Programs
Please see our map for direction to the church and parking information.

Sunday School

Adult Classes

9:00-10:00 am
Adult Sunday School classes include include ongoing video series, Bible study and special lectures throughout the year.

High School classes

9:00-10:00 am
High school Sunday School meets in the LOFT at 9 a.m. and studies various topics using the curriculum The Thoughtful Christian.

Junior High School classes

10:30-11:30 am
Beginning March 18th and going thru Easter the Junior High youth will have a special program led by Rev. Elizabeth Bowes. Come out after the Time for Children and meet in the LOFT (room 28) for the remainder of worship.

Children's classes (preschool - 5th grade)

10:30-11:30 am
Children begin in worship with their families and go to Sunday School following the Children's Sermon. On the first and fifth Sundays of the month, children begin Sunday School at 10:30 am in room 25 to practice for special events (such as a Youth Worship Service on May 13th at 10:30 am and the Christmas Drama). On the first Sunday of the month, the children return to worship services for Communion.

Please see our current Children Ministries Calendar for a full listing of all of our ministries for children as well as the current schedule of upcoming events.

Nursery care (birth - age 2) is available during the Sunday School hours on first floor in room 10.

 

Acolyte Ministry

This program is open to students who are in the 3rd grade and up. Currently Wesley has four trained Acolytes who serve in worship. Acolytes lead the Light of Christ in and out of the sanctuary for worship services. The group is led by Rev. Elizabeth Bowes; please contact her for more information.

 

Confirmation classes

This course is offered annually by Rev. H. Jason Reed and is typically open to students in the 7th and 8th grades. Currently Confirmands meet on Sundays from 3:50-5:00 pm in the Loft. For the complete schedule and more information, please contact Rev. Reed.

 

Vacation Bible School

Conducted once each summer as a joint project with our church neighbors: Community United Methodist Church and First Congregational Church.

Youth Fellowship Ministries
      Brian Cooke, Coordinator

Junior Youth Fellowship (grades 6 - 8)

This Junior High Fellowship group meets at various times throughout the school year and has a lot of great events, such as games, movies, lock-ins, retreats and discussion nights. See the Youth page for more details.

Senior Youth Fellowship (grades 9 - 12)

This Senior High Fellowship meets at various times throughout the school year. In addition to the spiritually challenging and fun events planned during the school year, they go on two retreats each year. A work trip or project is planned each summer. See the Youth page for more details.

More on Youth: See our youth programs page for more details and current activities scheduled for youth.

Adult Fellowship

Koinonia

An adult fellowship group that meets once a month, usually on the second Saturday, from September through May. They enjoy such things as potlucks, barbecues, progressive dinners, games, plays, and musicals. As a highlight there is a mystery trip each April!

Saturday Singles

A christian social group for single adults, over 40 years of age, that meets about once a month to socialize and plan activities. See our calendar for details. For more information, contact Pam Whittles via email at whittles@wesleyumcnaperville.org or leave a message at (630) 355-1834, ext. 16.

Fourth Friday Film Group

A fellowship group that meets once a month in the atrium, on the fourth friday, to discuss a movie with a social message; participants must arrange to view the movie prior to attending the discussion. The group is open to everyone who meets the viewing age criteria as defined by the MPAA movie rating for the chosen movie. For the name of the next film to be discussed, see Announcements or call the church office at (630) 355-1834.

United Methodist Men

A fellowship of men who meet monthly for a breakfast program at 7:30am on the first sunday of each month, October through June, to share their talents & blessings to support the mission of Wesley United Methodist Church and Christ's church throughout the world.

United Methodist Women

A community of women whose purpose is to know God and to experience freedom as whole persons through Jesus Christ, to develop a creative, supportive fellowship, and to expand concepts of mission through participation in the global ministries of the church. There are several circles of United Methodist Women that meet at various times.
    Dorcas Circle      (first Thursday at 12:30 pm)
    Lydia Circle        (second Wednesday at 9:15 am)
    Mary & Martha Circle     (once per month, contact Pam Whittles, whittles@wesleyumcnaperville.org)
    Priscilla Circle    (first Wednesday at 7:30 pm)

Music Ministries

In Our Music God Is Glorified

You are cordially invited to join us!

