Seasonal Activities 2010-07-10T06:59:36Z tag:irvingparkumc.com,2010:/seasonal//5 Movable Type Copyright (c) 2010, vickie Come weekly for worship/don't miss special events! 2010-07-10T06:59:36Z 2010-07-10T06:57:33Z tag:irvingparkumc.com,2010:/seasonal//5.367 2010-07-10T06:57:33Z SPROUTS IS BACK FOR THE SUMMER – Come learn about The Ten Commandments! All youth PreK - 6th grade, it's time to get excited for the DVD of The Ten Commandments which will be showing for our Young Christians downstairs... vickie vicci@therodgersgroup.com SPROUTS IS BACK FOR THE SUMMER – Come learn about The Ten Commandments!
All youth PreK - 6th grade, it's time to get excited for the DVD of The Ten Commandments which will be showing for our Young Christians downstairs in the SPROUTS room after the Time for Young Christians during the 10:00 service. Come experience the power within learning about God’s commandments through an action packed video each week and take home activities.

Sunday July 25 - Ignite Chicago is a Christian music festival - noon - 10 p.m. Family friendly festival with games and rides for the kids. Interested? Contact (Tammyrog@gmail.com). For more info or to buy tickets, go to www.Ignitechicago.com www.ignitechicago.com

Saturday, July 31 - Civic Action Network Congregational Justice Training - St. John's Episcopal Church, 3857 N Kostner. 9 - 1 p.m.

Saturday, August 21, (5:30pm) SNL comes to IPUMC
Scripture/Nurture/Learning—a time for families of all ages, configurations, and sizes to gather for a free community meal, scripture lesson and fun. See attached information and ask Pastor Michelle for more details.

August 22 - Hands to Help Fundraiser at St. John's Episcopal Church. 12 - 3. Picnic to support this organization that helps people in this neighborhood stop living on the street! Ask Pastor Vickie for more details.

September 11 - Irving Park Historical Society Housewalk - We are a rest stop again this year!

September 12 - Rethink Church 10am – 2 pm
Looking for a way to give back? Not afraid of getting a little dirty? Then grab your gloves and join us as we spread the message of Rethinking Church! Family and friends are all invited for this fun afternoon of community service, fellowship and great eats. Stay tuned for more details…

September 25 - IPUMC Fundraiser - Concert for all ages at the church

]]> Pastor Vickie’s New Sermon Series & Bible Study 2010-05-28T18:51:09Z 2010-05-28T18:50:54Z tag:irvingparkumc.com,2010:/seasonal//5.358 2010-05-28T18:50:54Z June 6 to July 11—Pastor will preach on the New Testament book of Galatians. Please join the on-line weekly discussion. The scripture for the week will be posted for discussion. If you are interested in participating in this Bible... vickie vicci@therodgersgroup.com
June 6 to July 11—Pastor will preach on the New Testament book of Galatians. Please join the on-line weekly discussion. The scripture for the week will be posted for discussion. If you are interested in participating in this Bible Study, please email Pastor Vickie at HADVL@comcast.net.

Preaching Schedule:
June 6—Galatians 1:11-24 June 13—Galatians 2:15-3:9
June 20—Galatians 3:23-4:7 June 27—Galatians 5:1-12
July 4—Galatians 5:13-25 July 11—Galatians 6:1-16
(If you miss a week, check the website. The sermons will be posted on following Monday.)

]]> Join one or more of our small groups 2010-04-15T05:54:51Z 2010-04-15T05:53:16Z tag:irvingparkumc.com,2010:/seasonal//5.352 2010-04-15T05:53:16Z Small Groups Prayer Network. This group of faithful prayer partners pray for everyone that has submitted a request to the group, either spoken, or written on the forms provided with our Prayer Boxes. To become part of our praying group... vickie vicci@therodgersgroup.com Small Groups

Prayer Network. This group of faithful prayer partners pray for everyone that has submitted a request to the group, either spoken, or written on the forms provided with our Prayer Boxes. To become part of our praying group contact Tina & Wally Felckowski, bwf79@sbcglobal.net

Sunday morning bible study, Book of Matthew, led by David Foster, 8:45 – 9:45 a.m. All are welcome. We meet in the third floor chapel. Come up the stairs inside the Grace Street entrance.

