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Pinwheels for peaceSunday, Sept. 17, First United Methodist of Des Plaines Sunday School and those who wish to participate from the community, will "plant" hand made pinwheels on the front lawn and offer up prayers for peace. These "planted" pinwheels will serve as a visual reminder, all week long, that we all may be instruments of joy and peace in our communities and homes, despite the disorder and violence we may witness or hear about….
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Pastor Irene at the CampgroundsPastor Irene Taylor of the First United Methodist Church in Des Plaines had the honor to deliver a message in the old Des Plaines campgrounds on Algonquin road at the river on August 19. The grounds were dry, though the intended worship in the splendid historic Tabernacle had to be moved to the...
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Solution for Mom’s Who Need a BreakDo you know a mom who is looking for a break or some time away from children? Are you a mom that needs to go to the store or doctor or dentist appointments by yourself? There's a place that has a great solution. Mother's Day Out (M.D.O.) at the first United Methodist Church in Des Plaines has been around for about 50 years
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NSO ConcertThe Northwest Symphony Orchestra Woodwind Quintet will perform a benefit concert on Sunday, September 10, 2017, at 3:30 pm at First United Methodist Church, 668 Graceland Avenue, Des Plaines.
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Kids Summer Evenings Out with Dinner and HeroesHero Central is the evening program July 11 thru 14 at the First United Methodist Church in Des Plaines, open to all children from any church or community. Hero central includes supper and a packed evening of different kinds of things to do to appeal to children. Supper is just-right kid food, like hot dogs and/or macaroni or other pasta or salads served from 5:30 to 6pm.
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Festive Tent Shopping for a Good CauseFirst United Methodist Church annual outdoor Flea Market will be at the corner of Prairie and Graceland Ave, Des Plaines Saturday June 3 from 9am to 3pm. Colorful tents on the church lawn create a festive atmosphere for shopping. Many individual entrepreneurs will be offering gently used items, new crafts and gifts. There is free entertainment, including the special music of Brazil's Nander Novaes. Blood Drive donors will get a free hot dog from the First United Methodist and a $5 Target card from Heartland.
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First UMC Kids Buy a CowFor the last seven months, the children and youth of First United Methodist Church, Des Plaines, have been working industriously to buy a real cow and their sister congregation, Iglesia Nuevo Amanacer’s children have been helping too. To be able to visualize this unique fund-raiser, a wooden cow was built by John Hardy. It showed 36 assigned “cuts” or “parts” that could be “purchased” to total the $500 needed to buy a whole cow through Heifer International.
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Dipped, Decorated and Done!What fun! 50 girls and boys from toddlers to teens celebrated Easter with a party on April 15 at the First United Methodist church in Des Plaines. There wasn't a moment to spare! This intergenerational community event had adults and kids working together...
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Seven Sayings from the Cross: A Good Friday program on Jesus’ Last WordsIf you are interested in commemorating Good Friday in a thoughtful way, join in the community worship at the First United Methodist Church in Des Plaines at 7pm on Good Friday, April 14.
For the second year, Rev. Dr. Irene Taylor, Pastor at FUMC, Des Plaines has organized interdenominational Pastors and leaders from area communities ... |
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Saturday Hunt and PartyYou are invited Saturday April 15 for an hour of fun to search for special eggs stuffed with all kinds of goodies and trinkets at a Kid's Easter Party! There will be decorating - and eating- cupcakes along with Easter crafts the kids will have fun making...
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Shamrock Bid and BiteThe First United Methodist Church of Des Plaines celebrated an early St. Patrick's Day on March 12, with a community silent auction and corn beef feast to benefit church mission projects...
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