Wesley United Methodist Church

Ash Wednesday Service
2020-02-26 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago)
The season of Lent begins with our February 26 Ash Wednesday Service, centering on a solemn call to fasting and repentance as we begin our forty-day journey to Easter. During this season the people of God are called to reflect on the meaning of their relationship with Christ—his life, death, and resurrection. The sign of ashes suggests our human mortality and frailty. But what seems like an ending is really an invitation to make each day a new beginning in which we are washed in God’s mercy and forgiveness. With the cross on our brow, we set our hearts and minds on the spiritual renewal that is made possible through the Good News of Easter which awaits us at the end of this holy season. Join us on Wednesday, February 26 at 7:00 pm in the sanctuary as we begin the Lenten journey together.

WUMC's Annual Black Expo
2020-02-23 13:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago)
Vendors will sell their items in the fellowship hall immediately following worship service. They will sell everything from food to clothing. Please support these Black-owned businesses.

BMCR Youth Program: Black Teens Matter Holiday Hook Up
2020-02-17 08:30 - 16:00 (America/Chicago)

NIC 2020 Laity Convocation “Unpacking Racism"
2020-02-08 09:00 - 12:30 (America/Chicago) | Sycamore United Methodist Church, 160 Johnson Avenue, Syacmore, IL, 60178
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MLK Day Celebrations 2020
2020-01-20
Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration – Jan. 19, 4 pm
Join the NIC|GCORR for the 2020 Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration on Sunday, Jan. 19 from 4-6pm at Hinsdale UMC, 945 S. Garfield St., Hinsdale, IL.
The keynote speaker is Rev. Dr. Angelique Walker-Smith who will speak on the “Slavery’s Enduring Legacy of Disempowerment: 1619-2019.”
Experience a time of prayer, worship, Q&A, and music as we reflect on the life and work of Martin Luther King Jr. and others who contributed to the Civil Rights Movement.
Click here for more information.

Kroc Center-Chicago’s “Dream Fest” – Jan. 20, 10 am
Kroc Center–Chicago is proud to present Dream Fest, honoring the late Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Come, take part in educational workshops, sports and fitness classes, watch movies, video game challenges, as well as arts and crafts projects.
Click here for more information.

African American Arts Alliance 9th Annual
Martin Luther King Day Celebration – Jan. 20, 6 pm
Wine and Cheese Reception: 6 pm
Performance: 7 pm
(Featuring M.A.D.D. Rhythms, Rhonda Preston, Andre Teamer and MORE!)
Black Ensemble Theater
4450 North Clark Street
Chicago, IL 60640
Tickets: $20
For tickets or for more information, click here.

Prayer Group - Cancelled
2019-11-27 10:00 - 11:00, 2019-11-06 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Chicago)
We are studying Praying God’s Will for Your Life, by Stormie Omartian. The book is $17.99; a limited quantity is available in the church office.
Praying God’s Will for Your Life is not a book about finding the right person to marry or deciding on a career. It is a book about a way of life and a heart attitude that are God’s will for everyone who knows Him. That way of life encompasses three important components:

An intimate relationship with God
A solid foundation in God’s truth
A commitment to obedience

Please continue to pray for those members and friends on the prayer list.

Wesley's Charge Conference
2019-11-25 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Chicago)
Church Leaders, please be sure to submit all required Conference forms to Vickie Powell-Bass ASAP if you’ve not already done so (vbass@att.net).

Choir Rehearsal
2019-11-17 12:30 - 13:30 (America/Chicago), 2019-08-29 19:00 - 20:00 UTC, 2019-08-22 19:00 - 20:00 UTC

2020 Calendar Planning Meeting
2019-11-16 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago)

Wesley's Youth - Jump Zone
2019-11-10
Wesley’s Youth will join Chicago BMCR on a trip to Jump Zone on Sunday, November 10th! It’s FREE, but all Youth must be 12 and up to participate. Please see Tondalaya Lloyd for more details.

BMCR goes to the UniverSoul Circus
2019-11-07 19:00 - 21:30 (America/Chicago) | Washington Park, 51st Street and Payne, Chicago, il
The Chicago Black Methodists for Church Renewal (BMCR) will sponsor a date for visiting the UniverSoul Circus. Thursday, November 7th, the BMCR will host their Family and Friends Night at the circus. Tickets start at $22, just use the code ‘BMCR’ when purchasing tickets at Ticketmaster. (Note: offer valid while supplies last.)

