- Food, Fellowship, and Funds
The Finance Committee is sponsoring a “Food, Fellowship, and Funds” event at Buona Beef on Tuesday, April 29. You are encouraged to go to the restaurant, located at 131st and LaGrange Road in Orland Park, anytime on the 29th between 10:30 a.m. and 10 p.m. You may dine in or use the drive-thru. Faith will… Read more: Food, Fellowship, and Funds - Spring Bake Sale
Sunday, May 4th, United Women in Faith will be holding a bake sale in the Fellowship Hall at 10:00 AM Ladies, we need your help with baking delicious homemade goodies. Please drop off baked goods Saturday, May 3rd from 9 AM to Noon OR Sunday, May 4th from 8 AM to 10 AM. Bakery sign up sheets will… Read more: Spring Bake Sale - Arts Alive!
Our next Arts Alive will be on Friday, April 25th from 6pm to 7:30pm. Come enjoy a fun evening exploring a new artist every month. Everyone will create a piece of art in the artist’s style/medium. It is a fun and interactive evening learning and creating together. This event is open to all ages. Parents… Read more: Arts Alive! - Holy Week 2025
Please join us for Holy Week Services this year. Palm Sunday Weekend: Maundy Thursday: Good Friday: Easter Weekend: * Indicates service will be live streamed. - Thankful Thursday
Please join us on March 13th from 6:30pm to 8:00pm. There will be a devotion, crafts, puppets, and popcorn. 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 each month. For questions, please contact Dorothy Wertzbaugher… Read more: Thankful Thursday - Together We Cope Collection
We have resumed our monthly collection for Together We Cope. We will be collecting the weekend of April 14th and 15th. For April, Together We Cope is asking for peanut butter and jelly. A table will be in the lobby for your donations. Thank you for all your donations. - Missions Committee Update
Thank you to all who donated canned fruit and vegetables in February for our monthly collection for Together We Cope food pantry. We collected 180 items! We will be asking for canned or boxed pasta for March’s collection on Saturday, 3/15 and Sunday, 3/16. Thank you for your participation in our monthly collections, and thank… Read more: Missions Committee Update - Family Ministries News
Hello Faith Families, Are you feeling lucky? That is what I think of when it is March; St. Patrick’s Day, green shamrocks, & leprechauns. I have a little Irish in me on my Mom’s side, but a few generations removed. A few other things come to mind, my mom’s birthday on the 23rd, my husband’s… Read more: Family Ministries News - 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 - Office Hours
The church office is open: The church will be closed for the following Holidays in 2025: - 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. - Ladies Bible Study
Women are invited to join a weekly Women’s Bible Study that gathers over phone conference call. When: Tuesdays at 2 PM – 3 PM. Focus: The Gospel of Luke. All you need is your Bible and a telephone to participate. Contact Janet Statkus, 708-243-0968, for details. .
Archived Posts
- Joint Worship Service March 30th
Please mark your calendars for Sunday, March 30th. We will be having ONE service that weekend at 10 AM. There will be No Saturday service. Following the service, we will have a soup & salad potluck. Please decide on your favorite recipe and sign up outside Rm 4. Condiments, crackers, drinks and table service will… Read more: Joint Worship Service March 30th - Men of Faith Concert & Dinner
Join us at 3 p.m. Sunday, March 16th, to honor the contributions of our men to Faith United Methodist Church. We will begin with a wonderful concert, followed by a delicious sloppy joe dinner. Back by popular demand, our guest performers for the celebration will be the Alleluia Quartet. In their own words, “We’re just… Read more: Men of Faith Concert & Dinner - Handbell Choir
Our music director Sandy would like to do an Easter handbell choir. We will be starting practices on Thursday, March 13th at 6 pm. There is a sign-up sheet by Rm 4. - Lenten Small Groups
We will be starting our Lenten small groups the week of March 2nd. This Lenten season, we will be offering two options for Small Groups. The first will be Life-Changing Prayer: Approaching the Throne of Grace by Jim Cymbala. The price of the book is $7.00. There will be 4 study groups. The second option… Read more: Lenten Small Groups - Valentine Bunco Party
Come have a sweet time at our Valentine Bunco Party on Saturday, February 15th from 1:30-3:30 pm in Rm 20. Please bring a light snack to share and a white elephant item to use as a prize for Bunco. We will serve coffee and water. Please sign up outside Rm 4 before February 9th. Any… Read more: Valentine Bunco Party - California Wildfires Assistance
