November 1st - Taizé Service, 6:30 p.m., in the Chapel of First Presbyterian Church, 1702 Iowa St., Dav Taizé worship is filled with song, scripture, and silent meditation. It is based on the liturgical season and is modeled on the style as practiced in the Taizé Community in France. The Chapel is candlelit, the music is repetitive and chant-like, and the silence ushers in the presence of God.
November 2nd - "Holiday Happenings" - Church Bazaar at Faith United Church of Christ, 1630 W. 38th Street, Davenport, 8am-2pm, Breakfast 8am-10am., Salad and Dessert Lunch 11am - 1pm. Cookies by the Pound, Bake Sale, Holiday Crafts, and much more!
November 14th - Bettendorf Senior Recourse Center at Harmony Hills Church - 1642 Tanglefoot Ln, Bettendorf, IA. Harmony Hills Church will present the 2nd program in our Thursday night Senior Informational Program on Nov 14th from 6:30-8:00pm. In this session Five Wishes deals with all of a person's needs: medical and legal for end of live issues. Five Wishes will help you express how you want to be treated if you are seriously ill and unable to speak for yourself. Seating is limited and reservations are required. Call 309-517-1937 or 563-355-0980. Refreshments will be served.
November 16th - Old Fashioned Bazaar & Luncheon at St. Mark Lutheran Church, 2363 West 3rd Street, Davenport. Vendor and Craft Fair 8:00am-2:00pm with the Luncheon served from 11 am-1pm. Luncheon tickets available for sell now, or at the door for $5. Lunch will include a chicken casserole, salads and dessert. Forty vendors will be available, so start your Holiday shopping early!! For information call Angi Kauffman 563-579-7285.
November 23rd - Photo Opportunity!! Bring your child and/or pet to 15th Avenue Christian Church, 3600 15th Ave., Rock Island on Sat. November 23rd from 1-5pm for a photo with Santa Claus! Your donation will be a canned good which will go to a local food pantry.
November 23rd - 21st Annual Cookie Walk at First Lutheran Church, 1230 5th Avenue, Moline on Saturday Nov. 23rd from Noon-2pm. We will also have craft items, a silent auction and a raffle for an amethyst-colored, handmade shawl. Come early for best selections!
November 23rd - Holiday Pops Dinner, 5:00 p.m.; Holiday Pops Concert, 7:30 p.m. On November 23 at 5:00 p.m., we will celebrate the Christmas holiday season with a festive dinner in Fellowship Hall of First Presbyterian Church, 1702 Iowa St., Dav., followed by bus transportation to the iWireless Center for the Holiday Pops concert featuring Debby Boone. The cost is $53 per person which includes dinner, transportation, and concert tickets. Tickets can be purchased in advance during normal office hours, Monday - Thursday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., or by credit card through the church office: 563-326-1691(concert tickets will be distributed at the dinner). A reminder postcard will be sent to you a week prior to the event.
November 27th - Thanksgiving Eve Service 7:00 - 7:45 p.m. in the Sanctuary of First Presbyterian Church, 1702 Iowa St., Dav. After service, please join us for pie and fellowship.
November 28th - Thanksgiving Meal Riverside church is having a free home cooked Thanksgiving meal on November 28th, 12pm, at Riverside United Methodist Church, Moline, IL. This will be in addition to our end of the month meal which is the last Sunday of every month. All are welcome!
December
December 6th - Chordbuster Chorus and Churches United presents Celebrate the Holidays, on Friday, December 6th at 7:00pm. This variety show benefits Churches United and its hunger ministries including 24 food pantries and 3 meal sites. There is no admission charge but a free will offering will be taken. Come join us at Heritage Church, 4801 44th Street, Rock Island.
December 6th - Taizé Service, 6:30 p.m., in the Chapel of First Presbyterian Church, 1702 Iowa St.,Dav. Taizé worship is filled with song, scripture, and silent meditation. It is based on the liturgical season and is modeled on the style as practiced in the Taizé Community in France. The Chapel is candlelit, the music is repetitive and chant-like, and the silence ushers in the presence of God.
December 7th - Annual Cookie Walk at 15th Avenue Christian Church, 3600 15th Ave., Rock Island on Saturday, Dec. 7th from 9-11am
December 15th - The Performing Arts Series of First Presbyterian Church, 1702 Iowa St., Dav. Destino, 2:00 p.m. Back by Popular Demand!Popera - a Canadian Classical Crossover Sensation Co-sponsored by Quad City Arts Visiting Artist Series Reserved seating: Sunday, December 15, 2013 2:00 p.m. Adults $15, Students $10, Tickets will be available at the door. Tickets can be purchased in advance during normal office hours, Monday - Thursday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., or by credit card through the church office: 563-326-1691
December 21st - The Performing Arts Series of First Presbyterian Church, 1702 Iowa St., Dav. O Holy Night, Christmas Concert, 7:30 p.m. The Twenty-fourth Annual Christmas Concert Featuring the choirs of First Presbyterian Church - The Sanctuary Choir, Chamber Chorale, Celebration Singers, Cecelian Carolers, Cathedral Choir of Young Men and Boys, Vesper Bells, organ, and orchestra. Complimentary Tickets with Reserved seating: Saturday, December 21, 2013 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets must be picked up in advance at the church office, during normal office hours, Monday - Thursday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Limit four (4) tickets per person.
December 22nd - The Performing Arts Series of First Presbyterian Church, 1702 Iowa St., Dav. O Holy Night, Christmas Concert, 4:00 p.m. The Twenty-fourth Annual Christmas Concert featuring the choirs of First Presbyterian Church - The Sanctuary Choir, Chamber Chorale, Celebration Singers, Cecelian Carolers, Cathedral Choir of Young Men and Boys, Vesper Bells, organ, and orchestra. Complimentary Tickets with Reserved seating: Sunday, December 22, 2013 at 4:00 p.m.Tickets must be picked up in advance at the church office, during normal office hours, Monday - Thursday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Limit four (4) tickets per person.
December 24th - Three thematic Christmas Eve Services with Christmas Carols and the choirs of First Presbyterian Church, 1702 Iowa St., Dav. Christmas Eve Family Service, 4:00 - 5:00 p.m., in the Sanctuary featuring the Cherub Choir and Kirkwood Choir. Christmas Eve Communion Service, 9:00 - 10:00 p.m., in the Sanctuary featuring the Celebration Singers Christmas Eve Candlelight Service, 11:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m., in the Sanctuary, featuring the Sanctuary Choir, Cathedral Choir of Young Men and Boys, Cecelian Carolers, and Vesper Bells
