The 3rd annual Big Bacon Bonanza will take place at the River Center Great Hall, on April 9, 2016, from 4:00pm-7:00pm. This is a unique opportunity for locals to serve locals. It is a family event with vendors, tastings, music, and bacon fun for all! In 2015 there were 22 food vendors and over 500 attendees.  For more info, follow this link: http://www.cuqca.org/get-involved/big-bacon-bonanza

On this Friday November 13th Churches United of the Quad City Area asks for a time of silence and prayers. Over the past week there have been yet more killings on college campuses, individual shootings and now this senseless terrorism in Paris. While there are groups locally deciding what impact we can make regarding a non-violent world, their action plans will not be implemented for some time to come.   That is why we are asking for one hour of your time. Tomorrow morning at 9:00, we ask that you turn the TV off, put down the iPad and not worry about who will win the college school football game.  For one hour, stop what you are doing, be silent, and pray for all those that have been affected by these horrible violent acts.

"While these acts may or may not effect us directly here at home, it is important that we show our support and pray for those who are suffering right now," said Anne Wachal, Executive Director of Churches United.

We also ask for prayers for our younger generations, as they will inherit this increasingly violent world.  Our hearts and minds are sad tonight as we continue to pray during this time.

For the third year in a row the Davenport Chordbusters will hold a concert to celebrate the season and benefit Churches United of the Quad City Area.  Come out December 11th to Heritage Church in Rock Island to "Celebrate the Holidays."  Everyone is welcome and admission is by free will donation.

"We are excited that once again Chordbusters are offering this opportunity, not only for the community to see a great holiday show, but also for Churches United to benefit," said Anne Wachal, executive director for Churches United.  "The holiday season is a time of giving and receiving and we think this is a great example of that."

The show starts at 7:00pm on Friday, December 11, 2015.  It will be held at Heritage Church, located at 4801 44th Street, Rock Island, and will feature special guests Bend of the River Chorus, Hersong, RiverBend Bronze, Crimson River, The Schraders, Jonathan Turner, QC Music Guild Youth Chorus and Laila Haley.

Churches United is a non-profit organization in the Quad Cities that serves the community through various ministries: including 26 food pantries, 3 hot meal sites, Winnie's Place, a shelter for women and children who are homeless or victims of domestic violence, and Winnie's Wishes, the resale shop which proceeds directly benefit Winnie's Place.  All money raised from the concert goes directly to help Churches United's Hunger Ministries.