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The Changemakers – All Saints Remembrance – Holy Communion for ALL
A Changemaker takes risks and puts faith into action to make a positive difference in the lives of others. Sharing the transforming love, welcome and grace of Jesus Christ through relationship, healing, compassion and justice changes us and changes others. Jesus was a Changemaker. The Good News is, so are we!
Join in worship this Sunday as we continue to soar with Pastor Meredith’s message, “Collaboration: The Past, The Present, The Future” based on Luke 10:1-11 and engage this season’s prayer practice, “The Nest.” We will celebrate Holy Communion for ALL the Saints (that includes you!) and remember the Saints of our church have died in the past year, along with the Saints of our lives. For Online Worship, please have some bread/crackers and juice/beverage available to you for Communion. This will be a powerful, joyful, thankful worship experience, and we can’t wait to share in it with you!
Worship in the Sanctuary is at 8:15 and 10:30 a.m. and Online Worship begins at 10:30 a.m. on Facebook, also available on YouTube. Nursery care for our youngest children is available beginning at 8:00 a.m. through the end of 10:30 Worship. Worship bags for children are available all morning, and during 10:30 Worship following Small Talk, children are invited to KidVenture Sunday School. Our Wiggler/Crawler Space in the Chapel is available during Worship, with a live stream of the Worship in the Sanctuary service.
Kick Off Your Sunday with FuelUP!
Start your Sunday with coffee, donuts, and fellowship in the Great Hall (lower level) at 9:15 a.m. This is a great chance to connect following 8:15 Worship and before 10:30 Worship. And did we mention donuts?
See below for more information about Small Groups for people of all ages, and at other times during the week see the yellow box for a complete list.
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Trunk or Treat is Saturday, October 31
from 1:00-3:00 p.m.
Donate Candy! Please Sign-up Now!
DAUMC's annual fall community outreach event is a Trunk or Treat Celebration set for Saturday, October 31 from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. Decorated car/van/truck trunks and tables will provide lots of candy, fun, and a DAUMC treat bag. AND our favorite goats from Sister Haven Ranch will be there, along with a photo booth and coffee/cider for the grown-ups.
This event is organized by the Nurture Committee & Children's Ministries, and there is an opportunity for EVERYONE to participate. Please sign-up by RIGHT NOW using the online sign-up, or send an email to Pastor Meredith, revmeredith@douglasavenue.org, particularly if you would like to Decorate a Trunk or Table. You can still volunteer to help with hospitality, distributing candy, and set-up and clean-up, too. Use that same sign-up link or send an email.
Please bring your kids, grandkids, neighbors, family and friends to come enjoy this neighborhood event, and share the Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/153180775544845
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The Changemakers Generosity Series with DAUMC
Along with participating in DAUMC’s Changemaker’s Worship each weekend, we pray you will join in these prayerful, powerful opportunities for change:
Nest • Offer a Prayer Feather
Available online at https://forms.gle/jsfykY33LudfVLA27 and in worship on Sundays, these “feather” the nests in our sanctuary visuals. Make a Commitment to Prayer and offer the guided prayer reflection.
Lift-Off • Bird of Prayer Keychain/Pin • Changemakers Guided Journal
• Prayer Walks • Birds-Eye View Prayer Map
Choose a Bird of Prayer Keychain or Pin to help you remember to pray and reflect during this season. This gift is available during worship on Sunday, or through the DAUMC Office (please call or email if you need assistance to receive one).
The Changemakers Guided Journal for reflection and prayer is available during worship on Sunday, or access it online to download as a fillable pdf or to print: https://www.douglasavenue.org/ministries/the-changemakers
Prayer Walks to meet-up with fellow DAUMCers for a gentle walk & prayer for our neighbors, with non-walking prayer option, too! RSVP: https://forms.gle/4Xa3Evs75NyZPSfT8
• Sunday, November 8, 12:00-1:30 p.m. (Springfield Neighborhood)
Meet in Great Hall for a quick snack & prayer walk in DAUMC neighborhood
• Sunday, November 15, 2:30-4:00 p.m. (Sherman Neighborhood)
Meet at Sherman Village Park Gazebo (1200 Rail Fence Dr.) for prayer in Sherman neighborhoods, followed by snacks/conversation at local cafe
Birds-Eye View Prayer Map is available during worship and through the week to place prayers, thoughts, hopes, dreams for our neighborhoods.
