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Be Creative - Try Oil Painting
Date: January 9, 2019
(Rockford, IL) All are welcome to get creative by coming to our Beginning Oil Painting Class! Come to the Art Room (2nd floor, Room 204) on Thursdays, January 24th & 31st, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. You won't regret it!...
Give Out Hugs and Be Healthier
Date: December 27, 2018
(Rockford, IL) National Hug Day has been declared for January 21st so we're going to get the jump on it by celebrating it in church on Sunday, January 20th. Read the article in our January 2019 'Chimes' called '10 Reasons Why We Need at Least 8 Hugs a Day' to get the in-depth explanation, but basically hugs, giving and receiving, boost our sense of safety, our oxytocin levels, and our serotonin levels. In other words, they make us feel better because they release a lot of good, healthy things in our system. So get healthier and start really hugging everyone -let's see who is Court Street UMC's 'Chief Hugger!'…
30 Minute Mid-week Refresher
Date: December 10, 2018
(Rockford, IL) Best remedy for Holiday Angst is the CHRISTmas Activities planned at CSUMC. These activities are guaranteed to Reduce Your Stress, Refresh Your Spirit, and Renew Your Soul. Come for a 30-Minute Worship on Wednesdays, December 12 and 19, at Noon in our Chapel. Then stay for a light lunch in the Dining Room for a free-will donation.
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'Not a Silent Night' Study Begins
Date: November 27, 2018
(Rockford, IL) Everyone is welcome to join a small group study of Adam Hamilton’s book, “Not a Silent Night,” during Advent:
Sunday • Begins December 2nd • 8:30 a.m. • Church Parlor • Chris Druce Jones, facilitator
Sunday • Begins December 2nd • 11:30 a.m. • Church Parlor • Pastor Cal, facilitator
Wednesday • Begins December 5th • 10:30 a.m. • Church Parlor • Ray Rhoads, facilitator
Friday • Begins December 7th • 1:00 p.m. • various homes • Participants, facilitators
Call the church office for more details.…
Volunteer for Thanksgiving Dinner Now
Date: October 30, 2018
(Rockford, IL) Court Street UMC's annual free Thanksgiving Day Dinner will be Thursday, November 22, 2018, at Court Street United Methodist Church at 215 North Court St. We ask you to share this information with the homeless, hungry, or lonely persons in your community. Many volunteers from the Rockford area serve dinner to hundreds of people every year. This is a wonderful opportunity for everyone attending to share the many Blessings of Thanksgiving with others for a sit down dinner in a peaceful, prayerful environment. Once again music will be provided for everyone’s enjoyment. Serving time is 11:00 AM until 1:00 PM. If you require further information or wish to volunteer for preparation on Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesday, or serving on Thanksgiving Day or clean-up on Friday, please call: Bert @ 815-721-4605 Or email: Thanksgiving@courtstreetumc.org…
JuBellation to Participate in ECHO Workshop/Worship
Date: September 25, 2018
(Rockford, IL) Court Street UMC's handbell choir, JuBellation, will participate in the Workshop and Worship Service presented by The Ecumenical Community Handbell Organization (ECHO) at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 2821 N. Bell School Rd. The workshop begins in the morning on Saturday, October 20, and runs through 3:30. The worship service, which is open to the public, begins at 4:30 p.m. with a free-will offering to benefit Westminster Presbyterian Church. All are invited to come enjoy the wide variety of handbell music for an enriching experience.…
