First Mennonite Church of Champaign-Urbana

Vine Newsletter - submission deadline
2023-12-31, 2024-01-28, 2024-02-25, 2024-03-31, 2024-04-28, 2024-05-26, 2024-06-30, 2024-07-28 and 2 more dates | IL
The Vine is the newsletter of First Mennonite Church. Submissions should be emailed to the current editor, Cindi Schieber.

Taco Tuesday (3rd Tuesday of each month)
2024-01-16 17:30 - 19:30, 2024-02-20 17:30 - 19:30, 2024-03-19 17:30 - 19:30, 2024-04-16 17:30 - 19:30 (America/Chicago) | First Mennonite Church, 902 W Springfield Ave, Urbana, IL, 61801, United States
Come to FMC for fellowship and a taco dinner. Corn and flour tortillas and meat (and vegetarian alternative) will be provided. Although not required, you are invited to bring a topping to share. All are welcome to attend, but an RSVP by Sunday the week of the dinner is required so that we can plan for the meat and tortillas. Small donations to help defray the cost are welcomed at the event (but are not required).
Contact the church office with questions or if you are interested in signing up to attend.

Addressing Our Climate Crisis:Multigenerational & Multidimensional Perspectives
2024-01-27 16:00 - 17:30 | Zoom
Free online panel discussion, “Addressing our Climate Crisis: Multigenerational/Multidimensional Perspectives”, coordinated by our FMC Green Team. What values guide people of faith acting to preserve our Common Home? National, regional and local leaders bring diverse perspectives to the critical work we must do to protect our common home. The panel includes:

Karla Stoltzfus-Detweiler – Coordinator for Climate Justice Program with MC USA
FMC Green Team Member Bob Hudson and Eco-Ambassador David Black
Sheri Hostetler, Co-founder of the Coalition to Dismantle the Doctrine of Discovery & Co-Author of “So We & Our Children May Live”
Cindy Shepherd, Green Team Directory, Faith in Place
Cesar Almeida, Youth Empowerment Senior Coordinator

Click here to register.

Game Day for All Ages
2024-03-02 15:00 - 18:00 | First Mennonite Church, 902 W Springfield Ave, Urbana, IL, 61801, United States
Join us for an Inter-generational Game Day at First Mennonite. A pizza supper will be served at 5 pm for interested attendees. This is for all-ages and we will feature Bingo with prizes, games for kids, a game for strategists, word games, a puzzle, etc. We will have games, but bring your favorites if you wish.

FMC Softball
2024-05-09 18:00 - 19:00 | dodds park (1501 N Mattis Ave, C), 1501 N Mattis Ave, Champaign
First Mennonite vs. Goldy’s 2.0, Field 5 at Dodds.
Come cheer on the co-rec FMC Martyrs as they play softball in the Champaign Park District leagues.
Games are held on Thursdays, May 2 – – July 18 at the softball 7-Plex at Dodds Park, 1501 N Mattis Ave. in Champaign.
There is no game on June 27th or July 4.

FMC Softball
2024-05-16 20:00 - 21:00 | dodds park (1501 N Mattis Ave, C), 1501 N Mattis Ave, Champaign
First Mennonite vs. They/Them, Field 6 at Dodds.
Come cheer on the co-rec FMC Martyrs as they play softball in the Champaign Park District leagues.
Games are held on Thursdays, May 2 – – July 18 at the softball 7-Plex at Dodds Park, 1501 N Mattis Ave. in Champaign.
There is no game on June 27th or July 4.

Taco Tuesday (3rd Tuesday of each month)
2024-05-21 17:30 - 19:30, 2024-07-16 17:30 - 19:30, 2024-08-20 17:30 - 19:30, 2024-09-17 17:30 - 19:30 | First Mennonite Church, 902 W Springfield Ave, Urbana, IL, 61801, United States
Attendees meet for fellowship and a taco dinner. People sign up to help bring main items. Those not helping bring a main meal item are invited, though not required, to bring a topping to share.

