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Altar flowers

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New member information


Acolytes wanted

If you’re a fourth, fifth, sixth or seventh grader, we’d love to have you serve as an acolyte in worship. To learn more about this meaningful position, contact Pastor Daniel Cochran or sign up here.


Safe sanctuaries covenant


Serve in love

Get connected

There are many ways to get connected to God and others at Gary Church. Click the link to see where you would like to serve.


Special Blend fellowship

Sign up to set up, host, clean up or provide food for Special Blend on Sunday.


Maintenance need
If you find something on Gary Church property that needs attention, please let us know.


Saturday, June 13, 11-2 p.m., Memorial Park

Gary's Church and Society Committee, in partnership with the Wheaton Ally Collective, invites all to this family-friendly Picnic with Pride. 


Sign up to help stuff gift bags on Tuesday, June 9, 6-8 p.m. in the Commons, or help with the lawn games station during the event on Saturday. Sign up here.


Monday, June 22–Thursday, June 25, 9 a.m.-noon

Register your 4-year-old preschoolers through incoming fourth graders for Vacation Bible School. We’re also looking for volunteers! Register here.


Monday, June 22- Thursday, June 25, 9 a.m.-noon


Incoming fifth through eighth graders are invited to a week of summer fun, missions and growing in faith together. At BLAST, campers will have the opportunity to partner with community organizations in hands-on mission. We will engage in team-building activities as we learn that we are one body, the church. And most importantly, we will have plenty of fun in the sun!

 

We need you to help make our campers feel loved. Adults and high school youth are invited to be camp leaders. Register to be a camper and/or a leader.


Journeys of Paul in Greece 2027

April 17–24, 2027 with an optional Greek Isle Cruise Extension April 23–24


Join Educational Opportunities for the Journeys of Paul Tour in Greece! Walk in the footsteps of the Apostle across Thessaloniki, Philippi, Berea, Corinth and Athens. Stand on Mars Hill, visit Philippi — home of Lydia, Paul’s first recorded convert in Europe —and explore the ancient places where the Gospel first took root and spread throughout the world.


More than a tour, this pilgrimage is an invitation to encounter Scripture with fresh eyes and an open heart. Through daily devotions, conversation, learning and fellowship, travelers will experience the biblical story in a living classroom full of sacred wonder. Plus, they can take in the majestic beauty of the Greek islands with an optional Greek Isle Cruise extension, with stops including Mykonos, Ephesus, Patmos, Crete, Santorini and Athens.


Whether you are a seasoned traveler or considering your first pilgrimage abroad, you won’t want to miss this unforgettable journey of faith-filled discovery and holy adventure.


Full itinerary and pricing details coming soon. Register early for a discounted rate: 6/17, $125 off; 7/17, $100 off; 8/17, $75 off.


Learn more at the informational sessions:

Wednesdays, July 15 & August 5, 7 p.m. on Zoom

Sunday, August 9, 10:10 a.m. in the Anderson Room


Questions? Contact Carey Williams Bebar.


Friday, July 17– Sunday, July 19, Pine Lake Camp, Westfield, Wisconsin

Families are invited to spend a weekend growing closer to God and each other through nature, worship and play. 

Accommodations

Retreat Center Room: Hotel style with private bath including 1 queen bed and 1 twin bed with twin trundle. Cost: $180 per room + $40 per person after 2 (family of 3...$220, family of 4...$260, etc.).

Meals

Cost: $75 per person 13+ and $45 per child ages 3-12

Activity Fee

$40 per family covers the cost of weekend crafts and activities


Register here.


Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2-6 p.m., Activity Center or Commons
Each pint donated can save up to three lives. The need is constant, and every pint is precious. Register here. Walk-ins also welcome. 


In 2025, our blood drives collected enough units to save as many as 171 lives! Next blood drive: Nov. 18.


You might be interested to read this from The United Methodist Church's Discipleship Ministries: Stewardship Is in My Blood.

Breakfast fellowship

Fourth Friday Breakfast

Fourth Friday of the month, 8:30 a.m., Seven Dwarfs Restaurant, 917 E Roosevelt Rd.

All are welcome to join Dan and Sandy Fridley for food and fellowship. RSVP here to reserve your place at the table. 


Semimonthly men's breakfast

Second and third Saturdays of the month, 7:30 a.m., Egg'lectic Cafe, 145 N. Hale Street, Wheaton

All Gary Church men are invited to join. RSVP here to reserve your place at the table.

Fourth Friday Game Night

6:30-9 p.m., Gary Commons

Join your Gary Church friends for games of bridge, dominoes or anything you like. Contact Fern Evelhoch through the Church Office for more information and to let us know you're coming.

Mondays, 7 p.m., Activity Center
Let’s get together for some fellowship, laughs and a little bit of exercise. We’ll set up courts in the gym and rotate through positions. No experience necessary. Bring your own pickleball racquet and ball. Sign up and sign the waiver here. Contact Mark Mathis through the Church Office for more information.

2026 Stewardship Campaign

Stewardship is using the gifts and resources God has entrusted to us. At Gary Church, this takes many forms: tithing regularly, teaching a class, serving on a committee, making care cards, singing in choir, baking cookies, supporting missions, etc.

 

We invite you to love courageously and prayerfully consider how sharing your spiritual gifts and financial resources can help you to continue to grow in joyful faith and serve all in love.

 

Order T-shirts and/or sweatshirts with our 2025-2026 theme, "Love courageously," based on 1 Corinthians 16:13b-14. Order here.

Did you know that there is a digital suggestion box for Gary Church's music ministries? You are welcome to provide your ideas, feedback, or requests for a favorite hymn, worship song, or piece of music, as our worship through music is an integral part of our shared community. Share your thoughts

here.

This ministry provides free one-on-one help with homework and basic English and math to elementary students. We partner with World Relief to help students in need. Consider offering an hour from your week to tutor children from our community. Although we try to keep tutors and students paired, we understand that you cannot be there every week. The children are a joy and glad to get your attention. There is some preparatory training required, and we have some experienced educators to provide support as needed.

 

The timing is Tuesdays, 6-7 p.m. during the school year. If you have questions, contact Jeff Bray through the Church Office. Register here.


Scripture reminds us again and again to give thanks to God, from whom all blessings flow. Here at Gary Church we continue to fill our gratitude jar! Share what you are thankful for by filling out a card at the Welcome Desk or by using the form here.

Order Grow in Faith | Serve in Love shirts

You too can wear a Gary Church hoodie or T-shirt. Each symbol on the shirt stands for a word in our mission statement. The plant is “grow.” The fish is “faith.” The hands are “serve.” And the heart is “love.” Our mission statement, “At Gary Church, our mission through Christ is to grow in joyful faith and serve all in love.” Order here.