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Posted on Dec 9, 2021 in Newsletter |

Click the December newsletter for updates of what is happening at First Presbyterian Church this month. In this issue…

- Upcoming special services starting with the Chancel Choir’s Music Sunday this Sunday, December 12, and throughout the remainder of December including Christmas Eve;
- Annual Youth Cookie Sale Sunday, December 12;
- Updates from Children, Youth and Family;
- Christmas Caroling party December 19;
- Mission updates including the Christmas Joy Offering beginning December 19.

Posted on Nov 5, 2021 in Newsletter |

Click November 2021 to find the November newsletter for First Presbyterian Church of Champaign. In this issue…

“Faith in the Real World” on this Sunday, November 7, finds Pastor Matt having a conversation with our very own Harvey Hodges about his WWII experience. Please bring your questions for Harvey (and your own family stories) during the Sunday School hour for discussion. Harvey brought music–of all things–to the front lines of the European Theater. He crossed the English Channel with an M-1 and the Rhine with a trombone. This conversation will be one way we can think about and thank all of our Veterans. Remember, Veterans Day is Thursday, November 11th.
This Sunday too we will remember those who have died. A special reading of the names from the last two years will be part of Sunday’s service.
Advent will be here before we know it. Read what plans your church has for the coming Advent season.
CYF updates…including a Fellowship Event at Hardy’s Reindeer this Sunday, November 7.
Mission updates
Welcome to our new ESL Director Val Smith.

Posted on Oct 7, 2021 in Newsletter |

Below is the October Newsletter from the First Presbyterian Church of Champaign. There is lots happening this Fall…

It’s back! Trunk or Treat returns on Sunday, October 24, from 5-6 pm with safety measures in place due to Covid.
Faith in the Real World continues through October. This Sunday, October 10, at 10:15 enjoy Matthew Storie’s Quartet playing jazz music.
We welcome Judi Geistlinger to the staff!
CYF updates include more information on Trunk or Treat and how you can get involved. Youth will have a fellowship outing to Hardy’s Reindeer Ranch on November 7.
Your Green Team (Environmental Stewardship) is promoting a discussion with Stephanie Jones, an Attorney in Climate Risk and Financial Regulations for the Environmental Defense fund, on October 14 from 3:30-4:30 pm.
Celebrate Fall…DREAAM is hosting a fall festival/fundraiser on Saturday, October 16, from noon to 3 pm at the Phillips Recreation Center. Your Nurture Committee invites you for special treats on Sunday, October 24, at 10:10 am.

https://firstpres.church/hp_wordpress/wp-content/uploads/October – 2021.pdfOctober 2021

Posted on Sep 10, 2021 in Newsletter |

Below is the September Newsletter for the First Presbyterian Church of Champaign. Lots of exciting things this fall…

Faith in the Real World series resumes this Sunday, September 12, at 10:15 am in the Sanctuary. This Sunday Matthew Storie will talk about jazz and faith…you might even hear a little saxophone.
Music opportunities include our Chancel Choir which rehearses on Wednesday evenings. This fall we welcome a new Bell Choir Director Libby Sternhagen. Bell Choir has also resumed rehearsals on Wednesday evenings.
Presbyterian Women’s Circles will meet the 4th Thursday of the month at 10:30 am, 1 pm or 7 pm beginning in September. Meetings are held either in-person or via zoom.
Youth will want to join the group on Friday, September 10, at 5 pm at the Old Orchard Links for the first youth fellowship event of the year.
Youth Sunday School starts this Sunday, September 12.
We now have a Free Little Pantry on church grounds in front of the CE Building on Church Street. Check out how you can help us keep the pantry stocked.
Mission news includes an update from the Environmental Team, ESL and our letter writing ministry with local prisoners.

https://firstpres.church/hp_wordpress/wp-content/uploads/September – 2021.pdfSeptember 2021

Posted on Aug 6, 2021 in Newsletter |

Click here to read the August news and updates from the First Presbyterian Church of Champaign. In this issue you can find information on…

In-person Worship on Sundays at 9 and 11:15 am;
“Fun in the Sun” Sholem Fest Sunday, August 15 (rain date August 22)… 7 pm Carnival games and fun food at Centennial Park Pavilion; 8 pm FREE swimming at Sholem Aquatic Center;
Sunday School resumes September 12…watch for details as we watch reports on COVID;
Update on the Raindrop fundraiser for SAFE House;
Successful Immigrant Back-to-School Resource Fair with 20 receiving the COVID vaccination;
Mark your calendars for February 20, 2022 “John McCutcheon In Concert”

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