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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

The coolest thing happened the other day. I was working on my computer when there was a small thump on the window. I looked out to see a baby bunny, stretched up to the windowsill and staring at the window. It was just big enough to look at its reflection; at least that’s what I assume he was doing because he dept at it for a while – going back down on all fours, then coming up again and giving the window a soft bump with its nose. And then, once he got bored with it, he went away.

 

I don’t remember ever seeing a young bunny that close up and personal before. He was brown and his ears were kind of round, a bit large for his head. I looked around to see if his mom or dad was close by but I didn’t see one. I wonder if young bunnies are on their own once they leave the nest. Or – maybe the mama or papa really was there – lurking in the bushes, sight unseen, there for him if needed.

 

Which brings me to parents. Well, actually, fathers in particular. I hope you men had a happy Fathers Day. I called my dad on Sunday and we got to have a nice chat.

 

My dad turns 95 on July 1st. I’ll be flying out later this month to the Pacific Northwest spend a week with him and my family, then fly back on July 2nd.

 

My dad helped raise 6 daughters. And on a Pastors salary, no less. He raised us through the throws of childhood and adolescence. He helped make us the people we are today.

 

I’m so thankful for him – for his kindness and wisdom, for his deep abiding faith in God, for showing me that I have worth and value in God’s eyes and that in response to that, I can bring God’s light and love into the lives of others.

 

Dad’s always kept an eye out for us, offering his love and support. He’s always stayed close – calling us on the phone no matter how far away we live.

 

Come to think of it, if my dad had been a father rabbit, he would have been one of those who hid in bushes, keeping an eye out, never hovering, never controlling but always there should the need arise.

 

God bless him and God bless all you dads who navigate the awesome gift and responsibility of fatherhood.

 

Yours in the journey,

Pastor Kristen

 

 

                          Announcements:

 

SUNDAY, JUNE 22ND IS PENNY-PANTRY SUNDAY.

The 4th Sunday of each month, we as a church collect throughout the year for 4 different charities which are The Bishop's Appeal, The Crete Food Pantry, PADS, and the Helping Hands Ministry. This month, till the end of June we are collecting for the Crete Food Pantry.

 

The Crete Food Pantry provides groceries twelve times a year to families in need who are residents of Crete Township on Wednesday mornings from 9-11a, at 1367 Wood Street, in Crete, IL.

 

Thank you in advance for your generosity to contributing to Penny- Pantry Sunday, June 22nd, for the Crete Food Pantry. Next month, in July we will start collecting for PADS for three months.  

 

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

 

In July the Women's Club is planning another game night. Stay tuned for more information. Date to be announced. 

 

The next United Methodist Women's Club meeting will be held on Monday, July 7th, at 1:30p., in the narthex. All are welcome to attend. The Women's Club meetings are held the first Monday of every month.  

 

On Sunday, June 29th, hotdogs & chips will be served by the Women's Club, right after church service, in the narthex, approximately beginning at 11a. All are welcome. Please invite your friends to service and lunch at Crete UMC on Sunday, June 29th. 

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

 

Monday, July 7th, 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​​​​​

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Hosted by the Crete United Methodist Women's Club.

You're invited to join us after church service 

Sunday, June 29th for an afternoon treat of hotdogs and chips.

Approximately beginning at 11a

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.

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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
began on September 3, 2024 and has ended.
The program will resume in the Fall of 2025

                            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

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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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