Welcome

Welcome to the First United Methodist Church!

The mission of the First United Methodist Church of Wilmington is to actively witness God’s grace to our community and world through unconditional love. We come together to honor and worship God. We are challenged to mature and strengthen our lives as Christian disciples.

Sunday Morning Schedule:

  • 8:30 a.m. – Adult Sunday School
  • 9:30 a.m. – Sunday Morning Worship
  • 9:30 a.m. – Children’s Sunday School

Our facilities at the First United Methodist Church are fully handicapped accessible with air conditioning. Large print Bibles and Hymnals and Hearing assistance is also available.

We hope you will consider worshiping with us!

Church Office Hours:

  • Monday, Wednesday, & Friday 9:00 a.m. to 2 p.m.
  • Tuesday & Thursday 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m.

We are located at: 401 East Kahler Road, Wilmington, IL 60481

Church Office: 815-476-5474

Make a secure online donation

Worship

Worship Service

Sunday Mornings

  • 8:30 a.m. – Adult Sunday School
  • 9:30 a.m. – Sunday Morning Worship
  • 9:30 a.m. – Children’s Sunday School

Worship

Our facilities at First United Methodist Church are fully accessible with air conditioning.

Large print Bibles and Hymnals are available.

Hearing assistance is available.

A cry area is available during worship services.

Make a secure online donation

About

First United Methodist Church
401 East Kahler Road
Wilmington, Illinois 60481

Phone: 815-476-5474

Parsonage:  815-476-9385

Staff

Harriette Cross
Pastor
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Debbie Ritchie
Administrative Assistant
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Judy Francis
Membership Coordinator & Financial Secretary

Marcia Mellott
Vocal Music Director

Gayle Robinson
Organist

Tracy Smith
Praise Ringers Handbell Choir Director

Ginger Wuchter
Custodian 

Ginger Wuchter & Kim Young
Christian Education Co-Chairs 

Events

Watch this page for upcoming events!

Community Thanksgiving Service

Sunday, November 24, at 7:00 p.m.  (Sponsored by the Wilmington Pastor’s Association)  First United Methodist Church, 401 E. Kahler Rd., Wilmington, IL 60481, 815-476-5474  Local church pastors will take part in the worship service, along with the Community Choir, made up of local choirs.  The Praise Ringers Bell Choir will also…
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Preschool

First United Methodist Church Early Childhood Preschool Program has open registration for the school year starting in August.

Children age 2 (by August 1) through 5 years may attend school 1, 2, or 3 days.

Registration forms can be downloaded below or are available in the Church office. For additional information, please contact Debbie Seasly through the Church office at 815-476-5474.