Loneliness is a silent epidemic sweeping across communities, affecting individuals of all ages and backgrounds. It creeps in unnoticed, often masked by the hustle and bustle of daily life. Despite being surrounded by people, many experience a profound sense of isolation, struggling with the disconnect between their inner emotions and the external world.

Our speaker will be Dr. Nicole Reidy, DSW, LCSW, ICDVP. She is a social worker at the U of Chicago, and did her doctoral dissertation on Loneliness.

Then, we have two panelists:

• James Boggess, LCSW

• Daniellah Salario, Owner, Assisting Hands Home Care

There will be time for Q&A.

All Saints Sunday is the day we remember and honor all those who have gone before us.

The Illinois Brass Band and Music Director Stephen Squires will present their opening concert of the season, “All That Brass,” on Friday, November 1st at 7:30 PM in the sanctuary of First United Methodist Church of Arlington Heights, 1903 E. Euclid Ave., Arlington Hts., IL.

Dr. Bruce Briney, recently retired professor of music at Western IL University, will be our guest soloist. He will be performing on trumpet Philip Sparke’s “Manhattan.” Tuba soloists from within the band, Dan Bethel and Chris Miller will join forces as they perform “Radiant Pathways” by Leslie Condon.

The performance will also feature the premier of James Syler’s composition “Gearbox.” Mr. Syler describes the piece in his program notes, “It has many moving parts whirling together in a repetitive groove and frenetic energy and power.” Gearbox was written in memory of his father, Robert Syler who was a lover of cars and all things mechanical.

The ever popular and recognizable “Polovtsian Dances” by Borodin, and Percy Grainger’s “Molly on the Shore” and many other brass band favorites will be featured during this evening of great music.

Tickets are available in advance at illinoisbrassband.org or at the door on the day of the performance.

Adults $15, children 18 and under $5.

The thirty member British style Illinois Brass Band is in its 33rd year of performing and is supported by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council, a state agency.

Trunk or Treat is back! You're invited to wear your Halloween costume to church, invite friends, decorate a trunk, collect candy, play some games, and win prizes! Donuts, Cider/Juice, and Coffee will be outside, too! Let's work together to get 20 awesome and diverse trunks lined up. Look for our table in the Gathering Place on October 6th and 13th.

Join us for a night of fun with your FUMCAH Commonground friends!

Saturday, October 5
6:30 - meet at FUMCAH - Gathering Space

We will have a fun and challenging Mini-Version of the CBS Hit Show - The Amazing Race....affectionally known as the Not-Quite Amazing Race. We ask that you be at the church on time for the start of this event. We will break into randomly designed teams for a challenge unlike any other. Late-comers will become spectators! All activities will take place on or around church grounds. No driving involved.....that is until the post party!

Dessert will be provided, but BYOB.

Please RSVP to Carolyn Conlee by September 30 at carolynconlee@mac.com or through the evite link below.

(Commonground is a social group at FUMCAH consisting of adults mostly in the "sandwich generation" phase of life who get together periodically for fellowship and fun. If you'd like to be added to our mailing list, please let Carolyn know.)

Help us celebrate the 90th birthday of Steve Berry, longtime member of FUMCAH. We are hoping to organize the delivery of 90 birthday cards from longtime friends, former colleagues, and all who cherish him. He currently spends half his time in Arizona and half his time in Galena and is doing very well, but he'd love to read a note about how you are doing, what is new and exciting, a memory you have, or a simple birthday greeting.

A collection box is on the porch of his former residence, 2009 E Fremont Ct. We are hoping to collect 90 cards by the morning of October 2 (his birthday) to hand deliver when we see him that evening. Help us make this a birthday he will remember and hold dear!

Many thanks, Ryan and April Berry

Mailing address for cards:
Dr. Steve Berry
2009 E Fremont Ct
Arlington Heights, IL 60004

Father Corey Brost, one of the co-founders of Viator House of Hospitality, will outline the different challenges faced by immigrants, refugees, and asylum seekers - with an emphasis on asylum seekers.  He will offer an overview of the broad ministry of Viator House to asylum seekers who entered the country as unaccompanied minors and have aged out of the juvenile detention system.  And he will suggest how we can support asylum seekers through our advocacy and volunteering.

Order by September 24 at fumcah.ctoutfit.com and show your Preschool Pride! Orders will be delivered to church.

Please join the Reconciling Ministries team for a celebration of FUMCAH’s 16th anniversary of our congregation’s vote to join the Reconciling Ministries (RM) Network. Please wear bright colors to the service to celebrate FUMCAH’s vote to become a Reconciling Congregation on September 28, 2008, affirming God’s love for all. We will provide an update on General Conference, hear witness, and celebrate with meaningful music. In addition to the importance of a congregation to join the Reconciling movement and share God’s love for all, it is important for individuals to join as well. To learn more about becoming a Reconciling United Methodist (RUM), go to rmnetwork.org/RUM or reach out to a Reconciling Ministries Team Member. Please join us for cake following the service during coffee hour.

As a church we care for each other through one-on-one visits, meals, funeral preparation, cards and prayers. Join Pastors David and Brittany on September 16th, at 7:00pm to help craft a vision for how we can integrate all of these parts into a comprehensive Care Team.