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Located in downtown Crete, IL.

1321 Main Street

708-672-8353

Worship Service is

Sunday mornings at 10 a.m.

Pastor Kristen Larsen

klarsen@creteumc.org

Admin. Assistant: Diane McGarel

office@creteumc.org

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.

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You are invited to our Annual Spaghetti Luncheon

that will be held on after church service on

Sunday, February 08, 2026

in the narthex. 

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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.

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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

DEADLINE to enroll your student in the Enduring Strings Program  is February 1st, 2026


Contact Kathy Carter Young - cumcbas@gmail.com
(708) 414-6191

Beginners meet on Monday and Tuesday mornings during the Crete-Monee school year! Drop off your student between 6:30 and 7:15 AM, so they can attend each 7:30 AM violin class. After violin, students at CSK and Balmoral will be bussed to school, and Crete Elementary students will be walked to school.


🎵 Grades: 1st through 5th
🎶 Cost: $32 per week ($16 per session)

Beginner and Advanced students will then showcase their skills at the Recital Tea in mid May. They will be rewarded with grand applause and flowers, plus a chocolate fountain with snack buffet!

2026 Recital Tea is scheduled for Saturday, May 16, 2026

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Recital Tea- May 17, 2025

Recital Tea for 2026 scheduled for 
Saturday, May 16,  2026

Thrift Shop

All items are from donations, workers are volunteers, and all profits go to the Crete Methodist Church's Outreach Programs.

Located at Main and North Street, Crete, IL

open Saturdays 9-3:00p.m.

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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!)

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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

Praying Hands

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

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


Quick Links
Contact

Phone: 708-672-8353

Email: office@creteumc.org

Diane McGarel, Admin Asst.

Office Hours

are Monday thru Friday from 8-1p.  

In-person office hours vary, so, please call first at 708-672-8353 to set up an appointment. 

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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©2026 Crete United Methodist Church

All Rights Reserved.

Created by Diane J. McGarel

 

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


Quick Links
Contact

Phone: 708-672-8353

Email: office@creteumc.org

Diane McGarel, Admin Asst.

Office Hours are Monday thru Friday from 8-1p. 

The weekly In-person office hours Monday-Friday do vary, so please call first @

708-672-8353 to set up an appointment. 

 

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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©2025 Crete United Methodist Church

All Rights Reserved.

Created by Diane J. McGarel

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