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Welcome to First United Methodist Church |
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We hope you will consider visiting First United Methodist Church! Please
continue to read the information below to help you as you consider worshiping
with us on Sunday mornings. Additionally, we would love the opportunity to
meet you and assist you on your first Sunday here. Please fill out the
Visitor Information Form and let us know you are coming and we
will be happy to greet you personally. As our guest, we pray you will enjoy the
different opportunities for worship and that you will be encouraged in your walk
of faith. Please join us! |
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Directions to the Church |
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We are located at 321 Oak Street in DeKalb, Illinois.
Maps and Directions Parking is available in the parking lots north, south, and east of the church;
as well as, City of DeKalb Municipal Parking Lot #7. Parking Map Our Parking Assistants will personally welcome you, aid with parking your
vehicle, and guide you to your destination. |
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Our Church History |
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Under the leadership of its Senior Pastor,
Reverend Jane Eesley,
and Associate Pastor,
Reverend Laura Crites, First UMC continues to be a leader in the
community and in Methodism as a whole. First UMC, in its 156th year, is
an active congregation that is involved not only with the DeKalb
community, but also around the world.
Find out more |
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Worship Services |
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First UMC offers a variety of worship opportunities on Sundays. If you are considering
visiting us, please check out our Worship Opportunities. When you attend our
worship services, please complete our Attendance Registration forms located in
our pews, and provide us with your information. We will be happy to contact you
to personally welcome you and try to answer any questions you might have about
this church family. After worship, please visit our Dining Room for a cup of coffee, and Visit our Welcome Centers to receive
information about First United Methodist Church. |
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Children's and Youth Sunday School and Childcare |
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Our Children's and Youth Sunday School and Childcare programs are staffed by a great team of
professionals who will ensure a positive and caring time for your children. If
you have children and are in need of this support for Sunday morning, please
view the
Classroom Assignments for room number information and assistance. On
your first visit, you will need to complete an
Enrollment
Form. Please print and complete this
Children's Enrollment Form, and bring
it with you on your first visit. |
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Interested in
Membership at First United Methodist Church? |
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If you are currently not involved in a church, or are considering a change in
church home, we invite you to become a part of First United Methodist
Church! Our church family will nurture you as you continue to grow in faith,
assist you as you find a small group for fellowship, and provide you with
opportunities to serve others. Want to know more? View First UMC's
Expectations of
Membership. |
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Are you ready to join First United Methodist Church? |
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Please contact Darlene Orth at 815-756-6301 or
office@firstumc.net. If you have
additional questions or would like more information about the church, please
feel free to contact Darlene,
or fill out this
Visitor Information Form. |
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When visiting First United Methodist Church, please stop by our
Visitor Information Centers located at the Oak Street entrance near the Sanctuary,
at the Fourth Street entrance, or in the Narthex on Sunday mornings to find out more about
First UMC! Our greeters will
personally welcome you and guide you to your destination. |
