- Chili Cook-Off
Time to dust off that chili recipe for the Annual Chili Cook-Off at Faith United Methodist Church! The Cook-Off will be on Sunday, January 25th at 12:30 PM. Bring your favorite chili (accepting up to 12 pots) to see if you can win the coveted title!* *Chili being judged must be in place by noon.… Read more: Chili Cook-Off - New Service Times Coming Soon
Beginning February 22nd, we will be moving to a new worship schedule on Sundays. Instead of two services, we will have one blended service at 10am. The 4 pm Saturday service will remain through May 31st when we will re-evaluate. This decision was made by the Church Council on November 10th upon recommendation from the… Read more: New Service Times Coming Soon - Family Fun
Family Fun is our ALL ages, young and young at heart, opportunity to have some fun and meet families of the church. Bring your family, friends, or come solo, Sunday, December 25th, 12pm-2pm. We will be in the gym. This month we will be watching A Minecraft Movie and will have pizza and drink available… Read more: Family Fun - Connect
Connect, our youth group for 6th to 12th graders, will be meeting next on January 11th from 12-1:30pm. Come, hang out, and enjoy some food and fellowship. - A Note from the Pastor
By the time you read this we will be in the midst of the Twelve Days of Christmas which begin December 25th and end on Epiphany, January 6th. We will be on the cusp of a new year when we tend to take stock of where we have been and where we are going. We… Read more: A Note from the Pastor - Sermon Series: Spiritual Affective Disorder
Arise, shine; for your light has come, and the glory of the Lord has risen upon you. — Isaiah 60 Seasonal Affective Disorder happens when a lack of sunlight affects our moods and ability to cope effectively. Spiritual Affective Disorder can also be a condition when we’ve had prolonged stress and life is disturbingly uncertain.… Read more: Sermon Series: Spiritual Affective Disorder - Food, Fellowship, and Funds
The Finance Committee is sponsoring a “Food, Fellowship, and Funds” event at Bartolini’s in Midlothian. You are encouraged to go to the restaurant, located at 3844 West 147th Street, Midlothian, IL 60445 (near the train station), January 13th-15th between 11 AM and 8 PM. Bartolini’s, internationally loved for their meatballs & signature deep dish pizza,… Read more: Food, Fellowship, and Funds - Office Hours
The church office is open: The church will be closed for the following Holidays in 2026: - Sunday School Reminder
Reminder: There will be no Sunday School on Sunday 12/28/2025 and Sunday, 1/4/2026. Sunday School will resume on Sunday, 1/11/2026. There will be nursery care for those 2 Sundays. - Nativity Gallery
This year for Advent, we asked the congregation to help us decorate the church with Nativities. These are pictures of all the Nativities throughout the church. - Missions Committee Update
The Missions Committee would like to thank all who donated food items for Together We Cope for Thanksgiving! We would also like to thank Weight Watchers for wanting to partner with us to help people in need. Weight Watchers meets at our church three days a week and wanted to help not only TWC but… Read more: Missions Committee Update - Trustee Update
HOW DO THE TRUSTEES USE MONEY PLEDGED TO FAITH? Our building is older and requires a lot of money for maintenance and operation. The money comes from two sources of income and is used in two different ways. The first source is from our general budget. The Trustees use a good portion of the money… Read more: Trustee Update - Thankful Thursday
Our next Thankful Thursday is on January 8th from 6:30pm to 8:00pm. Please join us for a New Year’s Celebration with a devotion, snowman craft, and snacks. All adults with developmental and/or physical disabilities are invited to join us for Thankful Thursday, a monthly social gathering for special needs adults on the 2nd Thursday of… Read more: Thankful Thursday - Why Become a Member
From Pastor Jenny Weber: Several individuals have inquired recently about what being a member of Faith United Methodist Church really means. What is the difference between a member and someone who is involved and attends regularly, but hasn’t made the commitment to join the congregation officially? I would say the most important reason to join… Read more: Why Become a Member - Family Ministries News
HAPPY NEW YEAR Faith Families, 2026 is here, and it feels like a dream. How did it get here so fast? I pray you all had a blessed Christmas and a happy new year when you read this. For me it is a blessing to be in my new home with my family. It still… Read more: Family Ministries News - History of Prayer Shawls
