Yesterday was a glorious, fall day. As we stopped at Irving Park United Methodist Church, located on Cone Boulevard, we felt signs of fall. Lovely leaves, in their showy fall colors, gently fluttered to the ground, one by one. The scent of chicken roasting filled the church parking lot. Along the facade, Garcia Paint Company was painting the trim, making ready for winter. The pastor (or music director) was sitting in the front pew with a laptop preparing for today's service. The sanctuary was completely silent, except for the sound of typing.
We probably have enough photos for a month of Sundays from stopping by the church yesterday. The above photo shows scouts, from Boy Scout Troop 230, getting chicken ready for their annual Chicken BBQ Sale, held the first Saturday in November from 12noon- 5:00 pm. This is the 38th year of the fundraiser. They usually prepare about two tons of chicken.
The church was founded in 1962 and continues to be not only a spiritual home for many, but a place that continues to play a significant role in the community.
Happy Sunday!
THANK YOU for posting this photo of my old Scout Troop. My parents where charter members of Irving Park UMC, when my mother passed away last year, she was the last charter member. I grew up in this church, received my Eagle Scout award in 1974 and have many, many fond memories. Living just up the hill behind the church, we use to ride sleds down Lafayette and end up in the Church's side yard. Of course this was when Lafayette dead end just past our house and Mendenhall & new section wasn't there. I was honored to be one of 4 speakers at the Churches 60th Anniversary a few years ago. I'm proud of everything IPUMC has meant to the community!!
Posted by: Nollie W. Neill, Jr | Monday, November 04, 2024 at 10:57 AM