MANY FACES, ONE CHURCH

Welcome home to a place in downtown Peoria where you can connect and grow

I'M HERE!

We're practicing digital nearness in a time of social distancing. We want to stay in touch with you in the best way possible, so if you watch one of our online broadcasts, would you be so kind to let us know you're here? Just click the button below and check in. Feel free to add prayer requests or any other comments.

Worship Broadcasts

Join us here for the broadcasts of our Sunday morning worship events.
Traditional Service will broadcast at 8:30 |
Renew (Contemporary) will broadcast at 9:45 | Renuevo (bi-lingual) will broadcast at 11:15 |If you would like to join us for traditional worship at 11, we encourage you to view the archived broadcast from the 8:30 service.

Focus Virtual Experience

The restrictions on public gatherings continue to inspire creative solutions. This summer, our annual 6 Ways 2 Praise Fine Arts Camp has combined with Vacation Bible School to offer Focus: A Virtual Experience.

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Zoom Classes & Groups

We offer Zoom classes and small groups throughout the week. Adult Sunday School on Sunday mornings at 9:45 AM, Pastor’s Bible Study on Wednesday mornings at 9:30 AM, and several small groups. If you would like to participate, please click the response button below and we will send you an invitation. If your small group would like to use Zoom to meet, you can also use the contact form and we will help you set that up.

ZOOM classes & groups

Story Time with Ms. Sue

We have a special place for our youngest, and youngest at heart. Join us on our Wee Bitties page for these special broadcasts. And, be sure to have your thumbs up!

STORY TIME WITH MS. SUE

Podcasts

Hear our latest podcasts - including the new ones dealing with the stories of our responses to the COVID-19 crisis, by visiting our Media page.

stories of the 116

CURRENTLY AIRING

WORSHIP SERVICES FOR SUNDAY, AUGUST 2

Traditional Worship

Renew (contemporary) Worship

Renuevo Bilingual Worship

Now Available In Digital Format for All Platforms

THE AUGUST EDITION OF THE HERALD: A BRIGHT FUTURE LIES AHEAD!

This month we shine the Son's light on the hope that we have despite difficult situations. This issue gets us out of some sticky situations, discovers the impact of COVID in Liberia, gets focused, and tells you about the Mr. Rogers of FUMC. All that and much more is just a click away.

A special print edition will be available at our outdoor worship service on August 9.

click here for the august 2020 herald

When Will We Reopen?

In the light of a prolonged period of cancelations and closings, we are more than ready to resume normal. But what will normal even look like? Here is our most recent letter from Pastor Tim Ozment. In this new release, he addresses the question of reopening our church for services.

READ THE LETTER HERE

30 Days of Prayer

In anticipation of our upcoming consultation by the Unstuck Group, we invite you to join us for 30 Days of Prayer.

download 30 days of prayer pdf guide

read about unstuck

Get Help

We've had to severely modify the way we do benevolence ministries here due to the Coronavirus threat. If you are in need of help at this time, we recommend you call 211, or go to their website by clicking below. Assistance may be available.

211 online help

Giving

Though we are not able to meet publicly at this time, our expenses continue. If you are able to give, your offerings assure that our work for Jesus will continue strong long after the present day threat has passed.

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Winter Harvest

Please do not bring your Winter Harvest offerings to the church during this time of social distancing. We will collect these after we are given the all-clear to return to public meetings. In the meantime, keep collecting those coins!

Stay In Touch

Our monthly publication, The Herald, is available as a pdf download by clicking below. You'll be updated on where things stand with our ministry work, plus you'll receive encouragement and hope from our pastors. If you do not receive our weekly email news updates, eHighlights, you can sign up by visiting the page linked here:

THE Herald

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Volunteer

Heart of Illinois Volunteers is helping during central Illinois' evolving needs during the COVID-19 containment. Volunteering opportunities to help those in our community impacted by coronavirus measures can be found by clicking the button below. For those interested in delivering meals, please review the volunteer listing to follow safety precautions.

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We're easy to find in Downtown Peoria

Set your GPS: 116 NE Perry Ave., Peoria, IL
We're in walking distance to the Convention Center, Peoria Public Library, the Federal Building and even a great little coffee shop.

"I believe you'll find us to be a place where you can find the love and grace of Jesus, and the encouragement of a church family and friends. This is a place where we are all challenged to make a difference."

Rev. Dr. Tim Ozment, Directing Pastor

Click on any of these panels to begin your tour of the ministry opportunities and groups available here at FUMC.

Go HIGHER with the many worship opportunities at First.
It's here you'll explore the different worship services available here at FUMC, including our traditional, Renew (contemporary), Renuevo (bilingual), and Alive (Loaves & Fish) services.

We're going WIDER, beyond the walls of the church.
Click here to learn more about the Foster Gallery, Loaves & Fish, our missions work, Buddy Ministries, and English as a Second Language (ESL) classes.

Getting CLOSER means learning to care.
This page will introduce you to caring ministries such as GriefShare, Mommy Moments, Caring Hearts, and Neutral Grounds.

Go DEEPER with opportunities to connect with others.
Check this section out for details on our small groups ministry, Sunday School, our library, Kids Ministry, and Youth Ministry.

The Official FUMC Peoria Podcast

STORIES FROM THE 116

Here's another great way you can connect with the heart of our ministry. These are the stories that bring the facts and figures of our work to life. New episodes are added regularly. Please subscribe to Stories from the 116 on your favorite podcast provider (and new ones are being added), or ask for us on Siri or Alexa. You may also listen to the podcasts here by clicking the link below. Please review and rate our podcast (hopefully with a high rating!), and also share them on your social media accounts.

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Music at First

Music is an important part of our DNA at First. Join us here to find out what is coming up and how to get involved with our excellent music programing.

The Foster Gallery

The Foster Gallery for Christianity and the Fine Arts was established to nurture mutual understanding and appreciation of the connection between art and faith, and to develop and strengthen relationships between artists, the community, and the church.

Our Missions Strategy

Starting with the transformation of our own community, we stretch our hands out across the world to be a part of sharing the Good News and resourcing communities around the world.

Forms, Reports, & Church Calendar

Here's your convenient connection to forms you might need to connect with specific areas of our ministry work and our church calendar. You'll also find pdf downloads of reports and information that enhance your encounters with our various areas of ministry.

Give

We have a mission and a ministry that is strengthened by the generous gifts of our people. Click here to learn about our giving options, including convenient digital giving.

The Herald

Check out our monthly print publication, The Herald, for stories about the heart of our ministry work together. Click this page to download the digital pdf version.

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HELP!

If you are in need of assistance, click here to find out about the services we provide and information about other resources for help.

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