Morton Memorial
United Methodist Church
A Congregation Striving to Make Disciples for the Kin(g)-dom
WELCOMING YOU HOME
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.
Welcome to The Well!
The Next Step in the Morton Memorial Food Mission
For many years, Morton Memorial's Food Ministry has faithfully served our neighbors by providing food, compassion, dignity, and hope. From its beginnings in a small church facility, the distribution has grown to serving over 200 families monthly. On the second Saturday of each month, 20,000 pounds of food are distributed to our neighbors from surrounding counties who are facing food insecurity. The need is greater than ever due to cuts to government programs, and the facilities are reaching near capacity for serving. The next step for the food mission is to build its own building, providing the space for a new iteration of service.
This new space will allow us to:
• Expand our ability to serve neighbors in need.
• Create a shopping-style experience that can offer a sense of independence through providing the opportunity for food choice.
• Improve safety and traffic flow for volunteers and guests.
• Provide dedicated storage and operational space.
• Return Fellowship Hall to broader church and community use.
• Position the ministry for future growth and impact.
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Find out more about the project and the campaign to raise funds here.
Upcoming Events
Communion Celebration
Sunday, June 7, 2026
11:00 a.m.
Sanctuary
You are invited to join us for Holy Communion, where Jesus invites us to remember Him in the bread and juice. You do not have to be a member of Morton Memorial or any church to participate. You are welcome wherever you are in your faith journey. If you are attending online, the Communion Liturgy is here.
Food Distribution
Saturday, June 13, 2026
8:00 - 10:00 am
Fellowship Center
Your help is always welcome as we distribute food to our neighbors facing food insecurity. Volunteers are asked to be at Morton by 7:30 in the morning and are usually finished by around 10:15. Many volunteers come from surrounding schools, and since they are out, community volunteers are especially needed this month. For more information, please contact our team here.
New Bible Study
Wednesdays, June 17-July 29
5:30 - 6:30 pm
The Gospel of John is different from the other Gospels in that it gives a new voice to Jesus’ ministry. This summer, Kylene McDonald will be leading a study by Amy-Jill Levine, The Gospel of John: A Beginner’s Guide to the Way, the Truth, and the Life.
This six-week study will give participants the opportunity to “learn about how we understand the divine, how we experience the world, and how we participate in the mystery of faith.” The study will be on Wednesday evenings at 5:30 pm, beginning June 17th, and finishing July 29th. Stay tuned for details on the meeting location
Please contact Kylene if you are interested so that books can be ordered.