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The public is invited to Camp Griesheim's Annual Meeting to be held on Sunday, September 15 at 5 p.m. in their main facility in Atlanta, Illinois.  Refreshments and fellowship will follow the meeting.

 
St. John UCC to host Christian Carnival on Sunday
St. John UCC to host Christian Carnival on Sunday
St. John UCC to host Christian Carnival on Sunday
St. John UCC to host Christian Carnival on Sunday
St. John United Church of Christ in Lincoln is sponsoring a Christian Carnival on Sunday from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. The activities will be on the church's parking lot, at the corner of Eighth and Maple streets.

The public is invited. All ages are welcome to join in the games, snacks, songs, stories and more fun -- and win prizes, too -- all for free.

For answers to questions about the event, call the church office, 732-6957.

The carnival is sponsored by the St. John Christian Education Ministry.

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3rd Saturday Meal
SPONSOR: Logan County Love
WHO: Open to everyone
DETAILS: Logan County Love will once again provide a free meal to anyone wishing to join. If you are interested, please stop by and introduce yourself as the group would love to see everyone in the community. Come hungry and leave fulfilled. For this month, the meal will include chicken and noodles. If you are unable to drive but would like a meal, call the church, 217-732-6957, between 5 and 6 pm.
WHERE: St. John UCC, corner of Seventh and Maple
WHEN: 5-6:30 pm - See more at: http://www.lincolndailynews.com/Features/calendar.shtml#sthash.RaU5xCL4.dpuf

3rd Saturday Meal
SPONSOR: Logan County Love
WHO: Open to everyone
DETAILS: Logan County Love will once again provide a free meal to anyone wishing to join. If you are interested, please stop by and introduce yourself as the group would love to see everyone in the community. Come hungry and leave fulfilled. For this month, the meal will include chicken and noodles. If you are unable to drive but would like a meal, call the church, 217-732-6957, between 5 and 6 pm.
WHERE: St. John UCC, corner of Seventh and Maple
WHEN: 5-6:30 pm

 

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FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
301 Pekin St., Lincoln, IL 62656

Tuesday, December 21, Blue Christmas service at 7 p.m. (in-person only)

Friday, December 24, Christmas Eve service at 7 p.m. (in-person and online at http://www.facebook.com/First-Presbyterian-Church-of-Lincoln-Illinois-133194312661)


GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH
201 S. College Street

COME MEET
”Santa At The Manger”

Live Santa, Animals, Photo Ops,
Refreshments

Thursday, Dec. 16 at 5-8 pm


ST. JOHN UNITED CHURCH of CHRIST ADVENT/CHRISTMAS SERVICES

 

St. John United Church of Christ in Lincoln announces their Advent and Christmas Services to which the public is cordially invited to participate.


Advent Services
Sunday, December 12th: “Haikus of Joy” the message and St. John Ringers will offer special music.
Caroling to the shut-ins will be shared that afternoon.


Sunday, December 19th: “Haikus of Love” the message and St. John Chimers will offer special music.


Friday, December 24th-Christmas Eve 10:00 p.m.: Candlelight Service and Open Communion will be celebrated. Message: “Christmas Elves are Everywhere” and music by St. John Singers, Ringers and Chimers.

The public is invited and welcome to attend any or all of the services. At services when communion is served the United Church of Christ practices an Open Table accepting all who accept Christ may partake of the sacrament of communion. Social distancing practices are observed.

All services are held at St. John United Church of Christ, 204 Seventh Street in Lincoln. All services are also available virtually at their website:
Stjohnucclincolnillinois.com or on the Facebook Page: St John UCC Lincoln.


Any questions call Laurie Hill, pastor, at the church – 217-732-6957.

Submitted by: Tonita Reifsteck, publicity chair Questions: (217) 855-1645


2021 Advent/Christmas Calendar
Holy Family, Lincoln; St. Mary’s, Atlanta; St. Patrick’s, Elkhart; St. Thomas Aquinas, Mt. Pulaski


Immaculate Conception of the
Blessed Virgin Mary-Holy Day of
Obligation
Tuesday, December 7, 2021 (Vigil Masses)
NO 8:00 am Mass @ Holy Family
5:30pm @ Holy Family
5:30 pm @ St. Mary’s

Wednesday, December 8, 2021
(Holy Day Masses)
7:00 am @ St. Patrick’s
8:30 am @ Holy Family
5:30 pm @ Holy Family
5:30 pm @ St. Thomas Aquinas

Advent Reconciliation
Tuesday, December 21, 2021
7:00 pm Advent Reconciliation Service for all four parishes @ Holy Family Church

Regular Reconciliation times are:
Holy Family Church -
Tuesdays 7:30-7:50 am
Saturdays 2:45-3:30 pm
St. Mary’s Church - Prior to Sunday Mass
St. Patrick Church - Prior to Sunday Mass
St. Thomas Aquinas Church - Prior to Sunday Mass

Christmas Programs
Wednesday, December 15
6:45 pm Holy Family / St. Mary’s CCD Christmas Program at Holy Family Church

Tuesday, December 14
7:00 pm Carroll Catholic School K-8th Grade Christmas Program at Holy Family Church

Christmas- Holy Day of Obligation
Friday, December 24, 2021 (Vigil Masses)
4:00 pm @ Holy Family
4:00 pm @ St. Patrick’s
6:00 pm @ St. Mary’s
7:30 pm @ St. Thomas Aquinas
9:00 pm @ Holy Family
Saturday, December 25, 2021 (Holy Day Mass)
9:00 am @ Holy Family

Solemnity of Mary, The Holy Mother of God– Not a Day of Obligation
Friday, January 1, 2021
9:00 am @ Holy Family
9:00 am @ St. Patrick’s

The Holy Family Mass one Holy Family Mass from each of the Holy Days listed above will be live streamed.

