Morton Memorial
United Methodist Church
A Congregation Striving to Make Disciples for the Kin(g)-dom
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Whether you are a member, a visitor, a seeker, an unbeliever, an LGBTQ+er, an on-liner, we welcome and celebrate you as a cherished child of God. Morton Memorial UMC is a safe place to be the precious person God created you to be.
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Dear friends,
As headlines report expanding military action in Iran and rising instability across the region, many of us feel the weight of this moment. War weighs on us whether it lasts one day or many years. Grief and fear are not abstract. They are carried by families, by soldiers, by civilians, and by congregations in our own communities.
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The Social Principles of The United Methodist Church ground our response. We affirm that every person is created in the image of God. We declare that war is incompatible with the teachings and example of Jesus Christ. We reject war as a normal or acceptable instrument of national policy. While governments bear responsibility for protecting their people, the use of force is always a tragic failure of the human community and must be limited, restrained, and measured by the protection of innocent life and the pursuit of just peace.
Upcoming Events
Palm Sunday
Celebration
Wednesday, March 29, 2026
11:00 a.m.
Sanctuary
Join us as we celebrate Jesus' entrance into the holy city. Palms will wave and joy will be shared as the Christ comes to save. We invite you to this day of celebration, though with the cross in sight.
Maundy Thursday
Thursday, April 2, 2026
Sanctuary
Maundy (from the Latin for "command") Thursday is the night we remember the last supper Jesus had with his followers before his arrest and crucifixion. That night, Jesus commanded his disciples to love each other the way the he loved them. He showed them how by washing each of their feet, and ultimately by taking the weight of the world on his shoulders. We will partake in the remembrance of this night with the bread and cup. Come as we commemorate this solemn night and be thankful.
Easter Sunday
Sunday, April 5, 2026
11:00 a.m.
Sanctuary
How appropriate that Easter is the first Sunday of April, the day communion will be celebrated! With joy, Jesus invites you to his table and commune with the Creator, the risen Christ and the Holy Spirit. Come join us as we sing praises and worship the One who invites all to His table - wherever you are on your spiritual journey. You will be blessed!