Eureka Christian Church

Reflecting Christ's Light from Our Doorsteps to the Ends of the Earth

Events

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Mental Health First Aid – Youth Edition

Youth Mental Health First Aid is designed to teach parents, family members, caregivers, teachers, school staff, peers, neighbors, health and human services workers, and other caring citizens how to help an adolescent (age 12-18) who is experiencing a mental health or addictions challenge or is in crisis. Youth Mental Health First Aid is primarily designed for adults who regularly interact with young people. The course introduces common mental health challenges for youth, reviews typical adolescent development, and teaches a 5-step action plan for how to help young people in both crisis and non-crisis situations. Topics covered include anxiety, depression, substance use, disorders in which psychosis may occur, disruptive behavior disorders (including AD/HD), and eating disorders.

Eureka Christian Church will host an in-person training on Tuesday January 31, 2023 beginning at 8:30 am. The class will be facilitated by Social Worker Joanie Montoya from Carle Eureka Hospital. The cost is $12/person and lunch is provided. To register, click here or call the church office, 309-467-2369.

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Stay Warm and Be Cozy

Baby it’s cold outside! We hope everyone stays warm and safe in the next few days as the winter weather makes its way to Eureka. Our Christmas Eve and Christmas Day services will be held as scheduled, but your safety is the most important to us. Join us onsite or online at Facebook Live or on our new YouTube channel. The Christmas Eve Candlelight Service will begin at 8:00 p.m. Saturday evening, and our Christmas Day Festival Service begins at 10:00 a.m. on Sunday.

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Architecture Field Trip October 8

ECC’s building was designed in the 1930s by architect Herbert Brand, who also designed several other churches in central Illinois. Join us on October 8 as we tour some of them, learning more about the architect and how our sister buildings are being used. To RSVP for this event, click here.

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Week of Compassion Sunday, February 23

Last November when the tornadoes hit our area, Week of Compassion was in touch within days to learn if we had people who had suffered loss. Checks representing “Compassion grants” arrived very quickly. This money was immediately available because we, along with many others, had given to WOC previously.  It was available because of consistent, on-going support for WOC. Week of Compassion is supported solely by special gifts and does not receive funding from Disciples Mission Fund. Please consider prayerfully your role in maintaining that consistent, on-going support for this important ministry as we prepare to receive this year’s special offering.

On February 23, Don Tatlock of Church World Service will be our guest speaker to tell the Week of Compassion story.  Don has served our church in the mission field in Latin America and in his work at CWS is a close partner with Week of Compassion. This will be his second time as our WOC speaker. He will preach in both services and will join us for lunch at the all-church dinner honoring new members that day.

 

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Festival Service and Luncheon October 27

Mark your calendars for our next Festival Worship Service to be held on Sunday, October 27 at 10:00.  This will be a combined service with elements from both our First Light and Traditional Worship Services.  There will be no Sunday School on October 27.  Following worship, please plan to stay for a catered luncheon in the Parish Hall.

 

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Cluster Wiener Roast and Hayride

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When:  Sunday, October 6, 3:00 – 6:00 p.m.

Where: the Colburn Farm, Eureka

$4 per person or $10 per family

RSVP by calling 645-1388 by Wednesday, Oct. 2nd.

Food and table service will be provided.
You may wish to bring lawn chairs and roasting sticks if you have them.

 

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Blessing of the Animals October 5

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Make plans to attend our first Blessing of the Animals Service on
Saturday, October 5, beginning at 8:30 AM on the back patio.
Pets of all kinds are welcome to be part of this ancient Christian tradition—as long as they are on leashes or in appropriate carriers.  If you cannot transport your pet, you may bring a picture.  Light refreshments will be served.  This is a wonderful opportunity to invite friends and neighbors to our church.