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Organ Concert Series Begins in July
Date: June 6, 2018
(Rockford, IL) Please join us at Court Street United Methodist Church of Rockford, IL for the first performance of our summer concert series on Sunday, July 15, at Noon, in Court Street's sanctuary. This concert features Gregory Gyllsdorff on the 55 rank Moller sanctuary organ. No admission fee, but a free will offering will benefit the Sanctuary Organ Project Fund....
Waffles & Worship Continues!
Date: May 22, 2018
(Rockford, IL) Because we have had such good support for this service, we are continuing Waffles & Worship during the summer, including the Sunday our regular worship heads out to Rock Cut State Park, Sunday, June 3rd. We will meet as usual in the Dining Room on the Lower Level at 8am for a wonderful breakfast of Waffles and other good stuff - all for a free-will donation. As we fellowship together, we will continue then with worship and communion. All are welcome! …
'Oldie but Goodie' Garden Bazaar is Coming!
Date: May 4, 2018
(Rockford, IL) Every spring we look forward to beautiful blossoms, lush greenery, and growing vegetables. This year don't forget to come to our Annual Garden Bazaar and pick up your annuals, perennials, hanging baskets, vegetables, and more on Friday, May 18th, from 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. and on Saturday, May 19th, from 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. There will also be the delicious bake sale for those with a sweet tooth. Come on down and get your pick of some beautiful plants and goodies. This year's proceeds will go towards a new air handler for the church. You do not have to be a member to come and enjoy and purchase!…
Take Charge of Your Diabetes
Date: April 25, 2018
(Rockford, IL) Hosted by Court St. UMC, get the support you need and find practical ways to deal with the symptoms of Diabetes. Topics covered include exercise, nutrition, medication management, preventing and delaying complications, and working with health care providers. A six-week workshop which meets every Wednesday, beginning May 2 and ending June 6, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., in room 209. It's FREE! All participants receive a free book and completion certificate; refreshments, snacks & raffles will be provided. Call Danica at (815) 490-1107 to secure your spot. Parish Nurse, Teresa Field, will guide the sessions.…
'Godspell' is Coming to Court St. UMC
Date: April 3, 2018
(Rockford, IL) With much fanfare, Court Street UMC welcomes the musical 'Godspell' to its sanctuary on April 20th and 21st at 7:30 p.m. and April 22nd at 2:00 p.m.
The musical is a series of parables interspersed with a variety of modern music set primarily to lyrics from traditional hymns, with the passion of Christ treated briefly near the end of the performance. It started as a college project performed by students at Carnegie Mellon University and moved to La MaMa Experimental Theatre Club in Greenwich Village. It was then re-scored for an off-Broadway production which became a long-running success. (from Wikipedia)
Tickets are only $5 each in advance, $7 at the door. All are welcome.…
Our Lord is Risen! Hallelujah!
Date: March 29, 2018
(Rockford, IL) Hear the news first at our 6am Sunrise Worship Service in the Chapel. We will light a fire as we end our vigil and be the first ones to hear that our Lord is Risen! Stay for a breakfast in the Dining Room, starting at 7am, for a free-will donation. Then, as the news spreads, we will gather at 10am in the Sanctuary to celebrate our risen Lord and our salvation with all choirs and a brass quartet.…
