Newsletter, February 2019
In the February Newsletter, read about:
- The Service for Wholeness this Sunday, February 10, at 6 pm
- Mission Updates including Cuba news, Parkland College Project Read, empty tomb food deliveries, First Pres ESL program
- Membership lunch this Sunday, February 10, 12:30 pm
- Worship News includes Ash Wednesday Service set for Wednesday, March 6, at 6:30 pm
- The Gathering Service to Celebrate History of Jazz on Sunday, February 17
- Children, Youth and Family hosting fundraiser sale of cookie mix to benefit youth program
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Newsletter, January 2019
In the January Newsletter, read about:
- Arturo O’Farrill will be our guest musician at the 9 am worship on Sunday, January 20;
- A new door system has been installed on CE and Church Buildings;
- Spiritual Formation Team has several new classes for winter and spring;
- Consider joining one of our musical groups at First Pres;
- An additional opportunity for ESL now offered Wednesday evenings;
- Youth retreat January 20-21.
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Newsletter, December 2018
In the December Newsletter, read about:
- Caroling Party this Sunday, December 9, 4 pm
- Music Sunday, December 16, 9 am. No 8 am service that day.
- Christmas Eve Service times…10 am, 4 and 8 pm
- Sunday, December 30, 9 am worship…One service that day.
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Newsletter, November 2018
In the November Newsletter, read about:
- Dr. J. Herbert Nelson, Stated Clerk of the General Assembly PCUSA, will lead a panel discussion on transformation efforts in our community Friday, November 16, 9 am to 1 pm.
- Christmas Cantata Sunday, December 9…9 am service. There will be NO 8 am service that day.
- Pictorial Directory…Read how appointments will be handled.
- Interfaith Thanksgiving Celebration Sunday, November 18, at 3 pm at Krannert Center.
- Presbyterian Women’s Christmas Tea Thursday, December 6, 11:30 am.
- Opportunities during Advent including a Service of Wholeness on Sunday, December 2, at 6 pm.
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Newsletter, October 2018
In the October Newsletter, read about:
- ONE service October 7, at 9 am as we celebrate World Communion;
- Installation service for Eric Corbin Sunday, October 21;
- Hosting Presbytery November 15 with Stated Clerk of the General Assembly Dr. J. Herbert Nelson;
- Make sure you are not missed if in the hospital;
- Volunteer opportunities;
- Trunk or Treat October 28.
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Newsletter, September 2018
In the September Newsletter, read about:
- New service times begin this Sunday, September 9;
- Staff updates;
- PW Gathering October 4 with guest Veda Gill;
- Spiritual Formation/Adult Ed Fall opportunities;
- Children, youth and family updates with new High School group beginning Sunday evenings.
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Newsletter, August 2018
In the August Newsletter, read about:
- NEW Worship Schedule begins September 9 with a dedicated Sunday School and Adult Education hour;
- Volunteers needed for the church sponsored table at this year’s Taste of Champaign-Urbana on August 17 and 18;
- Sholem Fest on August 19 beginning with a picnic followed by optional swimming at Sholem Aquatic Center;
- The BIG Event is coming Sunday, September 16;
- Pew Partners needed for our children on Sunday mornings;
- It’s a wrap for this year’s Vacation Bible School;
- Quick glimpse of adult education opportunities coming this fall.
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Newsletter, July 2018
In the July Newsletter, read about:
- New Fall Worship Schedule to being September 9;
- Several members participated at the General Assembly in June in St. Louis;
- Staff updates;
- Saturday in the Park…West Side Park Saturday, July 7, 1 am to noon;
- July Game Night…Tuesday, July 17, 6:30-8:30 pm;
- Small group study opportunities;
- Family outing to Miller Park Zoo Saturday, July 14;
- Vacation Bible School Sundays in July.
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Newsletter, June 2018
In the June Newsletter, read about:
- Proposed New Worship Schedule which Session will vote on at its June meeting. They welcome your feedback/thoughts.
- Outreach has lots of summer fun planned!
- We need your help in purchasing new hymnals.
- Join us for a Wednesday evening dinner and Bible study this summer.
- Children, Youth and Family are busy this summer.
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Newsletter, May 2018
In the May Newsletter, read about:
- Music Sunday this Sunday, May 6, 8 and 9 am services;
- May is Mental Awareness Month…special article from a friend of Matt’s;
- Graduation Sunday May 27! Turn in your names of graduates to the church office.
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