The First Presbyterian Church of DuPage in Bolingbrook is holding a Book and Bake Sale Fundraiser on Friday, January 26, and Saturday, January 27, from 9am to 3pm each day. The event will be held in the Fellowship Hall of the Church, located at 180 N. Weber Road in Bolingbrook. There will be gently used books for all ages as well as audio books, magazines, DVDs, VHS tapes, CDs, and Video Games. Donations of the same materials are being accepted at the Church or someone can pick them up from area donors. In addition to the Book Sale, there will also be several Baked Goods available for sale.
The Church is a significant part of the area history as it was established on July 13, 1833, in a small hickory log schoolhouse. The congregation and community members celebrated their 190th anniversary last year. It wasn’t until February 24, 1853, that a Church building was erected, and a Parsonage constructed. The Church was the center of social and religious activity for many decades. The current Church building was opened in 2004. With the long and prominent history, some of the congregation includes early settlers in the area such as the Boughton, the Boardman, the Clow, and the Royce families.
Those wishing to learn more about the event or to donate items for the sale can call the Church at 630.759.8843 or send an email to firstpresdupage@gmail.com.
