First Mennonite Church of Champaign-Urbana

Wednesday Morning Zoom Bible Study (meets over Zoom)
2023-10-11 08:00 - 09:00, 2023-10-04 08:00 - 09:00, 2023-09-27 08:00 - 09:00, 2023-09-20 08:00 - 09:00, 2023-09-13 08:00 - 09:00 (America/Chicago) | Zoom
Early risers – join us online for a time of study and discussion. Email Pastor Michael for the Zoom link.

Sunday Mornings at FMC
2023-10-08 09:15 - 12:00, 2023-10-01 09:15 - 12:00 | First Mennonite Church, 902 W Springfield Ave, Urbana, IL, 61801, United States
Join us for worship at 9:15 am live in the sanctuary or online. We welcome, without exclusion all who seek God’s love and grace!
Our current children’s offering benefits Hungry World Farm in Tiskilwa, IL.
After worship, stay for fellowship and refreshments. In-person Sunday school classes for all ages (11:15 am-12 pm) follow fellowship time.

Racial Justice Working Group (Zoom)
2023-10-05 15:00 - 16:30, 2023-09-07 15:00 - 16:30 | Zoom
This group provides a space for anti-racism education, advocacy, and mutual accountability in our church and community.

Thursday Morning Bible Study
2023-10-05 09:30 - 11:30, 2023-09-28 09:30 - 11:30, 2023-09-21 09:30 - 11:30, 2023-09-14 09:30 - 11:30 | FMC Library, 902 W Springfield Ave, Urbana, 61801
Join us for a time of study, sharing and prayer. All are welcome to attend.

Beloved Community Bible Study
2023-09-28 18:30 - 20:00, 2023-09-21 18:30 - 20:00, 2023-09-14 18:30 - 20:00, 2023-09-07 18:30 - 20:00
This is a weekly 20-week community Bible study lead by Pastor Michael Crosby, of First Mennonite Church, and Rev. Terrance Thomas of Bethel AME Church. The location will alternate between the two churches.
Details about materials and meeting location for each session can be found at: https://sites.google.com/fmc-cu.org/belovedcommunity/overview

Service & Outreach Committee (Zoom)
2023-09-28 16:00 - 18:00 | Zoom
The Service and Outreach Committee reaches out to and welcomes people who wish to know more about the church. The committee also coordinates FMC service projects in the community and beyond.

Interfaith Alliance
2023-09-27 12:00 - 14:00
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, Chair of the Interfaith Alliance.

Vine Newsletter - submission deadline
2023-09-24
The Vine is the newsletter of First Mennonite Church. Submissions should be emailed to the current editor, Cindi Schieber.

Green Team meeting (August 2023)
2023-09-23 09:00 - 11:00 | ujima retreat center, Urbana, IL, 4303 S High Cross Road, Urbana, IL, 61802, United States
THIS MEETING WILL BE HELD AT: Ujima Retreat in Urbana, IL.
FMC’s Green Team is a voluntary working group within the congregation and helps guide the the church’s efforts toward environmental stewardship and environmental justice. All are welcome to attend!

Repair Network Prayer & Action Hour-Zoom
2023-09-22 15:00 - 16:00 | Zoom
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.

International Day of Prayer for Peace
2023-09-21 17:00 - 17:30 | FMC Green Space (fenced yard just west of the church), 902 W Springfield Ave, Urbana, 61801, United States
Join us in our peace garden (just west of the church) for a short prayer service as part of the International Day of Prayer for Peace.

Facilities Committee Meeting (Hybrid-In Person & Zoom)
2023-09-20 17:30 - 19:30 | FMC Library, 902 W Springfield Ave, Urbana, 61801
This FMC committee is responsible for the general supervision of the church’s physical property and financial affairs.

FMC Apartment Building Discussion
2023-09-17 17:00 - 18:00 | First Mennonite Church, 902 W Springfield Ave, Urbana, IL, 61801, United States
We will meet to discuss future plans for our apartment building.

Sunday Mornings at FMC
2023-09-17 09:15 - 12:00, 2023-09-10 09:15 - 12:00 | First Mennonite Church, 902 W Springfield Ave, Urbana, IL, 61801, United States
SEPTEMBER WORSHIP THEME: Season of Creation.
Join us for worship at 9:15 am in-person or online. We welcome, without exclusion all who seek God’s love and grace!
Our Fall children’s offering will be decided in late August.
Sunday school classes for all ages begin at 11:15 am.

FMC Council
2023-09-13 18:30 - 20:30 | FMC Library, 902 W Springfield Ave, Urbana, 61801
FMC Council acts on behalf of the congregation in addition to general administrative duties.

FMC Worship Leader Workshop
2023-09-10 12:00 - 13:30 | First Mennonite Church, 902 W Springfield Ave, Urbana, IL, 61801, United States
After Sunday school , those who currently serve as FMC worship leaders and people who are curious/interested in becoming FMC worship leaders are invited to the fellowship hall for a workshop. Please bring your own lunch.