Prayer Shawls are mentioned in both the Old and New Testaments. Originally, prayer shawls were commissioned by God and only worn by men after marriage or at age 13 after their Bar Mitzvah. In Numbers 15:38-40 God told the Israelites to make for themselves a garment with fringes on the borders called a tallit (ta-leet).… Read more: History of Prayer Shawls - 2025 Northern IL Conference Report Highlights
Report by: Rita Bartak, Jim Simmons, and Sandy Ward – Lay Delegates About 700 clergy and lay members of the Northern IL Annual Conference met from June 9-11 in Schaumburg to explore the theme “Grace is Sufficient”. The opening Laity Session provided an opportunity for worship and sharing of information. Time was provided to meet… Read more: 2025 Northern IL Conference Report Highlights - Honoring the Class of 2025
Faith UMC congratulates this year’s graduates! Please enjoy this video celebrating their achievements. - A Farewell Message
On June 30th my appointment as Pastor here at Faith will end. Starting July 1st, I will begin my six month renewal leave. My plans include visiting out-of-town friends, museums, and aquariums. In my 30 plus years in ministry, this time away will be my first. This time will also allow me to address some… Read more: A Farewell Message - Future Fellowship Events
On months when we have a 5th Sunday in the month, we will have ONE combined service for the weekend on Sunday at 10 AM (no Saturday Service), followed by a fellowship event. The dates and events are listed below. March 30: Soup and Salad Potluck June 29: Old Fashioned Potluck September 7: Church Picnic… Read more: Future Fellowship Events - A Note From the Pastor
Every February we honor Black History Month. There are many African Americans who have contributed to help shape the American heritage & culture. Case in point, here are some famous inventions attributed to black inventors: the gas mask by Garett Morgan; the automatic elevator doors by Alexander Miles in 1887; the modern security system by… Read more: A Note From the Pastor - Message from the Memorial Committee
Hello Church! The Memorial Committee would like to invite you to honor the memory of loved ones by giving a donation to the church in their memory. This can be done at any time. The funds are then requested by various committees in the church to help them out with new purchases if their budget… Read more: Message from the Memorial Committee - Watch our Children’s Nativity Pageant
- Faith United Methodist Church Committees
Have spare time on your hands, want to get involved with your church family? Think about volunteering for one of our church committees. A lot of the committees only meet once a month or every other month or once a year. With more volunteers the less work required of each. Below is a list of… Read more: Faith United Methodist Church Committees - The Chosen
The Chosen study is excited to share Season 4 with you. It was just released in May. Meetings are all at 6:00pm in Room 14. Following is the schedule for the rest of 2024: Date Episode Length August 5 E1: Promises 56:08 minutes August 19 E2: Confessions 1 hour, 23 minutes September 16 E3: Moon… Read more: The Chosen - Intentional Discipleship System (IDS)
Intentional Discipleship System: An Intentional Discipleship System (IDS) is a blueprint for making disciples of Jesus Christ. Faith’s IDS incorporates the 4 components of our Mission Statement (Worship, Education, Mission, and Fellowship) and offers a pathway for nurturing spiritually mature Christians. Faith’s IDS is available to view/download on our website (www.faithumcop.org). Paper copies are available at… Read more: Intentional Discipleship System (IDS) - RaiseRight (formerly Script)
Do you want to support Faith’s Mission Teams AND purchase gift cards? If so, stop by the church lobby on Sunday mornings and order from RaiseRight. All profits from gift-card sales support Faith UMC’s adult & youth Mission Teams. Contact: Genie Lang. - VISIT OUR MICRO-PANTRY
The concept behind our micro-pantry is simple: “Take what you need, leave what you can.” If you are in need or you know someone in need, we are here for you. There is no sign-up and no strings attached. Just stop by anytime (24/7) and take what you need. If you would like to help… Read more: VISIT OUR MICRO-PANTRY - Exercise Classes
Did you know that Faith offers fun & free exercise opportunities during the week? Witness to Fitness is our walking/exercise group that meets on Monday/Wednesday/Friday at 9 AM. We also offer Tai Chi on Monday/Wednesday at 10:30AM. Contact the church office for more information on Tai Chi. - Nursery
We offer nursery care during Sunday morning services at 9 AM and 11 AM. The nursery is for infants and toddlers up to 5 years old. We are also looking for volunteers for when our main nursery staff is unavailable. If you’re interested in learning more about the position, contact Kathy Broadhurst.
