Following Christ, Nurturing Community, Seeking a Just Peace
Join Us Sundays | Worship 9:15 | Fellowship 10:45 | Sunday School 11:15First 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!
Dec 2019 – Feb 2020
Our Winter adult class deals with Gender, Sexuality and Society.
Our children use the SHINE curriculum, which explores important characters and themes from the Bible.
Advent Worship 2019
December 8 (Advent 2 – Peace): Worship at 9:15 am; special music, flute choir
December 15 (Advent 3 – Joy): Worship at 9:15 am; special music, choir chimes & men’s ensemble
December 22 (Advent 4 – Love): Worship at 9:15 am; special music, Shungu family
December 24: Christmas Eve Candlelight Service at 6:30 pm
December 29 (Christmas Sunday): Fellowship at 9 am, Worship at 10 am, No Sunday school
Christmas Eve Service
December 24, 2019
6:30 pm
All ages are welcome to join us in singing carols, listening to the Christmas story, and lighting candles as we celebrate Christ’s birth.
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
12/5 – Early morning Bible study (7a)
12/8 – Worship (9:15a); Advent 2 – Peace
12/12 – Early morning Bible study (7a)
12/14 – Progressive Dinner in homes (6p)
Check our event calendar for more details.