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Service Times

Traditional Service  9:00am
Contemporary Service  11:00am
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Current Worship Series

I Resolve: Stories that Illuminate from the Children of God
 
Have you made your New Year’s resolution? It’s that time of year when we resolve to do something different. But what can we possibly do this year that will make a difference? It seems like no matter what we do, problems continue in our lives and in the world. What      resolution can we make that will change things for the better? Perhaps we can resolve that we are all children of God! Let us resolve to welcome all people . . . to stand up against prejudice and discrimination. . . to protect the environment . . to stand up for the oppressed and vulnerable and those who live on the margins. For when we do, there is nothing and no one who can separate you from the truth that we are family.
 
This January and February you are invited to join us in a new worship series stories that illuminates how we are all children of God. Mark Miller, in his song, Child of God, writes, “There is no thing or no one who can separate, they can’t separate you from the truth that you’re someone, you are family.”  Join us for a wonderful new series created by Wesley’s Core planning team.
 
"The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he has anointed me to bring good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim release to the captives and recovery of sight to the blind, to let the oppressed go free, to proclaim the year of the Lord's favor." Luke 4:18-19

Wednesday Nights

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This year, we are doing something new and exciting during the 6:00pm hour for children ages 4 - high school!  Each week, the children will have freedom to choose which activity they would like to participate in.  Both art and music will be offered 6:00-7:00pm and use a variety of elements and media.  For example, the art class will venture into woodworking, baking, drawing, knitting, pottery and painting (to name a few).  The music class will involve singing, ukuleles, drums and more!

4:00pm - Praise Team in the Gathering Place
5:30pm - Dinner in the Gathering Place
6:00-7:00pm - Children's Art and Music Class
6:00pm Adult Bible Study
For more information on The Gathering and our other Adult and Children's Activities, please click here.

Come check out our Adult
Bible Studies/Classes!

sunday bible study at 10:15AM in the library
WEDNESDAY BIBLE STUDY AT 6:00PM IN THE PARLOR
Mailing Address: 14 N. May St., Aurora, Illinois 60506
(parking lot off Galena Blvd.)
Church Office: 630-896-1033
Preschool: 630-631-5474

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Lifetouch Directory Update
Photo Session:
Tuesday, April 2nd 2-9pm


  • Are you new to Wesley?
  • Has your family changed since your last directory photo?
  • Were you unhappy with your last portrait?

You are invited to participate in our upcoming professional photography session!  Click on the photo above to register online or call Jenny in the office at 630-896-1033.  We hope to have a couple of in-person sign ups between services on Sundays preceding the event as well.

If you are unable to attend this session, Lifetouch will work to find you a photo session at another area church within two weeks of April 2nd.  Email Jenny at jennifer.wumc@gmail.com for details.


Upcoming Special Events

Fat Tuesday Jazz Concert
March 5th 7pm
Flowing Forth UMC

Flowing Forth United Methodist Church in Aurora will stage a Mardi Gras-style jazz concert at 7 p.m. on Fat Tuesday, March 5, the last day before Lent.  The public is invited. Admission and parking are free. Flowing Forth UMC meets at Aurora Christian School, 2255 Sullivan Rd. in Aurora. Please enter door 11.
 
The Matt Erion Dodeca Band, a 12-piece Aurora group, will perform a variety of spiritual music from Dixieland to swing to gospel and R&B. Selections will include “Precious Lord, Take My Hand,” “Just a Closer Walk with Thee” and “When the Saints go Marching In” with Batavia’s Andy Hix on drums.
 
Erion founded the band in 2016 and debuted its Fat Tuesday concert in 2017. In addition to Erion, band members are: Jeff Ford, Oswego, soprano saxophone; Roland Schuetz, Aurora, alto sax; Walt Howard, Sugar Grove, tenor sax; Randy Ream, Elburn, bari sax; Nate Pritt, S. Elgin,  lead trumpet; Mark Lathan, Bartlett, second trumpet; Keith Rogers, North Aurora, third trumpet; Tim Felts, Oswego, trombone; John Klatt, Aurora, tuba and trombone; Jim Abrahamson, Chicago, piano; and Andy Hix, Batavia, drums.
 
A freewill offering will be taken to support Methodist ministries. The concert is sponsored by Aurora Cluster Methodist churches. They are Flowing Forth UMC, Wesley UMC and Bethany UMC in Aurora and Kaneland UMC and Sugar Grove UMC.


Ash Wednesday Service
March 6th 7pm
Sugar Grove UMC

The Aurora cluster will also sponsor an Ash Wednesday service at 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 6, at Sugar Grove UMC, 176 S. Main St. in Sugar Grove. The service will include a combined choir of vocalists from Cluster churches, speakers from Cluster churches and imposition of ashes.

Friday Movie Nights In March and April

The Wesley Fine Arts Committee will be hosting a series of five movie nights during Lent that focus on journeys. Unlimited water and buttered popcorn!

First up is The Way on March 8th at 7pm.  Click here to watch a movie trailer.
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Welcome to
Wesley ​United Methodist Church, 

a reconciling congregation.
If you are seeking a church to call home, please consider Wesley Church.  Our Hearts, our Minds, our Doors are always open.  We are building an all-inclusive, vibrant Christian community from the heart of Aurora.


Our mission is making disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.

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  • General Information
    • About Us
    • Our Mission & Beliefs
    • Become a Member
    • Governing Board & Minutes
    • Staff & Church Leaders
    • Donate
    • Links
    • Contact Us
  • Get Involved
  • Wesleyan Newsletter
  • Forms & Downloads
  • Preschool
    • Preschool Forms
    • Schedule & Fees
    • Pay Tuition
    • Staff & Board
    • What Parents Are Saying