April 5, 2026 Worship - Easter Sunday

Worship for: April 5
Easter Sunday
Communion

April 5, 2026
10:30 am

In-Person Worship
and
Find our online Worship:
on Facebook
and on YouTube

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10
Message: Dead People Live
Pastor Paul Arnold

Please worship with us as we celebrate the Resurrection of Jesus at 10:30 am, this Easter Sunday, April 5, 2026. Our worship will include special music, Communion, and an Easter message about three Easter surprises which transform our lives. Please come and share Easter joy with us this Sunday! 

  WORSHIP HELPS-click the links below

BULLETIN

ANNOUNCEMENTS

The Joy Continues Next Sunday

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PLEASE REGISTER your attendance by commenting on our Facebook page during the worship service. We'd love it if you would fill out a connection card!

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NEWCOMERS If you are new to our community of faith, Pastor Paul would like to have a conversation with you and get to know you better. He wants to be your pastor and he hopes FUMC will be your church home. Please fill out the CONNECTION CARD found on our website. https://www.champaignfumc.org/connection-sheet

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PRAYER REQUESTS If you would like us to pray for you or your loved ones, email your prayer request to: info@champaignfumc.org OR fill out the prayer request form on our website.

DONATE ONLINE through Vanco or Paypal, on our website!

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April 3, 2026 Good Friday Worship

Worship for: April 3
Good Friday
Joint worship with First Presbyterian Church of Champaign in their sanctuary

April 3, 2026
7:00 pm

In-Person Worship
and
Find their online Worship:
on YouTube

Scripture: Luke 23:39-43
Message: Today in Paradise
Pastor Paul Arnold

The incredible suffering that Jesus endured on the cross makes it seem impossible to find the “good” in Good Friday. But right in the midst of the crucifixion, Jesus continued loving and forgiving the people around him. This Friday evening, we will consider lessons learned from the thieves who were crucified with Jesus, one on his left side and one on the right. We will observe Good Friday along with our neighbors at the First Presbyterian Church, in their sanctuary, at 7 pm, Friday, April 3.  

♥ STAY CONNECTED ♥

PLEASE REGISTER your attendance by commenting on our Facebook page during the worship service. We'd love it if you would fill out a connection card!

PLEASE EXPLORE OUR WEBSITE: champaignfumc.org

NEWCOMERS If you are new to our community of faith, Pastor Paul would like to have a conversation with you and get to know you better. He wants to be your pastor and he hopes FUMC will be your church home. Please fill out the CONNECTION CARD found on our website. https://www.champaignfumc.org/connection-sheet

SIGN UP FOR MORE! If you would like to receive weekly letters from the pastor and church news, please go to our website and fill out our CONNECTION CARD!

PRAYER REQUESTS If you would like us to pray for you or your loved ones, email your prayer request to: info@champaignfumc.org OR fill out the prayer request form on our website.

DONATE ONLINE through Vanco or Paypal, on our website!

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April 2, 2026 Maundy Thursday Worship

Worship for: April 2
Maundy Thursday
Communion

April 2, 2026
7:00 pm

In-Person Worship
and
Find our online Worship:
on Facebook
and on YouTube

Scripture: Matthew 26:47-56
Message: A Word With Judas
Pastor Paul Arnold

The betrayal of Jesus will be considered from the perspective of the betrayer, Judas Iscariot, during our service at 7 pm, Maundy Thursday, April 2, 2026, in our sanctuary. The worship service will include Communion. Please join us for a meaningful worship service this Thursday evening.  

WORSHIP HELP-click the link below

 BULLETIN

♥ STAY CONNECTED ♥

PLEASE REGISTER your attendance by commenting on our Facebook page during the worship service. We'd love it if you would fill out a connection card!

PLEASE EXPLORE OUR WEBSITE: champaignfumc.org

NEWCOMERS If you are new to our community of faith, Pastor Paul would like to have a conversation with you and get to know you better. He wants to be your pastor and he hopes FUMC will be your church home. Please fill out the CONNECTION CARD found on our website. https://www.champaignfumc.org/connection-sheet

SIGN UP FOR MORE! If you would like to receive weekly letters from the pastor and church news, please go to our website and fill out our CONNECTION CARD!

PRAYER REQUESTS If you would like us to pray for you or your loved ones, email your prayer request to: info@champaignfumc.org OR fill out the prayer request form on our website.

DONATE ONLINE through Vanco or Paypal, on our website!

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March 29, 2026 Worship

Worship for: March 29
Palm Sunday

March 29, 2026
10:30 am

In-Person Worship
and
Find our online Worship:
on Facebook
and on YouTube

Scripture: John 12:12-19
Message: Joy Comes, Tears Fall
Pastor Paul Arnold

 "Joy comes. Tears fall. I am learning there is beauty in it all.” The words come from a Christian singer named Francesca Battistelli. 

We all desperately need to understand what she is singing about--whether we are raising a family, trying to grow in our faith, or attempting to understand the events of Holy Week, beginning with Palm Sunday.

A holy roller-coaster ride of joy, tears, and the greatest joy begins this Sunday, as we embark upon the most important week on the Christian calendar. Please join us for worship on this week, as we celebrate Palm Sunday, March 29, 2026!

  WORSHIP HELPS-click the links below

 BULLETIN

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Holy Week & Easter Services

♥ STAY CONNECTED ♥

PLEASE REGISTER your attendance by commenting on our Facebook page during the worship service. We'd love it if you would fill out a connection card!

PLEASE EXPLORE OUR WEBSITE: champaignfumc.org

NEWCOMERS If you are new to our community of faith, Pastor Paul would like to have a conversation with you and get to know you better. He wants to be your pastor and he hopes FUMC will be your church home. Please fill out the CONNECTION CARD found on our website. https://www.champaignfumc.org/connection-sheet

SIGN UP FOR MORE! If you would like to receive weekly letters from the pastor and church news, please go to our website and fill out our CONNECTION CARD!

PRAYER REQUESTS If you would like us to pray for you or your loved ones, email your prayer request to: info@champaignfumc.org OR fill out the prayer request form on our website.

DONATE ONLINE through Vanco or Paypal, on our website!


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Walking Talking Lunch Bunch - Every Tuesday

Building Reserve and Health:
A Walking and Lunch Program

FUMC has been blessed with funding from the United Methodist Foundation to start a weekly exercise, fitness, and nutrition program for adults in our congregation and community. We are happy to announce that Debbie Chew will lead the program. Debbie has many years of experience in directing physical rehabilitation programs.

Each session will consist of gentle warm up exercises, walking, and a time for a shared lunch. The walking will be adapted for varying levels of speed and endurance. No fee is required to participate. The costs per person for lunch will be $12. Funding may be available for those who would benefit from assistance with food costs.

Please join us in Friendship Center on:

Date: Tuesdays

Time: 11:30 a.m. (We walk from the church at 12:20 to the restaurant. We’ll drive if the restaurant is too far from the church.)

Restaurant Schedule:

March 3 - Neil St. Blues

March 10 - Jupiter’s

March 17 - Aspen Tap House

March 24 - Big Grove

March 31 - Smith Burgers

 Walkers and volunteers to assist with the program are welcome!! Please contact the church office at 217-356-9078 for any questions or further details.


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