Mission Statement
Fox Valley Presbyterian Church, a family and part of the body of Christ, is energized and guided by the Holy Spirit through dynamic corporate worship of God and the study of God’s Word. We joyfully proclaim the good news of Jesus Christ, and commit ourselves to nurturing God’s creation, loving care of one another, and supporting God’s work in our community and throughout the world.
What We Believe
Fox Valley Presbyterian Church is a member congregation of the Presbyterian Church (USA). In order to learn more about who we are as a denomination, we invite you to investigate Presbyterian beliefs, practices, governance, and history by exploring the website of the PC(USA).
Are You Thinking about Joining the Church?
We are delighted that you are considering membership at Fox Valley Presbyterian Church. Whether you have been a part of the life of FVPC for some time or are new here, we encourage you to reflect on the following:
If you decide to join the church, we will welcome you enthusiastically to our official membership. We will want you to demand more of us. We may ask more of you. We will want you to assume the responsibilities, rights and disciplines of church membership. We will take your decision seriously and want you to do the same.
If you decide not to join the church, we will also welcome you enthusiastically. We want you to feel warmly welcomed even if you choose not to join at this time.
What Do We Expect of a Church Member?
The meaning of membership in the Presbyterian Church includes membership as ministry. A faithful member of the church accepts Christ’s call and shares in the responsibility for the life of the church. A faithful member will be involved in the ministry of the church, which includes
- proclaiming the good news
- taking part in the common life and worship of a particular church
- praying and studying Scripture and the faith of the Christian church
- supporting the work of the church through the gift of money, time, and talents
- participating in the governing responsibilities of the church
- demonstrating a new quality of life within and through the church
- responding to God’s activity in the world through service to others
- living responsibly in the personal, family, vocational, political, cultural, and social relationships of life
- working in the world for peace, justice, freedom, and human fulfillment
New member classes are held regularly throughout the year to acquaint those interested with our congregation and the Presbyterian Church (USA). Please contact the church office via e-mail or call (630) 232-7448 for more information.
The History of Fox Valley Presbyterian Church
Fox Valley Presbyterian Church (FVPC) began in 1951 as a new church development project of the Chicago Presbytery. It was officially organized as a Presbyterian congregation on December 14, 1952. After meeting in Harrison Street School, Geneva’s Unitarian Church and the Geneva City Hall, FVPC built its first sanctuary and held its first service there on Palm Sunday 1957.
During FVPC’s first decade, the congregation rapidly grew to exceed 100 members. FVPC dedicated its educational building in October 1962.
FVPC initiated many new programs and mission projects in its second and third decades. The Burning Bush, the Church’s monthly news journal, was started in 1961. Through these years, the congregation grew in size as well as in its outreach.
A new section of the building, which doubled the size of the Church, was dedicated in January 1980. The new section included an Adult Lounge, Music Room, kitchen, restrooms and a multi–purpose Great Hall, which is now used as church school classrooms as well as a meeting / dining room.
FVPC’s 450 seat sanctuary was first used Palm Sunday 1994. The old sanctuary was converted into classroom space, an open meeting area and a coatroom. The installation of movable dividers in the Great Hall, which enabled its use as Sunday School classroom space to accommodate the growing number of children, was part of the building project.
FVPC’s membership continues to grow, with over 700 members serving the mission of this part of the Body of Christ in the world. Together we will grow into the church family of ministry and mission that God in Christ is calling us to be!