school supply drive
We’re collecting in-kind and cash donations to make sure 60 first graders at Johnson School have all their necessary school supplies. A new option this year is to make a $15 Buy A Bag donation. The Missions Team will buy supplies in bulk and assemble the bags. If you love to shop, feel free to buy directly. Please be sure to drop off your purchases at CBC by Sunday, July 20th. Click First Grade Supply List 2025-2026 to view the supply list. Donations of cash can be dropped in the offering plate or to the church office. Supply collection boxes will be in the entrance hall at CBC.
back to school carnival Volunteers invited
Our donated school supplies will be distributed at the Back to School Carnival at Johnson School on Saturday, July 26th, 10:00 AM – 12:00 Noon. Volunteers are needed for various tasks including set-up (9:00 AM start), staffing the bookmark craft table and supply give-away table, and clean-up (Noon – 1:00 PM). We’ll also need help to assemble the supply kits a few days ahead of time, exact date and time TBA. Please contact Barb S. or the church office to volunteer.
sanctuary region resolution – American Baptist Churches of Metro Chicago
May 3, 2025
We, the American Baptist Churches of Metro Chicago (ABCMC), oppose the recent moves by the Trump administration to strip immigrants here legally of their temporary protected status and revoke the “sensitive locations” protections for churches. The present administration’s efforts to demonize immigrant communities, as well as the president’s stated plans to deport countless undocumented immigrants and asylum seekers, have pushed us to speak out on this issue. This is both a local and national issue, as can be seen from the President’s targeting of Chicago and Congress’ summoning of Mayor Brandon Johnson to answer questions about the city’s sanctuary status. Called by Jesus Christ to welcome the stranger, we denounce the cruelty of this administration’s approach to immigration.
As such, ABCMC hereby declares itself to be a sanctuary region of the American Baptist Churches USA. In its simplest terms, becoming a sanctuary region means that ABCMC is publicly declaring that walking alongside immigrants and refugees is a matter of faith. Indeed, many of those in our congregations are immigrants, and some lack legal status. Being a sanctuary region means that we stand in solidarity with our siblings in Christ within the ABCMC and those who are bearing the brunt of this administration’s cruelty outside of it.
Importantly, being a sanctuary region does not call for any person or congregation to engage in any particular action. Being a sanctuary region will look different in different contexts. It may mean providing space for people to live; providing financial and legal support to those who are working through the immigration system; or supporting other congregations and service providers. We cannot mandate or direct our congregations and ministries to respond in specific ways. Each must work out what this means for them in their context.
Sanctuary for a congregation may mean hosting English as a second Language (ESL) classes; marching as people of faith against the detention of children and families; providing housing for a community member facing deportation; or, in some of our congregations, having thoughtful conversations about what our faith says about immigration. All of these are a step closer to sanctuary in our faith communities and sanctuary in our world.
Being a sanctuary region is about loving our neighbors. We commit to continuing in prayer and solidarity with all those affected by the present administration’s shifts in policy, rhetoric, and enforcement.
johnson family connections
Building Community & Supporting Families – Volunteers Invited
Johnson Family Connections is a monthly gathering for families to enjoy a meal together and receive family and parent support. Volunteers are needed for set-up, serving the meal, clean-up, and various other tasks. It’s always a fun and uplifting way to spend an evening! Please contact Barb S. volunteer or for more details.
Upcoming Date: We’re on break for the summer. Watch this space for our first meeting in the fall.
Food pantry – critical needs
Demand has increased at the Warrenville Food Pantry. At the same time donations to the area Food Bank, which supplies a large portion of the groceries, have decreased. Our inventory is critically low.
Most Needed Items:
Whole Kernel Sweet Corn, 15 oz can
Canned Chicken, 5 oz to 13 oz size
Canned Tuna, 5 oz to 13 oz size
Peanut Butter, 18 oz or 40 oz
Canola or Vegetable Oil, 48 oz.
