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Date Host/Group(s) Event |
Location Contact Number and Additional Information |
Time |
| 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. |
| Sign Up for CU at Home event One Winter Night | For information to sign up as an outside participant, volunteer, or supporter, check https://p2p.onecause.com/own2026 | One Winter Night takes place 2-6-25 |
| January 5-28th Winter Used Book Sale |
St Joseph Township-Swearingen Memorial Library St. Joseph, IL All kinds of books, DVDs, CDs, audio books, large print books for sale by donation. Call to set up a time to bring in donated books for sale. |
Normal library hours |
| January 17, Saturday 12 Hours of Prayer and Dedication |
PowerHouse Church of God in Christ 1302 N Hickory St, Champaign, IL 12 hour prayer time divided into 1 hour or 30 minute slots. At the church and live on Facebook. Snack lunches available between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. 217-220-3511 |
7 a.m. |
| January 22 Community Evangelical Memorial Pro-Life Prayer Vigil |
Savoy United Methodist Church 3002 W Old Church Rd, Champaign, IL 217-762-2953 Scripture reading, music, rose and candle procession, testimony, and fellowship to honor lives lost to and affected by abortion. |
7 p.m. |
| January 22, Thursday Preschool Open House at Our Savior’s School |
Our Savior’s Lutheran School 2645 Old Jacksonville Rd, Springfield, IL 62704 217-546-4531 Learn about preschool at a Christ-centered educational community. Meet teachers and tour facility, receive enrollment information and secure spot for ’26-’27 school year. |
6 p.m. |
| January 30, Friday Preschool Preview Day at White Horse Academy |
Second Presbyterian Church 404 N Prairie St, Bloomington, IL 309-306-1405 For current preschoolers (4 yrs. old) and their parents to get a glimpse of our school. RSVP: https://www.facebook.com/share/1J2JyCxyB2/ |
11:30 a.m. |
| February 1, Sunday and following Sundays for 12 weeks GriefShare support group |
Sidney Christian Church 305 E Main, Sidney, IL Call 217-688-2224 to register Meet in the basement. |
3-4:30 p.m. |
| February 20, Friday Surviving the Holocaust with Dr. William Gingold |
Parkland College, visit the Parkland College Community Education page or call 217-351-2235 for required registration. Cost $15 Dr Gingold share his family’s first hand experience. Born in Warsaw, deported to Siberia, and years of displacement, loss, and uncertainty. |
9:30 a.m. until noon |
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