“To make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.” Matthew 28: 19-20a spells out the task of this mission. We seek to fulfill that mission by becoming an ‘inviting, welcoming, nurturing, and serving community of Christ.’ We invite you to join us in that endeavor. We eagerly wait to be in ministry with you, sharing the Good News of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.
Upcoming Events
Easter Celebration Sunday
Sunday, April 20, 2014 10:00 AM
Fill your bucket to overflowing by attending the Easter Celebration Worship Service beginning at 10 a.m. on Sunday, April 20. An exciting time for Christians in celebrating Christ's resurrection from death, Court Street United Methodist Church is having our adult choir, our kids' choir, and a brass quartet lead us as we marvel at God's gift to us and celebrate our freedom from death. Come and join us in celebration as we hear Pastor Cal explain to us how we will fill our bucket to overflowing if we will only let God into our life. God really does want us to have a good life!
Easter Sunrise Service
Sunday, April 20, 2014 6:00 AM
Start Easter out right by attending the Sunrise Worship Service on Easter morning in the Chapel at 6 a.m. as we "discover" that Christ has risen and brings light to our world! Using candles, scripture, music, and communion, we will be one of the first ones to welcome Christ from the dead!
Rock 'n Roll Easter Event
Saturday, April 19, 2014 1:00 PM
All Children from Pre-School to 5th Grade are welcome to attend our Rock ‘n Roll Easter Event in the Dining Room on Saturday, April 10, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Come for 2 hours of fun, games, snacks, crafts, and, of course, an Easter Egg Hunt! And it's all Free! You do NOT have to be a member to come and enjoy Easter!
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LOTS Happening for Holy Week!
(Rockford, IL) All are welcome to join us for the following special events during Holy Week:
Our last Noon 30-minute Worship in the Chapel for Lent is Wednesday, April 16.
For those with reservations, the Seder Meal in the Dining Room is Thursday, April 17, 5:30 p.m., where we learn what is the history of the Last Supper.
Good Friday Walk for Justice will leave Emmanuel Episcopal’s parking lot at 9 am on April 18. The walk is free and open to those who wish to walk and pray for the city; we will pause at 14 stations/stops in the downtown area. It should take about 1 hour and 15 minutes.
Good Friday Worship, a service of scripture and music, where we experience the deepening darkness as Jesus is crucified and dies for our sins so that we may live eternally with Him, is on April 18, at Noon, in the Chapel.
Linger awhile in the Chapel on Good Friday after the Noon worship to pray and meditate at the Vigil from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Come and go as you have time.
All Children from Pre-School to 5th Grade are welcome to attend our Rock ‘n Roll Easter Event in the Dining Room on Saturday, April 10, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Come for 2 hours of fun, games, snacks, crafts, and, of course, an Easter Egg Hunt! Free!
Start Easter out right by attending the Sunrise Worship Service on Easter morning in the Chapel at 6 a.m. as we "discover" that Christ has risen and brings light to our world!
Come to the Easter Resurrection Celebration in our Sanctuary at 10 a.m. with all of our choirs participating and leading us in praising God for His goodness to us.
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Help our Young Adults with UMCOR Project
(Rockford, IL) Part of sharing our faith is sharing the many blessings we have received. In that spirit, the young adult group will be preparing Health Kits for distribution by the United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR). UMCOR is a wonderful organization that is part of the larger United Methodist Church. Unlike many other agencies which provide aid to disaster victims, 100% of all UMCOR donations go to direct aid. The costs of personnel, resources, and administration are absorbed by the denomination and are paid for, in part, by our apportionments. Another of the many reasons apportionments are so important! Please consider donating any of the following items for assembly by the young adult group. Donated items can be left in the church office and marked young adults. Thank you!
Health Kit Materials
1 hand towel
-15" x 25" to 17"x 27";
-Kitchen, cleaning, and microfiber towels not acceptable.
1 washcloth
1 comb
-Comb needs to be sturdy and at least 8" long;
-No pocket combs or picks please;
-Rattail combs and combs without handles are acceptable.
1 metal nail file or nail clippers
-No emery boards or toenail clippers please.
1 bath-size soap
-3 oz. and larger sizes only;
-No Ivory soap due to moisture content;
-Do not remove from original packaging.
1 toothbrush
-Adult size only;
-Do not remove from original packaging.
6 adhesive bandages
-¾" to 1"-size;
-Common household Band-Aids.
1 plastic bag
-One-gallon size sealable bag only.
$1.00 to purchase toothpaste
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The Painting Table begins March 11
(Rockford, IL) Join us on Tuesdays during Lent at 5:30 p.m. beginning March 11th. We gather at The Painting Table and are invited to draw pictures, record memories, and celebrate living through the creation of something new. Based on the book "The Painting Table" by Roger Hutchison. Books will be available for only $7.
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