Revised Covid-19 Protocols
Trustees have updated FMC’s Covid-19 protocols. Please click on the following link FMC-plan-Covid19 4-23-23 to read the updated document.
Announcements
Easter Egg Hunt
On Easter Sunday, after the service, FMC is having an Easter Egg hunt for children, beginning at 11:15. Please bring your own basket.
Soup Lunch Fundraiser
On Sunday, March 12, the MYF hosted a soup lunch fund raiser for the congregation. They offered a wide variety of soups, and included salad, bread and dessert for a wonderful lunch. It was great to be back together and able to share a meal together. The lunch brought in $2,279 for the MYF fund to help cover costs for service trips, and other activities. Pictured below are the youth.
Junior Youth Spring Activity
On Sunday, March 12, the Junior Youth met together for an activity of creativity and fun. They painted clay pots that are now ready to hold a new spring plant. Enjoy the of this activity.
UPDATED POSTING: FIRST MENNONITE CHURCH, Indianapolis, IN seeks a 0.75 FTE paid pastoral team member (with benefits) to join our full-time pastor.
We are a welcoming faith community committed to making Peace, seeking Justice and Serving as the hands, heart and voice of Christ.
Priorities for this pastor will be to support and equip Church Life Commission (congregational Care Team, small groups, etc.), to collaborate with Faith Formation Commission (Christian Education for children, youth and adults), and to integrate persons of all ages, backgrounds and identities into the life of the congregation.
For a full job description, click on the link Three Quarter Time Paid Pastoral Job Description, or email email hidden; JavaScript is required
FMC Covid-19 Response & In-Person Worship Service Status
In consultation with FMC healthcare professionals and commission leadership, Trustees and Pastors have developed the FMC Covid-19 Plan. Decisions for whether, and how, we engage in worship services and other activities at FMC are based on cues from local institutions, while understanding that we will follow all published national, state, and local mandates/ordinances. To reduce risk as much as possible, the FMC Covid-19 Readiness Guidelines have been jointly developed by the Pastors and Trustees, FMC medical professionals, the Worship Commission, the Faith Formation Commission, and the Facilities committee. Please familiarize yourself with this document and be prepared to follow practices described therein.
FMC is currently holding indoor, in-person worship services, and masking is optional in the sanctuary and fellowship hall most Sundays.
Masks continue to be required in all non-sanctuary, non-fellowship hall spaces (e.g., classrooms). To be as inclusive and accommodating as possible, the third Sunday of each month is designated as “masks required” in the sanctuary and fellowship hall. Reminders are sent to newsletter subscribers and signage is posted around the building.
Additionally note that some restrictions on the service and consumption of food and drinks have been loosened, contingent on certain factors (size of group, meeting time, meeting space). Potlucks are still prohibited.
Contact email hidden; JavaScript is required if you would like a link to join our Sunday morning service virtually and/or to receive our weekly newsletter. The office can also put you in touch with FMC leadership if you’d like to raise questions or concerns about the Covid-19 Plan or Readiness Guidelines.
FMC Covid-19 Response & In-Person Worship Service Status
In consultation with FMC healthcare professionals and commission leadership, Trustees and Pastors have developed the FMC Covid-19 Plan. Decisions for whether, and how, we engage in worship services and other activities at FMC are based on cues from local institutions, while understanding that we will follow all published national, state, and local mandates/ordinances. To reduce risk as much as possible, the FMC Covid-19 Readiness Guidelines have been jointly developed by the Pastors and Trustees, FMC medical professionals, the Worship Commission, the Faith Formation Commission, and the Facilities committee. Please familiarize yourself with this document and be prepared to follow practices described therein.
FMC is currently holding indoor, in-person worship services, and masking is optional in the sanctuary and fellowship hall most Sundays.
Masks continue to be required in all non-sanctuary, non-fellowship hall spaces (e.g., classrooms). To be as inclusive and accommodating as possible, the third Sunday of each month is designated as “masks required” in the sanctuary and fellowship hall. Reminders are sent to newsletter subscribers and signage is posted around the building.
Additionally note that some restrictions on the service and consumption of food and drinks have been loosened, contingent on certain factors (size of group, meeting time, meeting space). Potlucks are still prohibited.
Individuals or groups wishing to make use of indoor facilities must have a representative receive approval from Trustees and clearance from the church office prior to meeting at FMC. The process is initiated by submitting this form.
Contact email hidden; JavaScript is required if you would like a link to join our Sunday morning service virtually and/or to receive our weekly newsletter. The office can also put you in touch with FMC leadership if you’d like to raise questions or concerns about the Covid-19 Plan or Readiness Guidelines.
First Mennonite Church Seeks a Half-Time Pastoral Team Member
FIRST MENNONITE CHURCH Indianapolis, IN is seeking a half-time paid pastoral team member (with benefits) to join our full-time pastor. See the complete job description or contact the search committee chair at email hidden; JavaScript is required
Update: First Mennonite Church Seeks a 3/4-Time Pastoral Team Member
FMC Covid-19 Response & In-Person Worship Service Status
In consultation with FMC healthcare professionals and commission leadership, Trustees and Pastors have developed the FMC Covid-19 Plan. Decisions for whether, and how, we engage in worship services and other activities at FMC are based on cues from local institutions, while understanding that we will follow all published national, state, and local mandates/ordinances. To reduce risk as much as possible, the FMC Covid-19 Readiness Guidelines have been jointly developed by the Pastors and Trustees, FMC medical professionals, the Worship Commission, the Faith Formation Commission, and the Facilities committee. Please familiarize yourself with this document and be prepared to follow practices described therein.
FMC is currently holding indoor, in-person worship services, and masking is required at all times within the building (specific exceptions are described in the Readiness Guidelines).
Individuals or groups wishing to make use of indoor facilities must have a representative receive approval from Trustees and clearance from the church office prior to meeting at FMC. The process is initiated by submitting this form.
Contact email hidden; JavaScript is required if you would like a link to join our Sunday morning service virtually and/or to receive our weekly newsletter. The office can also put you in touch with FMC leadership if you’d like to raise questions or concerns about the Covid-19 Plan or Readiness Guidelines.
FMC Reopening & In-Person Worship Service Status
In consultation with FMC healthcare professionals and commission leadership, Trustees and Pastors have developed the FMC Reopening Plan. This document describes the minimum requirements for resuming various levels of in-person, indoor gatherings at FMC. Decision guidelines therein are anchored on a specific leading indicator metric published by the Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH). An up-to-date summary of tracking information may be found in this post. As a transition between levels approaches, further communications will be provided.
FMC is currently at Level 2, meaning that indoor gatherings of over 10, with physical distancing and masks, are permitted. Individuals or groups wishing to make use of indoor facilities must have a representative receive approval from Trustees and clearance from the church office prior to meeting at FMC. The process is initiated by submitting this form. Additionally, in-person, indoor worship services have resumed. To reduce risk as much as possible, the FMC Covid-19 Readiness Guidelines have been jointly developed by the Pastors and Trustees, FMC medical professionals, the Worship Commission, the Faith Formation Commission, and the Facilities committee. Please familiarize yourself with this document and be prepared to follow practices described therein, which include, but are not limited to: wearing a mask at all times, maintaining a distance of 6 feet (between parties), and adhering to instructions posted in the building and communicated by organizers.
Contact email hidden; JavaScript is required if you would like a link to join our Sunday morning service virtually and/or to receive our weekly newsletter. The office can also put you in touch with FMC leadership if you’d like to raise questions or concerns about the Reopening Plan.