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.
MASKS OPTIONAL
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
All things bright and beautiful
All creatures great and small,
All things wise and wonderful,
The Lord God made them all.”
I’m not a superstitious person but the thought has occurred to me that my last week’s reporting of a young raccoon in the backyard might just have been the encouragement he needed to take up his permanent residence under the evergreen tree in the backyard.
I say this because I’ve seen him so many times since. For some reason he likes to stop right outside the window where I work. I could reach out my hand and touch him if the window was open.
Then yesterday, to my astonishment, a fox trotted by this self-same window and paused for me to get a good look at her. Then she scurried over to the neighbor’s backyard. But that caused her cub to come out of the bushes and this beautiful creature stood right in front of me watching where mom was going with her large tawny eyes. She was so cute!
And, finally, this morning. Most of you know I’m an early riser. I wake before dawn and there’s nothing I can do about that. But the upside is that I’m awake to hear the morning cacophony of the birds greeting the dawn. They start up as the sky begins to lighten; cawing, trilling, warbling for the joy of the day, I suppose. This morning I even heard the hoot, hoot, hooting of an owl joining the chorus.
Happy May Day, my friends. Spring is in full bloom and we're halfway to summer. The days are growing longer, the weather is warmer and more wildlife and humans alike are out and about.
And the Lord God loves us all.
Yours in the journey,
Pastor Kristen
Announcements:
Monday, May 06th, at 1:30p, in the Narthex: Women’s Club Meeting
The United Methodist Women’s Club next meeting will be held Monday, May 06th at 1:30p, in the Narthex. On May 21st, The United Women Methodist Club will be visiting Sunrise. Afterwards, they plan to gather for lunch. The times of the outing for May 21st to Sunrise will be determined at the May 6th meeting.
Sunday, May 11th, parking lot, from 9a to 1p.: Crete Women’s Club Plant Sale
All proceeds benefit local philanthropies and scholarships. For sale will be geraniums, baskets, and herbs. All are welcome to attend.
Saturday, May 18th, begins at 2p., Enduring Strings Recital Tea
Enduring Strings is a music education program for elementary school students (grades K-5) hosted by Crete United Methodist Church. The performance will take place at the church, in the Sanctuary, beginning at 2p. and all are welcome to attend.
Sunday, June 09th, Fellowship Hall, after Church Services:
Get Reacquainted Breakfast
The United Women Methodist Club will be hosting this event. Pancakes will be served right after Church Service in Fellowship Hall. A free will donation will be accepted to offset the cost of the breakfast.
Mondays in June, July, and August, from 4-8p, parking lot:
The Crete Farmers’ Market
If you are interested in being a vendor for the Farmers’ Market, please check the Crete Chamber’s website below for more details and downloadable application.
Chamber of Commerce’s Website: https://www.cretechamber.com/events
Farmer’s Market Application: https://www.cretechamber.com/_files/ugd/31bb01_f897cba20e184c5abe294d8dbb8483d0.pdf
Please send the completed application to cretechamber.info@gmail.com
for review and acceptance. The Crete Chamber will notify you via email once the application has been accepted. At which time you will receive your booth invoice.
Monday nights from June 3rd to August 26th, rain or shine, at the corner of Main & Exchange Street: The Crete Farmers Market
July 11th and 12th, Thursday and Friday, parking lot:
The Crete Woman’s Club Art & Craft Fair.
The Crete Woman’s Club is pleased to host this event in conjunction with their 34th Annual Crete Woman’s Club “A Day In The Country” garden walk. If you are interested in being a vendor for the art & craft fair, please check the link below to fill out an application and sent to the Crete Woman’s Club for review.
https://cretewomansclubnet.wordpress.com/garden-walk/
Tickets for the Garden Walk can be purchased from their website as well.
United Methodist Women's Club
next meeting will be held on
Monday- May 6, 2024
1:30p, Narthex
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Upcoming Events:
May 21st, 2024
The United Methodist Women's Club will be visiting Sunrise and then afterwards will be having lunch.
Time for the event is still being determined.
June 9th, 2024
Breakfast: Let's Get Reacquainted
Right after service we will gather in Fellowship Hall for
breakfast. Pancakes, sausages, and eggs will be served. A free will donation will be accepted to help pay for the cost of the breakfast.
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.
Begins
August 24, 2023
Before and After School Program
Contact
Kathy Carter Young
Director of the Before and After School Program
Email: klcy6000@aol.com for further information.
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
Cost: $50 a month per child Sept/May
Start date was Tuesday, September 05, 2023
Enduring Strings
RECITAL TEA
for 2024 scheduled for May 18th
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!)
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
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
Throughout this pandemic, the mantra of Crete United Methodist Church has been the Wesleyan principal to “Do No Harm.” With this in mind, the Covid Response Leadership team has made the safety and well-being of our members, staff, volunteers, and visitors the single most important priority.
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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