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Sunday, May 10, 2026
"The Life and Teachings of Menno Simons  Part 2: The Life of Menno Simons"
In-Person and Zoom Service (10:00 a.m.)

Image of Menno Simons home near Bad Oldesloe, Germany  from: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Menno_Simons
LOCATION FOR THIS SUNDAY: Greyrock Commons
  • Take Taft Hill to Liberty Drive (just North of the Taft/Vine roundabout).
  • Turn West on Liberty and take next right (North) onto North Briarwood.
  • At the "Greyrock Commons" entry sign you can see the Common House ahead of you where we meet. Look for visitor's parking on the right. If the lot is full, follow the oval drive, looking for visitor's parking spots. 

In this second of three-part series, we will discover the life of Menno Simons from a Catholic priest through his transition to Anabaptism, his assuming leadership of the northern Anabaptists, and his giving his name to the Mennonite Church.

“Sometimes our light goes out but is blown into flame by another human being. Each of us owes deepest thanks to those who have rekindled this light.” — Albert Schweitzer

“We learn, grow and become compassionate and generous as much through exile as homecoming, as much through loss as gain, as much through giving things away as in receiving what we believe to be our due.” — David Whyte

“Throughout history, it has been the inaction of those who could have acted; the indifference of those who should have known better; the silence of the voice of justice when it mattered most; that has made it possible for evil to triumph.”
— Haile Selassie

“Never be afraid to trust an unknown future to a known God.”— Corrie Ten Boom
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This Sunday's Bulletin
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​If you missed last week's service, scroll to the bottom of this column to learn about it!

TO ATTEND REGULAR INDOOR AND ZOOM SERVICES:
Most of our indoor services are also accessible by Zoom:
  • To attend a Zoom Service: CLICK HERE.
  • A list of all virtual services, their Worship Service bulletins, and sermon transcripts (if available) are published on: the Sermons web page.
  • NOTE: Masks are optional for indoor services. ​
Image above: Friesland, Netherlands where Mennonites originated
Last Sunday's Sermon: “The Life and Teachings of Menno Simons  Part 1: The Anabaptist Movement Spreads to Northern Europe"
May 3, 2026

In this first of a three-part series, we look into the spread of Anabaptism to Northern Europe where in the words of Menno Simons, "... fell into the hands of erring leaders." It was in this context that Menno, a Catholic Priest, left his position of respect to join and give needed guidance to the Anabaptist movement.

“The evangelical movement has become just a bit victimized by a success-oriented culture, wanting the church - like the corporation - to be successful.”
— Henri Nouwen

“Those issues are biblical issues: to care for the sick, to feed the hungry, to stand up for the oppressed. I contend that if the evangelical community became more biblical, everything would change.” —Tony Campolo
 
“To lose yourself in righteous service to others can lift your sights and get your mind off personal problems, or at least put them in proper focus.” — Ezra Taft Benson
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Last Sunday's Bulletin​

Why do we do what we do?

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People often ask us if we think that what we are doing at the church is really making a difference. Many suggest that we do not have the resources, skills, or staff to help everyone. Others say we are contributing to the problem. And still others urge us to close down all together.
 
What we want to tell the world is, “Yes, absolutely, we are making a difference . . . one person at a time and one relationship at a time!”
 
To illustrate this, we want to share a real-life letter from the mother of a young woman we helped. She gave us permission to publish this letter. This is why we do what we do!
 
April 11, 2022
 
Pastor Steve Ramer,
 
Hello, my name is Terry Krook-Halleck. I just wanted to share my daughter Tara Krook’s successful journey story with you.
 
It is important to us to let you and others who sponsor your program know, that it is worth every effort your program offers. The people who have found their way to your church have lost their way in life. They all have different reasons, but all have found their way to your door somehow, and I believe it is through the grace of God that our daughter Tara did.
 
Her story starts after she had been on the streets for 2-1/2 years, before ending up in the hospital twice, for several weeks from drug abuse. She had been released from the hospital, out to the streets, with no place to go. She walked over to a curb (which happened to be in front of the church) and sat down with her plastic bag containing all her belongings.
 
Then, like an angel, Renee saw Tara sitting there with a look of despair. Renee invited her into an already crowded dwelling [the church], full of people just like Tara. Renee assigned Tara to a spot  that used to be the alter before Covid. This was Tara’s new safe home off the streets.
 
