IntroductionEstablished in 1836, the First United Methodist Church of Downers Grove (DGFUMC) has grown to be a vital leader in our community. We offer many programs in Christian education for children, youth, and adults, to serve our 2700+ member congregation. More than 200 children attend Sunday School classes and there are currently 80 three and four year olds enrolled in the First United Methodist Preschool, which meets every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Our choirs consist of 330 children, youth, and adults, who lead worship in songs of praise, both classical and contemporary. Since 1971, the High School Chapel Choir has travelled around the country each year to deliver a Christian message through song and drama to other churches. We have two handbell choirs that ring out hymns of faith, and we have recently created a youth jazz brass choir. The Chancel Handbell Choir performs each year in Orchestra Hall during the intermission of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. DGFUMC works hard to maintain a warm and friendly environment while also offering a wealth of opportunities for personal spiritual growth.
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Community Outreach
As one of the original churches from Downers Grove to be involved in FISH, our congregation continues to provide a record number of food and clothing donations, transportation assistance, and telephone volunteers.
Every Tuesday night, October through May, our church is a P.A.D.S. site, providing shelter for the homeless of DuPage County. We also actively participate in Bridge Communities. Our participation involves the financial and emotional support of three families for two years, as they work to move to an independent and hope-filled future.
Each summer, a team of youth and adults go on a Mission Work trip to help build or remodel homes for those with little financial resources. DGFUMC also contributes over $250,000 annually to other local, national, and international agencies. Reaching Out is a vital part of the Church's vision.
Worship Services
Fall Schedule
(Labor Day until Memorial Day)
Sundays, 8:15, 9:30, 11:00am
Summer Schedule
(Memorial Day until Labor Day)
Sundays, 8:30 and 10:00am
Nursery care available at all services
Sunday School
Fall Schedule
Preschool, K-6 & Junior High
9:30 and 11:00am
Summer Schedule
K - 6
10:00am after Children's Sermon
More Information
- Our Community
- Who we are and how we are organized as a community of Christ.
- News & Events
- A summary of all that's currently going on in the church.
- Mission Activities
- How we hope to serve the community and those in need.
- Education
- Opportunities to deepen faith with programs for children and adults.
- Fellowship
- Groups that bind the church in fellowship.
- Youth
- Youth fellowship programs.
- Music
- Music opportunities for all ages.
- Photo Albums
- Snapshots of church life.
- Tower Bell
- Our weekly magazine.
- Daily Update
- Late-breaking news.