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Limited Space Available for 'The Lion King KIDS'
Date: July 14, 2017
(Rockford, IL) If you enjoy acting in plays, you will want to perform in Disney's 'The Lion King KIDS'. The first time seen in Rockford, this is a great chance to break new ground, so to speak. Register now to be part of the cast by downloading the registration form and returning it to the Church Office along with your registration fee.
It is actually part of Court Street's Performing Arts Camp taking place Monday through Friday, for two weeks, from July 24th through August 4th, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. daily. The cost is only $50 per youth for the two weeks which includes lunch and all materials.
Directed by James L. Crow, you won't want to miss this fun once-in-a-lifetime opportunity....
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!…
Get Your Green On!
Date: March 10, 2017
(Rockford, IL) Enjoy the day when everyone can be Irish by coming to Court St. UMC for a corned beef and cabbage dinner with entertainment that will include an Irish sing-along. Friday, March 17th, dinner starts at 5:30 p.m. on the lower level in the dining room. The dinner will include potatoes, carrots, soda bread, and dessert. Once we're finished eating, we will enjoy some great entertainment. Purchase your tickets from James L. Crow for $10 per person, $5 for children ages 6 and under. Proceeds will benefit CSUMC's Fine Arts Program.…
Spring Clean Your Closets for Love Rockford
Date: January 24, 2017
(Rockford, IL) Clean out your closets for clothing items that are too big (or too small) or are out of date. Then bring gently used items down to Court Street UMC to room 109. During LOVE ROCKFORD, an event of Jeremiah Development happening April 29th, gently used clothing of all types and sizes, men's, women's, children's, will be given away to under-served people of our community. We will take casual and professional clothing, outerwear, and just about anything that you may have. NO SHOES, please. Please box your items and be sure they are in good condition and clean. Bring your items from now until mid-April to help others in the Rockford community as well as yourself.…
