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SUMMARY:Support CEF Dallas through North Texas Giving Day 2025
DESCRIPTION:North Texas Giving Day is Communities Foundation of Texas’ largest community initiative\, and the largest community-wide giving event in the Nation. \nNow in its 17th year\, NorthTexasGivingDay.org continues to expand as a one-stop shop for supporting our local community every day of the year through cause campaigns\, matching fundraisers\, group giving events\, and nonprofit-led fundraising efforts.\nThanks to help from generous givers and sponsors\, Communities Foundation of Texas covers all transaction and technology fees\, ensuring 100% of each donation made on the site goes to nonprofits in more than 25 cause areas across 20 North Texas counties\, all year long. In 2024\, the program connected over 3\,200 local nonprofits with givers\, raising more than $70 million. \nThis year’s North Texas Giving Day culminates on Thursday\, September 18\, 2025. Giving through the website for the 2025 is open now! Of course\, CEF Dallas supporters are always welcome to give through our website. \nVisit the CEF Dallas page on the North Texas Giving Day website to learn more!\nNew this year: \nJoin CEF Dallas and other area non profits at ICR Discovery Center on North Texas Giving Day! \nIn honor of North Texas Giving Day\, enjoy $1 tickets on Thursday\, September 18 at the ICR Discovery Center! \nCome explore Exhibit Hall\, watch a show at the Planetarium\, and interact with other local ministries from the Dallas-Fort Worth area! Arrive early to participate in special activities including free giveaways and door prizes\, and beat the heat with some Kona Ice!
URL:https://cefdallas.org/event/support-cef-dallas-through-north-texas-giving-day-2025/
LOCATION:Online
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SUMMARY:Teaching Little Kids
DESCRIPTION:The Teaching Little Kids course will prepare you to share the Word of God with language that young children can understand so they have an opportunity to receive Christ. \nClasses will be Monday\, Wednesday\, and Saturdays from 9:00am until 12pm.  Light snacks will be provided. \n** PLEASE NOTE: Registration will be open until September 1\, 2025. During this time\, if you need to withdraw from the course\, a full refund will be issued. \nAfter September 1\, 2025\, NO REFUNDS will be issued for dropping or not completing the course. We will apply the credit toward the same course at a later time\, or another course offered by CEF Dallas. 
URL:https://cefdallas.org/event/teaching-little-kids/
LOCATION:Grace Chinese Baptist Church\, 1112 W Parker Rd.\, Plano\, TX\, 75075\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="CEF Dallas":MAILTO:CEFDallas@CEFDallas.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250918T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250918T170000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250831T153237Z
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SUMMARY:North Texas Giving Day @ ICR Discovery Center
DESCRIPTION:Join CEF Dallas and other area non profits at ICR Discovery Center on North Texas Giving Day! \nIn honor of North Texas Giving Day\, enjoy $1 tickets on Thursday\, September 18 at the ICR Discovery Center! \nCome explore Exhibit Hall\, watch a show at the Planetarium\, and interact with other local ministries from the Dallas-Fort Worth area! Arrive early to participate in special activities including free giveaways and door prizes\, and beat the heat with some Kona Ice! \nBe sure to stop by for a special book signing event celebrating the release of ICR’s new graphic novel\, Project Artifact. Grab your own copy and get it signed by author and host of The Creation Podcast\, Trey Bowling! \nDon’t miss this incredible opportunity to embark on a journey of exploration and wonder with your loved ones! Ticket sales are limited\, so be sure to purchase your tickets in advance! \nDate: Thursday\, September 18 \nTime: 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. \nLocation:\nICR Discovery Center\n1830 Royal Lane\nDallas\, TX 75229 \n  \nFor more event information\, please call 800.743.6374 or email discover@icr.org.
URL:https://cefdallas.org/event/north-texas-giving-day-icr-discovery-center/
LOCATION:ICR Discovery Center\, 1830 Royal Lane\, Dallas\, TX\, 75229
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ORGANIZER;CN="CEF Dallas":MAILTO:CEFDallas@CEFDallas.org
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SUMMARY:TCE-1 Fall 2025 -- ONLINE ONLY
DESCRIPTION:Teaching Children Effectively Level 1 is a 32-hour course designed to train teachers to evangelize children using the Word of God effectively and carry on an effective children’s ministry in their community public schools–primarily through Good News Clubs\, AND Good News Parties. \nThis session of TCE-1 will be taught ONLINE ONLY by CEF instructors \nFridays: Oct. 24\, 31\, Nov. 7\, 14\, 21 | 6-9pm \nSaturdays: Oct. 25\, Nov. 1\, 8\, 15\, 22 | 9am-Noon \nThe cost is $150 per person\, but a discounted rate of $125 is available through September 25! \nRegistration closes October 10.
