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Sunday School
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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.
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Nursery care for children birth to age 2 is available during the Sunday School
hour.
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Youth Fellowship
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Younger Youth Fellowship
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Younger Youth Fellowship grades 5 and 6 meets once a month. Activities include
games, food, trips and service projects.
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Junior Youth Fellowship
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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.
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Senior Youth Fellowship
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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
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Adult Fellowship
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Koinonia
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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! .
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Young Adults
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An adult group that meets once a month for a variety of activities. Childcare
is available.
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United Methodist Men
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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.
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United Methodist Women
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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)
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Lydia Circle (second Wednesday at 9:15 am)
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Priscilla Circle (first Wednesday at 7:30 pm)
Sarah Circle (third Monday at 6:30 pm)
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Music Ministry
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Asbury Choir (2nd-5th grade)
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Rehearsals are held on Mondays at 5:30 pm and before music presentation.
All are welcome to sing with them.
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Youth Troupe (6th-12th grades)
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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.
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Chancel Choir (high school-adult)
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Rehearsals are held on Thursdays at 7:30 pm All are welcome and child care
is provided at rehearsals.
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Handbell Choirs
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New ringers are always welcome to join - experience is not necessary.
Susanna Chimes (3rd-5th grade) Monday 6:30-7:30 pm
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Albright Bells (high school-adult) Monday 7:30-8:30 pm
Otterbein Bells (adult) Thursday 4:30-5:30 pm
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Community and Mission Outreach
Activities
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Bethlehem Center
Blood Drive
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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
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Kid's Day Out
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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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