Love Grows Here

Why do we talk about the U.S. Constitution as something that belongs to us — “our” Constitution, “our” rights — and argue about the meaning of the document in quite personal ways? Perhaps it is in part because the U.S. Constitution, the oldest of its kind, is entwined with the story of the founding of the nation and represents not only how we structure our national governing body, but also how we see ourselves and who we aspire to be as a people. Our instructor is Helen Crowley, retired after a 32-year career teaching History at Deerfield High School. She taught U.S. History, European and World Histories and has a BA in American Studies from Amherst College and an MA in Curriculum and Instruction from DePaul University.

We are weeks away now from our beloved church turning 150 years of age. Our wonder is not just a look backwards at all that has been accomplished and all that has challenged. Our wonder also is a deep listening for God’s guidance on what is next for First Presbyterian Church of Deerfield, and for us. The celebration begins on May 2 with a Celebration Dinner at Chevy Chase Country Club in Wheeling, IL. We’ll hear from the choir, from each other and from Princeton Seminary Professor Dr. Heath Carter on the life forward of the Church to come. Come enjoy an evening out, delicious food, good company and a wonder about all that is ahead of us in faith.