Welcome to Grace United Methodist Church, a community of faith in Jacksonville, Illinois since 1888. We hope you will join us on Sunday mornings or other activities during the week. Grace is a wonderful congregation to build your relationships with others, serve your community, and grow your faith.


9 am Sundays: Sunday School classes for all ages

10:30 am Sundays: Worship Service. There is a children’s message given during the service where children are invited to come forward. Grace church offers Holy Communion on the first Sunday of each month. All who are present are welcome to take communion.


Journey Youth Student Ministries offers a weekly Wednesday evening group for all children in grades K-5th from 5:20-6:20pm, and for all youth in grades 6th-12th from 6-7pm. During these group times there is Bible discussion, games and snacks. Bus service is available in the Jacksonville area. For more information or to join, contact Kim Elliott at 217-245-9521 or at graceunitedwithyouth@gmail.com.


State Street Ministry Bible Study, held at Waverly First UMC
When: 10am on Thursdays
Where: Waverly First UMC, 190 E State St. Waverly, IL
Facilitator:  Pastor Jim McClarey


Location: 400 W Morgan St, Jacksonville, IL 62650

Email: jaxgraceumc@gmail.com

Phone: 217-245-9521


Pastors: Rev. Jim McClarey and Rev. Kevin Hinkle

Office Manager: Christina Antemate; jaxgraceumc@gmail.com

Youth Director: Kim Elliott; graceunitedwithyouth@gmail.com

Sexton: Todd Linear

Organist: Jim Potter


Monday- Wednesday, 9am to 1pm

Access to the office is located on Morgan St. by using the Main Entrance doors.


Accessibility/Mobility – The sanctuary is on the second floor. An elevator is available for those who can not use the stairs. Fully accessible restrooms are available on the main floor and on the second floor.