Welcome to
Crete United Methodist Church
Located in downtown Crete, IL.
1321 Main Street
708-672-8353
Worship Service is
Sunday mornings at 10 a.m.
Pastor Kristen Larsen
Admin. Assistant: Diane McGarel
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
As I look out my window this morning, after two weeks in the Pacific Northwest, I am thankful to see that some things in life stay the same.
There are still birds feeding at the bird feeders. I’ve seen a Pileated Woodpecker, a Red Headed Woodpecker and a Red-Winged Blackbird. There’s a baby squirrel right outside my window and the female Baltimore Oriol is now dipping her beak in the grape jelly she loves so much.
So, some things stay the same – but others don’t. My Father died on Friday, June 5th. He died peacefully at the age of 95, just a few weeks prior to his 96th birthday. I am deeply grateful that all of his six daughters were able to spend time with him during that time. And I am deeply grateful for your prayers and the many cards and messages I’ve received from you.
I know that now my life will not stay the same as it was - because my Dad is no longer in it. But I am deeply grateful for having such a wonderful man for my Father. He was kind and caring. He was a total extravert. He loved to meet people.
Wherever we were Dad would strike up a conversation with anyone who was close enough around him to hear his voice.
Jesus said, “In my Father’s house there are many dwelling places. If it were not so, would I have told you that I go to prepare a place for you? And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and will take you to myself, so that where I am, there you may be also.”
John 14: 1-3
Above all, I am grateful for our faith and the promise of eternal life through our Lord, Jesus Christ. I imagine Dad now in heaven - dancing with Mom - and having a great old time - striking up conversations with everybody there.
Yours in the journey,
Pastor Kristen
Announcements:
Farmers' Market will take place in the parking lot of the church, beginning June 15, 2026 through August 15th, 2026.
-
Location: Crete United Methodist Church Parking Lot (Corner of Main St. & Exchange St.), 1321 Main Street, Crete, IL
-
Perks Include: The market is pet-friendly and regularly coincides with Cruise Nights on Main Street.
Crete UMC's Women's Club next Meetings will be held on
Monday, July 06, 2026
in the narthex
1:30p.m.
We gather the first Mondays of every month.
All are invited to attend.
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.
Before and After School Program
Kathy Carter Young
Director of the Before and After School Program
Email: klcy6000@aol.com
Contact Ms. Kathy Carter Young to get more enrollment information, schedule a tour, and start your application
(708) 414-6191
