Gary United Methodist Church in Wheaton, IL, offers a variety of opportunities to help you grow in your faith. When you click on the links below, you will see a description of each event and a registration form.
Worship
Sign up to provide flowers for the altar during worship.
Serve others
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.
Sign up to set up, host, clean up or provide food for Special Blend on Sundays.
Sign up for August Blood Drive
Wednesday, Aug. 23, 2-6 p.m., Commons (Save the date: Nov. 29, 2-6 p.m.)
Each
pint donated can save up to three lives. The need is constant, and
every pint is precious.
Participate in events and groups
As part of the merger agreement between Aldersgate UMC and Gary Church,
we are developing both a mission statement and a welcoming statement. The Mission
& Welcoming Statements Team would love your input with this three-question survey.
Thursdays, June 8, July 6 and Aug. 3, 5:30–7 p.m., Courtyard (if inclement weather, then Commons)
Join in fellowship and share a meal with others on one Thursday a month this summer! Meet for a potluck prior to the Municipal Band Concerts in Memorial Park. The concerts start at 7:30 p.m. Please bring a dish to share, plus your chair, your place setting, a drink and whatever else you need. Register to set up, clean up or just attend.
Gary Church to recognize graduates
Please
let us know who from the Gary Church family will graduate from high
school, college or vocational school this year. Please provide the
information by Sunday, June 11. We will recognize them in an upcoming edition of the Chimes magazine.
Register for Stellar VBS
Monday, June 19–Thursday, June 22, 9 a.m.–noon, Gary Church
Stellar Vacation Bible School will launch kids on a cosmic quest where they’ll have a blast shining Jesus’ light to the world. Stellar
rockets kids on an out-of-this-world adventure that’s light years of
faith-building fun. Register your child entering four-year-old preschool
through fourth grade and volunteer today!
Register for Level Up! BLAST Camp
Monday, June 19–Thursday, June 22, 9 a.m.–noon, Gary Church
Students
entering grades 5-8 will journey through the world of video games and
learn to "level up" in their life with Jesus. Sign up to volunteer and
register your student(s) here.
Thursday, July 20– Sunday, July 23
Families
are invited to Pine Lake Camp in Westfield, Wisconsin to spend an extended
weekend growing closer to God and each other through nature, worship and
play.
Gary Golf Outing for Gary Youth
Sunday, Aug. 6, first tee time at 1 p.m., Klein Creek Golf Course
The 26th annual Gary Golf Outing
to support Gary Youth ministries will be a four-person scramble format. All skill levels are encouraged to participate.
Sign up for your foursome or to let us know you will need to
be paired with other golfers. The cost is $125 (adults), $90 (youth) which
includes 18 holes of golf with a cart and a meal and refreshments after play.
You may also sponsor a hole for $125.
Wednesdays, 10 a.m., starting Sept. 6 for nine sessions, Commons
We
welcome anyone grieving the death or loss of someone to be a part of this group. It is a place where you can be with
people who understand how you feel and the pain of your loss. You’ll
gain valuable tools to help you as you continue on the journey of grief.
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.
Cherub Choir, Friendship Singers, Good News Ringers
Register for these various Wednesday night Gary Kids' singing and ringing groups.
