Upcoming Congregational Events
Friday, April 2nd - Good Friday services
Good Friday services are April 2nd, at 7:30pm. We will be having a traditional Tenebrae service, with several songs by the choir. All are welcome!
Sunday, April 4- Easter Services
Easter services are Sunday, April 4th, at 10am. A kids Easter egg hunt (anyone under 18 in either body or spirit) will be held before church, starting at 9am, with fabulous, though small, prizes.
Monday, April 5- Rummage Sale Prep
We will be holding our annual Rummage Sale to Benefit St. John UCC Church on Friday, April 30th and Saturday, May 1st. To that end, we will begin organizing our collected rummage during the week of April 5th through the 9th. You can volunteer for any time slot during hte day (from 9am until 5pm) that week, or from 7pm to 9pm on Monday, Wednesday or Thursday nights. Call Kim Valentine to sign up for a time.
Sunday, April 11- Confirmation Class
The next confirmation class will be held on Sunday, April 11th. Bring your bibles!
Sunday, April 18 - Jt. John's Visit
We will be visiting our sister church, St. John's UCC in Chicago, on Sunday, April 18th, in order to worship with them, and to help them out with a few projects. We will be leaving Geneva at about 9am, and returning at about 4pm. If you are interested in joining us, please speak with Pastor Becca, Pastor Catherine or call the church office.
Saturday, April 24- Men's Breakfast
The men's group, Society of the Sons of God (SoSoGo) will be having a Men's Breakfast on Saturday, April 24th at 8:30am. Come join us for some pancakes, eggs, breakfast meats and manly conversation.
Friday, April 30 - Rummage Sale
Our annual rummage sale to benefit St. John's UCC in Chicago will be held on Friday, April 30th and Saturday, May 1st, at the Marsh Products building in Batavia. Sign up to come help us hawk our rummage, or plan to stop down and pick yourself up some new rummage. If you have rummage you'd like to donate to the sale, call Kim Valentine or Lynnly Buchanan.
Friday, April 30 - Justice Series Movie 2
The annual Justice Series movie nights continue for the 2010 season on Friday, April 30th. The series features movies with a social justice theme, and this year includes the following films:
► How to Save the World - (April 30) A documentary addressing environmentally sustainable food practices
► Fish Out of Water - (May 28) A documentary that explores the seven bible passages notoriously used to condem homosexuality and justify marriage discrimination.
► God Grew Tired of Us - (June 18) A film about the lost boys of the Sudan.
Sunday, May 2 - Immigration Rights Sunday, Global Mission Sunday
On Sunday, May 2nd we will be celebrating Immigration Rights Sunday, and will also be celebrating our Global Missions Church achievements with a Presentation by David Coatsworth from Global Ministries. Services are at 10am.