First Church (First United Methodist Church of Crystal Lake) continues to coordinate with the Northern Illinois Food Bank to distribute a wide range of food Fridays at the Nunda Township Hall north of Crystal Lake. Besides the Food Bank, church … Continue reading
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Scott Field, Pastor of the First United Methodist Church of Crystal Lake, recently re-branded “First Church,” next moved on to the impact the late February St. Louis international convention would have on Crystal Lake. First he told a little of … Continue reading
Questions and and answers were the next order of business for Scott Field, the minister of the First United Methodist Church of Crystal Lake. I asked why we were sending any money to the Northern Illinois Conference. Part of Field’s … Continue reading
Crystal Lake First United Methodist Church Pastor Scott Field explained some of the background of the Methodist Church. It comes from an evangelical theology in which the United Methodist Church requires a three-fourths vote of the membership is required to … Continue reading
The United Methodist Church is what is called a “connectional” church. For starters, that means all churches follow the same standards. Secondly, under the current Church Discipline, Crystal Lake Methodist Pastor Scott Field said, “If I were in a same … Continue reading
During the third week of February next year there will be headlines concerning what Methodists do at a special conference in St. Louis. A fight has been going on since 1972 in the church about homosexuality. At issue is whether … Continue reading
First Church, located at the corner of Dole and West Crystal Lake Avenues, is holding an event for kids Sunday afternoon. It’s a Trunk or Treat event at which candidate and other goodies will be available. There will even be … Continue reading
If you are a parent of a special needs child, you know how much energy it takes to care for them each day. If you aren’t, as my family isn’t, one can only imagine how worn out one is when … Continue reading
Friday at the Nunda Township Hall, the First United Methodist Church of Crystal Lake will distribute food from local Jewel Food Stores and the Northern Illinois Food Bank. The order of distribution is randomly drawn, so arriving early is not … Continue reading
Want to help fight hunger in McHenry County and beyond? You can do so by eating pizza at Lou Malnati’s Pizzeria in Lakewood on Tuesday. Here are the details: End Hunger. Order Pizza. If you were looking for another excuse … Continue reading
Doing organization work for the building of nine Habitat for Humanity homes on and near McHenry Avenue in Crystal Lake is the First Methodist Church of Crystal Lake, now being called “First Church.” From the church newsletter, here’s how to … Continue reading
Those desiring free food can get it at the Nunda Township Hall around noon each Friday. Sponsored by the First United Methodist Church of Crystal Lake, the food is provided by the Northern Illinois Food Bank and local Jewel stores. … Continue reading
Have to admit I misunderstood the email that McHenry County Board member and State Senate candidate Craig Wilcox sent out describing what happened on the second day of opponent John Reinert signature checking in Springfield. I thought Wilcox was saying … Continue reading
When I heard my minister Scott Field talk about a 70th anniversary, I immediately thought of the one our family just celebrated of my in-laws wedding. My father-in-law, Vince Giangrasso, has since died, so the mention of a 70th anniversary … Continue reading
Concurrent with its Rummage Sale, the First United Methodist Church is hosting the Ronald McDonald Care Mobile this Thursday at the corner of West Crystal Lake and Dole Avenues. From 9-4, kids without private health insurance will be provided free … Continue reading
Found this outside of the door of the First United Methodist Church yeterday. It’s a little flower pot on its side in front of three crosses. Next to the pot is a rock symbolizing the empty tomb from which Jesus … Continue reading