EVENTS AT-A-GLANCE

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EVENTS SPOTLIGHT

WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY

The Women's Bible Study will continue to meet on Tuesdays. Their next class is on Tuesday, September 9th at 9:30 am in Classroom #12
Join us for a study on Revelation.  Think of this.... "the last Book of the Bible!" Does it excite you; scare you; or make you nervous? Come and discover the richness of Revelation and the life-changing power to deepen your faith.
Books are $10.00
For questions contact Alice at 309-517-1286  

BELL & CHOIR REHEARSAL

Starting Wednesday, September 17th:
Bell Choir – 5pm
Choir – 7pmm

Everyone is welcome to join—come make a joyful noise with us!

UWF SEPTEMBER EVENTS

September 17th: 9:15 Morning Connection in Fellowship Hall

September 20th: 10:00 West District Fall Annual Meeting in Beardstown

September 23rd: 10:30 UWF Leadership Meeting in Fellowship Hall | 1:00   UWF Unit Meeting in Fellowship Hall. Vickie Stukart and Vi Wiedenmann provide refreshments, Janet Lindstrom will do the program. Please bring your Thank Offerings

September 24th: 11:30 UWF trip to Circa 21 for "Come From Away". The group will be meeting at the church at the north parking lot and taking the bus, which plans to leave at 11:10am. Cost is $57.40. Contact Pat Reuter at (309)721-4510 to reserve your spot. (more details below)

LET’S GROW AS DISCIPLES TOGETHER

Come join us on a pathway for apprenticeship to Jesus.  We are embarking on an eight-session primer on spiritual formation and you can join us. You don’t have to even leave home because we are offering The Practicing The Way Course by zoom.

When – Thursday evenings at 6:30 beginning September 18th.

How do I join?  Call to register and let us know if you want us to purchase the book for you and be reimbursed or you will obtain it yourself.  Amazon is the .

quickest source. Call the church office or contact Dean Sutton at (309)236-0788.

The Course Guide is required and the hardback book – Practicing The Way is optional but helpful. We just need your email address to send you the zoom invitation each week.  If you want more information, go to practicingtheway.org

BLUEGRASS JAM

Join us every 3rd Sunday from 1–3 PM in the Family Life Center Classroom at Christ United Methodist Church, East Moline.

Bring your favorite instrument and join in—or just come to listen and enjoy!
📅 Upcoming dates: Sept 21st, Oct 19th, Nov 16th, Dec 21st

MEMBERSHIP CLASS

Thinking of joining CUMC?

Join us for our upcoming Membership Classes, which will be held Sunday, September 21st at 1:30pm at the East Moline Campus.

Anyone who desires to become a member of the church or who simply wants to learn more about the church should plan to come.

Although pre-registration is not required, it is helpful to know if you're planning to come. Please contact Roxi at the church office to register and to receive additional information: (309)755-2508, Extension 201 or Roxi@ChristChurchQuadCities.com

PASTRIES ‘N’ PANTRY!

Starting Sunday September 21 in Fellowship Hall, join us for a special morning of generosity and connection as we rally support for our church’s Food Pantries!

Here’s how you can help:

Bring a donation to help keep our shelves stocked and ready to serve those in need across our community. Then stay for coffee, pastries, and heartfelt fellowship with your church family.

Suggested pantry items include:

  • Peanut butter & jelly

  • Cereal

  • Oatmeal

  • Pancake mix & syrup

  • Applesauce

  • Instant mashed potatoes

  • Mac ’n’ cheese

  • Toothpaste & toothbrushes

Every item makes a difference. Every act of kindness reflects the love we share.

Thank you for the beautiful ways you continue to show up, give generously, and care deeply.

"COME FROM AWAY" AT CIRCA 21

The group will be meeting at the church at the north parking lot and taking the bus, which plans to leave at 11:10am September 24th. Cost is $57.40. Contact Pat Reuter at (309)721-4510 to reserve your spot.
(More details: Doors Open: 11:45am; Meal: 11:45am-12:30pm; Pre-show: 12:45pm; Show: 1:15pm.
If you can't attend with our group, I hope you can see it during its run.

