FUMC Bible Study - Weeks of August 23 - November 15

One of the ways we increase our understanding of the words of Jesus is by better understanding what His life, death and resurrection was fulfilling. This fall we’ll look at the two books authored by the prophet Samuel with exploration of God’s holy purpose, the nature of sin, God’s awesome power, the gift of God’s Spirit, obedience to God, the nature of revelation, confidence in God, and politics and faith. Join us for this study by signing up via the link or QR code below, or in person on August 9 and 16 prior to service. For questions, please email cbeyler1023@gmail.com or contact the church office.

Sign up: https://bit.ly/44v0AMW

Order the book: https://bit.ly/4wCCo7l

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:‍ ‍

November 3 - Beef ‘O’ Brady’s

November 10 - Aspen Tap

November 17 - Neil St. Blues

November 24 - Esquire

 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.


Welcome Home Bins Ministry

Today we celebrate new beginnings, new hopes, new pathways to progress.

Three new women have joined Austin’s Place at C-U at Home and are taking their first steps toward stable and independent lives. These women bring deep scars and resilient hope to this new chapter in their lives. One woman has survived three abusive relationships. Another is eight months sober after struggling with substance abuse since age 15. One woman is working toward regaining custody of her children. Two women have already secured jobs.

With the support and encouragement of case managers and the resources provided by the C-U at Home program, these women will find their ways - discovering new strengths and talents - and growing into their full potential as contributing members of our community.

Please pray for these women as they travel their new pathway to progress.

Each woman receives a Welcome Bin from Champaign First United Methodist Church. Each bin contains a set of sheets, a blanket, a pillow, towels, washcloths, a laundry hamper, and a shower caddy for her to use during her time at Austin’s Place. She will take these items with her when she graduates from the C-U at Home program. The bins also contain a set of color-coded folders for each woman to use as they move through the four phases of their recovery program.

As the original home of Austin’s Place, Champaign First UMC has a long history and deep love for the women served by this ministry. This Welcome Home bins ministry continues your support of the women at Austin’s Place.

Your generous donations make this ministry possible. To support this ministry, you can donate with a check payable to FUMC (210 W Church St, Champaign, IL 61820) or go to our website (www.champaignfumc.org) and click on GIVE. BE SURE TO DESIGNATE YOUR GIFT FOR AUSTIN’S PLACE/WELCOME BINS so it goes into the correct account.

Where Connecting, Growing and Serving are a Way of Life