In-person church services, tours and meetings have been canceled until further notice. Please worship with us online or by phone.
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Lent Mailing
The Annual Lenten letter was mailed to the congregation in February. It included a Lent offering envelope. You can use that envelope to mail back your Lenten offering, or donate online by clicking here. In Pastor McCoy’s letter, he urged everyone to participate in Lenten Bible Study and Worships – he challenged us to go a step further by bringing others as well! To view the Lenten letter click here. If you have any questions or need assistance contact [email protected].
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STATEMENT OF WELCOME AND INCLUSION
We welcome all people to the life of this congregation. We believe that we are all in need of God’s love and grace and that God, through Jesus Christ, intends the church to be a community that incarnates love, grace and justice for all people. Holding true to that belief, we welcome and encourage all persons, including persons of all sexual orientations and gender identities, in every aspect of our Christian life together.
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A message from our Pastor |
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Dear Friends: The following is a reprint of a recent article by Dr. William Schweiker, our Theologian-in-Residence. It appeared in the University of Chicago Divinity School’s newsletter, Sightings. I thought the subject matter of “death” to be pertinent to our own personal consideration as we begin Holy Week and Jesus’ journey to the cross and death on Good Friday. The article is also a possible teaser to a future class that might be offered in the fall. Read more . . .
Rev. Dr. Myron F. McCoy
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LAST CHANCE
"FUMC Phoenix Survey - Rising from the ashes of the pandemic"
A special email was sent to FUMC congregants on 3/17/21 that introduced and included an important survey being broadly conducted in the Methodist Church community. So far, 49 have taken the survey. The deadline is Monday, March 29, 2021. If you did not receive this email and would like more information please email [email protected].
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Saturday, March 27 at 5 pm
Join Us to Hear
Michael Wilkerson
Scripture Mark 11:1-11
Sermon Title: "Too Good to Be True."
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Palm Sunday, March 28 at 9 am and 11 am
Join Us to Hear
Rev. Dr. Myron F. McCoy
Scripture Mark 11:1-11
Sermon Title: Picturing the Plan
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(Immediately following each worship service)
Join us for a few moments of fellowship. Catch up with your church friends. Share joys and concerns.
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Virtual Donation Plate
Although we are not worshiping together in the building, our ministries are active and thriving. Consequently, your financial support is still needed to ensure these ministries stay healthy. Would you please take a moment to make a financial gift to support our ministries? You can give here.
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Members of our congregation pray together via a web meeting for half an hour on Sunday mornings at 7:45 a.m., Wednesday mornings at 8:00 a.m., and Wednesday evenings at 6:00 p.m. There is a Scripture reading, an opportunity to pray aloud and silently, and a brief time to socialize. The web and dial-in information are the same for all of the prayer meetings.
You can also dial in using your phone using this new phone number and access code:
Phone: (312) 626-6799
Access Code: 886 7985 1099
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Report your joys, concerns, and updates at [email protected] or online through our new prayer request form here.
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PALM SUNDAY
March 28 – Virtual
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MAUNDY THURSDAY
April 1 – 6 pm – Virtual Evening Service Only – Please have communion elements with you during this service
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GOOD FRIDAY
April 2 – 12 pm – Virtual – The Seven Last Words – See above poster for participants
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EASTER VIGIL
April 3 – 5 pm – Virtual – Please have a candle ready to light during this service
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EASTER SUNDAY
April 4 – 9 & 11 am – Virtual
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Health
Rene Bitautas
Zeenatara Khan
Felix Lopez
Corey Lumadue
Karen Metzger
Lois Ray
Alice Schoenfeld
Helen Strzala
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Death in Family
Beth Jacob's Family
Virginia Orlina's Family
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Lord, help us to be mindful of individual renewal and the need to bring our lives closer to you. We pray for the continued safety and protection of all people during the current world health crisis and for the continued strength of all healthcare workers. You know exactly what is needed to stem the tide of this virus. Please impart knowledge to our researchers and scientists to find a vaccine for this disease. Help us to be patient and kind to one another during this uncertain time. Thank you, God, for sending Jesus to save us and guide our paths directly back to you. This is our prayer in the mighty name of Jesus Christ. Amen. |
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Prayer Requests
If you or someone you know would like to be included in our prayers, either submit a prayer requests online at this link, or send an email to info@chicagotemple.org. Ensure emailed prayers include 1) the first and last name of the person in need of prayer, 2) the name of the person submitting the request, and 3) contact information to reach you if we have questions.
