Attached is the September Newsletter from First Presbyterian Church of Champaign.  There are a lot of opportunities in this issue to connect with the church and each other.  Be sure to read about…

• Book study on White Fragility:  Why Is Is So Hard for White People to Talk About Race? begins via Zoom either Monday, September 14, at 7 pm or on Thursday, September 17, at 11 am.  Contact the church office 217.356.7238 or patty@firstpres.church if you would like to sign up.
• Sunday in the Park…this Sunday, September 13, at 11 am at Hessel Park.  Social distancing and all Covid guidelines will be followed…wear a mask!
• Welcome to our new organist, Brendan Barker!
• Sunday School Coordinator needed.  Job description included in newsletter.
• Update on kitchen remodel.
• Ways to stay in touch from the Nurture Committee.
• Report on fall Sunday School gatherings via Zoom.
• Mission updates including ESL Fall online gatherings.

Attached is the August News from First Presbyterian Church of Champaign.  Be sure to read about…

• An essay from a Quaker pastor in Indiana…Allow yourself to laugh while reading!
• How some of our members are coping during COVID;
• Request from Presbytery;
• Worship Updates and preparing for in-person worship;
• Confirmation Sunday August 16 as well as thoughts for fall Sunday School;
• Did you know Presbyterian Women has a committee that helps with meals or errands for a period of time?
• Mission Updates including news from ESL and our Cuba Partnership.

Attached is the August News from First Presbyterian Church of Champaign.  Be sure to read about…

• An essay from a Quaker pastor in Indiana…Allow yourself to laugh while reading!
• How some of our members are coping during COVID;
• Request from Presbytery;
• Worship Updates and preparing for in-person worship;
• Confirmation Sunday August 16 as well as thoughts for fall Sunday School;
• Did you know Presbyterian Women has a committee that helps with meals or errands for a period of time?
• Mission Updates including news from ESL and our Cuba Partnership.

Attached is the July Newsletter from the First Presbyterian Church.  Keep up with the latest news by reading…

• Congratulations to DREAAM on 5 wonderful years!
• Youth zoom series continues on Thursdays at 4 pm;
• Search underway for Organist/Church Musician to replace Richard Rossi;
• Raindrop 2020 supports the ministry at Frontera de Cristo;
• Sister church in Cuba celebrates their 130 year anniversary;
• New photo challenge!

Attached you will find the June Newsletter from the First Presbyterian Church of Champaign.  Please read to find out more about…

• Presbyterian Women elect new officers for 2020-21; 
• Best wishes to Richard Rossi on his new position;
• Worship update during Phase 3 of pandemic;
• What is happening this summer with children, youth and family;
• Congratulations to 2020 graduates;
• Mission news.

• Continued online worship service Sunday morning as well as mid-week gatherings.  We want to know about your online experience so go to https://forms.gle/GpNujTsALRpVx5US7  and give us your feedback.
• Nurture Committee has challenged us to come up with our version of various Bible verses.  Check out their pics!
• Children, Youth and Family have updates on what is happening the remainder of the school year as well as this summer  with Sunday School and Vacation Bible School.
• Session updates.
• ESL program information.
• Mission News.  For a complete update on Mission go to firstpres.church/heartofmissions.

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• Holy Week — Online version.  See how you can join our services online for Maundy Thursday, Good Friday and Easter Sunday at firstpres.live;
• Learn more about Rachel and Matt Matthews in this month’s Employee Highlights;
• Update from our Children, Youth and Family; ESL and other mission updates.  

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In the March Newsletter, read about:

• Service of Wholeness March 15 at 6 pm in the Sanctuary;
• What we are doing to help make our facilities germ free for our members and guests;
• Updates from Children, Youth & Family;
• Holy Week Schedule…Easter is Sunday, April 12, with 3 services that morning;
• Mission news including how our Environmental Team is marking the 50th Anniversary for Earth Day;
• How you can help with the kitchen renovation.

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In the February Newsletter, read about:

• Annual Meeting of the congregation will be held Sunday, February 16;
• Ash Wednesday imposition of Ashes Wednesday, February 26, 5-7 pm in the chapel;
• Upcoming Adult Education Opportunities including a special Lenten Study and Grief Seminar/Obituary Writing with Matt Matthews;
• Update on kitchen renovation;
• Youth news;
• Mission updates;
• Stewardship 2020 update.

In the January Newsletter, read about:

• Max Libman, 8th grader from Countryside, will present “The Holocaust” on Wednesday, January 22, at 6:30 pm at Countryside School in Champaign.  You might remember Max from when he and Matt did a dialog together.
• Adult Ed opportunities this new year.
• Youth updates.
• Opportunities throughout area to commemorate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
• Mission news…including ESL highlights.
• Continuation of Matt’s Cuba Journal.
• Meditation from Christmas Eve from Eric.