Two Rivers Church

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  • Candles, Carols, and Communion

    Candles, Carols, and Communion

    Christmas Eve in Rock IslandThe Christmas Eve service at Two Rivers United Methodist Church in Rock Island, will be at 6:30 p.m. The gathering will include traditional carols, an invitation to ALL to come to the Lord’s Table, and the sharing of Christ’s light. The service, as always, will close with the beautiful rendition of Silent Night sung with the raising of the candles in the dark night. The light of Christ chases away the darkness.

    Here is a reflection about Christmas Eve, written by Pastor Robb. “To those who only come on Christmas Eve, ‘Welcome! I’m so glad you’re here.’”

     

  • Blue Christmas

    Blue Christmas


    Blue ChristmasThe Blue Christmas service will be at 4:00 p.m. on December 22. This service is designed for those who are grieving. Grief takes many forms, and can be caused by many things. Grief can make it difficult to sing “Joy to the World,” for grief can drain the joy from our hearts.

    The Blue Christmas service is a chance to name the grief, not to dwell in it. It is a chance for those who are hurting to know that they are not alone. Christmas is a time for joy, but the only path to true joy lies through authentically naming the fear, worry, and doubt that clouds our vision of Christ.

    This service will include music, silence, a brief ritual, and Communion. It will end at sunset of the longest night of the year. Read a reflection written by our Pastor Robb on his blog.

    Two Rivers Church is at 1820 5th Avenue in Rock Island. For more information, call the church office at 309-788-9384

     

     

  • Restore. Reveal. Respond. Repair. Renew.

    Restore. Reveal. Respond. Repair. Renew.

    Restore Advent

    Starting on the Sunday after Thanksgiving, Two Rivers Church will begin to prepare for Christmas. Advent is an ancient tradition of preparation that culminates in the celebration of Christ’s birth and the Christmas season. The theme of “Restore” will flow through our Advent season.

    November 29: Restore Hope

    December 6: Reveal Faith

    December 13: Respond in Joy

    December 20: Repair Peace

    December 24: Renew in Christ

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  • Checking, Decking, and Dashing

    Checking, Decking, and Dashing

     

    Advent seriesStarting November 30, Two Rivers Church will enter the season of Advent.  For many, Advent is a time of checking, decking, and dashing.  But what are we checking, decking and dashing to?

    November 30 – Checking into peace

    December 7 – Decking with love

    December 14 – Dashing to spread joy

    December 21 – Dashing to others with hope