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.
Visitor Information
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.
Student Ministries
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.
Bible Study
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
General Information
Location: 400 W Morgan St, Jacksonville, IL 62650
Email: jaxgraceumc@gmail.com
Phone: 217-245-9521
Staff
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
Office Hours
Monday- Wednesday, 9am to 1pm
Access to the office is located on Morgan St. by using the Main Entrance doors.
Accommodations
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.