URL:https://cefdallas.org/event/tce-1-fall-2025-online-only/
LOCATION:Online
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ORGANIZER;CN="CEF Dallas":MAILTO:CEFDallas@CEFDallas.org
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SUMMARY:Gospel Pumpkin Party
DESCRIPTION:THEREFORE\, IF ANYONE IS IN CHRIST\, HE IS A NEW CREATION. THE OLD HAS PASSED AWAY; BEHOLD\, THE NEW HAS COME. \n2 CORINTHIANS 5:17 \n\nIt’s a Gospel Pumpkin Party! \nDon’t miss this FREE EVENT for children ages 5-12! (Parents are welcome!) \nEnjoy fun\, games\, activities\, treats\, and a gospel presentation using a PUMPKIN! \nHOSTED BY: DALLAS DREAM KOREAN CHURCH\n1204 LARNER RD.\, CARROLLTON | DALLASDREAM.ORG\nFor more information contact Grace Kim: 703-447-8994
URL:https://cefdallas.org/event/gospel-pumpkin-party/
LOCATION:Dallas Dream Church 1204 Larner Rd. Carrollton TX 75006\, 1204 Larner Rd\, Carrollton\, TX\, 75006
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ORGANIZER;CN="CEF Dallas":MAILTO:CEFDallas@CEFDallas.org
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SUMMARY:Gospel Pumpkin Party 2
DESCRIPTION:THEREFORE\, IF ANYONE IS IN CHRIST\, HE IS A NEW CREATION. THE OLD HAS PASSED AWAY; BEHOLD\, THE NEW HAS COME. 2 CORINTHIANS 5:17 \n\nIt’s a Gospel Pumpkin Party! \nDon’t miss this FREE EVENT for children ages 5-12! (Parents are welcome!) \nEnjoy fun\, games\, activities\, treats\, and a gospel presentation using a PUMPKIN! \nAt the Vickery Herrera Center\, Building 27\, Apt 1468\nFor more information contact Amin Calvo: 956-278-9541\nHosted by Park Cities Baptist Church\, Aggie Sisters for Christ\, and CEF Dallas
URL:https://cefdallas.org/event/gospel-pumpkin-party-2/
LOCATION:Vickery Herrera Center\, Building 27\, Apt 1468\, 7222 Fair Oaks Ave Building 27 Apt.1468\, Dallas\, TX\, 75231
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ORGANIZER;CN="CEF Dallas":MAILTO:CEFDallas@CEFDallas.org
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251114T120000
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CREATED:20251013T140858Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251013T144244Z
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SUMMARY:Christmas Treat Bag Packing Party
DESCRIPTION:Come volunteer with CEF Dallas!\nHelp us pack Christmas Treat Bags for our 2025 Christmas Party outreach!\n\nFriday\, November 14 | 10:00 a.m.\nThe Hope Center – 2nd Floor Loft\n\nThis Christmas season\, CEF staff and volunteers will deploy to sites across the Dallas area to share the real reason for the season with children who may have never heard the name of Jesus!\n\nAt each site we will share the Biblical truth of Jesus’ birth through a story time\, scripture memorization\, songs\, and fun games.\n\nBefore we leave we will provide a goodie bag for each child\, so they take home reminders of what they learned. But we need your help to pack the bags before the party season starts!\n\nLet us know if you can make it! RSVP to Lorij@cefdallas.org
URL:https://cefdallas.org/event/christmas-treat-bag-packing-party/
LOCATION:The Hope Center\, 2001 W. Plano Parkway\, Plano\, TX\, 75075\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="CEF Dallas":MAILTO:CEFDallas@CEFDallas.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251121T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251121T113000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250808T201700Z
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SUMMARY:Christmas Party Training
DESCRIPTION:GET TRAINED TO HOST\nA GOOD NEWS PARTY!\nOur Christmas Party training is scheduled for \nFriday Nov 21\, 2025 ⋅ 9:30 – 11:30am\nThe Hope Center  Conference Room A
URL:https://cefdallas.org/event/christmas-party-training/
LOCATION:The Hope Center\, 2001 W. Plano Parkway\, Plano\, TX\, 75075\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="CEF Dallas":MAILTO:CEFDallas@CEFDallas.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251202
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251203
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SUMMARY:Giving Tuesday
DESCRIPTION:Giving Tuesday 2025 is Tuesday\, December 2! \nBe part of this global generosity movement and help us advance the mission of CEF Dallas this Christmas season and finish 2025 strong! \nVisit our Giving Tuesday page to learn more and to give!
URL:https://cefdallas.org/event/giving-tuesday/
LOCATION:Online
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ORGANIZER;CN="CEF Dallas":MAILTO:CEFDallas@CEFDallas.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260110T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260110T160000
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SUMMARY:Winter Quick Start
DESCRIPTION:So you’re going to start a Good News Club! Congrats on this step of faith! Get ready to watch God work in the hearts and minds of children in your club. \nIn preparation\, CEF will help equip you through a series of quick training sessions designed with you in mind:  Good News Club Quick Start Training! \n\nThe sessions are tailored to the needs of new teachers or those who want further training.\nEach session gives you what you need to successfully teach children in your club.\nHow to teach the three essential parts of Good News Club (Bible lesson\, Memory Verse and Wonder Time)\nYou will also learn how to pull these elements together into a weekly club your kids will love.
