First Congregational Church of La Grange
Accepting All, Reaching Out, Touching Lives.
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About Us
We are not your grandmother's church! We are a community of people who seek to experience the extravagant love of God and connect the dots between God's way and the ways of the world in which we live. We strive to shine the light of God's love into the darkest corners and bring hope, acceptance, caring, and healing.
Our worship is traditional and relevant. Our music is of professional quality. We offer faith building experiences for both children and adults.
- Vibe
- Down to Earth, Progressive, Gay affirming, Inclusive, Multigenerational, Young families, Lots of kids
- Programs
- Community Service, Social Justice, Faith and Work, Youth Group, Choir, Missions, Nursery, Adult Education, Children's Ministry
- Music
- Passionate Reverent, Organ, Jazz
- Denomination
- United Church of Christ
- Size
- Medium
- Language
- English
- Founded
- 1882
Contact Information
Phone
708-352-0800
Website
http://www.fcclg.org
Our Services
Service Times
- Sunday
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- 10:00am
- Come as you are. Leave affirmed, loved, and empowered.
What to Expect
Leadership
Carly Stucklen Sather
Senior Pastor
Rev. Carly Stucklen Sather was called to FCCLG in March of 2014. Carly was baptized and confirmed in the First Congregational Church (UCC) of Hinsdale, Massachusetts in 1977. She holds a degree in Accounting from Bentley University (Waltham, MA), a Bachelors of Arts in Philosophy and Religion from Heidelberg University (Tiffin, OH), a Masters of Divinity from Christian Theological Seminary (Indianapolis), and will soon complete her Doctorate of Ministry at Drew University (Madison, NJ). Additionally, she has studied with Eden Theological Seminary (St. Louis), the Beeson Leadership Institute, and the Lombard Mennonite Peace Center.
Carly married her best friend, the Rev. Daniel Sather, in 1983. Together they have two sons, Andrew (Laurie), of Philadelphia, PA, and Aaron (Shannan), of Evansville, IN.
Carly enjoys gourmet cooking, biking, refinishing antique furniture, and making lath art. Check out her blog and follow her on Facebook.
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What Members Say
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