The Vine is the newsletter of First Mennonite Church. Submissions should be emailed to the current editor, Cindi Schieber.
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3 events,OCTOBER 26 - We welcome guest preacher, Lawrence Matthews, from Mennonite Disaster Service (MDS). 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 is to help MCC's relief work. Sunday school classes for all ages begin at 11:15 am.
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FMC attendees will meet in small groups for about 30 minutes after Sunday school to discern possible people to recommend to fill Council, Committee Rep and Elder roles in 2026. |
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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. Join in prayer, song, lament and listening for God in the Palestine-Israel conflict. |
1 event,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 worship which focuses on the theme of healing and economic justice. A link is needed to attend. |
1 event,Daylight Savings Time ends at 2 am on Sunday. Set your clocks back one hour on Saturday evening. |
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TODAY: Service of Remembrance (remembering loved ones who have passed away within the past year). 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 is to help MCC's relief work. Sunday school classes for all ages begin at 11:15 […] |
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1 event,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. |
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. Join in prayer, song, lament and listening for God in the Palestine-Israel conflict. |
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The Property and Finance Committee invites you to help spruce up the FMC building and grounds. |
1 event,Guest Speaker: Joyce Mast 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 is to help MCC's relief work. Sunday school classes for all ages begin at 11:15 am. |
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2 events,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. Join in prayer, song, lament and listening for God in the Palestine-Israel conflict. |
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The church parking lot will provide parking and a gathering space for people who are taking a special bus to Starved Rock for Prairie River Network's Nurtured in Nature event, which is geared to a select population. Nurtured in Nature builds upon the foundation established through its 2024 collaboration with Healthy Champaign County. It provides […] |
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Guest Speaker: Doug Kaufman, Anabaptist Climate Collaborative 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 is to help MCC's relief work. Sunday school classes for all ages begin at 11:15 am. |
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2 events,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. 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. |
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. Join in prayer, song, lament and listening for God in the Palestine-Israel conflict. |
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November 22 is the RAIN DATE for our FMC Fall Work Day. THE WORK DAY WILL BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 8 UNLESS IT RAINS. The Property and Finance Committee invites you to help spruce up the FMC building and grounds. |
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Thanksgiving Sunday, with potluck at 12n (bring nut-free dishes to share). Thanksgiving offering will be collected to benefit the Friends of Champaign County Food Pantry. 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 is to help MCC's relief […]
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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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5 events,The Vine is the newsletter of First Mennonite Church. Submissions should be emailed to the current editor, Cindi Schieber. The Embodied Scripture group will rehearse after Sunday school. Rehearsals will be held at FMC, location within the church TBD. Choir chimes rehearsals on November 30 and December 6 in preparation for playing during the service on Dec. 7. Both rehearsals are at 1 pm.
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Youth involved in reading the Chrismon script are invited to come to FMC to rehearse with Tammie Bouseman and enjoy pizza for dinner. Location: FMC Fellowship Hall.
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All ages are invited to join us in decorating the tree with symbols of Christ's life while singing hymns and listening to scripture. |
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2 events,Early risers - join us online for a time of study and discussion. Email Pastor Michael for the Zoom link.
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Screening and discussion of the National Geographic documentary, "Sugarcane", which shows the resilience of Native people and their way of life, Set "amidst a groundbreaking investigation, SUGARCANE illuminates the beauty of a community breaking cycles of intergenerational trauma and finding the strength to persevere." |
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The women of FMC are invited to attend “Christmas Quiet: A Morning of Silence. A Season of Peace.” Maisie Sparks will be our presenter as women gather to reflect on the gift of God’s never-ending presence. Registration is required and space is limited to 30; friends can be invited. Flyers are on the table near […]
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Final leaf raking of FMC property. Bring your own rake. Many hands make light work. Choir chimes rehearsals on November 30 and December 6 in preparation for playing during the service on Dec. 7. Both rehearsals are at 1 pm. |