Sunday 9 a.m. worship is more traditional in style and includes readings, prayers, a sermon, vibrant music and a children’s message. Kids' Church is available for preschool 3s through grade 3 in the Lower Level after the children's message. We also livestream the service from the Sanctuary at 9 a.m. and have a recording later in the day.  We offer Sunday School for children, youth and adults at 10 a.m. during the school year. We also provide a coffee time of fellowship, called "Special Blend," at 10 a.m. year-round. Nursery care is available throughout the morning.

Worship at 11:11 a.m. on Sundays is a casual atmosphere that features church musicians with familiar hymns and new songs. Kids' Church is available for preschool 3s through grade 3 in the Lower Level after the Scripture reading. We also livestream the service from the Sanctuary at 11:11 a.m. and have a recording later in the day.  Nursery care is available.

Children are welcome in the Sanctuary with their families. Kids' Church is available for preschool 3s through grade 3 in the lower level after the children's message at 9 a.m.. Nursery care for babies and toddlers is available throughout the morning.

Yes. We believe God’s table is open to all and welcome everyone present to participate in Holy Communion. We typically celebrate Communion on the first Sunday of the month at 9 a.m. worship. At 11 a.m. worship, we celebrate Communion on the first and third Sundays of the month.

No. Everyone is welcome to worship at Gary Church online or in person and participate in our many activities. We offer classes and events in various formats, including in person and Zoom. You will find many opportunities on the Gary Kids, Gary Youth, Adult Study, Music Ministries, and Mission and Outreach pages of this website.

Gary Church is a welcoming and caring congregation. Part of that care of others is to do what we can to help keep people safe and secure. With input from the Wheaton Police Department and other safety experts, Gary Church follows security protocols on Sundays and throughout the week. When we don’t have a greeter posted near an entrance, we keep the door locked. If the doors are locked, please go to Door 5, near the Parking Lot. There you'll find a doorbell and a number to call for access. Church Office hours are Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Parking is available in Gary Church’s west lot and surrounding streets. On Sunday mornings, it is also available in the Hultgren Funeral Home lot (north) and the Clare Woods Academy lot (northeast corner).

Comprised of both members of the congregation and staff, the Gary Church Health Team follows the safety recommendations of government agencies and the Northern Illinois Conference. For Gary United Methodist Church in Wheaton, IL, we continue to be guided by the goal to “Do No Harm.”

• Please stay home if you are sick.
• Masking is welcome but not required.
• Hand sanitizer and masks are available in the Sanctuary and at the Welcome Desk.
• Communion stewards will serve individual pieces of bread and cups of juice. Prepackaged juice and wafer cups will also be available.
• Please feel free to fist or elbow bump instead of shaking hands.

Gary Church’s Health Team will continue to monitor guidelines and will communicate any revisions to our practices through email.