Gifts For All Generations

As the people of God, we have been so richly blessed by all who have come before us and established our congregations. Now, it's our chance not only to give back but to "give forward" to the coming generations. We can do that by joining with the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Illinois & Wisconsin in a 3-year capital campaign to raise $2,250,000 to benefit a variety of "units" within the life of our denomination and our CCIW Region.

Ministries in Higher Education
$325,000

Established in 1855, Eureka was the first college in the state and third in the nation to admit men and women on an equal basis. Throughout its long history, Eureka College has been affiliated with the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) and continues as an institution of arts and sciences, emphasizing a Christian-oriented liberal education. The College has never wavered from this purpose.

Located on a wooded 112 acres campus, Eureka College has 24 buildings, an open-air theatre, arboretum and facilities for football, baseball, softball, tennis and swimming. It is located 30 miles from the two metropolitan centers of Peoria and Bloomington-Normal.

The five divisions of education include: Education, Fine and Performing Arts, Humanities, Science and Mathematics and Social Science and Business.

Among the activities encouraged by the College is involvement and interaction through music, theatre, student government and athletics. At the center of the Eureka experience is the development of values that will help its graduates contribute to society in roles of leadership and service. Many of Eureka's alumni have been successful in education, business, management, the arts and community services. The most famous alumni is Ronald Reagan, Class of 1932, who went on to become President of the United States of America.

$100,000 from the capital campaign has been designated toward restoration of the Eureka College Chapel. These efforts will make the Chapel more accessible and energy efficient. The Chapel is one of two buildings on the campus listed on the National Register of Historic Places. For years the building was used as the traditional gathering place of the campus community. Today the second floor houses the Raymond F. McAllister Hall, where community worship, musical performances and other cultural events are held.

For more information about Eureka College, contact The Office of Development
300 East College Avenue, Eureka, IL 61530-1500 or log onto their website at:
<www.eureka.edu>

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