AURORA, Ill., Nov. 13, 2018–Flowing Forth United Methodist Church, 551 S. Fourth St. in Aurora, will host its first “Christmas Coffee Shoppe” fundraiser from 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 1.

The public is invited. Admission and parking are free. Holiday crafts, a  cookie walk and fudge shoppe will be among features.

Proceeds will benefit United Methodist Women mission projects.

Offerings will include handmade crafts, gift baskets, a fudge shoppe, cookie walk and handmade Baskets.

The breakfast menu will include casseroles, muffins, coffee cakes, bagels, cinnamon rolls, fruit on a stick, coffee and juice. Items will cost $1 each.

A cookie walk featuring homemade holiday cookies will offer cookies for $7 per pound. Gift baskets–including chocolates, tea, coffee and holiday items—will cost from $7 to $25. Handmade gift items and baskets will also be available.

Call (630) 892-2914 for more information.

Al Benson

Freelance Photo-Journalist

Al Benson is an Aurora-based freelance photo-journalist. He is currently an archives research specialist at Aurora University. His work has appeared in The Voice, The Daily Herald, The Beacon-News, and the Chicago Tribune.