Grace UMC's
naperville, Il campus
There’s nothing better than time together! We’re excited to welcome you to our community as we gather in-person at our Naperville campus.
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worship with us
We would love to have you worship with us in-person on Sunday mornings at at 8AM, 9AM, and 10:30AM at our Naperville campus.
If you can’t join us in-person, we invite you to join us via our Digital Campus.
lent, holy week, & easter
February 18 to April 5
join us on this lenten journey
I will make a way in the wilderness and rivers in the desert. — Isaiah 43:19
Lent is a time of reflection, and there’s nothing like a pilgrimage to conjure that up. Making intentional journeys has been a ritual of humankind across time and traditions. Inspired by passages in the scriptures that talk about the journeys, roads, and pathways of life, we will make our way together through this season.
Holy Week Experience
Wednesday, March 25
5:00PM
Because we know many of our families will be traveling for Spring Break, which falls during Holy Week this year, we will have an early Holy Week Experience on Wednesday, March 25 at 5:00PM. Come join us!
All are invited to the Sanctuary to experience the celebration of the triumphal entry into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday, the humility and servanthood of Maundy Thursday, and agony of the cross on Good Friday in a one hour service created especially for families. The children’s music ministry will help to lead us on this experiential journey as we wave palms, wash hands, receive communion, and end at the foot of the draped cross. All are welcome!
Holy Week
Palm Sunday
Sunday, March 29
Traditional Worship in the Sanctuary at 8:00AM and 10:30AM
Contemporary Worship in the Activity Center at 9:00AM
Maundy Thursday
Thursday, April 2
Traditional Worship at 7:00PM in the Sanctuary with Hand-washing and Communion
Good Friday
Friday, April 3
Traditional Worship at 7:00PM in the Sanctuary with The Seven Last Words of Christ by
Théodore Dubois presented by the Grace Chancel Choir and friends. This special presentation will feature Jill Rye, soprano, Chris Joyner, tenor, Andrew Rye, baritone, José Rosado, organist, and will be directed Dr. Peter Jarjisian. A freewill offering will be taken.
Easter Sunday
Sunday, April 5
Celebrate Easter at Grace! Christ is Risen Indeed!
7:30AM**
Worship in the Sanctuary with Communion and music presented by Genuine Brass and Grace Bell Ensemble
9:30AM**
Worship in the Sanctuary with Communion and music presented by Genuine Brass, Chancel Choir, and Grace Praise Team
11:00AM**
Worship in the Sanctuary with Communion and music presented by Genuine Brass, Chancel Choir, and Grace Praise Team
** Please note: these worship times are different from our usual Sunday morning worship schedule.
lenten devotional booklet
The people of Grace have had a tradition for over 50 years of contributing personal devotions to create a Lenten devotional booklet. Click here to view this year's booklet and download a printable version. Printed copies are available at the Welcome Desk. Many thanks to Jaci Tschirhart for coordinating the project!
communion
Communion is served once a month. All are invited to receive Communion; you do not need to be United Methodist or a member of this congregation, and there is no age requirement. It is the Lord's Supper, not ours, and it is Christ who invites you. Typically, small pieces of bread are broken from a common loaf, dipped in a cup, and given to those partaking in Communion. We are sensitive to the needs of our congregation; we use grape juice instead of wine, and have gluten-free elements available.
