
Tuesday, September 14, 9am, C3. First meeting of the year! We meet the second and fourth Tuesday of each month. For moms with children in fifth grade or younger. $10 per semester. Pick up a registration packet at the Welcome Center or download one here. Pre-register for childcare. Contact: Holly Melby, jahmelby(no spam)yahoo.com.
10 Thursdays, starting September 16, 6-8:30pm. Are you ready to explore the meaning of life? This course is for anyone with questions about the basics of Christianity. Come check it out! Sign up at the ALPHA table, or register online here. Contact: Marji Larson, 384.3070, or marji.larson(no spam)thevineyardchurch.us
Kingdom of God: Thursday, September 16 and Thursday, September 23, 6-9pm, Auditorium. This two part seminar will be taught by Jeff Augustine, president of the Vineyard Bible Institute. This free event is open to anyone who wants to learn more about the Kingdom of God. Topics include parables of the Kingdom, an overview of the history and ministry of the Vineyard movement and the major implications of the Kingdom today and in the future. Contact: Marji Larson at marji.larson(no spam)thevineyardchurch.us.
Saturday, September 18, 6-7pm and Sunday, September 19, 9:15-10:15am, C2. Come receive prophetic encouragement from our trained teams. Sign up at the Welcome Center, 217.384.3070, for 15-minute appointment. For general information about Personal Prophetic Encouragement, contact Tom Hanlon at tom(no spam)hanloncomm.com.
Sunday, September 19, 11am-12pm, in the Café. Join us for this meeting to discuss environmental concerns and outreach. We are making final plans for our fall Earthworks Expo and celebrating the success of our garden this year. Contact Ryan Gossett, ryangossett(no spam)gmail.com.

Sunday, September 19, 12:30-1:30pm, C3. Have you recently started attending the Vineyard? Come hear our story, meet some of the pastors, and learn how to get plugged in. Click here to register online. Contact: Tamara Brandt, tamara.brandt(no spam)thevineyardchurch.us.
Sunday, September 19, 12:30pm, C4. Hate slavery? Love freedom & justice? If you are interested in becoming an activist for change, join our info meeting to learn more about how to become involved. Contact: Liz Jumper, liz.jumper(no spam)godsearch.org
Sunday, September 26, 11am, cafe. Our monthly meeting. Come join us for informative discussion on how to increase the ethnic and racial diversity of our congregation. We will be reviewing our Bible study and holding a collection for the Urbana Neighborhood Center. Please bring school supplies, board games, or child--friendly DVDs and video games to the northwest area of the cafe. Contact: Joycelyn Landrum-Brown, jlandrum(no spam)ad.uiuc.edu.
Sunday, September 26, 12:30-3:30pm, C3. Click here to register online for Beginnings. Learn who the Vineyard is and what you can expect while attending here, and find out how to become a member. Lunch will be served. Childcare is available; please pre-register here. Contact: Tamara Brandt, tamara.brandt(no spam)thevineyardchurch.us.