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
Welcome to Evangelical United Church of Christ
1212 W. Homer Adams Parkway
Godfrey, IL 62035
Worship/ Sunday School at 10:00am
Godfrey, IL 62035
Worship/ Sunday School at 10:00am
Evangelical United Church of Christ is a multi-generational congregation
who proudly celebrated our 175th Anniversary in 2025. Founded in Alton,
Illinois, in 1850, we moved to Godfrey in 1968. Nestled along the Mississippi, Godfrey is a suburban village situated 27 miles north of St. Louis, MO. Evangelical UCC values diverse theological perspectives. Evangelical in our name describes our tradition and heritage not a narrowly defined political view. We were part of the German Evangelical Synod which later merged with the German Reformed Church in 1934. In 1957 the Evangelical and Reformed denomination merged with the Congregational Christian Churches to become the United Church of Christ.
Our worship service is traditional. It is broadcast live on WBGZ radio (1570AM, 107.1 FM) in Alton at 10:00 am every Saturday. Our campus houses a private Christian school, pre-school through eighth. Join us as we pursue an active growing faith!
From the Youth Pastor's Desk
Giving
Radio Broadcast
There are two ways to listen to the live Sunday morning church service broadcast over WBGZ radio. The first is over the radio by way of AM channel 1570 or FM channel 107.1. The FM broadcast is higher quality audio.
The second way to listen is through WBGZ’s streaming service. The streaming service requires either a cellular or Internet connection. The live stream broadcast can be heard anywhere you have Internet access, including internationally.
The stream can be heard over the “Big Z Media” app. The app is downloadable from the app stores. The app can also be downloaded directly from the “Advantagenews.com” web site. The live stream is available on both the “advantagenews.com” website and the “Big Z Media” app.
Archived services are available from the “Advantagenews.com” website, submenu item Podcasts & Multimedia, then submenu item Evangelical Church Service. The most recent service and the services from a number of previous weeks are listed.
The second way to listen is through WBGZ’s streaming service. The streaming service requires either a cellular or Internet connection. The live stream broadcast can be heard anywhere you have Internet access, including internationally.
The stream can be heard over the “Big Z Media” app. The app is downloadable from the app stores. The app can also be downloaded directly from the “Advantagenews.com” web site. The live stream is available on both the “advantagenews.com” website and the “Big Z Media” app.
Archived services are available from the “Advantagenews.com” website, submenu item Podcasts & Multimedia, then submenu item Evangelical Church Service. The most recent service and the services from a number of previous weeks are listed.
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.
-
-
June Calendar
June 1 12:00pm Men’s Bible Study
June 2 6:00pm Women’s Fellowship Board Meeting
June 5 5:00pm- 8:00pm Vacation Bible School
June 6 5:00pm-8:00pm Vacation Bible School
June 7 10:00am Worship
Sunday School
11:00am Coffee Hour
June 8 10:00am H.I.S. Ministry
12:00pm Men’s Bible Study
June 9 6:00pm Trustee’s Meeting
6:00pm Elder’s Meeting
7:00pm Consistory Meeting
June 14 10:00am Worship
Sunday School
11:00am Coffee Hour
Annual Meeting
June 15 12:00pm Men’s Bible Study
June 21 10:00am Worship
Sunday School
11:00am Coffee Hour
June 23 1:00pm EUCC BOOK CLUB
6:00pm School Board Meeting
June 26 6:00pm-8:00pm Our Friday Club
June 1 12:00pm Men’s Bible Study
June 2 6:00pm Women’s Fellowship Board Meeting
June 5 5:00pm- 8:00pm Vacation Bible School
June 6 5:00pm-8:00pm Vacation Bible School
June 7 10:00am Worship
Sunday School
11:00am Coffee Hour
June 8 10:00am H.I.S. Ministry
12:00pm Men’s Bible Study
June 9 6:00pm Trustee’s Meeting
6:00pm Elder’s Meeting
7:00pm Consistory Meeting
June 14 10:00am Worship
Sunday School
11:00am Coffee Hour
Annual Meeting
June 15 12:00pm Men’s Bible Study
June 21 10:00am Worship
Sunday School
11:00am Coffee Hour
June 23 1:00pm EUCC BOOK CLUB
6:00pm School Board Meeting
June 26 6:00pm-8:00pm Our Friday Club
The Children's Moment
The Sunday Object Lesson
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
From the Interim Pastor's Desk
Many of you will remember an old Abbott and Costello comedic dialogue called “Who’s on first?” The skit speaks about a man named “Who” playing first base. The skit is funny because “Who’s on first” is an answer that sounds like a question.