We will be collecting for UMCOR for the next two weeks to help victims of the fires in California. We will be offering two ways to donate: To read about some of the things the United Methodist Church is doing to help fire victims, click HERE. - Operation Christmas Child Update
Thank you to all who packed shoeboxes, who donated items for shoeboxes, who donated shipping costs and to all who prayed over this mission. Faith UMC was able to pack, deliver and pay shipping costs for 184 boxes!! Every year, Faith makes a commitment to spread the word of God and share love with children… Read more: Operation Christmas Child Update - Unhanging of the Greens
Yes, the beautiful decorations must come down.Come and help us undecorate the church on Sunday, January 5th at 12:00 PM (after services).As always, many working hands makes the process go quickly. - Blue Christmas Service
We will be having a Blue Christmas service on Sunday, December 22nd 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 Cookie ExchangeLooking for a variety of cookies for your Christmas table without the hassle? Join us Dec. 15th after the 10 AM service for a cookie exchange. Bring three dozen cookies for the exchange and a container to take the new three dozen home with you! Set up will be around 11:30 and the exchange at… Read more: Christmas Cookie Exchange
- Christmas Gift Cards Through RaiseRight
CHRISTMAS IS COMING SOON! Don’t forget you can get all your Christmas gift cards at one place, Faith UMC!! Stop at the RaiseRight table in the narthex between services on Sundays and check out the large list of cards we have to offer. We have cards for stores, restaurants, gas stations, Disney, cruises, and much… Read more: Christmas Gift Cards Through RaiseRight - Christmas Eve at Faith UMC
Faith United Methodist Church will be offering three services on Christmas Eve. 4 PM – Family Christmas Eve & “Kid-Friendly” Candlelight Service 7 PM – Christmas Eve Hymn Sing & Candlelight Service 11 PM – Traditional Choir & Candlelight Service Communion will be offered at all three services. Services will be live streamed at both… Read more: Christmas Eve at Faith UMC - Christmas Musical Celebration
The weekend of Sunday, December 15th, there will be ONE service at 10 AM for our Christmas Musical Celebration. The event will feature performances from Chancel Choir, Faith Rising, Faith Puppets, and the Children’s Nativity Pageant. Following the event will be a cookie exchange hosted by the Fellowship Committee. - Adopt a Family
We will be collecting Christmas gifts for children enrolled in the Adopt a Family program. Tags will be available in the lobby starting this weekend. All unwrapped gifts are due back no later than Sunday, December 8th. - Mirror of Mathis at Jacob Henry Mansion
On Thursday, December 12th, Singles & Fellowship are taking part in a trip to the Jacob Henry Mansion in Joliet for their Mirror of Mathis Lunch & Show. Mirror of Mathis is a 90-minute show of Johnny Mathis’ greatest hits, performed by David Robbins. As soon as he hits the stage, his uncanny likeness to… Read more: Mirror of Mathis at Jacob Henry Mansion - Hanging of the Greens
With Advent starting the weekend after Thanksgiving, we will be Hanging the Greens on Sunday, November 24th at 12:00 pm. We will be serving a light lunch to keep us fortified to decorate our church. There is a sign-up outside Room 4 so we will know how much food to order. If you have any… Read more: Hanging of the Greens - Santa Jamboree 2024
Faith’s Annual Santa Jamboree will be Saturday, December 7th from 11am to 2pm. Bring your little ones, grandkids, or neighbors to see Santa, play games, do a craft, and enjoy Puppets and Caroling at 12:30pm. Sloppy joes and hot dogs, chips, and drinks will be available to purchase for lunch from 11am-1pm. To help us… Read more: Santa Jamboree 2024 - Joy at the Farm
Singles and the Fellowship Committee are organizing a trip to Joy at the Farm, a tribute to the joy of the Holiday Season with a splash of Christmas classics and popular songs from the American Songbook, performed by Denny Diamond. The lunch and show will be on Thursday, December 5th at White Fence Farm in Romeoville… Read more: Joy at the Farm - Holiday Boutique Bake Sale
On Friday, November 1st and Saturday, November 2nd, 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 - 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 27th at 5:30 in the church sanctuary. - 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 Saturday, October 26th. Sign up to compete or just to attend outside Room 4. Please let us know how many adults and children are planning to attend and what you plan to bring.… Read more: Chili Cook-Off
