January 25, 2026 Worship

Worship for: January 25
3rd Sunday after the Epiphany
Family Fun Sunday - Discipleship (Love)

January 25, 2026
10:30 am

In-Person Worship
and
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Scripture: John 13:34-35
Thoughts
Pastor Paul Arnold

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

Get Connected at FUMC - March 1

Have you ever wanted to get more involved at FUMC, but don't know the many opportunities available at our church? Attend the Get Connected at FUMC event on Sunday, March 1, in Friendship Center from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. This event is open to all and is the chance for you to meet with representatives from various ministries and learn more about outreach and volunteer opportunities. This is an open house, no commitment is necessary but bring an open heart and an open mind.

Are you part of a ministry that wants to join this event? Fill out the linked form 
(https://tinyurl.com/ConnectFUMC) by Sunday, February 15, at 5:00 p.m. If you have questions, please direct them to Bridget McClanahan, Rachel Walker-Hammond, and Meredith Garreau.

♥ 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!

DONATE ONLINE through Vanco or Paypal, on our website!

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.

January 18, 2026 Worship

Worship for: January 18
2nd Sunday after the Epiphany
Human Relations Day

January 18, 2026
10:30 am

In-Person Worship
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Scripture: Luke 2:41-52
Message: "A Family Like Ours"
Pastor Paul Arnold

The fully human Jesus grew up in a family with similarities to our families. He can completely relate to the joys and struggles we derive from our loved ones. This Sunday, January 18, we will examine an important and fascinating episode from the life of Jesus, which occurred at a time when he was on the verge of adulthood. There are lessons for our family lives as we navigate through 2026.      

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

Human Relations Day - January 18

On January 18, you will have the opportunity to donate to a Churchwide Special Sunday. Your generous gifts on Human Relations Day will support ministries of social justice and outreach. Specific ministries include the Community Developers Program, United Methodist Voluntary Services Program, and the Youth Offender Rehabilitation Program. The fund is administered by the General Board of Global Ministries and the General Board of Church and Society.

Envelopes will be available in the Sanctuary, Narthex, and Friendship Center. You can also write a check to FUMC with “Human Relations Day” written on the memo line and mail it to the church.

Thank you!

♥ 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!

DONATE ONLINE through Vanco or Paypal, on our website!

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.

Join the Community of Musicians at FUMC

You see this at the beginning of every semester – we really mean it! You do not have to be a perfect musician. Calling ALL musicians! Opera singers, shower singers, happy birthday singers, bell ringers, ding-a-lings and musicians in training! All humans from 3 years to 110 years are invited to give music @ FUMC a try.

Rehearsals for FUMC musical ensembles resume their regular schedules soon.  All interested musicians (and wanna-be musicians!) are welcome to join.   Invite your friends.  If you miss the first rehearsal, come to another!  Contact Barbara Zachow for more information at 217‑356‑9078 or bzachow@comcast.net.

 First Regular Rehearsal:

·    Chancel Choir – Wednesday, January 21, 7:00 – 8:15 pm - Choir Room
o   Youth and adults of any age
o   Provide choral music in a variety of styles for worship services

·    Perceptions Praise Team - Thursday, January 22, 6:00 – 7:30 pm, Sanctuary
o   Youth and adults of any age
o   Keyboard, guitar, drum set, vocalists, other instruments

·    Chancel Ringers – Tuesday, January 13, 6:00 – 7:00 pm - Bell Tables
o   Youth and Adults of any age
o   Intermediate or Advanced handbell experience
o   Provide music in a variety of styles for periodic worship services

·    Angel Choir - Sunday, January 4, 4:00 – 5:00 pm - Room J
o   3 years old through 5th graders
o   Singing, tone chimes, beginning bells, Orff and rhythm instruments, foundational music reading skills

·    Youth Music – Sunday, January 18, 5:00 – 6:00 pm - Choir Room
o   6th through 12th graders
o   Singing, intermediate bells, instruments, other artistic talents

 ·   FUMC also hosts Choral Union – Monday, January 26, 7:00 – 9:00 pm, Choir Room
o   Adults with willingness to sing in and contribute to the community chorus, the ability to match pitch, and the ability to produce a pleasing vocal sound
o   Give periodic concerts throughout the community

January 11, 2026 Worship

Worship for: January 11
Baptism of the Lord

January 11, 2026
10:30 am

In-Person Worship
and
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Scripture: Jeremiah 18:1-4
Message: "Blessed Are the Flexible"
Pastor Paul Arnold

The fruits of a faithful Christian life are many. Many of us could come up with a list of traits we associate with a committed Christ follower. But there is a trait we might overlook in describing a life of faith. It is the quality of flexibility. We will talk about how flexibility can keep us in sync with the heart of God and also help us to thrive in 2026.    

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

Baptism of the Lord

♥ 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!

DONATE ONLINE through Vanco or Paypal, on our website!

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.

December 24, 2025 Worship

Worship for: December 24
Christmas Eve

December 24, 2025
4:00 pm, 7:00 pm and 11:00 pm

In-Person Worship
and
Find our online Worship:
on Facebook (4:00 pm)
and on YouTube (4:00 pm)

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20
Message: "Will You Seize This Moment?"
Pastor Paul Arnold

   WORSHIP HELPS-click the links 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!

DONATE ONLINE through Vanco or Paypal, on our website!

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.

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