Church's young adult group raise $5,650 for Chicago Night Ministry

First Congregational United Church of Christ recently held a Trivia Night fundraiser to support The Night Ministry in Chicago. On April 17, the church presented a check for $5,650 to Megan Hoxhalli, congregational and community relationship coordinator for The Night Ministry.

More than 150 people attended the sold-out event March 5, which also included raffle baskets, a 50/50 raffle, a gift card chance, food, and beer or wine for purchase.

The Trivia Night event was organized and hosted by the Community of Young Adults, a church fellowship and service ministry comprised of those aged 18 to 35. The game night was created as a way to celebrate First Congregational UCC’s 150th Anniversary and its history of mission giving.

The Night Ministry, which offers housing and healthcare to members of the Chicago community struggling with poverty or homelessness, is a regular mission site for church members, specifically the Community of Young Adults.

First Congregational United Church of Christ will continue its 150th Anniversary celebration throughout 2016 with a Confirmation Reunion May 15; a Guided Path Concert in Fishel Park on June 12; and a weekend of service August. 26 through 28. The festivities culminate with an Anniversary Party on September 17 and the 150th Anniversary Worship service at 9:30 a.m. September 18. All events are open to the community.

For more information, go to www.uccdg.org for upcoming event information, or contact Linda Schranz, lsmedia52@gmail.com or 630-464-0426. First Congregational United Church of Christ is located at 1047 Curtiss St., in downtown Downers Grove.

PHOTO: Members of the Community of Young Adults Tom Ruschke (from left), Samantha Lynee, Megan Ruschke, Beth Drew, Laura Lockett and Jessica Johnson with Megan Hoxhalli of Night Ministry