Archived Posts
- Christmas Eve at Faith UMC
Faith United Methodist Church will be offering two services on Christmas Eve. 4 PM – Family Christmas Eve with Faith Rising Band & “Kid-Friendly” Candlelight Service 11 PM – Traditional Choir & Candlelight Service Communion will be offered at both services. Services will be live streamed at both 4 PM and 11 PM. If you… Read more: Christmas Eve at Faith UMC - SATURDAY SERVICE CANCELLED 11/29
Due to road conditions in this weather, we have decided to cancel our SATURDAY service. Please join us tomorrow for services at 9am or 11am. Our 9am service will also be live streamed here and on YouTube. - Blue Christmas Service
We will be having a Blue Christmas service on Sunday, December 14th at 2:00 pm. While the holidays are a time of joy for many, it can also be a time of grief and sadness. This is a service designed to reflect on the HOPE and HEALING that comes to us through our faith in… Read more: Blue Christmas Service - Christmas Musical Celebration
The weekend of Sunday, December 14th, there will be ONE service at 10 AM for our Christmas Musical Celebration. The event will feature performances from Chancel Choir, Faith Rising, the Handbell Choir, and the Faith Kids Choir. - Christmas Gift Drive
Tags for the Christmas Gift Drive benefitting the Together We Cope and Operation Blessing Christmas programs will be available starting Saturday, Nov 22nd. We are asking for gifts valued at $15-20 for children ages newborn through 16 years. This year in addition to the items on the gift tags, they are requesting coloring books, puzzles,… Read more: Christmas Gift Drive - Sermon Series: What Child IS This?: Beyond the Lullaby
You have shown strength with your arm; you have scattered the proud in their conceit; you have deposed the mighty from their thrones and raised the lowly to high places. – Luke 1:50 (Inclusive Bible) In 1865, William Chatterton Dix penned a poem that would become the beloved Christmas-time favorite, “What Child Is This?” During… Read more: Sermon Series: What Child IS This?: Beyond the Lullaby - Fraud Prevention Presentation
EVENT POSTPONED: Due the amount of snow expected tomorrow, we are POSTPONING the Fraud & Scam Prevention Presentation tomorrow (Saturday, Nov. 29th). It will be rescheduled for a later date that is yet to be determined. We appreciate your understanding on this, as we want to ensure the safety of those who were planning to… Read more: Fraud Prevention Presentation - Santa Jamboree 2025
Mark your calendars for Saturday, December 6th from 11am–2pm, because SANTA is COMING for our annual Santa Jamboree!! Kids will get to see Santa, write him a letter, play games, make a craft, among other fun activities throughout the building. Our puppets will perform a new show with caroling at 12:30pm. Lunch will be available… Read more: Santa Jamboree 2025 - Veteran’s Voices Collection & Pancake Breakfast
Veteran’s Voices will be collecting items for Manteno Veteran’s Home the weekends of November 1st & 2nd & November 8th & 9th. We are asking for your help for the veterans by donating individual bags of chips, cookies, candy and individual drinks such as Gatorade, water, juice boxes. There will be a bin in the… Read more: Veteran’s Voices Collection & Pancake Breakfast - Holiday Boutique Bake Sale
On Friday, November 8th and Saturday, November 9th, United Women in Faith will be holding a bake sale in conjunction with the Quilter’s Plus Guild Holiday Boutique. The bake sale and boutique will run Friday from 3:30 – 6:30 pm and Saturday from 9:00am – 3:00pm. We need your help. We are asking for delicious… Read more: Holiday Boutique Bake Sale - Trunk or Treat
