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.
This FMC committee is responsible for the general supervision of the church's physical property and financial affairs.
Open to all interested FMCers: Racial Justice Working Group lunch retreat, Hosted by Janet Elaine Guthrie at her Urbana home. Contact Janet by July 16th if you plan to attend. This group provides a space for anti-racism education, advocacy, and mutual accountability in our church and community.
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 […]
Council invites the congregation to a discussion about our dual-conference status. Details are forthcoming.
The Interfaith Alliance is a network of faith leaders and houses of worship who gather together to seek the common good. Meetings are open to all and are held monthly in different locations on the 4th Wednesday at Noon. For details about the location of a meeting in a particular month, email Pastor Michael Crosby, […]
All women are invited to the home of Sheryl Dyck for a Women's Night Out Garden Party. Bring a salad or dessert to share. We’ll have a white elephant gift exchange. Search your attic, home or garden, or make an offer (e.g., afternoon of child care, leaf raking) and put it in a gift bag […]
FMC is part of a Dismantling the Doctrine of Discovery Coalition of congregations that supports church communities in education, solidarity and reparative action alongside Indigenous Peoples. The Coalition meets via Zoom each month for prayer and action. Click here to view the calendar and to sign up for the Zoom link.
The Vine is the newsletter of First Mennonite Church. Submissions should be emailed to the current editor, Cindi Schieber.
This committee is responsible for nurturing the worship life of the congregation.
LOCATION: Arthur Community Building (120 E Progress St, Arthur, IL). The unofficial kick-off event features cake, cobblers and ice cream. The dinner menu and ice cream flavors will be announced in the coming weeks.
FMC Council acts on behalf of the congregation in addition to general administrative duties.