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Follow Jesus. Share His Love!
Saturdays at 5pm | Sundays at 10:30am
A church serving Sparta, Illinois and the surrounding areas.
We are looking forward to meeting you!
You are invited!
Join us in person, live online or on demand anytime for worship.
Upcoming Events
Blue Christmas - 12/20 @ 6pm
For many people, the holidays don’t feel “merry and bright.” Grief, stress, loneliness, health concerns, family tension, and all kinds of quiet burdens can make this season feel especially heavy. If that’s where you are this year—or if you love someone who is there—you are not alone.
On Friday, December 20 at 6:00 pm, we’re gathering for a Blue Christmas service, a gentle time of worship with soft music, Scripture, candlelight, and space to be honest before God. There will be time to pray, to remember, to grieve, and to rest in the promise that the light of Christ still shines in the darkness, even when we can’t feel it clearly.
You don’t have to pretend. You don’t have to “cheer up” to come. Just come as you are.
Invite a friend who may be struggling this season, and join us as we make room for both sorrow and hope in the presence of Christ on December 20 at 6:00 pm.
Christmas Eve
Celebrate the beauty and hope of Christmas. You are invited to Christmas Eve Candlelight services - a warm peaceful night filled with carols, the Christmas story and the hope of Christ’s birth.
Wednesday, December 24th
5pm - Sparta First UMC
600 West University Ave
7pm - New Palestine
8781 Shawneetown Trl
LIVESTREAM WORSHIP
We are looking forward to meeting you this weekend.
Got Questions?
Where are we located?
We are located at 600 West University Ave in Sparta, Illinois. Check out the map below.
What time is worship?
We worship together on Saturday evenings at 5pm and on Sundays at 10:30am. Come as you are and all are welcome!
Where do I park?
We have a large parking lot with ample spaces. Enter from Hood Ave or University Ave.
What should I wear?
No dress code here. Some people dress up for church others wear what is comfortable. Feel free to come as you are.
What about my kids?
We have kids' worship at 9 a.m. on Sunday mornings. We would love for you to join us. We have small groups for pre-k, 1st—5th, and junior and senior high.
We will be on break until August 17th. Come join us at 9am on August 17th for out kick off Sunday!! Guaranteed to be a lot of fun!
Service Times
Join us this Weekend
Saturday
5:00 pm - Traditional Worship
Sunday
9:00 am - Adult Bible Study/Kids Worship
10:30 am - Worship
