Religion
Church providing free clothing to needy families
The Living Hope Fellowship Church in Villa Grove (1206 Industrial Drive/Route 130, about 1 mile south of Villa Grove) has started a clothing mission for families in need.
Champaign-Urbana Christian Women's Connection invites ladies to lunch
Champaign-Urbana Christian Women’s Connection invites all ladies from the area to a luncheon at noon on Tuesday, Aug. 28, at the Hilton Garden Inn.
“Special Feature” will be by Mary Hunt of Glen Carbon, Ill. “Baskets and Flower Arranging” and “Music”
will be by Valerie Wright of Mahomet. The speaker will be Marsha L. Lenski of Macon on the subject “Once upon a Dream.”
Dave Ramsey class to be offered in Urbana
Financial Peace University (FPU), the 13-week course taught by Dave Ramsey, will be held starting at 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 6, at Urbana Lighthouse Church of the Nazarene, 1808 S. Philo Road, Urbana.
Philo church hosting blood drive July 24
Philo Presbyterian Church is sponsoring a blood drive with the Community Blood Services of Illinois from 3 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, July 24. Donors will receive a free T-shirt and a chance to win a $100 gas card. Donors are asked to eat before donating, drink extra water and bring identification. Refreshments are provided, and walk-ins are welcome.
St. Mary's hosting ice cream social on Sunday
St. Mary’s Parish in rural Pesotum is planning its annual homemade ice cream social.
The event will be held from 4 to 6:30 p.m. on Sunday, June 10, at the church. The menu includes homemade ice cream, barbecue, hot dogs, potato salad, desserts and drinks.
There will be free horse rides, games and face painting for the kids. There will also be bingo and a chance book.
Dave Ramsey classes to be offered in Champaign
Financial Peace University (FPU), a 13-week course taught by Dave Ramsey, will be held at two Champaign churches starting later this month.
One will be starting at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 20, at First Christian Church, 3601 S. Staley Road, Champaign. Contact Ben at (217)356-1649 for more information or to register.
Dave Ramsey class to be offered in Champaign
Financial Peace University (FPU), a 13-week course taught by Dave Ramsey, will be held starting at noon Saturday, Jan. 7, 2012, at First Baptist Church, 1512 W. Anthony Drive, Champaign.
Church to host Christmas brunch
Countryside United Methodist Church, 1807 County Road 1000N (between Philo and Sidney), is having a Christmas brunch starting at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 7.
The menu will include croissants with turkey and ham, jello salad, chips and petit fours. The program will include a play called "A Cup of Christmas Tea" and singing.
Tolono churches to host Thanksgiving service Tuesday
Tolono churches are hosting their Ecumenical Thanksgiving Service at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 22, at St Patrick Catholic Church, Tolono, 212 E. Washington St., Tolono.
An offering will be received for the Tolono Emergency Fund. Cookies will be provided in the parish hall after the prayer of thanks.
Church hosting garage sale
The Savoy United Methodist Church is holding its annual garage sale for missions from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 21, and from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22. There will be thousands of items for everyone in the family, priced to sell with 100 percent of proceeds benefiting local missions.
