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Wesley United Methodist Church
21 East Franklin Avenue, Naperville, Illinois, USA 60563

Programs
Please see our map for direction to the church and parking information.

Sunday School
Classes for all ages meet every Sunday.
There are three adult classes ~ one is a Bible study, one studies current event issues in the context of Christianity, and the other uses videos to facilitate discussion of current religious topics.
Children, ages preschool through high school, meet together in classes by age/grade to study and grow in their faith as newer disciples.
Nursery care for children birth to age 2 is available during the Sunday School hour.
 
Youth Fellowship
Younger Youth Fellowship
Younger Youth Fellowship grades 5 and 6 meets once a month. Activities include games, food, trips and service projects.
Junior Youth Fellowship
This Junior High Fellowship group meets each Sunday throughout the school year and has a lot of great events, such as games, movies, sledding, and lock-ins.
Senior Youth Fellowship
This Senior High Fellowship meets on Sundays. In addition to the fun nights planned during the school year, they go on two retreats each year, a fall retreat and then a ski trip each February. A work trip or project is planned each summer
 
Adult Fellowship
Koinonia
An adult fellowship group that meets once a month, usually on the second Saturday, from September through May. They enjoy such things as potlucks, barbecues, progressive dinners, games, plays, and musicals. As a highlight there is a mystery trip each April! .
Young Adults
An adult group that meets once a month for a variety of activities. Childcare is available.
 
United Methodist Men
A fellowship of men who meet monthly for a breakfast program at 7:30am on the first sunday of each month, October through June, to share their talents & blessings to support the mission of Wesley United Methodist Church and Christ's church throughout the world.
 
United Methodist Women
A community of women whose purpose is to know God and to experience freedom as whole persons through Jesus Christ, to develop a creative, supportive fellowship, and to expand concepts of mission through participation in the global ministries of the church. There are several circles of United Methodist Women that meet at various times.
Dorcas Circle (first Thursday at 12:30 pm)
Lydia Circle (second Wednesday at 9:15 am)
Priscilla Circle (first Wednesday at 7:30 pm)
Sarah Circle (third Monday at 6:30 pm)
 
Music Ministry
Asbury Choir (2nd-5th grade)
Rehearsals are held on Mondays at 5:30 pm and before music presentation. All are welcome to sing with them.
 
Youth Troupe (6th-12th grades)
Rehearsal is on Thursdays at 6:15 pm. Singing, drama, and bell ringing will all be offered during various seasons of the church year. Dramas will be based on biblical stories and contemporary issues. There may also be opportunities for solo and small ensemble work.
 
Chancel Choir (high school-adult)
Rehearsals are held on Thursdays at 7:30 pm All are welcome and child care is provided at rehearsals.
 
Handbell Choirs
New ringers are always welcome to join - experience is not necessary.
Susanna Chimes (3rd-5th grade) Monday 6:30-7:30 pm
Albright Bells (high school-adult) Monday 7:30-8:30 pm
Otterbein Bells (adult) Thursday 4:30-5:30 pm
 
Community and Mission Outreach Activities
Bethlehem Center
Blood Drive
Boy Scouts
CROP Walk
DuPage Family Shelter
Drop In Center for the Mentally Ill
Ecumenical Adult Day Care
Fish
Food Co-op
Habitat for Humanity
Hesed House
Loaves & Fishes
Public Action to Deliver Shelter
Prayer Chain
Wayside Cross Mission
Wesley Friendly Visitors
 
Kid's Day Out
Over 20 years ago this program began as part of Wesley's community outreach. It has grown into an 80 family co-op that meets Wednesdays and Fridays during the school year from 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 pm Kid's Day Out accommodates children from 6 months through kindergarten. This valuable program was developed as a response to the needs of the Naperville community.
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