McHenry County Blog

This one is newly emphasized at the First United Methodist Church of Crystal Lake by the addition of a back lit cross and flame superimposed on the concrete cross that has been at this, the oldest Christian congregation in Crystal Lake, since it moved from Downtown Crystal Lake over 50 years ago.

The cross and flame have been the symbol, the “branding,” if you will of the denomination for several decades.

In Crystal Lake, the church is located at the intersection of West Crystal Lake and Dole Avenues.

The service at 5 PM Saturday afternoon is a "Praise and Worship" service, lots of singing.

At 8 and 9:30 Sunday morning, there are more traditional services.

We go to the 11 o'clock service. It has musical instruments, including piano, guitar, bass guitar, drums, flute, trumpet and more some days. Lots of singing again and Pastor Health is trying to get us to say "Amen."

Out loud, yet.

Labels: Cross, First United Methodist Church of Crystal Lake, Message of the Day