We are having our annual Trunk or Treat on Saturday, October 18th from 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm in Faith’s parking lot. Come in costume and trunk or treat. We will be having free popcorn, games, storytelling, and more. All ages are welcome. This year we will also be having competitions for Best Trunk, Best… Read more: Trunk or Treat - Annual Church Conference
If you are interested in seeing how the church has progressed in the last year and the direction which we are going in the next year please plan to attend our church conference on Sunday, October 19th at 3:00 PM in the church sanctuary. - 2025 Southwest Suburban CROP Hunger Walk
The annual Southwest Suburban CROP Hunger Walk, a one mile walk/run around Lake Katherine, will be on Sunday October 5, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. Walkers and supporters are wanted. The CROP Hunger Walk is more than just a yearly gathering. It’s a movement that’s 55 years strong, made up of compassionate people in more than… Read more: 2025 Southwest Suburban CROP Hunger Walk - Sermon Series: Leading Causes of Life
“I have set before you life and death, blessings and curses. Choose life so that you and your descendants may live.” — Deuteronomy 30:19b This is a season of saying “yes” to life. This is a season of noticing the flourishing and abundant life all around us. This we do instead of focusing on what… Read more: Sermon Series: Leading Causes of Life - Blood Drive
Faith UMC is hosting our final Blood Drive of 2025 on Sunday, October 26th from 9am to 1pm. Sign ups are already available outside room 4. You can also call Versiti for an appointment at 1-800-7TO-GIVE (1-800-786-4483) or visit the sign-up website. Appointments are preferred but walk-ins are also welcome. Thank you for sharing the… Read more: Blood Drive - Fall Small Groups
Fall ‘25 Small Groups will begin October 19th and run for 5 weeks. In Faithful: Christmas Through the Eyes of Joseph by Adam Hamilton, we will explore Joseph’s crucial, yet often overlooked, role in the nativity. Joseph’s story is a reminder that in life, we sometimes encounter circumstances we would not have chosen for ourselves… Read more: Fall Small Groups - Pet Blessing
Faith United Methodist Church invites our congregation and the community to bring their pets to be blessed! The blessing will take place on Saturday, October 4th from 1 PM to 3 PM. Individual blessings will be held in the church parking lot under the pavilion. Pets will receive a blessing, treat, and certificate. All pets… Read more: Pet Blessing - Kickoff Sunday
We are doing our 5th Sunday combined service the weekend after Labor Day on Kick-Off Sunday, September 7th, at 10 am. This service we will celebrate communion and will mark the return of the Chancel Choir and the beginning of Sunday School. There will be no Saturday Service. Following the service, we will have our… Read more: Kickoff Sunday - School Supply Drive
My Joyful Heart and Kids Above All are still in need of school supplies. The Mission Committee will be collecting supplies for both organizations the weekends of August 23rd/24th and August 30th/31st. My Joyful Heart is in need of: Kids Above All is in need of: There will be two separate bins, one for each,… Read more: School Supply Drive - Backpack Blessing & Drop-in Sunday School
On Sunday, August 17th, at both our 9 AM and 11 AM services, we will be doing a backpack blessing. All ages and grades, both kids and adults, are welcome to bring their backpacks (or work bags) to be blessed to begin the new school year. Ms. Amanda will also be doing a drop-in Sunday… Read more: Backpack Blessing & Drop-in Sunday School - Tee Up for Youth 2025
This year is our 25th Anniversary for Tee Up for Youth on Sunday, Aug. 24, 2025. We will have 9-hole golf at Rolling Hills & Mini Golf at TinleyJunction, with tee times beginning at 12 pm. After golf our own Faith Puppeteers are putting on a special program at 4 pm. We will have a… Read more: Tee Up for Youth 2025