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Located in downtown Crete, IL.

1321 Main Street

708-672-8353

Worship Service is

Sunday mornings at 10 a.m.

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MASKS OPTIONAL 

Pastor Kristen Larsen

klarsen@creteumc.org

Admin. Assistant: Diane McGarel

office@creteumc.org

Sunday's Sermon

Our Mission

is to be Christ centered, teaching and learning community, dedicated to reaching out to all in a spirit of caring and sharing, a community where growth in Christ inspires us to be joyful sharing people.

Weekly Devotion

Last Wednesday, I returned from my trip to the Pacific Northwest, where we celebrated my Dad’s 95th birthday. The great food and fellowship, the tributes and stories told about his influence on our lives meant so very much to him. It was a joy-filled occasion and Dad was truly grateful.

 

It was my father’s deep gratitude that got me to thinking. Why don’t we do this kind of thing more often? Why do we wait for an occasion or at the funeral to express how much someone means to us? Why don’t we take the time to let them know about when there was something they said or did that make a difference.

I believe our family and friends are precious gifts given to us. Maybe not all the time but most of the time, I hope. LOL

 

So how about this. Why not pick up the phone and call someone today and let them know how much you appreciate having them in your life? It could be as simple as starting out with, “You know, I was just thinking about the time when we…”

 

And then share your memory. Maybe it’s a story about a time that makes you laugh. A time when the two of you got into some high jinx together. Or maybe tell a story about a hard time in your life and they were there to see you through. But whatever it is, let them know how much you appreciate them in your life.

I think you’ll be glad you did.

 

Yours in the journey,

Pastor Kristen

 

                                     Announcements

 

Farmers' Market, this Monday, from 4-8p, in the parking lot of Exchange & Main, rain or shine. All are welcome, free admission.

 

Women's Club has decided not to have game night in July but are considering an Ice Cream Social in August. The date of this  event is being decided. Their next Women's Club meeting will take place the first Monday in August, in the narthex, at 1:30p. All are invited to attend. 

 

The next Penny-Pantry Sunday will be held on Sunday, July 27th.  We, as a church will be collecting for SSPADS for the next three months, from July till October. South Suburban Public Action to Deliver Shelter (SSPADS) is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization working to prevent and end homelessness in the south suburbs of Chicago. SSPADS Shelters provide safe, overnight shelter, a warm meal and breakfast, and a to-go lunch every day.

 

Thank you in advance for your generosity. If you like, you can contribute any Sunday to Penny-Pantry, just write in the memo line, Penny Pantry Sunday.

Crete UMC's Women's Club next Meeting will be held on

 

Monday, August 4th, 2025

in the narthex

1:30p.m.  

 

 They gather the first Mondays of every month.

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Farmers Market        Monday nights

June 16  --- August 4th, 2025

4-8:00 p.m.

 

RAIN or SHINE​

in the parking lot of Main & Exchange Street, Crete, IL

 

                                                                                                            Market Coordinator - Somer Snow​​​​​

The Crete Woman's Club

Art & Craft Fair this year, 2025

will not be at Main & Exchange this year

instead

  

this event will be on the grounds of Crete Public Library 

at 1177 North Main Street, Crete, IL

July 11, 2025 

Click here to learn more and download an application for

the Crete Woman's Club Annual Art & Craft Fair

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Crete UMC hosts an on-line worship sermon that is available on our Facebook page, our YouTube Channel, and can be e-mailed directly to you if you join our e-mail list.

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Before and After School Program
will resume in the Fall of 2025
School is out for the summer

Kathy Carter Young

Director of the Before and After School Program

Email: klcy6000@aol.com  for further information.

Contact Ms. Kathy Carter Young to get more enrollment information, schedule a tour, and start your application!(708) 414-6191

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For the 2025-2026 School Year

 

It's that time of year to enroll for the Before and After School Program for 2025-2026 

Contact Ms. Kathy Carter Young to get more enrollment information, schedule a tour, and start your application!(708) 414-6191

 

 

The Before and After School Program offers a wide variety of activities for K-5th grade, including art projects, playground time, video games, violin lessons, pretend play, Lego building and more!