Cereal, boxed dry, any brand
Kraft Macaroni & Cheese, boxed, 7.25 oz (please no generic or store brand substitutions)
Instant Corn Masa Mix, 4.4 lb bag (available at Aldi)
Items can be dropped off at CBC for our regular collection and delivery to the Pantry on the last Sunday of the month. You may also deliver them directly to the Food Pantry at Immanuel Presbyterian Church, to the large tan building northwest of the church at the end of the parking lot. Deliveries can be accepted at the following times
Monday, 2:30-4:30 PM
Tuesday, 11:00 AM-1:00 PM
Thursday, 2:30-4:30 PM
Thank you for your generous support of our local Food Pantry and our vulnerable local families.
urgent needs for DuPage pads
DuPagePADS is in urgent need of in-kind donations as they serve our unhoused neighbors. Items of high priority are all types of toiletries (full-sized), socks of all sizes, and zippered plastic bags, sandwich and quart sizes. For a complete list of needed items, please click PADS Donation Needs for local drop off or PADS Amazon Wish List to help from wherever you are.
food pantry news
Donations are now easier than ever! If you’re not local, or are unable to bring a donation to church, you can now easily support the Food Pantry using their Amazon Wish List
Also new at the Food Pantry is the Tiny Pantry! An outdoor cabinet with food available 24/7 for those in need.
For June, we’re collecting Kraft Macaroni & Cheese 7.5 oz boxes! Any other non-perishable food item is welcome. Or check out the list below of non-food items that are always needed. Thank you to everyone who donated paper products and cleaning supplies in May!
If you would like to donate some non-food items as well, we could also use the following:
Diapers Baby wipes
Dish soap Laundry detergent
Body wash Shampoo
Hand soap Toothpaste
supporting food insecure households
CBC has long been a supporter of our local food pantry, with both donations and volunteers. In August 2021, we began keeping track of donations by weight. Our grand total has now surpassed THREE TONS! That’s right, 6000 lbs of food, personal care, baby supplies, and household products. We bless your generous hearts every day.
Agapè preschool news
We’re now enrolling for our 2025-2026 classes. Just give a call to 630-393-4205 for questions or to set up a tour for you and your child!
Agapè wish list
You can now support our Agapè Preschool at any time using Miss Jayne’s Wish List. The ongoing Congregation support of our Preschool is always a blessing!
worship Services – New in-person guidelines & Continuation of livestream
Moving forward, as we continue to worship in person in conjunction with the livestream, the Coordination Team will continue to review our guidelines each month and make changes as we continue to care for the safety and well-being of everyone.
The State of Illinois has suspended the indoor mask mandate. Mask wearing is up to the discretion of the individual. Extra masks will be available in the narthex. Please be safe and help keep yourself and others protected.
We have reinstated our beloved post-service Fellowship & Refreshment Time! Fellowship Hosts are always welcome, the sign up calendar is back and available in Fellowship Hall.
As always, we appreciate your prayers and are grateful for your support during this time of discernment.
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Ongoing Food & Toiletries Drive
The Missions Team is sponsoring a food drive for the Warrenville Food Pantry on the first Sunday of each month. Donation of non-perishable food items are welcome. Priority items at the moment are condiments, dessert mixes, icing and other baking supplies (except canned pumpkin). All types of toiletries are also in high demand – toothpaste, toothbrushes, deodorant, soap, shampoo, diapers of all sizes, and toilet paper. Collection box is located by the coat racks.
Food Pantry Volunteers
Volunteers are needed for the community food pantry at Immanuel Presbyterian Church on Batavia Rd in Warrenville. Workers are needed when the pantry is open on Tuesday mornings, Thursday evenings, and Sunday afternoons, as well as for food rescue and shelving on Thursday and Saturday mornings. To volunteer, or for more information, please contact Renee at warrenville.pantry@gmail.com.