Welcome to
Crete United Methodist Church
Located in downtown Crete, IL.
1321 Main Street
708-672-8353
Worship Service is
Sunday mornings at 10 a.m.
MASKS OPTIONAL
Pastor Kristen Larsen
Admin. Assistant: Diane McGarel
Sunday's Sermon
Our Mission
is to be Christ centered, teaching and learning community, dedicated to reaching out to all in a spirit of caring and sharing, a community where growth in Christ inspires us to be joyful sharing people.
Weekly Devotion
A few weeks ago I shared with you my joy in seeing a wild turkey right outside my back window. It was so close I could have touched it had my window been open.
After that, my good friend Ed told me about his close encounter with another wild turkey. This time it was at the church.
Ed was going to church early in the morning to check on the security system. And a turkey ran right in front of him as he was opening the church doors. And that turkey almost ran into the church!
Ed, who has a great sense of humor, thought maybe the turkey wanted to join the church. He said, “Well, we already have a lot of turkeys here in the church anyway. We’re United Methodists, after all. We accept everyone, just like God does.”
And for that, my feathered friends, we are truly grateful.
Yours in the journey,
Pastor Kristen
Announcements
The Thrift Shop is open Saturdays from 9a to 3p.
Enduring Strings Annual Tea Recital will be held this Saturday, May 17th, at the church, beginning at 2p. All are invited to attend.
Save the Date for The Crete Lions Club Mini Health Fair being held in the lot, 1321 Main Street, Crete, IL, from 9a to 4p., on Saturday, May 24. At the fair you can be screened for hearing loss or eye diseases and can have your blood pressure checked.
Sunday, June 29th, after church service hotdog and chips will be served. This event will be hosted by our Women's Club. All are invited to attend.
The next women's club's meeting will be held on Monday, June 2nd, at 1:30p, in the narthex, All are invited to attend.
Mondays, in June and August will be the Farmers' Market. From June 16th through August 4th, Monday nights. Rain or shine at Main and Exchange. f interested in being a vendor then please contact The Crete Chamber of Commerce ( https://www.cretechamber.com) for an application. Once downloaded and completed email to cretechamber.info@gmail.com
Bishop’s Appeal 2025: This year’s appeal will provide grants to church that have devised innovative ways of doing outreach. Find out more at https://www.umcnic.org/2025Bishopsappeal
Crete UMC's Women's Club next Meeting will be held on
Monday, June 02, 2025
in the narthex
1:30p.m.
They gather the first Mondays of every month.
Enduring Strings Annual Tea Recital
Saturday, May 17th, 2025
begins at 2p
Farmers Market Mondays, June 16 through August 4th, 2025
RAIN or SHINE
in the parking lot of Main & Exchange Street, Crete, IL
Market Coordinator - Somer Snow
Interested in being a vendor?
Please complete the Vendor Application and email it to cretechamber.info@gmail.com
Once your application is reviewed and accepted, we will notify you via email and will send an invoice for your booth.
The 2025 Vendor Application is now available!
Farmer's Market Vendor Application
If you choose to pay online, please submit your application via email at cretechamber.info@gmail.com
or mail it to us at P.O. Box 263 Crete, IL 60417
Want to become a preferred Vendor?
Click below and become a Chamber Vendor Member TODAY!
Market Vendor Membership Information
Market Vendor Membership Application
Need your Will County Food License?
All food vendors MUST have a valid Will Co. Food License to attend our farmer's market.
Hosted by the Crete United Methodist Women's Club.
You're invited to join us after church service
Sunday, June 29th for an afternoon treat of hotdogs and chips.
Approximately beginning at 11a
Art & Craft Fair this year, 2025
will not be at Main & Exchange this year
instead
this event will be on the grounds of Crete Public Library
at 1177 North Main Street, Crete, IL
July 11, 2025
Click here to learn more and download an application
Crete UMC hosts an on-line worship sermon that is available on our Facebook page, our YouTube Channel, and can be e-mailed directly to you if you join our e-mail list.
Before and After School Program
will resume in the Fall of 2024
Kathy Carter Young
Director of the Before and After School Program
Email: klcy6000@aol.com for further information.
Beginners class meets
Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday from 7:30a- 8:15a
10 children per class
Advanced Class meets
Wednesday, Thursday & Friday from 7:30a- 8:15a
10 children per child
Recital Tea will be held on Saturday, May 17, 2025
Enduring Strings
begins on September 3, 2024
Program runs on CM201U School Schedule Cost: $50 a month per child Sept/May
Online Giving
Secure, reliable, and convenient! Give a one-time gift (no account needed), or schedule recurring giving using your checking account, debit, or credit card. (See our SCHEDULE YOUR GIVING help page, or contact Diane at 708-672-8353, if you have questions!)
Crete
The Pantry is open on Wednesday mornings
from 9:00 a.m. till 11:00 a.m.,
It's only Available to Crete Township Residents
pick up and drop off of food is at
1367 Wood Street
Crete, IL 60417
To receive, come into the building located at 1367 Wood Street to register. Proof of residency is required.
"Even as phase four is taking place, we are bombarded with ”virus” news. Life does go on and many people face unemployment and hard times. The Crete Pantry is continuing to serve any one who comes for food on Wednesday mornings. This is straining the budget of the Pantry.
If you are able to help financially at this time, your gift will be put to immediate use.
Any monetary gift is tax deductible and can be sent to either The Crete Pantry, 1367 Wood Street, Crete, Illinois 60417 or at Crete UMC
If you are dropping off food at the Township, please contact the Crete Food Pantry directly at the Township to make your donation. The Township's Phone number is 708-672-8279 to schedule a time to make your donation.
Located at 1367 Wood Street
Crete, IL 60417
At Crete United Methodist Church we realize that there will be times in our lives where problems and circumstances seem overwhelming. It is at these times when we may want to isolate ourselves and hide.
We want you to know that you are not alone!
There are many who share your struggles. Crete UMC's Spiritual Themes in Recovery (S.T.I.R) helps those who are struggling with the addictions of Alcohol and is designed to provide an opportunity for you to share and interact with others and find encouragement and support that you may need. To attend, please call
(708) 672-8353 or email office@creteumc.org
for information
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MASKS OPTIONAL
While masks will not be required, those who feel more comfortable masked are invited to do so. We ask, as a good faith effort, that if you have not been vaccinated or if you are feeling a bit under the weather, that you personally chose to wear a mask while in the church buildings.
Worship Services:
Sunday mornings
at 10:00 a.m.
Phone: 708-672-8353
Email: office@creteumc.org
Phone: 708-672-8353
Email: office@creteumc.org
Diane McGarel, Admin Asst.
Office Hours
are Monday thru Friday from 8-1p.
Office Hours: In-person
Tuesdays, 8-1p
Fridays 8-12p
Calls received during non in-person office hours are forwarded and answered remotely. Your call is very important to us so if the line is busy please leave a message as Diane, the Office Admin Assistant will return your call as soon as possible.
Located at 1321 Main Street, Crete, IL 60417
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