United Church of Christ
Godfrey, Illinois
"Come learn of me."
I will make peace abound for your children."
Isaiah 54:13
November 2026 Calendar
Sunday November 1
8:30am COFFEE Adult Sunday School
10:00am Worship
Sunday School
11:00am Journey Adult Sunday School
Coffee Hour
5:00pm Youth Group
Monday November 2
12:00pm Men’s Bible Study
Tuesday November 3
6:00pm Women’s Fellowship Board Meeting
Thursday November 5
7:00pm Choir
Sunday November 8
8:30am COFFEE Adult Sunday School
10:00am Worship
Sunday School
11:00am Journey Adult Sunday School
Coffee Hour
5:00pm Youth Group
Monday November 9
10:00am H.I.S. Ministries
12:00pm Men’s Bible Study
Tuesday November 10
6:00pm Elder’s Meeting
6:00pm Trustee’s Meeting
7:00pm Consistory Meeting
Wednesday November 11
CHURCH OFFICE CLOSED
FOR VETERANS DAY
Thursday November 12
5:30pm Bells 7:00pm Choir
Saturday November 14
1:00pm George Provenzano Speech
Sunday November 15
8:30am COFFEE Adult Sunday School
10:00am Worship
Sunday School
11:00am Journey Adult Sunday School
Coffee Hour
Monday November 16
12:00pm Men’s Bible Study
Thursday November 19
5:30pm Bells
7:00pm Choir
Sunday November 22
8:30am COFFEE Adult Sunday School
10:00am Worship
Sunday School
11:00am Journey Adult Sunday School
Coffee Hour
Monday November 23
12:00pm Men’s Bible Study
Tuesday November 24
1:00pm EUCC Book Club
5:30pm Bells
6:00pm School Board Meeting
7:00pm Choir
November 26- CHURCH OFFICE CLOSED FOR THANKSGIVING
November 27
Sunday November 29
8:30am COFFEE Adult Sunday School
10:00am Worship
Sunday School
11:00am Journey Adult Sunday School
Coffee Hour
1:00pm Concert
5:00pm Youth Group
Monday November 30
12:00pm Men’s Bible Study
Welcome to Evangelical United Church of Christ
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!
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.
- 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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Ages 3 and 4
Evangelical Elementary School
K - 8
As the Search Committee continues its work to find a qualified settled senior pastor, the Elders are responsible for identifying individuals who will lead our Sunday worship services during this time of transition. Below you will find the worship leadership schedule for October and November.
Pastor Tim Sandifer will lead worship on September 27, 2026, and on any Sunday when we celebrate communion.
We are pleased to welcome Angela Nolan, a UCC Member in Discernment and will graduate in May with a Master of Divinity degree from Eden Seminary. Angela is active in the conference and serves as a conference W.I.S.E. member. She is a member of St. John’s UCC in Brighton and lives with her family in Shipman. Please extend a warm welcome to Angela as she worships and shares with us.
Our own Irene Gulvosen will lead worship on a couple of Sundays in November. We will also welcome Angie Hausmann in November. Angie is a member of St. Paul’s UCC in Lebanon and serves as pulpit supply for that congregation. She has also served as interim Director of Dubois Camp while the conference searched for a new director.
Ginny Ilch will be available to provide funeral services if the need arises, and HIS Ministry will continue caring for our shut-ins. Please contact the church office with any pastoral care concerns or needs.
Thank you for your continued support, prayers, and participation as we move through this season of transition together.
September 27, 2026 Tim Sandifer
October 4, 2026 Communion Tim Sandifer
October 11, 2026 Angela Nolan
October 18, 2026 Angela Nolan
October 25, 2026 Angela Nolan
November 1, 2026 (All Saints. Day) Communion Tim Sandifer
November 8, 2026 Irene Gulvosen
November 15, 2026 Angie Hausmann
November 22, 2026 Irene Gulvosen
November 29, 2026 (First Sunday of Advent)
Communion Tim Sandifer
