The staff, members, and regular attendees of Downs United Methodist Church warmly welcome you to our church!

When is church?

Our church service schedule is here.

What do I wear?

Wear whatever modest clothing you would like. Jeans, t-shirts, shorts—it’s all okay!

Is your church building handicapped accessible?

Our bathrooms aren’t large enough to accommodate a wheelchair, but we have a wheelchair ramp. Just call the church if you would like assistance (309-378-2651).

What happens on Sundays?

We have a fellowship time between 8:00 am and 8:30 am. Breakfast is served downstairs in the fellowship hall. Sunday School is at 8:30 am (nursery available), with classrooms for the younger kids in the main church building downstairs. Older children are across the parking lot in our annex building. Adults are in the old church parsonage downstairs. Church service is in the main sanctuary at 9:30 am (nursery available). Bible Study is Sunday at 6:30 pm.

What do you believe?

We believe Jesus Christ is the Son of God. He died, was buried, and then raised from the dead. This belief guarantees us eternal life in Heaven.

We believe our mission is to share Jesus’ message and his love with as many people as possible.

What is your music like?

We sing a mix of old hymns and contemporary Christian music. Our praise band plays the fourth Sunday of every month, and they are gloriously loud.