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First Mennonite Church of Champaign Urbana
60th Anniversary Celebration Weekend Schedule
June 29 – 30, 2024

 

Saturday Afternoon Fellowship, June 29, at Hessel Park, 3-5 pm in the large pavilion

  • An informal time for those who wish to gather, reminisce and play. The park has a one-mile paved walking path, playground with splashpad, a field and volleyball courts, restrooms and electricity at the pavilion.
  • The park is open all day; our pavilion rental begins at 3 pm. No group activities are planned beyond what you provide for yourselves.
  •  Limited snacks and drinks will be provided. No evening meal will be served.
  • There are picnic tables at the pavilion, but extra chairs may be needed. Bring lawn chairs if you have them.

Saturday Evening Concert, June 29, at First Mennonite Church, 6:30 pm (Child care provided)

  • Location: 902 W. Springfield (corner of Springfield & Lincoln) in Urbana. The parking lot is in back of the church (north side). Overflow parking is available in the U of I parking lot one block west on Springfield Ave. Both the front and back doors of the church will be open.
  • Attendees are responsible for their own evening meal prior to the concert. Light refreshments will be  provided in the fellowship hall after the concert.
  • The concert will be held in the sanctuary. Due to anticipated large attendance for the concert, overflow seating with televised viewing will be available in the church library and/or basement.

Sunday Morning Worship, June 30, FMC Sanctuary, 10 – 11:30 am

  • Due to anticipated large attendance for the service, overflow seating with televised viewing will be available in the church library and/or basement. No Sunday school will be held on June 30.

Sunday Lunch, June 30, 12:30 pm, Large pavilion at Crystal Lake Park

  • Taco bar catered by Moes Southwest Grill, fresh fruit and drinks are provided. Vegetarian and gluten free options.
  • All are welcome; the meal is for those who pre-registered.

Music Rehearsal Schedule (All rehearsals take place in the FMC sanctuary on Saturday, June 29)

  • 10 am: Flute trio rehearsal
  • 11 am-12 pm: Men’s octet (sings during Saturday evening concert)
  • 12-1 pm: Choir (sings during Sunday morning worship)
  • 1-1:30 pm: Orchestra (plays during Sunday morning worship)
  • 1:30-2:30 pm: Worship Band (plays during Sunday morning worship)
  • 2:30-3 pm: Jazz group (plays during Saturday evening concert)