Flying • Grace Gifts Workshops
DAUMC’s Grace Gifts Workshop is designed to help participants understand how wonderfully God has created them by learning about the special Grace Gifts, or spiritual gifts, that God has planted in them. Through reflection, prayer and discussion, we imagine how we can grow and use our Grace Gifts individually and in community to grow in our discipleship, and help others, our church, our community, and even our world to soar! Please RSVP for one of the scheduled Grace Gifts Workshops, or let us know on the form a day/time that will work for you: https://forms.gle/gT9EmKULYoZMRqzy7
• Grace Gifts Workshop in 2 Sessions
Mondays, Nov 9 & 16 at 6:45 p.m. - Panera Bread, 3101 W. White Oaks Dr.
• Grace Gifts Workshop in 1 Session
Wednesday, Nov 11 at DAUMC -- 10:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. OR 2:00-4:30 p.m
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Men's Group Breakfast
Saturday, November 7, 7:30 a.m.
All Men of every age and stage - are invited to gather for DAUMC's monthly Men's Group Breakfast on the first Saturday of the month, meeting at Parkway Cafe, 2715 N. Dirksen Parkway, Springfield. Enjoy a hearty breakfast, uplifiting conversation, and shared prayer. Questions? Contact Allen Griffy, kagriffy@sbcglobal.net.
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PB&J Sandwich Making
Friday, November 13, 9:00 a.m.
Join in making PB&J sandwiches on Friday, November 13 starting at 9:00 a.m. in Great Hall of DAUMC. This event is sponsored by the Central Illinois Women's Outdoor Adventures Group (CIWOA). EVERYONE is invited to come participate. Contact Cathy Lambdin, cathy.lambdin@att.net to learn more.
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Springfield Interfaith
Thanksgiving Service
Sunday, November 22 at 7:00 p.m.,
Abraham Lincoln Unitarian Universalist
EVERYONE is invited to the Springfield Interfaith Thanksgiving Service on Sunday, November 22 at 7:00 p.m. at Abraham Lincoln Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 1612 E. Capitol Ave., Springfield. The service will be filled with expressions of thanksgiving in music, poetry, dance, silence and prayer, including from our own DAUMC musicians! The Humanitarian of the Year Award will be given, and a special offering received to support that award. In our fragmented world, this is an amazing opportunity to come together and manifest the kind of unity our world longs to experience.
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36th Annual DAUMC Cookie Walk
Planning is underway for the 36th Annual DAUMC Cookie Walk. This year’s Cookie Walk will take place on Saturday, December 12 from 8:00 am – noon in Great Hall. The DAUMC cookie walk is known for having a wide variety of cookies, candy, and other holiday treats. Customers fill a box with their items, and boxes are weighed to determine the cost.
All the proceeds from this annual event are donated to local missions. Last year, we were able to donate to seven local missions including Contact Ministries, Mini O’Bierne Crisis Nursery, Washington Street Mission, 5th Street Renaissance, St. John’s Breadline, Mercy Communities, and the Phoenix Center. The donations totaled $3200. We estimate that in the 30+ year history of this event, we have donated over $100,000 to local missions. That’s a lot of cookies!
Here are some ways you can get involved:
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Bake cookies (any variety!). Freezer space is available at church if cookies are baked in advance. We suggest making 4 batches of each type of cookie. We will be packaging cookies again this year in plastic wrap or Ziploc bags, with 2 to 4 cookies per package.
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Make candy. The Candy Corner is a favorite at the Cookie Walk, and it is always nice to have a variety of items. Ideas for candy include fudge, caramels, buckeyes, peanut clusters, truffles, or peanut brittle, just to name a few! Many candies can also be made ahead and stored in the freezer.
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Help spread the word about the Cookie Walk by sharing Facebook posts and taking cookie walk flyers to places you frequent.
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Donate empty ice cream buckets. The large, plastic, gallon-sized ice cream containers are great for storing cookies in the freezer. If you have any we can use, please bring them to the church office.
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Help us decorate sugar cookies on Wednesday 12/9 and Thursday 12/10 from 6:00 – 8:00 pm in Great Hall. No experience is needed, and we provide all the supplies!
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Help on the day of the event. We need volunteers to do a variety of jobs to help the cookie walk run smoothly.