Spanish Worship Service - 12 noon on Sundays, followed by bible study. All in Spanish.

WorkNiters – Join this group of men who do odd jobs around the church and gather for fellowship. For more information contact Kent Keutzer, coachK1620@yahoo.com or 773-316-9755.

United Methodist Women (UMW). This group of women focus on mission projects throughout the year. For more information on upcoming meetings and projects, please contact Joyce Mylander: irvingparkumc@sbcglobal.net

Women's Spirituality Group – meets monthly to discuss bible passages and life lessons. If you are interested in this small group for women, please contact Pastor Vickie. hadvl@comcast.net

“Stewards of Creation” - contact Lindsey Elton for more information on this group dedicated to doing what’s right for our planet. lindseyelton@hotmail.com

Adult choir - contact our director of music, Stephanie Mescher, stephaniemescher@gmail.com

Mission Hispana Events - contact Pastor Cecilia Obret, ceciobret@yahoo.com

Ministries of the Church - contact Pastor Vickie. hadvl@comcast.net


Service & Outreach Opportunities

Mission Work. We are a Rainbow Covenant congregation. For more information about how you can be a part of this exciting work, check with Joyce in the church office or contact Lowell Allen: lowelldallen@att.net or Gerry Sikora at: gesikora@sbcglobal.net.

The Irving Park Community Food Pantry. This pantry operates out of the basement of our church where it was founded by one of our members over 25 years ago. Regular distribution is Wednesday morning, 9 – 12:30. The web site provides contact information if you have questions or want to volunteer. www.irvingparkfoodpantry.com

Reconciling Ministries Network – this group has its national offices here in our church. For information on how you can help, contact Audrey 773-736-5526.

]]> Small Groups 2010-04-15T05:52:04Z 2010-01-28T05:23:00Z tag:irvingparkumc.com,2010:/seasonal//5.332 2010-01-28T05:23:00Z Small Groups Prayer Network. This group of faithful prayer partners pray for everyone that has submitted a request to the group, either spoken, or written on the forms provided with our Prayer Boxes. To become part of our praying group... vickie vicci@therodgersgroup.com Seasonal Activities Small Groups

Prayer Network. This group of faithful prayer partners pray for everyone that has submitted a request to the group, either spoken, or written on the forms provided with our Prayer Boxes. To become part of our praying group contact Tina & Wally Felckowski, bwf79@sbcglobal.net

Sunday morning bible study, Book of Matthew, led by David Foster, 8:45 – 9:45 a.m. All are welcome. We meet in the third floor chapel. Come up the stairs inside the Grace Street entrance.

Spanish Worship Service - 12 noon on Sundays, followed by bible study. All in Spanish.

WorkNiters – Join this group of men who do odd jobs around the church and gather for fellowship. For more information contact Kent Keutzer, coachK1620@yahoo.com or 773-316-9755.

United Methodist Women (UMW). This group of women focus on mission projects throughout the year. For more information on upcoming meetings and projects, please contact Joyce Mylander: irvingparkumc@sbcglobal.net

Women's Spirituality Group – meets monthly to discuss bible passages and life lessons. If you are interested in this small group for women, please contact Pastor Vickie. hadvl@comcast.net

“Stewards of Creation” - contact Lindsey Elton for more information on this group dedicated to doing what’s right for our planet. lindseyelton@hotmail.com

Adult choir - contact our director of music, Stephanie Mescher, stephaniemescher@gmail.com

Mission Hispana Events - contact Pastor Cecilia Obret, ceciobret@yahoo.com

Ministries of the Church - contact Pastor Vickie. hadvl@comcast.net


Service & Outreach Opportunities

Mission Work. We are a Rainbow Covenant congregation. For more information about how you can be a part of this exciting work, check with Joyce in the church office or contact Lowell Allen: lowelldallen@att.net or Gerry Sikora at: gesikora@sbcglobal.net.

