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
Sunday begins my favorite season: Advent.
Advent is the beginning of the new church year. While the secular calendar tells me that New Years Day is still some time away, our liturgical calendar begins with Advent. One of the many nice things about Advent is that it corresponds quite nicely with the secular calendar and our national observance of Thanksgiving. As we are preparing to start over again, to lean into a new Christian year, we have a little pocket of time in which to think back, to remember the good and the bad, and to give thanks, expressing our gratitude to God.
For what are you thankful? If you take the time to think about the things you’re thankful for you usually realize there’s a lot more for which to be thankful than you initially thought. So, I invite you to take some time to truly think about the things that you’re grateful for. And give God your thanks.
A Blessed Thanksgiving to you all,
Pastor Kristen
Announcements:
The Bible Study, The Christmas Letters has begun, Tuesday, November 26th. Even if you have missed the first session, you can still join in. They will be meeting the next three Tuesdays, at 10a, in the Narthex, on December 3rd,10th, and 17th. All are welcome to attend.
Our Annual Craft and Artist’s Fair will be held on Saturday, December 07th, from 9-3p., in the Narthex. All are welcome to attend.
Our Annual Christmas Concert and Sing-A-Long will be held on Sunday, December 08th, at 3p. Our pianist, Paul Blievernicht and Bell Choir will play popular Christmas songs and hymns.
The next United Methodist Women’s Club meeting will be held on Monday, December 02, in the Narthex, beginning at 1:30p. All are welcome to attend.
Our Christmas Eve Carols and Candlelight Service will be held on Tuesday, December 24th, beginning at 5p.
On Tuesday, December 31 will be having a New Year's Eve Party, celebrating at noon instead of midnight. Our NOON EVE PARTY Celebration will be on Tuesday, December 31st, from 11:30-1:30p, in the Narthex. All are welcome to come as we gather. There will be light refreshments, door prizes and games. There is a sign-up sheet in the Narthex.
The United Methodist Women's Club
will be gathering for their next meeting in the Narthex on
Monday, December 02,
at 1:30p.
Advent Bible Study:
The Christmas Letters
You are invited to celebrate Advent this year with those who told the story first. Beginning Tuesday, November 26th at 10am in the Narthex, this four-week study, written by one of our favorite authors, Magrey R. DeVega, invites us to delve deeper into our spiritual journey of Advent. For more information, contact Pastor Kristen.
To sign up for the class, you can contact Pastor Kristen or let the Church Office know at (708) 672-8353.
Even though class has begun and you wish to join in, you can. We will be meeting next Tuesday.
meeting till December 17th, 2024
Paul Blievernicht, our church pianist will be playing popular Christmas songs and hymns. Those who came last year really enjoyed the event, and you’ll love it too. Cookies and coffee will be served after the concert.
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NOON EVE PARTY
in the Narthex
on Tuesday, December 31st
from 11:30a to 1:30p.
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
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
Throughout this pandemic, the mantra of Crete United Methodist Church has been the Wesleyan principal to “Do No Harm.” With this in mind, the Covid Response Leadership team has made the safety and well-being of our members, staff, volunteers, and visitors the single most important priority.
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
The office will be closed Monday, September 2, 2024 due to the holiday, Labor Day
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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