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FAST (Fine Arts Saturday Troupe) is Beginning!
Date: September 14, 2017
(Rockford, IL) All aspiring actors and actresses, ages 6 through 18, are encouraged to come to Court Street UMC on Saturday, September 23rd or 30th, at 10:00 a.m. and audition to be a part of this new theatre group, FAST. We will be practicing for 11 weeks on Saturday, usually 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., and will produce the musical "A Charlie Brown Christmas", all under the direction of James L. Crow, Director of Worship Arts Ministries. Performances are planned for December 8th, 9th, 10th, and 16th. So clear your Saturdays and come have some fun with Mr. Crow!!...
Garden Bazaar 2017
Date: May 1, 2017
(Rockford, IL) Remember how good the bakery items were last year at the Garden Bazaar? Remember how beautiful the flowers were? Remember how much fun was had at the bazaar? Well, you can experience all of that again by coming to Court Street UMC on Friday, May 19th, 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., and Saturday, May 20th, 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. We will have annuals, perennials, herbs and more to choose from as well as a nice variety of baked goods. Plan now to get in the mood for gardening.…
All Are Welcome to Participate in Love Rockford
Date: April 18, 2017
(Rockford, IL) Jeremiah Development, along with Court Street UMC and many community partners, is hosting the first LOVE ROCKFORD event from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM, on Saturday, April 29th. Love Rockford will link available resources to those in need in the Rockford community. Congregations, businesses, community agencies, local health systems and volunteers will be working together to reach out to Rockford. Love Rockford will take place on the church campuses of Court Street United Methodist, Second First, and Emmanuel Episcopal. Please go to loverockfordil.org to find out more.…
Jesus' Last Supper Comes Alive
Date: March 28, 2017
(Rockford, IL) One of Christianity’s most significant events is brought to life in this depiction of Jesus' Last Supper. The disciples speak, expressing their innermost thoughts with brief but poignant monologues, interspersed with well-known hymns. In the Sanctuary, there is no admission fee - just come on Thursday, April 13th, at 5:30 p.m., and experience what may have happened about 2000 years ago.…
Celebrating 165 Years of Joy
Date: March 24, 2017
(Rockford, IL) Become a Court St. Jester as we gather on Saturday, April 1 (What better day than April Fool's Day?), from 5:41 p.m. to 7:46 p.m. in the church's dining room on the lower level to share our favorite Knock-Knock jokes, partake of some sandwiches prepared by our youth, and just laugh ourselves silly. Share in the joy that Court St. UMC is 165 years old and we can still have fun! Free-will donation to support the youth mission trip this summer.…
Challenged by the 'Renegade Gospel'
Date: March 21, 2017
(Rockford, IL) People at Court St. UMC are finding that following Jesus is not a 'bed of roses' - or maybe it is with the thorns. Studying Mike Slaughter's book, 'Renegade Gospel,' is challenging our thinking about how we do things if we are truly following Jesus. Using the book as a basis for the six weeks in Lent, we are continuing to hear about it at our Noon Lenten Worship services in the Chapel on Wednesdays. Come and join us if you enjoy a challenge!…
