There are always great events coming up at Alleluia!
UPCOMING EVENTS
UPCOMING EVENTS
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RALLY DAY 2026! - Aug. 30
Let's get together for some back-to-school fun!
It's one of Alleluia!'s favorite annual traditions! All are welcome at this free outdoor event, taking place in our parking lot starting at 11 a.m. on Sunday, Aug. 30.
We'll have bounce houses, games, and face painting for kids, plus bingo for all ages! Burgers and hot dogs will be on the grill, and a cookie potluck will offer plenty of sweet treats.
Come enjoy late-summer fun and fellowship, and learn about some of the great activities we have planned at Alleluia! this fall!
SIGN UP to volunteer at rally day
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TABLE TOGETHER community dinners for all ages!
Bring an appetite for good food and good conversation! All ages are invited to attend Table Together community dinners in the Welcome Area at Alleluia! starting at 5:00 p.m. the first Wednesday of each month. Cost is $5/person or $20/family. Sign up HERE for the dates you can attend! Our first dinner is Wednesday, Sept. 2!
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WOMEN'S BOOK STUDY: "Short Stories by Jesus"
Ever wanted to dive deeper into some of Jesus's most well-known parables? A women's book study of Amy-Jill Levine's "Short Stories by Jesus" will kick off Sept. 2 from 9:30-11:00 a.m. in the Exclamations! Room, led by Christine Bauer and Ellen Jacobson. The study will continue from 9:30-11:00 a.m. on alternating Wednesdays: Sept. 16 and 23, Oct. 7 and 21, Nov. 4 and 18, and Dec. 2 and 16. Please purchase the book on your own ahead of the first meeting.
From the publisher: "Jesus was a skilled storyteller and perceptive teacher who used parables from everyday life to effectively convey his message and meaning ... In this wise, entertaining, and educational book, Amy-Jill Levine offers a fresh, timely reinterpretation of Jesus' narratives."
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THIRD-GRADE Bible presentations Sept. 13
We are excited to celebrate our third-graders as they receive their very own Bible during worship on Sunday, Sept. 13, at both the 9:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. services.
During the service, parents will present a Bible to their child as we celebrate this important milestone in their faith journey. Following worship, children are invited to join us for a special Bible celebration where they will create a personalized bookmark and enjoy fun games that will help them become familiar with finding books, verses, and stories in their new Bible. We look forward to celebrating this special day with your family! Please register your third-grader to participate HERE.
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MEN'S BASKETBALL LEAGUE starts Sept. 22
A new season of the Alleluia! men's competitive basketball league starts soon! Open gym will run in the Alleluia! gym on Tuesday evenings, Sept. 1-15, from 8-9:30 p.m.; games will take place on Tuesdays Sept. 22 through Dec. 15 from 8-10 p.m. Fees are $85 for Alleluia! members and $100 for nonmembers. Jersey cost is $25. Register HERE. For questions, contact Matt White at alleluiahoops@hotmail.com.
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BLOOD DRIVE Oct. 4
Did you know that every blood donation can save up to three lives? Give the gift of life at Alleluia! on Sunday, Oct. 4! Our blood drive with Versiti Blood Centers of Illinois will run in the Alleluia! gym from 9:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Please register in advance if you can HERE; walk-ins also are welcome.
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TRUNK OR TREAT Oct. 28
One of our families’ favorite events of the year returns on Oct. 28 from 6:00-7:15 p.m. in the Alleluia! parking lot! Tell your friends about this all-ages event, and get in on the fun early by signing up to host a trunk! Register to attend and/or sign up to decorate a trunk HERE.
While Trunk or Treat is free to attend, you’re encouraged to bring a small toy (it must ft in a shoebox) suitable for a child age 2-14 for packing in boxes for Operation Christmas Child. A $10 donation covers the cost of shipping one box. For more information, please contact Children’s Ministry Director April Blair at ablair@alleluia.church.