Renee was kind, helpful, and had a great sense of humor, even though the others were down and out too. She brought a glimmer of hope to Tara.
 
Renee helped Tara connect with other resources in the community so she could move forward. Renee also helped Tara get the courage to finally reach out to her family (me, her mom) in Minnesota. We had no idea where she was for many months. We weren’t even sure if she was alive.
 
That reconnection led us to inviting her home for Christmas. From that visit, she decided (on her own) that it was time for her to go into treatment. She did and completed 8 months of it.
 
Tara has been sober for 1-1/2 years. She got to go back to Fort Collins to visit her 3 kids who live with their dad. And she got to stop by and visit Renee at the church. It was such a happy reunion.
 
Tara now has an apartment, a part-time job and 2 cats. She is happy and doing well.
 
Renee saved her life that day. Each and every homeless person has their own story, but I am happy to be sharing that Tara is one of the lucky ones who made it through.
 
We are thankful for this church and their generosity. I pray that more can be as thankful and lucky as Tara.
 
There are angels amongst us.
 
Sincerely thankful,
 
Terry Krook-Halleck
​FCMF: Authentic, Compassionate, And Inclusive!
​Here at Fort Collins Mennonite Fellowship (FCMF), we practice the "radical inclusivity" of Jesus. This means working with, having compassion for, and getting to know people who, as Jesus said, are the “least of us” and are often on the margins of society. 
Whether it’s welcoming sexual and gender minorities into our community, helping homeless families in the Faith Family Hospitality program, welcoming homeless individuals who visit us for warmth, food, and fellowship, helping immigrants, or working for a healthcare system that benefits all, we try to walk in the footsteps of Jesus as best we can.
We use our hands to do God's work, focusing on issues of social justice, peace, and helping those in need. 
Help Us Celebrate our Faith and Service by Donating!

UPDATE (18 April 2026) - We surpassed our goal!

Can you believe it -- our donors have raised $16,850, surpassing our goal of $15,500.

But we still face lots of challenges as we sell our church building after its forced closure and look for a new location to continue our work with the marginalized.

So, please keep on giving. And stay tuned for more news!

Please visit our 50-500 GoFundMe site to contribute:
https://www.gofundme.com/f/celebrating-500-and-50-years-of-faith-and-service

Here's The Scoop . . .
This year, Fort Collins Mennonite Fellowship (FCMF) celebrated a monumental milestone: 50 years of faithful service and compassionate outreach to our community in Fort Collins. This celebration was made even more special because 2025 also marked the 500th Anniversary of the Anabaptist movement, which inspires our commitment to peace, justice, and service.
 
History
For decades, FCMF has been a beacon of hope, dedicating itself to helping those experiencing homelessness and advocating for systemic change. Our small congregation has always done more than people thought was possible!

Through meal programs, shelter initiatives, essential hygiene resources and a ministry rooted in compassion, we have tirelessly lived out Christ’s call to love our neighbors in both word and action.
 
What We Believe
FCMF believes that everyone deserves a safe place to call home, a meal to share, and a community that cares. The people we connect with are treated as valuable human beings, not "projects" or "causes."

With your support, we can continue to live out our values and mark this significant anniversary with gratitude and hope.

More Organizations Are Involved
In 2025 even more organizations have been using our church to hold 12-step programs, share meals and clothing to the homeless, provide recovery counseling, and legal counseling. These organizations include:
  • Narconon
  • Food Not Bombs
  • Feed the Hungry
  • Silver Linings
  • Thunder Center for Justice and Change

Where Your Money Goes
Your contribution will be used to:
  • Keep the lights and heat on 24/7 for the people living in and using the services provided
  • Provide hygiene products
  • Provide laundry products
  • Provide towels, washcloths, shower supplies
  • Supplement the food supplies we receive from the Larimer County Food Bank
  • Keep the building clean and tidy for the organizations that use it

Want to Know What We Accomplished in One Year?
Click to download information about us

Continue to visit our GoFundMe page to contribute:
https://www.gofundme.com/f/celebrating-500-and-50-years-of-faith-and-service
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Our True Sanctuary program also made the cover of Anabaptist World Magazine:
https://anabaptistworld.org/blessed-with-new-friends/

To learn more about what we do, go to our Homeless Outreach page or read our ​special sermon.