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Our “all church” multi age, mid-summer festival, Spirit of Summer, celebrates creation and creativity, echoing our summer theme, Prayer, Pen, Pulse & Palette.
Sunday, July 25, 10:45-4:00pm
Art in Chicago. Board the chartered mini-bus for a visit to two smaller jewels among Chicago’s art museums. First, a guided tour of the National Museum of Mexican Art in Pilsen, then travel about 4 miles north to the Ukrainian Institute of Modern Art. Lunch will be on your own. Cost of the excursion, which includes transportation and museum fees, is $40 per person, excluding lunch.
Pre-register by July 18.
Monday, July 26, 7:00-8:30pm
Adults: Art historian and popular lecturer, Michelle Paluch-Mishur, returns to First Church to enlighten us about modern art and the Modern Wing at the Art Institute of Chicago.
Children: (fall’s 1st graders & older) - Pulse and Palette, Part I. Begin the evening exploring the world of music through hand chimes, led by Francy Bearden. Followed by a visual art experience led by Abrakadoodle staff. Acrylic painting on canvas.
Tuesday, July 27, 7:00-8:30pm
Adults: Local sculptor, Fran Volz, will be our guest. Fran will share his experiences as an artist and discuss what inspires his creativity.
Children: Pulse and Palette, Part II. Percussion sets the beat as children begin the evening with a drum circle, led by drum instructor Chris Lavides, and visual arts with Abrakadoodle.
Cost of Monday's & Tuesday's children's events is $5 per child/per day. There is no charge for the Wednesday event. Pre-registration is required through the Registration Station or the Church Office. Child care for younger children available Mon. & Tues. evenings by reservation.
Wednesday, July 28, 6:00pm
A true “pot-luck picnic” in Fellowship Hall; bring your favorite picnic food (homemade or purchased). Lemonade and paper goods provided. After dinner, we’ll enjoy the award winning animated film Wall-E.
Holy Wanderers
An excursion ministry of First United Methodist Church, participants join in a variety of new experiences meeting new friends. Committed to low cost, high quality travel, we choose free admission days when possible.
LUMA (Loyola University Museum of Art)
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Tuesday, June 29
Depart church at 9:00am - return by 3:00pm
Tuesdays are free (donations welcome); Guided tour at noon
Brunch on own tab at The Oak Tree Restaurant, 900 N. Michigan Av.
Van Transportation: $16 per person
Milwaukee Art Museum
American Quilts: Selections from the Winterhur Collection
Wednesday, July 21
Depart church at 8:00am, return by 3:00pm
Admission $12 ($10 seniors); Lunch on own tab
Van Transportation: $20 per person
LUMA (Loyola University Museum of Art)
Pilgrimage & Faith: Buddhism, Christianity, and Islam
Tuesday, August 31
Depart church at 9:00am, return by 3:00pm
Tuesdays are free (donations welcome); Guided tour at noon
Brunch on own tab at The Oak Tree Restaurant, 900 N. Michigan Av.
Van Transportation: $16 per person
Holy Wanderers, Adventure to New Orleans
October 17 - 23, 2010
$629 double occupancy, motor coach, lodging, 10 meals, tours,
riverboat cruise on the Mississippi. Register at the church office.
Kids’ Summer Book Group
Better than “beach reading” – that’s how one could describe our brand new Summer Book Group! These exciting books have mystery and magic, humor and hi-jinks! All 3rd through 6th graders and their friends are invited to participate. Children can read on their own – or have someone read to them. (Books are available at local libraries.) Start reading!
Each Book Group will include discussion of the story and delicious snacks! (Please pre-register at Registration Station so we can plan for food.)
June 24, 7:00-8:00pm - Swindle by Gordon Korman
July 22, 7:00-8:00pm - The Magician’s Elephant by Kate DiCamillo
August 12, 7:00-8:00pm - The Wednesday Wars by Gary D. Schmidt This is a special parent & grandparent-child book group meeting. Kids – bring an adult along in August!
2010 Summer Music Camp:
Lights of Broadway!
August 2 - 6, 5:30-8:30pm, Cost: $40.00 per person
Presented on Sunday, August 8 at 9:30am Worship.
Open to those who have completed Kindergarten and above.
Led by the staff of Setting the Stage Children’s Theatre, participants will learn songs and choreography from favorite Broadway musicals and consider the faith connections.
Mega Yard Sale
August 7, 8:00am
One day only but volunteers are needed all week to sort and price! Sign up at church, collect saleable items from your family, friends, neighbors. ALL PROCEEDS go to our ministry. Let's make this year's sale a record success!
Kingston Mines Blues
August 13
Come and hear the blues at an authentic Chicago blues club. Join us Friday, August 13 for fellowship and music. Meet at the church at 6:30pm or join us at Kingston Mines in Chicago at 7:30pm (call for location). Two stages of music & a large menu.
Registration deadline: Sunday, August 1.
Gospel Brunch
August 22
Immediately following worship, head to downtown Chicago for the House of Blues Gospel Brunch.
The show starts at 12:30pm. Adult tickets - $37.50; children’s (ages 6-12) tickets are $22. Children under 6 are free. The ticket price includes lunch, performance, tax, gratuity. Sign up in the church office by Sunday, Aug. 1 so tickets can be purchased.
Second Annual FUMCAH
Golf Event & Dinner
Wednesday, September 1
Rob Roy Golf Course
Prospect Heights, IL
Additional information to follow. Please call Lee Saip with questions,
630-715-9160.