Gatherings
The Table & The Anvil
Small Gatherings, Real Connection
The Table (for women) and The Anvil (for men) are small gatherings designed to help you build community and share life together. These are small group gatherings hosted by people from our church, happening at various times and locations to fit your schedule. Each gathering is unique. Whether you're eating a meal together or enjoying a fun activity together, it’s a chance to meet new people and enjoy genuine fellowship.
For Men
The Anvil
Ice Fishing
Hosts: Denny Reed | Jake Tourtillot
January 24, 8 AM - 3 PM
Spend the day ice fishing at Mission Oak Inn, then enjoy what you catch with a fish fry. Bring a dish to share for the fish fry, along with any equipment you have, including a bucket or chair to sit on and ice cleats. Extra fishing equipment will be available. Ages 16 and up. Date could move a week up or back depending on weather.
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Pheasant Hunting
Hosts: Nate Herman | Frank Seipp
December 7, 12:30-5:30
No hunting experience necessary. Frank will bring his hunting dogs. Cost is $50/person. Shotgun, shells, blaze orange, and lunch provided. Leave for Canton after church on Sunday.
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Chicago Auto Show
Hosts: Bob Castle | Jason Daily
February 7, 7 AM - 8 PM
Meet at 7 AM to drive up to the Auto Show in Chicago. We will grab dinner together after the show, then head home. Cost of admission is $17/adult, $12/senior. Credit card only.
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Dinner and Bradley game
Hosts: Jimmy Houck | Mike Peterson
February 3, 5 PM - 9:30 PM
Meet for dinner downtown before watching Bradley (hopefully!!) beat Valpo at Carver Arena! Tickets approx. $10 each
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Escape Room
Hosts: Josh Beakley | Dan Pfeiffer
January 22, 5-9 PM
Think you're good at solving puzzles? Prove it! Try to get out of the room in less than an hour! Then get dessert!
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Bay Leaf Restaurant
Hosts: Lyall Sutton | Brady Bowen
December 4, 6-8 PM
Experience Peoria's popular new Indian restaurant!
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For Women
The Table
Comfies, Cuddles & Coffee
Janea Beakley | Hannah Jayselan
Jan 10th at 9:30 AM
If you have a baby, grand baby, baby niece or nephew, or you just want to cuddle a baby, this table is for you! Come in your comfy clothes or pajamas, drink handcrafted coffee beverages, chat, and bring your baby! Also- if you don't have a baby we'd still love to have you join!
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Sourdough Stravaganza
Jenni Gallup | Nancie Ham
2/7/26 11-1pm
Come learn the secrets of "sourdough bread making" Lunch of soup, salad ,and of course sourdough! Go home with a starter to make your own!!
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Soup-A-Looza!
Ginger Burke | Sandy Wiele
2/7/26 at 5:30 PM
Bring a favorite soup to share. Take home a sampling of them all!!
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Coffee & Conversation
Laura Simmons | Donna Seamon
Thursday January 22, 9:30-11 am
Gathering of new friends and Get to know you activity
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Puzzle Night
Sarah Bailey | Kim Houck
Tuesday, January 6, 6:30-8:30 PM
Light snacks and a 500 & 1000 piece puzzle to put together
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Galentine's Bunco Night!
Jenni Anderson | Heather Donnelli | Kristi Plumier
Friday, February 13, 6:30-8:30pm
Come for a fun night of fellowship as we play bunco and enjoy some sweet treats with a hot chocolate bar!
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Tie Fleece Blanket Making
Kayli Ugorji | Kelly Walenta
1/15/26 at 6:00 PM
Making blankets to donate to Pathway Ministries. Love offering welcome to cover material costs. Healthy snacks to keep us on track!
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Beaded bracelet making
Joyce Dreman | Shelley Weaver
Tuesday, December 16, 2:00-3:30
Participants will be making a beaded bracelet. Cost: $10
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Farmer's Market!
Abby Pfeiffer | Dede Warner
Tuesday, January 21, 10-12
Share your homemade goodness! Bring 10 homemade items like dip mixes, soup mixes, canned goods, etc. and leave with 10 other homemade items!
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