First United Methodist Church of Normal
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Welcome to First United Methodist Church, located on the campus of Illinois State University. We are an inter-generational congregation, "Making disciples who make a difference."
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Service / mass schedule
Saturday Evening Worship
Worship
Informal Worship in the Sanctuary
Traditional Worship in Sanctuary
Worship
Traditional Worship at 11am in Sanctuary
Mission Trips to Midwest Distribution Center
Reaching Out in Mission
Several times each year we take a group to change the world through manual labor at the Midwest Distribution Center which aids in disaster relief throughout the world. Check with our office about our next trip.
Young Couples Small Group
Spiritual Life
Jamie and Aaron Curtis lead this group.
Small Group
Spiritual Life
Shelly Zobrist leads this small group
INAM small group
Spiritual Life
Shelly Zobrist leads this small group which meets at 10:10am each sunday morning in room 53, off the fellowship hall.
Faith Link Study Group
Spiritual Life
A small group which is at 10:10am each Sunday morning in the chapel. This is an opportunity to explore current events through a lens of faith.
Summer Youth Missions
Reaching Out in Mission
We embark, each year, on two summer mission trips: one for jr. high and one for sr. high.
Women's Small Group
Spiritual Life
Ellen Bourne leads this small group in her home each Friday morning. Contact the church office if you would like more details and directions.
Sunday Traditional Worship in the Sanctuary
Worship
Traditional Worship in the Sanctuary at 9:30 am
Women's Small Group
Spiritual Life
Melissa Plank leads this women's small group each wednesday night in the chapel.
Spiritual Joyseekers - Small Group
Spiritual Life
Don and Bev Swanlund lead this small group.
Wesley Foundation at Illinois State University
Caring
Campus ministry is a daily activity here at First United Methodist Church.
United Methodist Committee On Relief
Reaching Out in Mission
We are continuously collecting resources for UMCOR. Both monetary gifts and physical gifts, such as flood buckets, are always needed.
Fairview Volunteer Program
Reaching Out in Mission
We have many volunteers who work with Fairview Elementary School providing assistance in the classrooms and one-on-one tutoring, but we are always in need of more volunteers!
Men's Small Group
Spiritual Life
Zachary Uphold and Brent Anderson lead this small group for men each wednesday night in room 303.
Faithful Friends
Spiritual Life
This on-going book study is lead by Julie Cunningham and Sally Hawkins. Childcare is provided.
Men's Bible Study
Spiritual Life
Men of the church are invited to join the pastors on the first wednesday of each month for a Bible Study.
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211 N School Street Normal IL 61761 United States
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