Welcome
About Us
Established in 1836, the Downers Grove First United Methodist Church (DGFUMC) has grown to be a vital leader in our community. We offer many programs in Christian education for children, youth, and adults to serve our 1,000+ member congregation.
More than 150 children attend Sunday School classes and there are currently 80 three and four year olds enrolled in the First United Methodist Preschool, which meets every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.
Our children, youth, and adult choirs lead worship in songs of praise, both classical and contemporary. Since 1971, the high school Chapel Choir has traveled around the country each year to deliver a Christian message to other churches. We also have two handbell choirs that ring out hymns of faith, and have a worship praise band.
DGFUMC offers a warm and friendly environment while also offering a wealth of opportunities for personal spiritual growth.
Community Outreach
Our congregation is involved in Alex's Mission, the People's Resource Center Food Pantry, DuPage Pads to help make a difference in the lives of community members.
Our church helps provide food each week October through May for those who receive services from DuPage Pads, an organization who helps to provide shelter and food for the homeless of DuPage County. We also actively participate in Bridge Communities to help transition homeless families to self sufficiency. Our participation involves providing mentoring, financial, and emotional support of families for two years, as they work to move to an independent and hope-filled future.
Each summer, groups of youth and adults travel on Mission Work trips in the area and throughout the United States to help those in need. DGFUMC also contributes annually to other local, national, and international organizations.

We extend opportunities to everyone to know God, grow in faith, and serve others.
We prepare one another for ministry,
act on our faith,
encourage and support all of God’s children,
and celebrate our life together in Christ.
We value children, youth, and adults; therefore we provide
lifelong Christian learning
to guide our faith in daily living,
service to our local and global neighbors
to express our love and faithfulness,
personal connection and fellowship
to support and nurture each other as members of the Body of Christ,
inspirational worship and music
to move minds, hearts, and souls,
a spirit of openness and hospitality
to welcome all who seek a church home,
and caring responsiveness
to meet the needs of a changing world.
Office Hours
9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Monday through Friday
The building doors are locked at all times. Please call first to ensure that a staff member will be available.
Happenings enewsletter
To stay connected to updates and announcements,
God, as known to us in Jesus Christ, welcomes all.
We welcome people of any race, national origin, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, social or economic status, employment status, or life situation; including people with physical or mental illness or disability.
We practice loving acceptance of each person and respectful discussion
of our differences.
Affiliated to Reconciling Ministries Network
Claude King
(630) 968-7120 x 202
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Andi Voinovich
(630) 968-7120 x 211
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Upcoming Events
Chapel Choir 50th Choir Tour Celebration
June 10, 2023 - 9:00am
Chapel Choir 50th Choir Tour Celebration
June 11, 2023 - 9:00am
Messy Church
June 11, 2023 - 11:00am
S.O.S. - Share Our Skills
June 17, 2023 - 8:30am
DGFUMC Summer Camp
June 26, 2023 - 12:00pm
Recent News
Sunday Worship Service - May 28 at 10:00 am
May 28, 2023 - 9:50am
Sunday Worship Service - May 21 at 10:00 am
May 21, 2023 - 9:45am
Sunday Worship Service - May 14 at 10:00 am
May 14, 2023 - 9:50am
Chancel Choir Spring Cantata - May 7 at 10:00 am
May 7, 2023 - 9:45am
Chancel Choir Spring Cantata
May 5, 2023 - 7:15pm