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SURVEY RESULTS
FUMC CHURCH SPACE USE
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A message from Rev. Jason Reed
Chair of FUMC Board of Trustees
Brothers and Sisters in Christ:
According to the Book of Discipline, the Board of Trustees serves at the direction of the Church Council, and " is responsible for all property belonging to the congregation."
In that capacity since the inception of Silk Road Rising in 2003, the Board has related to the theatre group in their use of Pierce Hall and the lower level of the church. A formal space sharing agreement was drawn up with a term of three years. That time frame allowed the theatre to have the stability to engage in planning productions that spanned several seasons; or if the congregation determined that it needed to utilize the space for other purposes, planning could be done to reconfigure the area prior to the theatre's departure.
The current three year term was to have expired at the end of this year. However, given the cancellations caused by the pandemic, Silk Road Rising asked the Board of Trustees to extend the space sharing agreement through 2022. On behalf of the congregation we agreed to that extension. Read more . . .
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FUMC Return Team Update
The team is evaluating Chicago Covid guidance, Illinois guidance, and CDC guidance to create a plan to re-enter the Chicago Temple. Plans will include a hybrid of call-in, webcalls, livestream, and/or in-person experiences for worship, meetings, and bible studies. We will update the congregation as the plan develops.
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The Upper Room - Limited stock in our office
Now Offering Special Online Resources
For a limited time, The Upper Room is making selected resources available online. Find timely articles, and their Morning Prayer on Facebook Live – Each day at 11 a.m. CST.
View the “New Every Morning" daily video. Enroll in the Freedom from Worry eCourse. Find The Upper Room Prayer Wall, and the Prayers for…series, which features -- “Prayers for Hope, Courage, Pocket Prayers for Times of Illness, and Prayers for Comfort.
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Music Update
You won't want to miss a single moment. We have sought, through the varied voices of musical style we are so blessed to speak, through the uniquely distinct sound of a multitude of musical instruments, through images and visual art to evoke deeper thought and meditation, through setting, context, and lighting, and through sharing in the experience together bound by our community of love in Christ, to offer for our Holy Week journey experiences that, combined with the power of hearing spoken word, scripture, prayer, and confession, deepen our faith and understanding of our Christian life seen through the eyes of Jesus. May you in each anthem, hymn, or song, find sounds that resonate with your soul, challenge or soothe your ear, and allow your emotional spirit to be taken to new places. Thank you to everyone in our music ministry for your gifts of time, dedication, care and concern, and for the power of your combined talents rising to the occasion every time you were called upon to do so.
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HEALTH AND WELLNESS CORNER |
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March is
Screening Saves Lives
AGE 45 TO 75
Adults at average risk for colorectal cancer should get screened
AGE 75+
The decision to continue screening should be personalized in adults over age 75
10 VS. 1
Colonoscopy every 10 years starting at age 45 for average risk adults is recommended as a screening test as compared to the alternate stool FIT test which you have to undergo every 1 year.
POLYP Removal
Removing polyps reduces the risk of colorectal cancer and saves lives. The power of prevention!
For more info, please visit the American College of Gastroenterology website
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NAMI has a Helpline for Mental Health Support
The NAMI Helpline is a way to reach out for mental health support and resources. Please don’t hesitate to call 800-950-NAMI (6264) or email [email protected] if you or someone you know needs support and guidance in this moment. If you or a loved one is having thoughts of suicide call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255).
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First United Methodist Church at the Chicago Temple
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