First Christian Church Elgin, IL.

06/03/2026

05/27/2026

The kingdom of God isn't a future dream; it's a present calling. Every act of love and justice, every choice, is a brick we lay towards building that better world Jesus invited us into.

05/27/2026

He turned a neighbor into a category, a beggar into a problem, a blight from his view. This week, find out the name of one person in your life who you know is struggling financially. Not to fix them, just to know them. Learn their story, find out their circumstances. That's where it starts.

05/27/2026

Despite unprecedented national wealth, 40 million people face food insecurity. This isn't an accident; it's a systemic choice. Tax breaks for corporations over food assistance, the constant funding of wars without question, while essentials like childcare and healthcare face 'affordability' debates. Jesus' story challenges us to confront these choices.

05/20/2026

A wealthy man approached Jesus asking how to gain more. Jesus shifted the focus from 'How much more can I get?' to 'How much is enough and how can I help others have enough?' A powerful reframe.

05/20/2026

Is it right for people to work full-time and still struggle to afford rent or groceries? Or choose between food and medicine? Something is fundamentally wrong when executives profit while workers can't even take a sick day. A living wage isn't just good business; it's the right thing to do.

05/20/2026

Jesus wasn't just talking about heaven; he spoke of a kingdom present now. Imagine relationships without ranking or competition—a different way to live together. That's the offer.