FMC Softball
2024-05-23 18:00 - 19:00 | dodds park (1501 N Mattis Ave, C), 1501 N Mattis Ave, Champaign
First Mennonite vs. Dennis HVAC, Field 5 at Dodds.
Come cheer on the co-rec FMC Martyrs as they play softball in the Champaign Park District leagues.
Games are held on Thursdays, May 2 – – July 18 at the softball 7-Plex at Dodds Park, 1501 N Mattis Ave. in Champaign.
There is no game on June 27th or July 4.

FMC Softball
2024-05-30 20:00 - 21:00 | dodds park (1501 N Mattis Ave, C), 1501 N Mattis Ave, Champaign
First Mennonite vs. Pia’s Pitchers, Field 5 at Dodds.
Come cheer on the co-rec FMC Martyrs as they play softball in the Champaign Park District leagues.
Games are held on Thursdays, May 2 – July 18 at the softball 7-Plex at Dodds Park, 1501 N Mattis Ave. in Champaign.
There is no game on June 27th or July 4.

FMC Softball
2024-06-06 20:00 - 21:00 | dodds park (1501 N Mattis Ave, C), 1501 N Mattis Ave, Champaign
First Mennonite vs. Busey Pillars, Field 6 at Dodds.
Come cheer on the co-rec FMC Martyrs as they play softball in the Champaign Park District leagues.
Games are held on Thursdays, May 2 – July 18 at the softball 7-Plex at Dodds Park, 1501 N Mattis Ave. in Champaign.
There is no game on June 27th or July 4.

FMC Softball
2024-06-13 20:00 - 21:00 | dodds park (1501 N Mattis Ave, C), 1501 N Mattis Ave, Champaign
First Mennonite vs. Strictly Business/Illini Mattress, Field 7 at Dodds.
Come cheer on the co-rec FMC Martyrs as they play softball in the Champaign Park District leagues.
Games are held on Thursdays, May 2 – July 18 at the softball 7-Plex at Dodds Park, 1501 N Mattis Ave. in Champaign.
There is no game on June 27th or July 4.

FMC Softball
2024-06-20 20:00 - 21:00 | dodds park (1501 N Mattis Ave, C), 1501 N Mattis Ave, Champaign
First Mennonite vs. DSC Advocates, Field 7 at Dodds.
Come cheer on the co-rec FMC Martyrs as they play softball in the Champaign Park District leagues.
Games are held on Thursdays, May 2 – July 18 at the softball 7-Plex at Dodds Park, 1501 N Mattis Ave. in Champaign.
There is no game on June 27th or July 4.

FMC 60th Anniversary Celebration
2024-06-29 - 2024-06-30 | IL
We are celebrating our 60th birthday in 2024 and are planning special events during the weekend of June 29 – 30.
Contact the office for details.

FMC Softball
2024-07-11 20:00 - 21:00 | dodds park (1501 N Mattis Ave, C), 1501 N Mattis Ave, Champaign
First Mennonite vs. Cereal Killers, Field 6 at Dodds.
Come cheer on the co-rec FMC Martyrs as they play softball in the Champaign Park District leagues.
Games are held on Thursdays, May 2 – July 18 at the softball 7-Plex at Dodds Park, 1501 N Mattis Ave. in Champaign.
There is no game on June 27th or July 4.

FMC Softball
2024-07-18 21:00 - 22:00 | dodds park (1501 N Mattis Ave, C), 1501 N Mattis Ave, Champaign
First Mennonite vs. Master Batters, Field 7 at Dodds.
Come cheer on the co-rec FMC Martyrs as they play softball in the Champaign Park District leagues.
Games are held on Thursdays, May 2 – July 18 at the softball 7-Plex at Dodds Park, 1501 N Mattis Ave. in Champaign.
There is no game on June 27th or July 4.
