2021 Annual Church Conference
October 24th at 4 pm, Cornerstone Church will meet for their Annual Church Conference.
September 2021 Pastor’s Letter
The summer months are coming to a close, and we are being called back into community at work, at school, and at church.
In the midst of a pandemic, what does it mean to be community?
Cornerstone Past and Present
We are looking for individuals interested in exploring our past and future. Where do we go from here? We will be reviewing and organizing archival records and photos of the past to form a foundation for moving forward.
The Movie Group Returns!
After a year out of action because of COVID, the Cornerstone Movie Group will be going to see the movie “Respect” on Saturday, August 28 at 6:15 at Charlestowne Cinemas in St. Charles. Tickets should be purchased ahead of time. We will go out to eat and discuss the movie afterwards.
September Bible Readings
Want to read the whole Bible in one year? Get your daily readings for the month.
Feed My Starving Children Meal Packing
Cornerstone has 15 spots reserved to help pack meals at the Feed My Starving Children in Schaumburg on Saturday, September 11th from 9-11 am. Masks will be required. Ages 5 and up can volunteer.
Life Line Screenings Come to Cornerstone in September
Life Line Screening, the nation’s leading provider of preventive health screenings, will offer affordable, non-invasive and painless health screenings at Cornerstone United Methodist Church of Elgin on Friday, September 24, 2021.
August 2021 Pastor’s Letter
The church at Colossae was divided in loyalty and in vision. It was confused by local cultural practice and often driven by a purely humanistic philosophy. In the day-to-day of life and faith, often they were driven by a sentimental practice of love instead of a principled love; love which rises above all obstacles and circumstances, and which results in feelings of irrepressible joy.
August Bible Readings
Want to read the whole Bible in one year? Get your daily readings for the month.
Backpacks needed for Back-to-School
Backpacks are needed for Back-to-School! School District U46 is providing elementary school students with school supplies this year, but kids still need backpacks! Cornerstone will be collecting backpacks Sunday, August 1st through Sunday, August 15th.
Westward Road Concert at Cornerstone
Sunday, Aug. 8th at 6 pm. at Cornerstone UMC, Elgin, IL. A Westward Road concert leaves you uplifted by their message of hope and encouraged to live a life of trust in God. Their new take on gospel music along with their smooth family harmonies and ability to lead God's people into His presence through worship will have audiences of all ages falling in love with this fun and energetic trio.
Peek into a Divinely Inspired Diary
A Peek into a Divinely Inspired Diary. The Psalms are like getting a glimpse into someone's journal or diary. They provide a wonderful template for sharing our struggles, gratitude, needs, and emotions with God. New Hope Counseling.
July 2021 Pastor’s Letter
From the Desk of Pastor Melissa: Recently, I sat in a doctor’s office trying to explain my work and the state of the Christian church today. The doctor was a local leader from another faith tradition. He looked at me, perplexed, and was full of questions-and I understood completely. To quote Tish Harrison Warren, “The church is a mess, but I am still hopeful.”
Cornerstone Partners with State to Be Vaccination Site
Cornerstone Church, 41W170 Russell Rd., Elgin, IL partners with State of Illinois Dept. of Health to be free COVID-19 vaccination site on July 10 & 31, 2021 from 10 am - 3 pm. Contact office@umc-cornerstone.org for more information.
July Bible Readings
Want to read the whole Bible in one year? Get your daily readings for the month.
Is Our Mission Focus Geographical or Generational?
Zoom Discussion on Thursday, June 24th at 7 pm. Pastor Melissa will be leading a zoom discussion based on a series of questions being asked by our current Bishop John L. Hopkins. This month Bishop Hopkins is asking us to consider, “Is Our Mission Focus Geographical or Generational?”