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Welcome... to the latest issue of
Beyond the Bricks!
Dear Christian Friends,
As we come to the close of one year and the beginning of another, it's a good time to reflect on where we've been and where we're going. How was 2017 for you? What do you think 2018 will be like?
If you're looking to make next year a little more fulfilling, I have a suggestion. Look through this issue of Beyond the Bricks. You'll find opportunities to serve, learn, and grow. Maybe one of these listings will appeal to you. Take a look!
A New Year begins in a few days. May 2018 find us living more faithful and giving lives!
Your servant in Christ,
Jim Warren
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Get Your Slice of Lifelong Learning
Sample Free Classes
Saturday, January 20, 2018 9:00 a.m. to Noon
Don't you love the chance to sample something before you buy it? That's exactly what you'll get to do at Slice of Lifelong Learning. Bring a friend and sample free Continuing Education classes in technology, the arts, wellness, cooking, and more. Register for one or more Continuing Education courses during the event and receive a 25% discount.
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Healing America's Political Divide:
A Workshop on Reconciliation in Families & Communities
Sunday, January 21, 2018 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.
Has the polarization of political views undermined your relationships with family members and friends? Are you looking for a way to reconnect and find a glimpse of reconciliation? Attend a workshop led by Elaine K Olson, a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, Ordained Pastor, and Spiritual Guide about ways to open conversation, explore mutual values and bridge the divide in our families, workplaces, and communities. She will provide ways we can engage others despite our political difference.
The workshop is free, but RSVP is requested. To RSVP, visit
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The Giving Fence
Ongoing
Corner of W. Washington St. & Morris Ave.
Bloomington, Illinois
The Giving Fence is open!
Take what you need. Leave what you can. Gently used, clean winter coats,
hats, mittens/gloves, and scarves.
The Giving Fence Story: "We were going through our hats and gloves and mittens and coats and for two people we had way too many," Tahnee Lathrop said. "I thought I am just going to make them on the fence and mark 'free' and my husband thought maybe that was a little silly. But then I thought if I get lots of people to put things on the fence, then it's not silly it's a thing."
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Volunteer for or Donate to the
West Bloomington Revitalization Project
2300 Tools Loaned
255 New Members
90 Beds Built and Donated
377 Co-oped Bikes
Community Garden: 5200 lbs of Food
57 Garden Plots
6 Trees Planted
5000 Books Donated from Book Bike
These are just some of the projects the WBRP offers. Help us to continue providing these services to our community. Please consider donating any amount.
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Volunteer for or Donate to PATH
The local PATH (Providing Access to Help) agency began in 1971 and has grown as a community resource people turn to when they are seeking help in human services. We answer over 90,000 calls annually through our 24/7 2-1-1/crisis hotline. PATH also provides critical Adult Protective Services and intervention for people who are experiencing homelessness.
Please take a look at the PATH website to see how you can volunteer or donate.
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Black Lives Matter in Bloomington-Normal Book Club
Monday, January 29, 2018 7:00 p.m.
Bloomington, Public Library
205 E. Olive St.
Bloomington, IL 61701
Join us to discuss the recent young adult novel The Hate U Give (2017) by Angie Thomas, soon to be a film directed by George Tillman Jr.
Teenagers (and adults), new and occasional members, warmly welcomed!
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Check Out Illinois People's Action's Events
Various
Bloomington and All Over Illinois
Illinois People's Action (IPA) is downstate Illinois' largest faith-based community organization. Our membership is across the state and includes chapters in Bloomington-Normal, Decatur, Peoria, and significant membership in Springfield, Champaign-Urbana and rural counties of central Illinois including far southern Illinois. The mission of IPA is to organize for justice in local communities and throughout Illinois' urban and rural communities.
Read more and check out the calendar on their website.
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Around the Community
Click on any organization to access its website and learn about support/volunteer opportunities
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First Christian Church |
info@blmfcc.org| 309 829-9327 |
www.blmfcc.com
401 West Jefferson St. Bloomington, IL 61701
Bloomington's Oldest Continuing Congregation
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