Small Group Opportunities
First Presbyterian Church Book Club
YogaFit
Knitting Group
Quilting for Mission Group
Poetry Lovers' Group
Holy Clipper Garden Group
First Presbyterian Church Women's Circles
First Presbyterian Church Book Club
If you are looking for a way to connect with others over a good book,
join us for an in-depth discussion each month. Come, even if you haven't
finished the book. Books are available through local bookstores or
the library. Please call Book Club Coordinator, Jennie Claflin (217.789.7424)
for location and directions for the event you wish to attend as we
meet in local homes. We can provide transportation, if you wish.
Refreshments follow. Open to all.
2008 - 2009 schedule
November 20 | 7:30 PM
Man’s Search For Meaning
Author, Victor Frankl; Reviewer, Barb VonBehren; Host, Jennie Claflin.
January 22 | 7:30 PM
Little Heathens
Author, Mildred Armstrong Kalish; Reviewer, Ruth Smith; Host, Claire Eberle
February 26 | 7:30 PM
Blindness
Author, Jose Saramago; Reviewer, Kathy Hoffman; Host, Barb Von Behren.
March 26 | 7:30 PM
Out Stealing Horses
Author, Per Peterson; Reviewer, Jennie Claflin; Host slot open for new volunteer.
April 23 | 7:30 PM
Tentatively: Peabody Sisters: Three Women Who Ignited American Romanticism
Author, Megan Marshall; Reviewer slot open for new volunteer; Host slot open for new volunteer.
May 28 | 7:30 PM
The Emperor's Children
Author, Claire Messud; Reviewer, Claire Eberle; Host slot open for new volunteer.
(The Book Club does not meet in December.)
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Knitting Group
Wednesdays | 6:30 PM
— in the Library.
We are an informal group who hand knit. Many of us make prayer shawls, which are presented
with love and prayer for people who have special concerns or who are celebrating
a special event. You do not need to know how to knit to join this group; we will
teach you.
Open to all.
Shawls embrace all cultures and people, both men and women, throughout history.
They comfort and give solace; they hug and wrap. Learn
more about this ministry at the Shawl
Ministry website . . .
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Quilting for Mission Group
Wednesdays | 7:00 PM —in the Commons (Fellowship Hall).
Since our organization by Joanna Orr and JoAnn Wehrle in
December 1992, we have finished 22 quilts. The proceeds from quilting have
gone to Health First Medical Clinic, Deacon's Committee, Parent
Place, Mini
O'Beirne Crisis Nursery, Building Skills, Deacon's Come Share, Kumler
Neighborhood Ministries, Planned
Parenthood, Presbyterian
Home, and Computer
Banc. We
welcome new quilters: You do not need experience.
Open to all.
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Holy Clippers
We hope you have walked in the garden this summer. The colors and textures provide a wonderful respite from the asphalt and concrete of the city. There is a now a new patio and new benches, and the first reception has taken place in this setting. Stop and take a moment to reflect on the beauty of God's world in the city: the fall is bringing new beauty to this spot.
Open to all.
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"Presbyterian
Women (PW) is the
national women's organization of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).
With a history of more than 200 years, PW is committed to nurturing
faith, supporting the church's mission, working for justice and
building community" — from the
site's home page.
Women's Circles
of First Presbyterian Church
Presbyterian Women:
Fairhills Circle
Third Friday
September 19 | 9:30 AM
— Illinois Presbyterian Home
2005 W. Lawrence Street
Open to all.
Presbyterian Women
Faith Circle
Third Monday
September 15 | 7:00 PM
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in The Commons/ Fellowship Hall
(Enter through portico doors from the parking lot.)
Open to all.
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Updated November 19, 2008