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Date Host/Group(s) Event |
Location Contact Number and Additional Information |
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| Ongoing/Anytime Bible Collection | Mail any used Bibles library rate to Bible Foundation, PO Box 908, Newberg, OR 97132 503-538-4897 They will be used around the world – refugee camps, prisons, homeless shelters, nursing homes, schools, transportation stations, missions, etc. www.BF.org | anytime |
| Ongoing free primary care for uninsured of Champaign County at Avicenna Community Health Center | Avicenna Community Health Center 819 Bloomington Rd, Champaign, IL appointments & walk-ins 217-418-5888 for appointments avicennahealth.org Manage diabetes, high blood pressure & high cholesterol, physical exams, nutritional counseling | Sundays 1-4 p.m. |
| PACE, Inc. Center for Independent Living, Ongoing assistance for those with Disabilities | PACE, Inc 1317 E Florida, Urbana, IL 217-344-5433 Contact for support, information, and assistance to maintain independent living such a help to receive free amplified phones for those with hearing loss (800-841-6167) | Work hours |
| Friday evenings Rescue Us Addiction Program | Cumberland Presbyterian Church Corner of Guy Ave and Frazier St, Georgetown, IL Sponsored by churches in Georgetown area Introduction to the One who gives strength to overcome ANY addiction Contact Steve, 217-474-2306 or Dan, 217-274-0333 | 6:30-8 p.m. |
| Tuesdays Celebrate Recovery | Christian Life Church 300 N Maplewood Dr, Rantoul, IL chadhanks@yahoo.com or ddm92@live.com Christ-centered 12 step program for freedom from addictive and dysfunctional behaviors. For anyone 18 years and older. Free childcare. Dinner – first Tuesday of month. | 6:30-8 p.m. First Tuesday meal – 6 p.m. |
| Tuesday – Friday and Saturdays Seek and Find Ministries | Seek and Find Ministries 233 N Garrard Ave, Rantoul, IL 217-892-0051 Prayer, financial counseling, job skills program, resume writing, thrift store | Tues-Fri 10-5 p.m., Sat 10 a.m.-1 p.m. |
| Ongoing Love Packages | Send donations of Bibles, tracts, Christian books, Christian magazines, SS supplies, daily devotionals, commentaries, CDs & DVDs to Love Packages, Eagles Nest Ministries, 220 Union St., Butler, IL 62015 Check web site: www.lovepackages.org for details | ongoing |
| Mondays Celebrate Recovery | Upper Room Bible Church 455 W Orleans, Paxton, IL 217-379-4189 Freedom from hurts, habits, and hang-ups (emotional, addictive, dysfunctional Free childcare upon request. | 6 p.m. |
| Take It Back Ministry, ongoing addiction help | Faith Church 2111 N Willow Rd., Urbana, IL 217-344-5540 Contact person: Dustin Brown, 217-761-8863 | call for assistance |
| M, T, Th, F Food & Clothing Pantry | Restoration Urban Ministries 1213 Parkland Ct., Champaign, IL Transitional housing, self-sufficiency ministry for homeless and near homeless in Champaign County. Classes, case management, employment counseling, spiritual mentoring, child care, tutoring, food pantry, clothing room, household goods. Must register at 217-355-2662. | Office hours 10-3, M-F |
| Every Thursdays Celebrate Recovery for All | New Horizon Church 3002 W Bloomington Rd., Champaign, IL 815-848-5881 Christ-centered 12-step program for freedom from hurts, hangups, and habits Free childcare for 18 months thru kindergarten with advanced notice. Celebration Place for 1st-5th grades, The Landing for 6th-12th grades | Optional meal 5:45 p.m., Worship & lesson/testimony at 6:30 followed by groups, including Newcomer 101. |
| November 18-December 9 Daily Bread Soup Kitchen Knapsack Project | Daily Bread Soup Kitchen Back Door 116 N First St., Champaign, IL 61820 217-356-2551 Drop off donations to fill knapsacks which we have for our guests. Suggestions: cold weather items like hats, gloves, scarves, toiletries, etc. Drop off at back door | 9 a.m.-noon 7 days a week. |
| November 23, Saturday Christmas Concert with Daniel Ball and the Gibson Girls | Mt. Pulaski Christian Church 115 N Washington St, Mt Pulaski, IL Love offering accepted, no tickets required. 217-792-5417 | 6 p.m. |
| December 8, Sunday Home for Christmas-Christmas Carol Sing-Along | All Souls Presbyterian Church 202 W Illinois St, Urbana, IL 217-766-2006 Come sing Christmas carols. Hot cocoa and treats. Free. | 6 PM |
| December 8, Sunday Common Bond Quartet Concert | Savoy United Methodist Church 3002 Old Church Rd., Champaign 217-352-3993 Freewill offering. | 6 PM |
| December 8, Sunday Solo Piano Christmas Concert | Tri-Valley Baptist Church 8385 N 1900 E Rd, Bloomington, IL Free concert of Christmas hymns and songs Refreshments following. 309-531-7019 | 3 PM |
| December 13, Friday Natalie Grant & Danny Gokey, Celebrate Christmas Tour | Virginia Theatre 203 W Park Ave, Champaign, IL 217-356-9063 Tickets available at celebratechristmastour.com | 7 PM |
| December 14 & 15, Saturday & Sunday A Christmas Gala, CHM Dinner Theatre | 300 S Broadway, Lincoln Square, Suites 153-154D, Champaign, IL Annual fundraiser for youth programs and operational costs. Elegant meal, fellowship, a live band, Christmas Carols, guest speakers, video presentations, gifts, and a play. Purchase $50 tickets at chmbibletheatre.org 217-407-3022 | Saturday 5 p.m., Sunday 3 p.m. |
| February 7, Friday One Winter Night | Venue CU in Champaign Participants sleep outside raising awareness of the homeless and raise funds from the community. For more information call Melissa, 217-819-4569 | 6 PM |
| February 8, Saturday Business Sponsors Auction Night | Venue CU in Champaign For more information call Melissa, 217-819-4569 Auction to raise funds for Pathways to Progress which helps those seeking stability. | 4:30 PM |
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