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.
Fellowship meals. FMC attendees sign up to host a meal or to be a guest on Saturday evening (Oct 26) or Sunday lunch (Oct 27). Times are TBD by host and guests.
The Vine is the newsletter of First Mennonite Church. Submissions should be emailed to the current editor, Cindi Schieber.
Fellowship meals. FMC attendees sign up to host a meal or to be a guest on Saturday evening (Oct 26) or Sunday lunch (Oct 27). Times are TBD by host and guests.
Early risers - join us online for a time of study and discussion. Email Pastor Michael for the Zoom link.
Join us for a time of study, sharing and prayer. The group will study Ecclesiastes and Proverbs. Pastor Deb is organizing the study. All are welcome to attend.
As the tumult of this political season intensifies, FMC is hosting a mid-week prayer service to quiet ourselves, offer our fears, hopes, anxieties, sorrows, and longings to God, and listen for the Spirit's leading about what faithfulness to Jesus looks like for us in these moments. The service will be 20-30 minutes, and will likely […]
Alice Di Micele is a folk musician and environmental singer and songwriter from Ashland, Oregon. Her voice is rich and soulful, with a five-octave range. Local musician Kevin Elliott will open the concert. We are fortunate to host Alice’s first concert in Illinois. Invite your family, friends and neighbors to this family-friendly event! Parking is […]
ANNUAL SERVICE OF REMEMBRANCE: Remembering Our Loved Ones who have died during the past year 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 SIM Bangladesh Arsenic Poisoning Prevention Program (www.simbd.org/appp). After worship, stay for […]
Early risers - join us online for a time of study and discussion. Email Pastor Michael for the Zoom link.
Join us for a time of study, sharing and prayer. The group will study Ecclesiastes and Proverbs. Pastor Deb is organizing the study. All are welcome to attend.
As the tumult of this political season intensifies, FMC is hosting a mid-week prayer service to quiet ourselves, offer our fears, hopes, anxieties, sorrows, and longings to God, and listen for the Spirit's leading about what faithfulness to Jesus looks like for us in these moments. The service will be 20-30 minutes, and will likely […]