless vehicles from services like Uber to take us everywhere. He claimed this will be better for family finances, the environment, business, and national security. Even if the safety of such a system gets worked out, I am nowhere near ready for a future like that!
Who knows what 2026 will bring? I am hopeful it brings your next settled pastor, and that she or he will provide many years of Spirit-filled ministry for you.
It is our trust that whatever tomorrow brings, we will not face it alone. The Holy One who has led us in the past will help us find our way through the days to come. The Holy One who has shared our sorrows and joys will continue to laugh and cry with us in the next parts of our journey. The Holy One who has shaped our hearts and minds will yet inspire and energize us to learn new patterns of faithfulness.
May the mysteries of the coming new year draw us more fully into the Mystery of the Presence of God.
Happy New Year!
Rev. Tim Darmour-Paul
Even for folks supposedly in the know, the future has always been unpredictable:
· "The 'telephone' has too many shortcomings to be seriously considered as a means of communication." – Western Union, 1876.
· "Stocks have reached what looks like a permanently high plateau." – Irving Fisher, Professor of Economics, Yale University, 1929.
· "I'm just glad it’ll be Clark Gable who’s falling on his face and not me." – Gary Cooper, 1939, turning down the lead in "Gone with The Wind."
· "There is no reason anyone would want a computer in their home." – Ken Olson, president and founder of Digital Equipment Corp., 1977.
A few years ago, I heard a retired automobile executive predict that by 2035, most people will not own cars anymore. We will rely on driverless vehicles from services like Uber to take us everywhere. He claimed this will be better for family finances, the environment, business, and national security. Even if the safety of such a system gets worked out, I am nowhere near ready for a future like that!
Who knows what 2026 will bring? I am hopeful it brings your next settled pastor, and that she or he will provide many years of Spirit-filled ministry for you.
It is our trust that whatever tomorrow brings, we will not face it alone. The Holy One who has led us in the past will help us find our way through the days to come. The Holy One who has shared our sorrows and joys will continue to laugh and cry with us in the next parts of our journey. The Holy One who has shaped our hearts and minds will yet inspire and energize us to learn new patterns of faithfulness.
May the mysteries of the coming new year draw us more fully into the Mystery of the Presence of God.
Happy New Year!
Rev. Tim Darmour-Paul
