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Altar flowers

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New member information


Acolytes wanted

If you’re a fourth, fifth, sixth or seventh grader, we’d love to have you serve as an acolyte in worship. To learn more about this meaningful position, contact Pastor Daniel Cochran or sign up here.


Safe sanctuaries covenant


Serve in love

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There are many ways to get connected to God and others at Gary Church. Click the link to see where you would like to serve.


Special Blend fellowship

Sign up to set up, host, clean up or provide food for Special Blend on Sunday.


Maintenance need
If you find something on Gary Church property that needs attention, please let us know.


Friday, April 25, 6-9 p.m., Commons
Gary Church is a host site for the One Earth Film Festival: Power in Unity. We will show two episodes from “50 States of Sustainability,” a series of short documentaries about renewable energy and sustainability. We will also show one of the One Earth Young Filmmakers winning films. After the films, enjoy a discussion with local subject matter experts, including from the DuPage County Forest Preserve, City Bee Savers and Wheaton College.


Tickets are free, with a suggested $8 donation to the film festival. Get your tickets here.


If you’d like to help with the event, contact Elaine McCluskey through the Church Office.


For a list of all the watch parties and films, go to oneearthfilmfest.org.


Saturday, May 3, Gary Church Parking Lot

We need volunteers to unload plants and sort orders, especially 8 a.m.-10:30 a.m. Sign up to help here. Also, please pick up your order and/or shop the extras, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. 


Sunday, May 4, 2 p.m. (1 p.m. check in)

First United Methodist Church of Glen Ellyn, 424 Forest Ave., Glen Ellyn

 

CROP Walk raises funds for and awareness of the ever-present food security issues in DuPage County and around the world. A portion of CROP funds supports DuPage Seniors, the People’s Resource Center in Wheaton and Glen House Food Pantry.

 

The 3-mile walk will start and end at First United Methodist Church of Glen Ellyn where we will join other Wheaton and Glen Ellyn faith communities.

 

Join the Gary UMC CROP Team!  Register to walk and/or donate to a specific walker:

https://events.crophungerwalk.org/crophungerwalks/team/gary-church-2025

 

You can also donate through the Church Office (remember to write “CROP” in the memo area of the check.) Donations are welcome through the end of May. Contact Judy Selby through the Church Office with questions.


Wednesday, May 7, 2-6 p.m., Activity Center or Commons
Each pint donated can save up to three lives. The need is constant, and every pint is precious. Register here. Walk-ins also welcome. Upcoming dates: Aug. 20 and Nov. 19.

Monday, June 16-Thursday, June 19, Registration closes June 1.
Incoming fifth through eighth graders are invited to see how walking with God helps us grow, how everyone benefits when we use our gifts, how spending time with others helps us love like Jesus, and how we can jump at a chance to share our story. Register here.

Scripture reminds us again and again to give thanks to God, from whom all blessings flow. Here at Gary Church we continue to fill our gratitude jar! Share what you are thankful for by filling out a card at the Welcome Desk or by using the form here.

2025 Stewardship Campaign

Stewardship is using the gifts and resources God has entrusted to us. At Gary Church, this takes many forms: tithing regularly, teaching a class, serving on a committee, making care cards, singing in choir, baking cookies, supporting missions, etc.

 

We invite you to open wide your heart and prayerfully consider how sharing your spiritual gifts and financial resources can help you to continue to grow in joyful faith and serve all in love.

 

This ministry provides free one-on-one help with homework and basic English and math to low income elementary students in the area. This year we are partnering with World Relief to help students in need. Consider offering an hour from your week to tutor children from our community. Although we try to keep tutors and students paired, we understand that you cannot be there every week. The children are a joy and glad to get your attention. There is some preparatory training required, and we have some experienced educators to provide support as needed.

 

The timing is Tuesdays, 6-7 p.m. If you have questions, contact Jeff Bray through the Church Office. Register here.


Order T-shirts and/or sweatshirts with our 2024-2025 theme, "Open wide our hearts," based on 2 Corinthians 6:13. Order here.

Order Grow in Faith | Serve in Love shirts

You too can wear a Gary Church hoodie or T-shirt. Each symbol on the shirt stands for a word in our mission statement. The plant is “grow.” The fish is “faith.” The hands are “serve.” And the heart is “love.” Our mission statement, “At Gary Church, our mission through Christ is to grow in joyful faith and serve all in love.” Order here.

Participate in additional events and groups

Anti-Racist Book Club
Join our monthly discussion. Register above and read the book(s) on your own.
 Usually the fourth Wednesday of the month, 7 p.m.


Parent’s Night Out

Friday, May 9, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Drop off your kiddos at Gary Church and enjoy some well-deserved time away. Each month features a movie, craft and free-play for kids ages preschool 3s through fifth grade. Limit 20. Suggested cash donation of $5 per child. Register here.


Gary Kids and Gary Youth music groups
Register for the various singing and ringing groups.


Gary Kids & Gary Youth Participation Form 2024-2025

Each ministry year, we ask all Gary Kids and Gary Youth to fill out this form.