Making music to the Lord and to His glory is an amazing worship experience open to everyone from kindergarten through adult. There is a place in the choir for each person that has the desire to serve the Lord through music, regardless of how much previous musical experience he/she might have.Wesley's musical groups provide the congregation with a wide variety of music worship experiences from classical to contemporary and gospel. I am looking forward to seeing you at choir!

Making a Joyful Noise,

          Pam Whittles, Director of Music

For more information on the current Music Performance Calendar, please click here or contact Pam.

Youth and Adult Opportunities

Chancel Choir

Level: High School - adult.
Rehearses: Thursdays from 7:00 pm. to 8:30 p.m.
Meets: Music Room in the lower level.
Pam Whittles, director.

Albright Bells

Level: High School - adult.
Rehearses: Mondays from 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.
Meets: Sanctuary.
Belinda Cheek, director.

Children's Opportunities

Children who commit to a choir learn scripture, hymns, musicianship, vocal training, bell ringing technique, and the joy of singing and ringing quality children’s literature with a group that becomes their church friends.

The children’s choirs rehearse every week. Children are welcome to join at any time during the choir season. The choir season has begun and will end with the Easter performance.

Good News Singers

Level: Grades K - 6.
Rehearses: Wednesdays from 5:15 - 5:55 p.m.
Meets: Music Room in the lower level.
Pam Whittles, director.

Celebration Ringers

Level: Grade 6 and up.
Rehearses: Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Meets: Santuary.
Belinda Cheek, director.

Special Music

Individuals are invited and encouraged to share their music talents during worship services; an excellent accompanist may also be available to you. Summer is an excellent time to volunteer for this opportunity; however, there could be Sundays that would work during the regular choir season. If you are interested in doing this, please contact the Director of Music to begin the scheduling process at least one month in advance of when you think you would like to share your musical talents.

The Stephen Ministry

There are many people within our congregation who need someone to listen and pray with them as they go through difficult times in their life. Stephen Ministers are trained lay people who offer the confidential Christian love and support people seek.
 

Community and Mission Outreach Activities

     Bethlehem Center
     Blood Donor Program
     Boy Scouts
     CROP Walk
     Drop In Center for the Mentally Ill
     DuPage Family Shelter
     DuPage Public Action to Deliver Shelter
     Ecumenical Adult Day Care
     Fish
     Food Co-op
     Food Pantries
     Habitat for Humanity
     Hesed House
     Loaves & Fishes
     Naperville Community Outreach
     PADS
     Prayer Chain
     Pride Parade
     Wayside Cross Mission
     Wesley Friendly Visitors
 

Kid's Day Out
      Denise Deitz, Megan Oppenheimer, Coordinators

Over 35 years ago this program began as part of Wesley's community outreach. Kid's Day Out accommodates children from 6 months through kindergarten. This valuable program was developed as a response to the needs of the Naperville community.
 

Scouts

The United Methodist Men at Wesley charter (sponsor) two Scout groups which provide educational programs for boys and young adults to build character, to train in the responsibilities of participating citizenship, and to develop personal fitness. For more information on Scouting at Wesley, see the troop homepage at http://www.troop100naperville.org/, or call our Scouting Coordinator, Ray Trygstad, at 778-7443, or email him at trygstad@wesleyumcnaperville.org.

Boy Scout Troop 100

Troop 100 is our Scouting program for boys 11 through 17 designed to achieve the aims of Scouting through a vigorous outdoor program and peer group leadership with the counsel of an adult Scoutmaster. Troop 100 has a long history of achievement including years of leadership by Naperville's legendary Scoutmaster Jack Berryman, and a roster of Eagle Scouts that typically grows by four or five boys each year. For more information call our Committee Chair, Jane DiGiovanni, at 630-357-8856.

Venture Crew 100

Venturing is our Scouting program for young men and women who are 14 (and have completed the eighth grade) through 20 years of age. Venturing's purpose is to provide positive experiences to help young people mature and to prepare them to become responsible and caring adults. Crew 100 places a strong emphasis on outdoor High Adventures and currently includes eleven Eagle Scouts in their membership. For more information on Venturing, call the Wesley UMC Scouting Coordinator, Ray Trygstad, at 630-778-7443 .