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!
Holy Week Services at FMC
Join us for one or more special service.
All are welcome!
April 14 at 9:15 am – Palm Sunday service
April 18 at 6:15 pm – Maundy Thursday meal & service
April 19 at 12:15 pm – Good Friday service
April 21 (Easter):
Brunch – 9:00 am
Worship – 10:15 am
(no Sunday school)
Mystery Lunch & Silent Auction
April 28 at Noon
The high school you and families will host a “Mystery Lunch” and silent auction.
This vegetarian-friendly meal is open to all at no cost, but donations are welcomed to help the youth attend the Mennonite Youth Convention in Kansas City this summer.
We ask for reservations to help plan appropriate quantities of food.
Sunday school
Spring classes for all ages
February – May
(No classes March 31 & April 21)
Our spring adult classes feature “Making your wishes known: planning for end-of-life” and a continuation of the winter study, “Dismantling the Doctrine of Discovery.”
Our children use the SHINE curriculum, which explores important characters and themes from the Bible. The theme this winter is “Journeys with Jesus.”
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
4/18 – Bible study (7a)
4/18 – Maundy Thursday meal & service (6:15p)
4/19 – Good Friday service (12:15p)
4/21 – Easter brunch (9a) & worship (10:15a)
4/28 – Worship (9:15a)
4/28 – MYF Mystery Lunch & Silent Auction
Check our event calendar for more details.