​As I look out my window there are 4 young starlings in the backyard taking a bath in the birdbath. They are splashing away and busy pushing their siblings out of the water. When they were little, they looked so cute, like precious grey-brown fluff balls with a beak at the top and little spindly legs at the bottom. Now they have feathers that are still that color, but when they mature, they’ll look mostly black and have a yellow beak and orange legs. But they haven’t gotten there yet.

I must confess that the starlings are my least favorite bird in the back yard. They are
incredibly piggy. They push all the other birds away from the feeders and gobble up all the food. It’s incredibly frustrating. I’ll go out the back door and shoo them away. But by the time I get to my computer they’re already back. They’re like the bullies in the playground. I keep telling them they must share and be nice to the other birds. Like that’s gonna work. LOL

But this year I’ve noticed something rather sweet. The adult starlings will fly up and get
some food from the feeders and fly back and put that food in the young starling’s mouth.

 
Then they’ll fly off again and keep doing the same. Back and forth, back and forth those parents go. I’ve also seen a parent nip at one of those young ones who was getting too pushy.

 
Parenting must be exhausting. So, to all you parents out there, here’s a good word from Philippians 4:6-7, Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

Yours in the journey,

Pastor Kristen

                           Announcements: 

 

The next Women's Club meeting will be held this Monday, June 1st, in the narthex, beginning at 1:30p. All are invited to attend.

 

Farmers' Market will take place in the parking lot of the church, beginning June 15 through August 15th, 2026. If interested in being a vendor, please check out their website at https://www.cretechamber.com/farmersmarket

 

• Farmers' Market is every Monday from June 15 through August 3, 2026

• Time: 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM

• Location: Crete United Methodist Church Parking Lot (Corner of Main St. & Exchange St.), 1321 Main Street, Crete, IL

• Perks Include:  The market is pet-friendly and regularly coincides with Cruise Nights on Main Street. 

 

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May 23, 2026, Recital Tea

Thank you for all to those wonderful families, guests, organizations, and patrons who made this year's Enduring Strings Spring Recital Tea, held on May 23rd, excellent in every way! With over 175 in attendance, you astounded us with your applause and smiling faces. A true celebration of student success! Thank you to all those who could attend, you are amazing in every way!

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