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.
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
Winter is not my favorite season. I get so cold. I shiver and my nose and cheeks turn a bright red. When I come home from my visits to homes or hospitals, my husband looks at me and sings, “Rudolf the red nose Vicar” but with his British accent it sounds like Vic-ah.
Then he cups my cold hands in his warm hands until I stop shivering.
And so, here’s to thoughtful spouses and friends who reach out in loving and caring ways. And let us remember God’s tender mercies, who holds us in the palm of His hand. (Psalm 139:10)
Yours in the journey,
Pastor Kristen
Announcements:
A Church Council meeting is being called for this Sunday, February 1, 2026 at 12 Noon in the church Sanctuary. All are invited to attend.
All are welcome to attend the Spaghetti Luncheon, on Sunday, February 08th, after church service.
The Spaghetti luncheon is hosted by our Women's Club. Please invite a friend or neighbor to join you in church and after the service, a great meal cooked by our Women's Club.
The next Women's Club meeting will be held on this Monday, February 02, at 1:30p, in the narthex. All are welcome to attend.
On Saturday, February 14th, the Women's Club are planning to go see a movie. The time and name of the movie will be announced. In the meantime, save this date. All are welcome to join in on the fun. Please contact the Women's Club for more details.
On Sunday, February 08th, , the girl-scouts will be selling cookies in the breezeway, before and after our church service, which begins at 10:00 a. m. Their cookie sale, originally for January 22 was rescheduled to February 08th, the same day as the Spaghetti Luncheon.

Crete UMC's Women's Club next Meetings will be held on
Monday, February 2nd, 2026
in the narthex
1:30p.m.
We gather the first Mondays of every month.
All are invited to attend.

You are invited to our Annual Spaghetti Luncheon
that will be held on after church service on
Sunday, February 08, 2026
in the narthex.

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
Kathy Carter Young
Director of the Before and After School Program
Email: klcy6000@aol.com
Contact Ms. Kathy Carter Young to get more enrollment information, schedule a tour, and start your application
(708) 414-6191