Contact Justine Dion (309-840-3652) or Holly Claunch (217-503-9632) for more information or if you would like to help on the day of the event.
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Hanging of the Greens / Potluck Pizza Party
Tuesday, December 1, 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Get ready to kick off the Christmas season together! Everyone is warmly invited to come help transform our beautiful DAUMC facility for the holidays and enjoy a potluck supper.
We’ll start decorating at 4:00 p.m., filling the church with cheer and Christmas spirit. At 5:30 p.m., we’ll pause for a moment of prayer and share a delicious pizza supper — just bring a side dish or dessert to add to the table if you can!
After supper, we’ll continue decorating and enjoying fellowship. Come for the whole evening or drop in whenever you can — all helping hands are welcome. Nursery care will be provided so families can join in the fun with ease.
Let’s celebrate, decorate, and enjoy this joyful time together!
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Help us at the Sherman
Soup Social
Sunday, November 1
2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Help Us Bring People Together Around the Table! Our emerging faith community is hosting a Soup Social at Interurban Merchant (112 W Main St, Williamsville) on Sunday, November 1 (2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.) and we'd love your help.
We're creating a cozy, welcoming space where neighbors can enjoy a warm bowl of soup, play some games, meet new people, and build community. We're keeping things simple: good food, good conversation, and good company!
We're looking for a few folks willing to make a crockpot of soup, bring bread or drinks, help set up, welcome guests, or clean up afterward. Help us create a space where everyone belongs. Click here to sign-up or scan the QR Code!
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Wreaths Across America
Complete by Monday, November 30
Wreaths Across America, the national nonprofit with a yearlong mission dedicated to remembering the fallen, honoring those who serve, and teaching children the value of freedom, announces "Remember Me" as its official theme for 2026.
The theme draws inspiration from an unexpected source: a line from the film "Home Alone 2." The quote "Maybe they don't forget about you, but they forget to remember you," underscores the importance of actively remembering the individuals who served, especially those whose stories risk being lost to time.
The Springfield Composite Squadron, Civil Air Patrol is seeking sponsorhips for wreaths to be laid at Camp Butler National Cemetery. For each wreath sponsored, the Squadron gets a return of $5.00 to support cadet activities.
In 2025, DAUMC sponsored 25 wreaths. This year, our goal is to sponsor 50 wreaths. Please help us meet this goal by scanning the QR code and completing sponsorship payment online.
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Looking Ahead to November and December…
Sunday, November 1: All-Saints Worship Celebration
Sunday, November 22: Interfaith Thanksgiving Worship Service
Sunday, November 29: First Sunday of Advent
Tuesday, December 1: Hanging of the Greens / Potluck Pizza Party
Saturday, December 12: Annual DAUMC Cookie Walk!
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Upcoming DAUMC Facility Use/Community Meetings
For more information, contact the DAUMC office:
daumc@douglasavenue.org | (217) 546-4631
Monday, 11/2
5:30 p.m. Wesley Ringers Rehearsal (Rm 105)
6:30 p.m. Cub Scouts (Chapel/Ed Wing/Great Hall)
7:00 p.m. Boy Scouts (Shepherd Hall)
7:00 p.m. Program Staff Meeting (Online)
Wednesday, 11/4
11:30 a.m. Lunch Buddies: Play/Pray Group (Rm 104)
5:30 p.m. Praise Band (Sanctuary)
Thursday, 11/5
3:00 p.m. Dubois Club Compass (Ed Wing, Round Room, Great Hall)
6:30 p.m. Chancel Choir Rehearsal (Rm 105)
Saturday, 11/7
10:00 a.m. Bussey Party
Tuesday, 11/10
7:00 p.m. SPRC Meeting
Wednesday, 11/11
11:30 a.m. Lunch Buddies: Play/Pray Group (Rm 104)
1:00 p.m. JOY Circle of UWF (Round Room)
2:00 p.m. Changemakers Prayer Walk (Parking Lot)
6:30 p.m. Bereaved Parents (Rm 102)
7:00 p.m. Finance Committee (Online)
Friday, 11/13
9:00 a.m. PB&J Sandwich Making (Great Hall)
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Sunday Worship
- 8:15 & 10:30 a.m. in the Sanctuary
- Worship with nursery care available.
- A Wiggler/Crawler Space (with live video feed) is open at all services.
- KidVenture Sunday School meets during the 10:30 service.
