Claudia Lennhoff is presented roses during worship, representing the rose bush planted in Jean Cramer-Heuerman's memory in Wesley's...

Lent is upon us, and with it comes an opportunity to explore faith in new and meaningful ways. In this month's Spire, you'll find details...

Robert P Jones, Founder and director of the Public Religion Research Institute Deep Roots of White Christian Nationalism in America: Our...

February 21 – 22, 2025 With Dr. Allison Briscoe-Smith: Psychologist and Senior Fellow at University of California, Berkeley’s Greater...

The annual Wesley Literary Tea will be held from 2 to 4 pm on Sunday, March 30 in the West Lounge. This is the 19th year of the Literary...

This month’s Spire  celebrates the incredible impact of our Food Pantry in 2024, looks ahead to Peace with Justice Sunday on March 2, and...

1/13/2025 By Paul Black SPRINGFIELD -- Bishops Kennetha J. Bigham-Tsai and David A. Bard announced today the appointment of the Rev. Sara...

In this special January edition of The Spire , we celebrate a remarkable year of faith, service, and community at Wesley. Explore the...

We are proud to present Katelyn Emerson  in concert on Friday, April 4, 2025, at 7:30 pm as part of our Centennial Organ Celebration. The...

In the November edition of The Spire , we highlight our Stewardship Campaign , our Fall Seminar on November 10, and our Combined Worship...

The Path of Self-knowledge, Mental Health, and Love A Sufi Meditation Experience Dr. Saloumeh DeGood November 10 | 2:00-4:00 pm |...

Be Part of Wesley’s Future! Help Us Capture THE HEART OF WESLEY Sunday, October 13 during Coffee Hour As part of our church's ongoing...

Do you want to . . . Feel more connected to the people in your life? Learn to resolve conflict peacefully? Practice communication...

The Wesley Foundation at the University of Illinois and Wesley United Methodist Church are searching for our next Director of...

Wesley United Methodist Church is searching for our next Congregational Care Coordinator (formerly WesCare Coordinator). This 5-7 hours...

A new academic year is fast approaching and that means new students and community guests will join us for worship and other welcoming...

We are pleased to welcome Dr. Laurie Matheson as our new Director of Music beginning on August 12. A search team composed of choir...

Dr. Barrington Coleman, long-time Director of Choral Music here at Wesley UMC has decided to step down from his role effective Sunday,...

We are excited to announce this year’s recipient of the Jean Cramer-Heuerman Peace with Justice Award: Avicenna Community Health Center. ...

The national artist/musician, Semler, will present a concert at the Wesley Student Center on Saturday, February 24, as part of the...