A Lutheran pastor in Ohio wrote a comedic dialogue about the Christian doctrine of the Trinity that works in a similar vein. The skit speaks of one God with three names. The skit is funny because “God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit” sounds like three different gods instead of one God.
The doctrine of the Trinity is among the most confusing elements of the Christian faith. It was officially spelled out in the Athanasian Creed, appearing sometime in the fifth century, but that attempt to define it does not really limit the confusion:
“… The universal faith is this: that we worship one God in Trinity, and Trinity in Unity; neither confounding the Persons, nor dividing the Essence. For there is one Person of the Father; another of the Son; and another of the Holy Spirit. But the Godhead of the Father, of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, is all one; the Glory equal, the Majesty coeternal. Such as the Father is; such is the Son; and such is the Holy Spirit. The Father uncreated; the Son uncreated; and the Holy Spirit uncreated. The Father infinite; the Son infinite; and the Holy Spirit infinite. The Father eternal; the Son eternal; and the Holy Spirit eternal. And yet they are not three eternals; but one eternal.”
The Creed goes on and on like this, as if we will eventually understand the idea of God being Three-in-One if we simply repeat it enough.
The doctrine of the Trinity helps express of God as a Mystery – more complex and profound than anything we can put in words. Yet to share the story of the One who creates, redeems, and sustains the world, we must use words. Perhaps the most crucial words about God concern the centrality of love, which is rendered visible in the history of God as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
Since the 1300s, the Sunday after Pentecost has officially been designated as Trinity Sunday for the purpose of exploring this doctrine.
Peace,
Pastor Tim
A Lutheran pastor in Ohio wrote a comedic dialogue about the Christian doctrine of the Trinity that works in a similar vein. The skit speaks of one God with three names. The skit is funny because “God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit” sounds like three different gods instead of one God.
The doctrine of the Trinity is among the most confusing elements of the Christian faith. It was officially spelled out in the Athanasian Creed, appearing sometime in the fifth century, but that attempt to define it does not really limit the confusion:
“… The universal faith is this: that we worship one God in Trinity, and Trinity in Unity; neither confounding the Persons, nor dividing the Essence. For there is one Person of the Father; another of the Son; and another of the Holy Spirit. But the Godhead of the Father, of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, is all one; the Glory equal, the Majesty coeternal. Such as the Father is; such is the Son; and such is the Holy Spirit. The Father uncreated; the Son uncreated; and the Holy Spirit uncreated. The Father infinite; the Son infinite; and the Holy Spirit infinite. The Father eternal; the Son eternal; and the Holy Spirit eternal. And yet they are not three eternals; but one eternal.”
The Creed goes on and on like this, as if we will eventually understand the idea of God being Three-in-One if we simply repeat it enough.
The doctrine of the Trinity helps express of God as a Mystery – more complex and profound than anything we can put in words. Yet to share the story of the One who creates, redeems, and sustains the world, we must use words. Perhaps the most crucial words about God concern the centrality of love, which is rendered visible in the history of God as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
Since the 1300s, the Sunday after Pentecost has officially been designated as Trinity Sunday for the purpose of exploring this doctrine.
Peace,
Pastor Tim
