Sign up to Support Community Supported Agriculture
LibertyPrairie.org
This is the ninth year that FPCD has partnered with Liberty Prairie (formerly Prairie Wind Family Farm), a certified organic farm in Grayslake operated by the Miller family. The Millers are committed to making a tangible difference in their community through sustainable farming, animal welfare, and fresh food access for all. By reducing the distance your food travels, you increase freshness and nutrient density and add diversity to your diet. And all while supporting local family-scale farming! Shares of vegetables, fruits and eggs are delivered to FPCD every other Wednesday, May through November.
Back-To-School
Through August 31
It’s that time of year when families are purchasing
school supplies and the Nuestro children need your
help! Please consider making a financial donation
so that school supplies can be purchased for 60
students from Highwood’s Oak Terrace Elementary
and Northwood Middle Schools. The deadline for
contributions for the School Supply drive is August 31.
Questions? Contact Marge Frey. Thank you for your support!
Join our Annual Blood Drive & Make a Life-giving Impact
September 21 @ 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Our church is excited to host our annual blood drive this fall,
offering a simple yet powerful way for our community to make
a life-giving impact. Donating blood is an act of compassion
that costs little time but has immense value, potentially saving
multiple lives with just one donation. Whether you are a
first-time donor or a seasoned participant, your contribution
can provide critical support to those in need of transfusions,
surgeries, or treatments.
By coming together, we
can create a ripple effect of generosity and hope, showcasing
the strength of our faith in action.
We live in an era of uncertainty marked by natural disasters,
climate change, political polarization, war, gun violence, and
more. Yet, despite these challenges, we find solace in God’s
promise: “Even though I walk through the darkest valley,
I fear no evil, for you are with me” (Psalm 23:4, NRSV).
As a faith community, we hold on to the assurance that God
is always with us.
We are grateful for our participation
in "A Season of Peace," culminating in the Peace & Global
Witness Offering on World Communion Sunday, October 6. This
offering unites Presbyterians and supports peacemaking
efforts worldwide. Your contributions help our church
partners in Ukraine, address mental health crises, and
combat gun violence. Every donation makes a significant
impact, locally and globally.
Fall Clothing Drive: Clothes for Veterans. PW is continuing it’s tradition of collecting clothes for
veterans and active service members. September 15
through October 31, we will be collecting men’s and
women’s clothes in new or gently used condition.
Winter clothing is especially helpful! Please place your
contributions in the PW Mission Closet located in the
West Hallway. Your gifts are always greatly appreciated.
Senior High Wreath Sale
September 23 and October 31
The Senior High Youth Group members will be selling beautiful wreaths and holiday greenery in October to benefit their mission trip to Mexico. The high schoolers often say the Yucatan mission experience under the direction of Pastor Ramon Celis was "the best week of my life." All wreaths and greenery will be delivered to your home just before Thanksgiving so you are ready for the holidays! If you have any questions, please contact Kristina Stevens. Thanks for supporting our teens and their mission work!