- 10:30 a.m. Online Worship – Join us on Facebook or YouTube for worship, including music, prayer, message, and Small Talk with Laud the Lamb, a favorite with kids!
Sunday Morning Groups
Don’t forget to FuelUP at 9:15 a.m. in the lower level Great Hall before Sunday School!
For Children & Youth
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KidConnection – Sundays @ 9:30 a.m. (Great Hall)
Snack, craft, games, Children's Chimes with Ms Heather.
Contact: Lauri Clemmer – lauri.clemmer@gmail.com
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Jr./Sr. High Youth Group – Sundays @ 9:30 a.m. (Upper West Side/Rm. 201)
Donuts, discussion, games, study, and prayer.
Contacts: Lauri Clemmer – lauri.clemmer@gmail.com;
Curtis Brown – revcurtisbrown@gmail.com
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KidVenture Sunday School – During 10:30 Worship (after Small Talk)
For children through 5th grade with Ms. Lauri, Laud the Lamb, and friends.
Contacts: DAUMC office; Lauri Clemmer – lauri.clemmer@gmail.com
Adult Sunday Morning Groups
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Zephyr Class – Sundays @ 9:15 a.m. (Rm 101, Education Wing & via Zoom)
Using Adult Bible Studies Fall 2026: Faith and Faithfulness - a study of the letter to the Hebrews and of Jonah and Hosea.
Books are available in Rm. 101 or through the DAUMC office.
Contacts: Martha LeMay – mlemay1651@gmail.com; DAUMC office
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Field Notes Small Group – Sundays @ 9:30 a.m. (Lower Level Round Room)
Currently reading and discussing Richard Rohr's The Universal Christ, Pt. 2.
Contact: Cindy Arnold – cindymarnold@gmail.com
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CrossConnections – Sundays @ 9:30 a.m. (Chapel/Wiggler/Crawler Space)
Conversation and reflection on the Sunday scripture.
Contact: Dan Brown – patdanb2018@gmail.com
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Spiritual Seekers Class – Sundays @ 9:30 a.m. (Ramp Room, lower level)
Currently studying The Servant With One Talent by Michael V. Ivanov.
Contact: Nancy Rosse – nsrosse65@gmail.com
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Sunday Morning Book Club – Sundays @ 9:30 a.m. (Rm 102, Education Wing)
Currently studying Joyful, Anyway by Kate Bowler,
Contact: Justine Dion – jedion8@gmail.com
Weekday Groups
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Tuesday Morning Bible Study – Tuesdays @ 10:00 a.m. (Zoom)
Currently studying Beacon of Hope by Ken Willard.
Books are available through the DAUMC office.
Contact: Martha Clark – ollamnh@aol.com; DAUMC office.
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Coffee Hour with Women of Power – Wednesdays @ 9:15 a.m. (Zoom)
Studying All the Women of the Bible by M.L. del Mastro.
Contacts: Dorene Kileen – kileen.dorene@yahoo.com; DAUMC office
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Play at the Park – Tuesdays @ 2:00 p.m. (Washington Park)
Playtime at the park for elementary-age kiddos and their parent/guardians.
Contacts: Lauri Clemmer – lauri.clemmer@gmail.com; DAUMC office
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Play/Pray Group – Wednesdays @ 9:30 a.m. (Wiggler/Crawler Space)
Playtime for little ones + devotional conversation for adults.
Contacts: Lauri Clemmer – lauri.clemmer@gmail.com; DAUMC office
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Men's Group Breakfast – 1st Saturday of each month @ 7:30 a.m. (Parkway Cafe, 2715 N. Dirksen Parkway, Springfield)
For men of all ages and stages of life - devotional, conversation, prayer and fellowship, plus breakfast. Contact: Allen Griffy – kagriffy@sbcglobal.net.
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Vital Conversations on Race – 4th Monday of each month @ 6:30 p.m. (Zoom)
Reading, working, transforming for systemic justice at home and everywhere.
Contacts: Cindy Arnold – cindymarnold@gmail.com; DAUMC office.
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Generosity
Your financial giving supports the ministries and missions of Douglas Avenue UMC. Thank you for all the ways you give! Online giving is available at douglasavenue.org/give or this QR code. Please contact the DAUMC office for more information on offering a commitment to financial giving, for ACH giving, and other resources.
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