The Irving Park Community Food Pantry. This pantry operates out of the basement of our church where it was founded by one of our members over 25 years ago. Regular distribution is Wednesday morning, 9 – 12:30. The web site provides contact information if you have questions or want to volunteer. www.irvingparkfoodpantry.com

SPSARV, Substance Abuse And Related Violence. If you are interested in knowing more about this opportunity to becoming trained to help those who struggle with drug and alcohol abuse contact Gerry Sikora at: gesikora@sbcglobal.net

Reconciling Ministries Network – this group has its national offices here in our church. For information on how you can help, contact Audrey 773-736-5526.

]]> Lent and Small Groups 2010-01-28T05:20:46Z 2010-01-28T05:07:56Z tag:irvingparkumc.com,2010:/seasonal//5.331 2010-01-28T05:07:56Z Lent 2010 begins on Ash Wednesday, February 17, 2010 Palm Sunday – March 28, 2010 Holy Thursday – April 1, 2010 Good Friday – April 2, 2010 Easter Sunday – April 4, 2010 Pentecost Sunday, which marks the end of... vickie vicci@therodgersgroup.com Seasonal Activities Lent 2010 begins on Ash Wednesday, February 17, 2010

Palm Sunday – March 28, 2010

Holy Thursday – April 1, 2010

Good Friday – April 2, 2010

Easter Sunday – April 4, 2010

Pentecost Sunday, which marks the end of the Easter season in the Christian calendar, celebrates the descent of the Holy Spirit on the Apostles. Pentecost falls on Sunday, May 23, 2010.

SMALL GROUPS
Also see Seasonal Activities on this site for other opportunities. Scroll down to see our church calendar.

Small Groups

Bible Study 101
Join with others for this overview of the Bible and understand how the 66 books of the Old and New Testament tie together. Lowell Allen, retired UM pastor, leads this interesting and fun discussion. Wednesday nights at 7 p.m. You need no prior bible knowledge to join this group!

Prayer Network. This group of faithful prayer partners pray for everyone that has submitted a request to the group, either spoken, or written on the forms provided with our Prayer Boxes. To become part of our praying group contact Tina & Wally Felckowski, bwf79@sbcglobal.net

Sunday morning bible study, Book of Matthew, led by David Foster, 8:45 – 9:45 a.m. All are welcome. We meet in the third floor chapel. Come up the stairs inside the Grace Street entrance.

Spanish Worship Service - 12 noon on Sundays, followed by bible study. All in Spanish.

WorkNiters – Join this group of men who do odd jobs around the church and gather for fellowship. For more information contact Kent Keutzer, coachK1620@yahoo.com or 773-316-9755.

United Methodist Women (UMW). This group of women focus on mission projects throughout the year. For more information on upcoming meetings and projects, please contact Joyce Mylander: irvingparkumc@sbcglobal.net

Deborah's Circle – meets monthly to discuss bible passages and life lessons. If you are interested in this small group for women, please contact Pastor Vickie. hadvl@comcast.net

“Stewards of Creation” - contact Lindsey Elton for more information on this group dedicated to doing what’s right for our planet. lindseyelton@hotmail.com

Ministries of the Church - contact Pastor Vickie. hadvl@comcast.net


Service & Outreach Opportunities

Mission Work. We are a Rainbow Covenant congregation. For more information about how you can be a part of this exciting work, check with Joyce in the church office or contact Lowell Allen: lowelldallen@att.net or Gerry Sikora at: gesikora@sbcglobal.net.

The Irving Park Community Food Pantry. This pantry operates out of the basement of our church where it was founded by one of our members over 25 years ago. Regular distribution is Wednesday morning, 9 – 12:30. The web site provides contact information if you have questions or want to volunteer. www.irvingparkfoodpantry.com

SPSARV, Substance Abuse And Related Violence. If you are interested in knowing more about this opportunity to becoming trained to help those who struggle with drug and alcohol abuse contact Gerry Sikora at: gesikora@sbcglobal.net

Reconciling Ministries Network – this group has its national offices here in our church. For information on how you can help, contact Audrey 773-736-5526.

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