Des Plaines Churches - First United Methodist Church

The church is my family and my connection to God.

Janice Weber talks about why First United Methodist Church of Des Plaines is important to her life.

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We are believers and seekers from all walks of life. Whoever you are, whatever your story, you are family!

Join us for Family Worship at 10:00 am every Sunday. Sunday School for both adults and children is at 9:00 am.

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Prayer Ministry meets every Tuesday morning.

Spiritual Formation meets two Saturday mornings each month.

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Prayers from our members and friends
(2018 Lent Program)

Bible Discussion/Study meets on Wednesdays, both mornings and nights.

Love the Wesleyan Way meets on Wednesday evenings.

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We CAN fight this. Community Backpacks Program needs your help.

It doesn’t matter if you belong to our church or you don’t. You can join us in the fight against hunger in our city.

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On-line giving to FUMCDP is safe and secure. It's easy for one-time gifts, offering, and pledges

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What's a Methodist?

The brothers who founded Methodism talk about some of the history and the spirit of what is now The United Methodist Church. (Viewing time: 3.24 minutes)

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Important event: Developing an Intentional Discipleship Workshop