The beginning of August is one of the first signs that summer is in its peak moments as we begin checking off our “to do” and “get it done” lists. We have all of our remaining summer plans, back to school plans and preparations for the fall on our minds. In our gardens, there are tomatoes, peppers, green vegetables…

The summer days seem to go by just as quickly as they come. The saying, “time flies when you’re having a good time” is so true. It’s one of those idioms we use that seems to happen especially when we’re enjoying ourselves. I have had the joys of having my grandson with me for the…

CBC takes great pride in our long history of promoting inclusivity and social justice. As we celebrate our 190th anniversary, these are some key highlights.

How quickly our time becomes consumed with the many summer activities and experiences with the joys of family. We’re in the midst of the peak summer travels and I will admit, I love summer in the Midwest with beautiful clear skies. The occasional rain that God showers down helps keep the grass green and the…

For the past year, the dedicated members of the 190th Committee have embarked on a remarkable journey: uncovering the rich tapestry of the CBC’s history. Their tireless efforts delved into 190 years of stories, meticulously sifting through the past to illuminate the moments that truly define the church and its deep connection to the Warrenville…

We have reached the halfway point of 2024, and all-around CBC it is a season of great compassion, gracious giving, and purposeful living. These summer months are filled with joyous and exciting moments. It is a special time when children are running and playing throughout the day, while learning new things. Another joy of summer…

The official beginning of summer and solstice, the longest day of the year all coincided on this past Thursday, June 20th. It was also designated as the Alzheimer’s Association Longest Day and it was an opportunity to highlight the advances in the treatment of Alzheimer’s. As we join with our loved ones throughout the summer months with…

This coming Sunday we will take time to appreciate and celebrate Fathers! One of the Ten Commandments says this; Exodus 20:12 (NIV) Honor your father and your mother, so that you may live long in the land the LORD your God is giving you. In considering our Prayer Emphasis in the summer sermon series, as…

Our focus in this Summer Sermon series on Prayer will give you a better understanding of prayer and why it is so important in our lives. This past Sunday, we began the series with “The Prayer of Agur” in Proverbs 30 and during the message, everyone was encouraged to read Proverbs 30. It is a chapter in…

Warm Greetings! As we begin the summer months, graduations are taking place and our (grand)children are beginning to enjoy the few months with outdoor family gatherings. Just before we get into vacations and the busier times of the season, I want to begin this month with the celebration of Fathers by inviting you to our…