Reach

  • Blended Worship

    Join us during our 10 am service for an amazing worship experience. The service includes traditional and contemporary worship elements.

  • CT Vivian Partnership

    CT Vivian is our ‘adopted’ school partner in ministry. We offer a variety of programs for kids and teachers: snack-packs, tutoring, and more.

  • Chapel

    The chapel is open throughout the week as a place of prayer and solitude. This is a great space to host small services, weddings, funerals, etc.

  • Weddings

    Consider University for your wedding ceremony. Only the clergy at University UMC may officiate on campus. For more information regarding costs, scheduling, etc. give us a call or email.

  • Funerals

    Consider University to care for your loved one’s and family in the hardest moments. University offers various spaces for visitations, funerals, and meals/fellowship gatherings.

  • Congregational Care Team

    Our congregational care team is dedicated to providing spiritual care to our congregation, particularly our sick and/or elderly brothers and sisters in Christ.

Teach

  • Small Groups

    A small group is an essential part of practicing faith and growing in a supportive community. Every small group is designed to fit a specific need.

  • Children's Church

    Ages 4 and up are welcome to join our Family ministries team each Sunday at 10 am for lessons and worship designed for younger believers and their development.

  • Bible Studies

    The Bible is the primary source of our faith and practice. University offers a variety of studies and classes with a range of topics throughout the week and year. Go to our GROUPS page and learn more.

  • Tutoring

    We are passionate about developing relationships and equipping children to succeed and grow. We partner with area schools and groups by providing tutoring programs.

  • Classes

    University holds various classes and events throughout the year from CPR training, community speakers, and extension programing.

  • Facility Use

    Consider using University for your program, class, or event as a space for your organization to host its events. From 4-H, U of I Chef School, Peoria Players, elections and more. Contact us for usage fees.

Serve

  • Faith Coalition for Racial Equity

    University is a part of a growing coalition of faith communities benefiting from white privilege who advocate dismantling institutional racism and are vocal and visible allies of Black Communities in Peoria through joint action.

  • Snack Packs

    During the school year, we partner with area schools in Peoria to ensure no child goes hungry. Our snack-pack program serves the children of our community with hundreds of snack bags every month.

  • Neighborhood House

    Throughout the year, we volunteer at Neighborhood House in Peoria by providing a warm meal and desserts for over 70 brothers and sisters in Christ. In addition, it provides us an opportunity to build relationships with our neighbors.

  • Peace with Justice Sunday

    Although you, and possibly even your congregation, may lack the resources alone to effect change in a broken world, your giving is vital for the UMC to continue its global ministries of reconciliation. Because of the Peace with Justice Sunday offering, the people of The United Methodist Church are able to make a difference together by sowing seeds—and yielding fruit!—of peace.

  • Native American Ministry Sunday

    This offering funds scholarships for United Methodist Native American seminarians, strengthens and develops Native American ministries and communities, both urban and rural, and supports Native American outreach at the annual conference level.

  • UMCOR Sunday

    United Methodist Committee on Relief acts as the arms and legs of Christ’s church, moving toward the most vulnerable in their darkest days. Convinced that all people have God-given worth and dignity—without regard to race, religion or gender—together we are assisting those impacted by crisis or chronic need. Because you give, the United Methodist Church’s compassionate response to human suffering continues today

Reconciling Ministries

University is proud to be an inclusive congregation to all people. Our reconciling ministries focuses on empowering, loving, and serving those in the LGBTQIA+ population.

  • JOIN THE CHOIR

    Make a joyful noise with our choir as we give God praise.

  • Dave & Lori Miller

    We feel like we belong to a real family of Christ. We also value the fact that the teachings of Wesley are at our foundation.

  • Susie Brown

    What I love about University United Methodist Church is the people here who love and give immensely. I love that our pastor has given me and my faith in God a huge shot in the arm.

  • Find Grace

    Join a diverse gathering of people committed to making disciples of Jesus Christ in Peoria.