Based on the availability of clergy, this schedule is subject to change.
Please check the parish calendar on the website www.logancountycatholic.org for any changes or additions.


LINCOLN CHRISTIAN CHURCH

204 N. McLean St.

 

Lincoln Christian Church invites you to “Celebrate Christmas” starting Dec. 12 @ 8:15, 9:30, 10:45 in the Fellowship Center featuring Adult Choirs, String Quartet & Worship Band.

 

Then again Dec. 19 at 8:15, 9:30, 10:45 in the Sanctuary featuring kids choir, handbells & carols of the season.

 

Christmas Eve Services will be n the sanctuary at 4:00, 6:00 and 8:00. Bring the whole family or join us online @ lincolnchristianchurch.org. Located in the heart of Lincoln downtown, 204 N. McLean St.


IMMANUEL LUTHERAN CHURCH

 1409 Pulaski St. in Lincoln
Join us for Christmas Eve Services Friday, Dec. 24 for “Lessons and Carols” at 3pm and Candlelight Christmas Service with communion at 7pm. All are welcome! Holiday Blessings Immanuel Lutheran Church 1409 Pulaski St. in Lincoln.


JEFFERSON STREET

CHRISTIAN CHURCH

1700 N. Jefferson St. Lincoln


Sunday services are at 9:00 and 10:45.
12/12 3rd Sunday of Advent: Jesus before Christmas—“Jesus & Moses”

12/19 4th Sunday of Advent: Jesus before Christmas—“Jesus Rejected”


After each of the above Sundays’ services there will be a special treat in the foyer.

12/26 Family Sunday: Jesus before Christmas—“Son of Man” 9:00 only. (No Kids Ministry)


Also note these Christmas activities/events:

 

12/9 Leadership Christmas Open House, 4:00-6:00, in The Well.

12/19 Ugly Christmas Sweater day!

12/24 Christmas Eve services: 4:00 and 6:00 pm

12/25 Happy birthday Jesus! Thank you for loving us first!


CHRISTMAS AT OPEN ARMS

813 Woodlawn Road in Lincoln


Dec. 12 - Jingle Jam 6pm Kids program, fun for the whole family


Dec. 19 - Christmas Sunday 9am & 10:45am Guesthouse coffee and Christmas cookies


Dec. 24 - Night of Christmas 3pm & 9pm Christmas music, candlelight and communion.


St. John’ Lutheran Church

at Hartsburg IL

We will have a 7 p.m. Candlelight Service on Christmas Eve.
We continue to wear masks and social distance.
There is no congregational singing.
No service on Christmas Day
Sunday, December 26 – Regular service at 9 a.m.

 


 

 

 


Some of these services may be changed. Please go to their Facebook page or website for up to date offerings.


Title "Christian Women's
Connection to Meet"
Bloomington-Normal Christian Women's Connection invites ALL

Ladies to their Brunch Program on Tuesday, Dec. 14, 10am to 11:30am.
Holiday Inn, 8 Trader's Circle, Normal, IL


Special Feature:
Music with Sharyl Jennings


Special Speaker: Sue Tunberg, Moline, IL presents "Angels"


Reservations are due on
 FRIDAY, Dec. 10, 2021


Call/text Crystal (Eureka) 217-358-1268 or On Facebook: Bloomington-Normal IL Christian Women's Connection


OPEN ARMS

CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP

813 Woodlawn Road, Lincoln

 

Join us Sundays online live at 9:00am & 10:45am. Subscribe to our YOUTUBE channel, chat with our leadership team on church online or watch live on facebook


LINCOLN CHRISTIAN CHURCH

204 N. McLean St.

 

ONLINE SERVICES

 

Lincoln Christian Church loves the people of our community. To help protect those we love from the spread of COVID-19 and to respect the instructions of government officials, we are hosting ONLINE WORSHIP SERVICES. Please join our online campus at: www.lincolnchristianchurch.org.

Worship times are  Sunday 8:15, 9:30 and 10:45. There is also children's worship, Wednesday kids club and bedtimes stories for the children. Jr. High and Sr. High School activities are also available. Adult Sunday School, Men on Fire and online studies are available as well.


FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH

101 Broadway St., Lincoln, IL 62656

www.firstbaptistchurchlincoln.org


FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

301 Pekin St., Lincoln

CALENDAR

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Join us online

Sunday Worship - 10 a.m.


MT PULASKI

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

303 E Jefferson

Sunday morning worship services will change to 10:30 am. Their new pastor is Al Sample. All are welcome to attend  Office phone is 217-792-3918


ST JOHN UNITED

CHURCH OF CHRIST

204 Seventh Street, Lincoln

CHIMES

Join us on Facebook or our Website


IMMANUEL LUTHERAN CHURCH

1409 Pulaski St., Lincoln

 

Anyone that would like to hear church services is welcome to go to

http://www.immanuellincoln.org/

 

Pastor Brian Wachendorf.

 

CHURCH DIRECTORY

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