Good Friday Worship Service | April 18, 2025 | Three Churches One Faith

2025 Good Friday Full Worship Service On this sacred Good Friday, three local United Church of Christ congregations — First Congregational Church of Elmhurst, St. Peter’s UCC of Elmhurst, and Bethel UCC of Elmhurst — came together for a shared worship service of remembrance and reflection. *The service was led by: Rev. Dr. Kristopher Hewitt (St. Peter’s UCC) Rev. Amanda McEvilly (St. Peter’s UCC) Rev. Alan McNamara (Bethel UCC) Pastor Martha Mendoza (First Congregational Church)* We were honored to welcome our guest preacher, Rev. Dr. Ozzie E. Smith, Jr., founding pastor of Covenant United Church of Christ in South Holland, Illinois. Join us in this full recording as we walk through the Passion story with scripture, prayer, music, and message — a powerful reminder of Christ’s sacrifice and love.