Area Events to Support Charities

Many of the charities supported by the United Protestant Church hold their own fundraisers such as galas, races and golf events and awareness events.

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Stroll for Soles

Saturday, June 13, 2026

Lisbon Community Park in Hartland

11AM-1 PM

Join us this fun event at Lisbon Community Park in Hartland. We will celebrate all that God is doing in Africa with a 1 or 2 mile stroll, followed by lunch under the party tent. Remember that your registration includes an event t-shirt, parking pass, and access to all food trucks and fun activities!  Watch for more details.  *Sponsorships, Early-Bird Rates, Team Discounts and more information found HERE.

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24th Annual

Drive Out Domestic Violence Golf Outing

Monday, August 17, 2026

Briarwood Country Club

Deerfield, IL

Watch for more information

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Northern Lake County Churches CROP Hunger Walk

Sunday, October 11 at 1:00 pm

Starting at UMC of Antioch 848 Main St. Antioch, IL

The walk is approximately 2 miles long with the option of stopping after 1 mile.

We will also be collecting non-perishable foods.

Contact Cinda for more information. 847.727.1552 or [email protected] 

 

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17th Annual Unmask the Violence Gala

Saturday, October 24, 2026

Lincolnshire Marriott Resort

Watch for more information.

 

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You are Invited to our Luncheon & Silent Auction 

Saturday, November 7, 2026
Silent Auction 10:30am-Noon
Luncheon: Noon-2pm

Brookfield Conference Center, Brookfield, WI


Watch for more information this summer.

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Grayslake Lions Club

Grayslake Lions Coffee

The Grayslake Lion Club has an ongoing fundraiser selling ground or whole bean coffee delivered right to your door.  It is 100% Arabica coffee made in small batches, roasted in the Midwest.  They have light, medium and dark roast levels plus decafs from Guatemala and Brazil.  Each 12oz bag is $15 and our organization receives a commission for each sale.  Feel free to order directly at our website: GrayslakeLions | Javajiveroasters or find us at the Grayslake Farmers Market in the Spring and Fall of 2023 or contact a Grayslake Lion directly at [email protected].
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Project Linus

Gurnee Sit n’ Stitch

1st and 3rd Wednesday
10:00 AM – Noon
McDonald’s, 6380 Grand Ave (Rt. 132), Gurnee, ILL, 60031
Enjoy a fun morning of blanket making and conversation. They will have a yarn and fleece exchange on the 3rd Wednesday.  Grab your current project and meet at  McDonald’s in front of Gurnee Mills .

Blanket Day

Second Saturday of odd numbered months
9:00 AM – 1:30 PM
1133 Pfingsten, Northbrook, IL
Join the fun at the Gloria Dei Church for a day of blanket making. We usually have 60-80 blanketeers sewing Kids Helping Kids squares, knitting and crocheting beautiful afghans and tying the fringe or crocheting edges on fleece blankets. We process between 600 – 1000 blankets at each meeting. There is usually a table full of fabric and yarn where the price is right – FREE! Of course, please stay as long as your schedule allows. Bring a bag lunch if you want to stay through lunch. Drinks and sweets are always ready to keep you full of energy. Just for fun, we have a table of small door prizes which are given out throughout the day. It is a wonderful day of making new friends, chatting with old friends and learning new techniques. It is always fun to see the other blankets that people create. Such talented blanketeers we have! Reservations are a must so call Judi at 847-498-3987 or email her at [email protected]. Hope to see you there!