SUNDAY SCHOOL RALLY DAY

Ice cream, you scream, we all scream for Jesus! Sunday, September 28th is Rally Day! Come celebrate the start of a new Sunday School year with our children, youth, and their families after 2nd service in Fellowship Hall with an ice cream social. If you have any questions, please contact Amanda at Amanda@ChristChurchQuadCities.com or 563-650-2850. Emails, calls, or texts are all welcome! 

COMMUNITY FUN TIME

Join us for a new week of Community Fun Time! 

Everyone is welcome to come and enjoy all we have to offer in the gymnasium and Family Life Center.

We will have a variety of sporting activities, crafts, and much much more! It is fun for families of all ages and sizes!

Please join us Sunday, September 28th @ 2pm!

Please note: Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult, and minors must be signed in and out by a parent or guardian.

Foot Clinic

Sole Relief is a Foot Care Specialist provide professional and compassionate foot care services to ensure the comfort and well-being of our clients.

Responsibilities include: soaking feet, trimming toenails, filing, cleaning cuticles, and massaging the feet and lower legs.   

We perform thorough foot assessments, particularly for clients who cannot see or reach their feet, identifying potential concerns. Additionally, we provide specialized foot care for individuals with diabetes and educate clients on proper

at-home care between visits to promote long-term health and prevent complications.  We are dedicated to promoting foot health, hygiene, and overall wellness for every client we serve.
The schedule is the every other month on the even month (Feb, Apr...etc) 9am-12pm. We're in the room down the hall from the food pantry.

Upcoming meetings: October 13th, December 8th.
If you have ANY questions, please call Amanda Potter 309-631-7321

UMW CHURCH WORLD SERVICES

United Methodist Women will be collecting HYGIENE AND SCHOOL KITS for Church World Services. We will be collecting them until October 19, 2025.

Please leave either or both the Hygiene or School Kits in the Church Workroom. Hygiene kits are to be placed in a one-gallon Ziploc-type bag. School kits are to

be left in the bags from where they were purchased. See the list below for items to be included in each kit. If you prefer, individual items from the following lists may be purchased, or if you desire you can make a donation of $15 or more per kit. We will then purchase items for you. Such monetary donations should be mailed to Margaret Baumann at 505 East 5th Street, Coal Valley, IL 61240. Please fill in the memo section of your check with the wording “Kits”.

Thank you for helping us with this project. These kits make a big difference in the lives of persons both in the USA and around the world facing emergencies such as earthquakes, hurricanes, wildfires, floods and more. We appreciate your generosity and help with this project.

HYGIENE KITS

  • 1 hand towel measuring 15”x28” or 16”x32”

  • 1 washcloth

  • 1 wide-tooth comb

  • 1 bath size bar of soap in original package

  • 1 finger or toenail clipper

  • 1 toothbrush in original package

  • 10 standard size Band-aids

SCHOOL KITS

  • 1 pair blunt scissors

  • 3 70-count bound notebooks (no loose-leaf or filler paper)

  • 1 12-inch ruler / 30 cm

  • 1 hand-held pencil sharpener

  • 1 large eraser (no pencil cap erasers)

  • 6 pencils (new/unsharpened with erasers)

  • 1 box of 24 crayons

UWF SUNDAY

Save the date for UWF Sunday coming October 19th featuring Dr. Kit Evans-Ford, Founder & Director of Argrow’s House of Healing and Hope, and CEO of Autistic & Loved, LLC.

More details to come, but mark your calendars and plan to join us!

You can learn more about Dr. Kit Evans-Ford and her initiatives at https://www.kitevansford.com/

TRUNK OR TREAT

Join us for the Fall Harvest Luncheon on Tuesday, October 28th, 2025, from 11am to 1pm in Fellowship Hall (East Moline Campus). Tickets are $15 and proceeds benefit UMW Projects.
Tickets are available for purchase:
1. In the Church's Gathering Room between services on Oct 12th & 19th
2. By contacting Cheryl Henry (309-749-8156) or Bobbi McCoy (309-792-3624)
2. At the door

Enjoy a delicious meal, warm fellowship, and the beauty of the season together.

TRUNK OR TREAT

Save the Date!

Thursday, October 31st from 5-8pm in the Family Life Center parking lot & classrooms.

We still need Trunk and Treats, volunteers and prayers!

Sign up to help at the narthex kiosk & in the Cafe’

QUESTIONS: contact Maureen & Carl at (309)236 0058 or carlandmo82@yahoo.com