URL:https://cefdallas.org/event/fall-semester-quick-start/
LOCATION:The Hope Center\, 2001 W. Plano Parkway\, Plano\, TX\, 75075\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="CEF Dallas":MAILTO:CEFDallas@CEFDallas.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260213T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260213T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T154226
CREATED:20251121T141733Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251121T142616Z
UID:11190-1770976800-1770984000@cefdallas.org
SUMMARY:Love You a Latte!
DESCRIPTION:GNC leaders\, please join us for an informal time of gathering together to share\, pray\, and encourage one another. We will enjoy coffee and snacks and be refreshed in our fellowship with each other and the Lord. \nJoin us at The Hope Center on February 13\, at 10 am. \nEmail Susan Moore  for more information!
URL:https://cefdallas.org/event/love-you-a-latte/
LOCATION:The Hope Center\, 2001 W. Plano Parkway\, Plano\, TX\, 75075\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="CEF Dallas":MAILTO:CEFDallas@CEFDallas.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260227T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260227T113000
DTSTAMP:20260405T154226
CREATED:20250204T015701Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T130052Z
UID:10728-1772184600-1772191800@cefdallas.org
SUMMARY:Easter Good News Party Training at The Hope Center
DESCRIPTION:GET TRAINED TO HOST\nA GOOD NEWS PARTY!\nOur Easter Party training is scheduled for \nFriday\, February 27\, 2026 ⋅ 9:30 – 11:30am\nThe Hope Center — Loft \nRegister on our Party Page! \nYou’ll need to scroll to the bottom and complete the form for training\, or the form for hosting\, or both! \nClick here to go to the Party Page!
URL:https://cefdallas.org/event/easter-good-news-party-training-at-the-hope-center/
LOCATION:The Hope Center\, 2001 W. Plano Parkway\, Plano\, TX\, 75075\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="CEF Dallas":MAILTO:CEFDallas@CEFDallas.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260317T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260322T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T154226
CREATED:20260309T124339Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260309T125833Z
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SUMMARY:CEF Dallas at ICR Dinosaur Week
DESCRIPTION:Are you ready for DINOSAUR WEEK at ICR Discovery Center? CEF Dallas is! We’ll have team members on site all week to share the Good News with children and their families — come see us! \nOur ministry partner\, ICR Discovery Center\, invites you to bring your family and friends to celebrate Dinosaur Week at the ICR Discovery Center on March 17– March 21. \n\nFull-scale fossil exhibits\nFossil petting zoo\nHands-on workshops\nCreative craft stations\,\nCaptivating presentations from leading scientists and experts in the field\n\nVisit their website for more information or to purchase tickets today! \nEnjoy a full week packed with excitement for guests of all ages\, and 20% off ticket prices throughout the week. The hours are 10am-5pm daily\, March 17-March 21\, 2026.
URL:https://cefdallas.org/event/cef-dallas-at-icr-dinosaur-week/
LOCATION:ICR Discovery Center\, 1830 Royal Lane\, Dallas\, TX\, 75229
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260411T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260411T183000
DTSTAMP:20260405T154226
CREATED:20260215T144556Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T005347Z
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SUMMARY:Celebration
DESCRIPTION:On behalf of the CEF Dallas Committee\, you are cordially invited to join us for a special celebration highlighting the ways God is impacting the lives of children throughout our community. \nVisit the event page to learn more: cefdallas.org/celebration
URL:https://cefdallas.org/event/celebration/
LOCATION:The Hope Center\, 2001 W. Plano Parkway\, Plano\, TX\, 75075\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="CEF Dallas":MAILTO:CEFDallas@CEFDallas.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260515
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260516
DTSTAMP:20260405T154226
CREATED:20251121T143631Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T002935Z
UID:11198-1778803200-1778889599@cefdallas.org
SUMMARY:Dallas Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon
DESCRIPTION:Save the date for our volunteer appreciation event! \nWe’ll see you on May 15\, 2026 at The Hope Center \nWe can’t wait to celebrate YOU! \nPlease visit our event page for more information and to register. \nThis is a free event\, but registration is required by May 7
URL:https://cefdallas.org/event/save-the-date-cef-dallas-volunteer-appreciation-event/
LOCATION:The Hope Center\, 2001 W. Plano Parkway\, Plano\, TX\, 75075\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="CEF Dallas":MAILTO:CEFDallas@CEFDallas.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260601T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260605T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T154226
CREATED:20251121T144838Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260130T160251Z
UID:11202-1780300800-1780678800@cefdallas.org
SUMMARY:CYIA at Northside Baptist Church
DESCRIPTION:We’re excited to offer Christian Youth in Action (CYIA) training again in 2026! \nJune 1-5 at Northside Baptist Church\, Carrollton | $125 if registered by April 30 \nVisit the CYIA page on our website to learn more about the CYIA program
URL:https://cefdallas.org/event/cyia-at-northside-baptist-church/
LOCATION:Northside Baptist Church\, 2000 N Denton Dr\, Carrollton\, TX\, 75006
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ORGANIZER;CN="CEF Dallas":MAILTO:CEFDallas@CEFDallas.org
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