Our 2025 retreat theme is "Rooted in Peace" and will be held in Tiskilwa, IL, August 29 (7 pm) - August 31 (1 pm). Contact the church office for details. No worship service will be held at the church building on Sunday, August 31, 2025.
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2 events,There will be no worship service or Sunday morning activities at the church on August 31, 2025, due to our All-Church retreat on August 29-31 at Camp Menno Haven (Tiskilwa, IL). |
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2 events,This group provides a space for anti-racism education, advocacy, and mutual accountability in our church and community. The group meeting is hybrid, with in person members meeting in the FMC library. FMC library is reserved for the "Courage School" online training. Our team is organized by D. Evans. |
1 event,Early risers - join us online for a time of study and discussion. Email Pastor Michael for the Zoom link. |
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1 event,The Spiritual Leadership Team (SLT) is responsible for the spiritual nurture of the congregation. |
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2 events,SEPTEMBER WORSHIP THEME: Season of Creation September 7 - Sky (3rd Grade Bibles will also be given out) September 14 - Humanity (Also our "Work of the Church" Sunday) September 21 - Planet Earth September 28 - Mountain Join us for worship at 9:15 am in-person or online. We welcome, without exclusion all who seek […]
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Sunday, September 7, 4-6 pm at the Crystal Lake Park Large Pavilion – Interfaith End of Summer Picnic. Grilled items (meat and vegetarian) and beverages will be provided. Bring a side dish or dessert to share, or just bring yourself. Come for fellowship and fun (yard games, bubbles & more). |
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1 event,FMC library is reserved for the "Courage School" online training. Our team is organized by D. Evans. |
3 events,Early risers - join us online for a time of study and discussion. Email Pastor Michael for the Zoom link.
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FMC reparations meeting with Renee Antrosio to discuss next steps. Meeting is in the FMC library. |
2 events,Join us for a time of study, sharing and prayer. Pastor Deb will facilitate a study of the book "Expecting Emmanuel: Eight Women Who Prepared the Way." All are welcome to attend. |
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1 event,SEPTEMBER WORSHIP THEME: Season of Creation September 7 - Sky (3rd Grade Bibles will also be given out) September 14 - Humanity (Also our "Work of the Church" Sunday) September 21 - Planet Earth September 28 - Mountain Join us for worship at 9:15 am in-person or online. We welcome, without exclusion all who seek […] |
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3 events,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.
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FMC library is reserved for the "Courage School" online training. Our team is organized by D. Evans. |
1 event,Early risers - join us online for a time of study and discussion. Email Pastor Michael for the Zoom link. |
2 events,Join us for a time of study, sharing and prayer. Pastor Deb will facilitate a study of the book "Expecting Emmanuel: Eight Women Who Prepared the Way." All are welcome to attend. This committee oversees the Christian Education (Spiritual Formation) needs of the congregation and for planning programming to meet them. |
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1 event,SEPTEMBER WORSHIP THEME: Season of Creation September 7 - Sky (3rd Grade Bibles will also be given out) September 14 - Humanity (Also our "Work of the Church" Sunday) September 21 - Planet Earth September 28 - Mountain Join us for worship at 9:15 am in-person or online. We welcome, without exclusion all who seek […] |
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1 event,FMC library is reserved for the "Courage School" online training. Our team is organized by D. Evans. |
2 events,Early risers - join us online for a time of study and discussion. Email Pastor Michael for the Zoom link. 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, […] |
1 event,Join us for a time of study, sharing and prayer. Pastor Deb will facilitate a study of the book "Expecting Emmanuel: Eight Women Who Prepared the Way." All are welcome to attend. |
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2 events,The Vine is the newsletter of First Mennonite Church. Submissions should be emailed to the current editor, Cindi Schieber. SEPTEMBER WORSHIP THEME: Season of Creation September 7 - Sky (3rd Grade Bibles will also be given out) September 14 - Humanity (Also our "Work of the Church" Sunday) September 21 - Planet Earth September 28 - Mountain Join us for worship at 9:15 am in-person or online. We welcome, without exclusion all who seek […] |
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First Mennonite is hosting a watch party on September 30, starting at 5:30 pm. Watch Keynote speaker Robin Wall Kimmerer with others at our church. When you register for the AES summit, you will be given an opportunity to select the option for joining an in-person watch party. Click here to learn more and to […] |
1 event,Early risers - join us online for a time of study and discussion. Email Pastor Michael for the Zoom link. |
1 event,Join us for a time of study, sharing and prayer. Pastor Deb will facilitate a study of the book "Expecting Emmanuel: Eight Women Who Prepared the Way." All are welcome to attend. |
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