Following Christ, Nurturing Community, Seeking a Just Peace

Join Us Sundays | Worship 9:15 | Fellowship 10:45 | Sunday School 11:15

First Mennonite Church of Champaign-Urbana is an inclusive congregation trying to follow Jesus by loving God and all our neighbors, caring for one another, and joining the struggle for justice and peace. You are invited to come walk with us!

Epiphany

Season of Creation:
Wisdom in Creation

The Season of Creation, invites us to celebrate God the creator and reflect on our relationship with the whole creation. For four Sundays in September, we celebrate God the creator and the wonders of creation. The focus this year, “Wisdom in Creation”, celebrates God’s wisdom within all parts of creation: designing their mysteries and guiding their purposes. More information is available online.

September 8: Ocean

September 15: Fauna & Flora
(outdoor service at the church)

September 22: Storm

September 29: Cosmos

 

Christmas Sunday

Fall Sunday school

We offer a variety of classes and group discussions for all ages.  Our topical classes this fall are: “Words Come Alive” and  “Immigration and the Bible in Champaign – Urbana and Beyond”. Read more about all of our Sunday school classes online.

Winter Sunday school

Fall Thursday Morning Bible Study

Thursdays at 9:30 am
Beginning September 19

Join us this fall for a theme of “Self-Care”, utilizing the books
“The Best Yes” and “Four Gifts”.
All are welcome to attend this time of
prayer, sharing and study. 

 

 

FMC 2019 Priorities

Seek & promote opportunities for education about the spectrum of gender & sexuality and the use of inclusive language.

Encourage the sharing of each person’s gifts, including diverse expressions and explorations of faith.

Work for racial justice within ourselves, our congregation, and our community.

2019 Priorities and Quesions – details (PDF)

FMC Library

Search our book collection on the librarything website. The “tag” tells where the book is located in our library, near the sanctuary entrance. Kids’ books are downstairs.

Upcoming Events

9/12 – Bible study (7a)

9/12 – Final summer fellowship at Pekara, Prospect & Springfield (9:30a)

9/14 & 9/15 – Fellowship meals in homes

9/15 – Worship Outdoors at FMC (9:15a); Season of Creation theme

9?17 – Retiree Game Day at Seamans’ home (1p)

Check our event calendar for more details.