Wesley's Youth - Share Your Spare
2019-11-02 13:00 - 14:30 (America/Chicago)
The Youth will participate in the HoneyComb Project’s Share Our Spare. We will be collecting baby clothes and toys to donate to moms in need. We will collect these items during the month of October and will distribute them on November 2.

Nominations Committee Meeting
2019-10-29 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago)

Trunk or Treat
2019-10-26 14:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago)
Trunk or Treat Party” in the church parking lot from 2 pm to 4 pm. All children are welcome to this alternative event to trick-or-treating.

Canceled - Order of Eastern Stars Meeting (OES)
2019-10-22 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | Fellowship Hall

The Well - Wesley UMC Choir
2019-10-13 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago)
The Chicago Southern District invites everyone to come to The Well on Sundays at 5 pm, to gather, worship, connect and grow. We will worship, sing, share and care for one another as we learn to be Disciples of Christ in the world. The Well is located at Trinity UMC, 9848 S. Winchester, Chicago, IL 60643. This week’s service is Singspiration: A Gospel Music Experience. Wesley’s choir will perform at Sunday’s exciting gospel event at The Well. Please come out in support of our choir!

BMCR - 30th Annual Laity Awards
2019-09-28 12:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | Holiday Inn Matteson, 500 Holiday Plaza Drive, Matteson, IL, 60443, United States
2019 BMCR Honorees Black Methodist for Church Renewal, Inc. of Northern IL presents the 30th Annual Laity Awards Luncheon, on Saturday, September 28, 2019, at 12 noon, at Holiday Inn Matteson, 500 Holiday Plaza Drive, Matteson, IL 60443. Wesley’s honorees are: Tondalaya Lloyd and Dwayne Cecil. Tickets are $60.00 per person. To purchase tickets, please see Vickie Powell-Bass.

Quarterly Congregational Meeting
2019-09-15 12:30 - 13:30 (America/Chicago)

Young Lions
2019-09-07 11:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago)
Young Lions is a mentoring program that offers African American young men:

Positive peer group involvement
Hands-on skill development
Knowledge of the African American culture
Relationship with Christian African American men as role models.

Join us to experience the joy of supporting and challenging youth to grow as Christ’s disciples.

Wesley's United Methodist Women Retreat & Luncheon
2019-09-07 | Double Tree Hotel, 5000 W. 127th, Alsip, IL, 60803, United States
Join us on Saturday, September 7th for the United Methodist Women’s Spiritual Retreat and Luncheon at the DoubleTree Hotel, 5000 W. 127th St., Alsip, IL. Insightful workshops, facilitated by Andrea Davidson and Rev. Diane Bogues, will be presented, as well as our keynote speaker, Rev. Lisa Good. Tickets ($45) are available NOW and may be purchased Sunday. Please see Paulette Myrie-Hodge for tickets. (Event flyer is attached… please share!)

Family Movie Night
2019-08-30 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Chicago)
Family Movie Night film will be the classic, To Kill a Mockingbird, starring Gregory Peck and Brock Peters. Invite family and friends to this viewing of the Pulitzer prize-winning tale by Harper Lee. FREE POPCORN and NACHOS! The movie begins at 7 pm. (Event flyer is attached; please share.)

New Members Class
2019-08-24 10:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago)
This will be a one-day orientation. The class is open to all new members who have not previously attended a New Members Class.

Finance Committee Meeting
2019-08-17 11:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago)

Sunday School Meeting
2019-08-11 12:30 - 13:30 (America/Chicago)

Usher's Quarterly Meeting
2019-08-11 12:30 - 13:30 (America/Chicago)
Ushers are our front line ministers of welcome; ushers serve as the hosts for worship and ushers are critically important to set the tone of welcoming in the congregation.

Vacation Bible School 2019
2019-07-22 17:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago)
“Put on the whole amour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.”
July 22-26, 2019
Dinner 5:00 PM
Worship 6:00 PM
Class 6:30 PM
All ages welcomed
Pre-K – Adult
Register STUDENTS or ADULTS

Taste of Wesley
2019-07-20 11:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago)
