- 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 - 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 - Thankful Thursday
Please join us for a New Year’s Celebration on Thursday, January 9th from 6:30pm to 8:00pm. There will be a devotion, craft, interactive games, 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 each… 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 January 18th and 19th. For January, Together We Cope is asking for personal care items such as soap, toothpaste, deodorant, shaving cream, etc. A table will be in the lobby for your donations. Thank you for all your… Read more: Together We Cope Collection - Missions Committee Update
Happy New Year from your Missions Committee! The Pastor’s Emergency Fund will no longer be providing money for the Micro Pantry. The Missions Committee is asking the congregation for help to keep the Micro Pantry going. It has helped so many families get through difficult times. Because Missions does not get a budget, we are… Read more: Missions Committee Update - Faith Family Fun
This month’s Faith Family Fun will be on Sunday, January 26th from 12:00pm-1:30pm. Pizza, drinks, and snacks will be provided. All are welcome. Questions? You can call or text Ms. Amanda at (708) 268-9235 or email her at kids@faithumcop.org - Arts Alive!
Arts Alive (formerly Artivity) returns on Friday, January 31st from 6pm to 7:30pm. Once a month we will learn about an artist then make a piece of art in their medium. It is a fun and interactive evening learning and creating together. In May we will gather our artwork and sell it at an art… Read more: Arts Alive! - Family Ministries News
Dear Faith Families, Happy New Year!!!! Did you make it to Midnight? I can almost guarantee, I did not, lol. December was an amazing month as we celebrated the birth of Jesus. Santa Jamboree had over 100 kids come to see Santa. We tried a new time and food and both seemed to have been… Read more: Family Ministries News - 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
- 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 - October Blood Drive
Faith UMC is hosting our fourth Blood Drive of 2024 on Sunday, October 27th from 9am to 1pm. There will be a sign-up table in the lobby on the weekends of October 13th and 20th. 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… Read more: October Blood Drive - 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 5th from 11AM to 1 PM. Individual blessings will be held in the church parking lot under the pavilion. Pets will receive a blessing, treat, and certificate. All pets (including… Read more: Pet Blessing - Trunk or Treat
We are having our annual Trunk or Treat on Saturday, October 19th 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. Want to come hand out Halloween surprises for trunk or treaters? Sign-ups… Read more: Trunk or Treat - Operation Christmas ChildThe mission of Operation Christmas Child is to demonstrate God’s love in a tangible way to children in need around the world. Boxes can be picked up in the lobby September 28th to October 6th. Instructions will be inside the box (please no liquids or food). Filled boxes can be dropped off in the lobby… Read more: Operation Christmas Child
- Collection for My Joyful Heart
My Joyful Heart’s mission is to nurture disadvantaged children with the love of Jesus Christ by providing Life’s essentials so they thrive! Missions will be collecting children’s underwear September 21st through September 30th . They will need to be new, packaged underwear for sizes 12-22 (boys & girls) and undershirts for boys 12-20 (L-2XL). If… Read more: Collection for My Joyful Heart - Fall Into Fellowship
Don’t miss our next fellowship event, Fall Into Fellowship. On Sunday, September 29th, we will be combining our 9 AM and 11 AM services for a joint worship service at 10 AM. After the joint service, we will be having an old-fashioned Methodist potluck at 11:30 AM in the Fellowship Hall. Bring your favorite comfort… Read more: Fall Into Fellowship - LAMP (Lincoln-Way Area MobilePack) Event
Feed My Starving Children Faith United Methodist Church will be participating in a LAMP (Lincoln-Way Area Mobile Pack) Event for Feed My Starving Children on Saturday, October 26, 2024 at Lincoln-Way West High School (21701 Gougar Rd, New Lenox, IL 60451). Because we are donating $2,000 to be a partner, we are allowed 40 volunteer… Read more: LAMP (Lincoln-Way Area MobilePack) Event
