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After a three month hiatus, John Wesley UMC is once again holding in-person worship services in the sanctuary. However, following the CDC guidelines for social distancing and other safeguards means that you must sign up if you wish to attend. Seating in the sanctuary for this start-up is limited to 75 people.

In the Methodist tradition of moving pastors, John Wesley acknowledges with gratitude the services of Senior Minister Mike Bruce and Associate Minister Karen Jones.
At the same time, we welcome new ministers Rev. Ken Timmerman and Rev. Steve Gaither. Rev. Timmerman and Rev. Gaither introduced themselves virtually to the congregation during worship services on July 5th.

Pastor Mike will serve as supply minister at Ridgeville Senior Minister Mike…

With activities and services being cancelled because of the coronavirus, John Wesley UMC is trying new ways to reach people online.

A new blessing box located on the Moore Drive side of John Wesley will let people share items from their pantries with those in need. It is centered around the idea of giving what you can and taking what you need.

Online meetings, contests, activities and Sunday School classes aim to keep the youth and children together and growing in faith during this period of separation.

While the church building will remain closed through April, church is continuing in a number of ways. John Wesley UMC has some service projects as well as traditional programming on the calendar and online in the lead-up to Easter Sunday.

Christians can receive ashes — a token of penitence at the start of Lent — in one of four opportunities ranging from a drive-by in the church parking lot beginning at 7 am to three services inside the church.