 

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                 Beginners class meets
                        Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday from 7:30a- 8:15a
                           10 children per class


                Advanced Class meets
                          Wednesday, Thursday & Friday from 7:30a- 8:15a
                              10 children per child



       Recital Tea was held on Saturday, May 17, 2025

                            
                          
  

 Enduring Strings
The program will resume in the Fall of 2025, date to be determined
          Program runs on CM201U School Schedule                              Cost: $50 a month per child Sept/May in 2024-2025

Recital Tea- May 17, 2025

Thrift Shop

All items are from donations, workers are volunteers, and all profits go to the Crete Methodist Church's Outreach Programs.

Located at Main and North Street, Crete, IL

open Saturdays 9-3:00p.m.

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Online Giving

Secure, reliable, and convenient! Give a one-time gift (no account needed), or schedule recurring giving using your checking account, debit, or credit card. (See our SCHEDULE YOUR GIVING help page, or contact Diane at 708-672-8353, if you have questions!)

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Crete

The Pantry is open on Wednesday mornings

from 9:00 a.m. till 11:00 a.m.,

It's only Available to Crete Township Residents

pick up  and drop off of food is at

1367 Wood Street

Crete, IL 60417

To receive, come into the building located at 1367  Wood Street to register. Proof of residency is required. 

"Even as phase four is taking place, we are bombarded with ”virus” news. Life does go on and many people face unemployment and hard times. The Crete Pantry is continuing to serve any one who comes for food on Wednesday mornings. This is straining the budget of the Pantry.

If you are able to help financially at this time, your gift will be put to immediate use. 

 

Any monetary gift is tax deductible and can be sent to either The Crete Pantry, 1367 Wood Street, Crete, Illinois 60417  or at Crete UMC

If you are dropping off food at the Township, please contact the Crete Food Pantry directly at the Township to make your donation. The Township's Phone number is 708-672-8279 to schedule a time to make your donation. 

Located at
1367 Wood Street
Crete, IL 60417

Praying Hands

At Crete United Methodist Church we realize that there will be times in our lives where problems and circumstances seem overwhelming. It is at these times when we may want to isolate ourselves and hide.

We want you to know that you are not alone!

There are many who share your struggles.  Crete UMC's Spiritual Themes in Recovery (S.T.I.R) helps those who are struggling with the addictions of  Alcohol and is designed to provide an opportunity for you to share and interact with others and find encouragement and support that you may need. To attend, please call

(708) 672-8353 or email office@creteumc.org

 

for information

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MASKS OPTIONAL


While masks will not be required, those who feel more comfortable masked are invited to do so. We ask, as a good faith effort, that if you have not been vaccinated or if you are feeling a bit under the weather, that you personally chose to wear a mask while in the church buildings.



Worship Services:

Sunday mornings

at 10:00 a.m.

Phone: 708-672-8353

Email: office@creteumc.org


Phone: 708-672-8353

Email: office@creteumc.org

Diane McGarel, Admin Asst.

Office Hours

are Monday thru Friday from 8-1p.  

Office Hours: In-person

Tuesdays, 8-1p

Fridays 8-12p

Calls received during non in-person office hours are forwarded and  answered remotely. Your call is very important to us so if the line is busy please leave a message as Diane, the Office Admin Assistant will return your call as soon as possible.

 

 

Located at 1321 Main Street, Crete, IL 60417

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©2022  Crete United Methodist Church

All Rights Reserved.

Created by Diane J. McGarel

Quick Links
Contact

 

MASKS OPTIONAL

 


While masks will not be required, those who feel more comfortable masked are invited to do so. We ask, as a good faith effort, that if you have not been vaccinated or if you are feeling a bit under the weather, that you personally chose to wear a mask while in the church buildings.



Worship Services:

Sunday mornings

at 10:00 a.m.

Phone: 708-672-8353

Email: office@creteumc.org


Phone: 708-672-8353

Email: office@creteumc.org

Diane McGarel, Admin Asst.

Office Hours

are Monday thru Friday from 8-1p.  

Office Hours: In-person

Tuesdays, 8-1p

Fridays 8-12p

 

Calls received during non in-person office hours are forwarded and  answered remotely. Your call is very important to us so if the line is busy please leave a message as Diane, the Office Admin Assistant will return your call as soon as possible.

 

Located at 1321 Main Street, Crete, IL 60417

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©2024 Crete United Methodist Church

All Rights Reserved.

Created by Diane J. McGarel

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