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.
Children's Ministry Happenings
The children and youth have been busy this summer at Morton. Recently the group went on a hike on a part of Fiery Gizzard trail where they had great fun with each other and experienced God in nature.
Children’s Day with the Pastor saw Pastors Melisa and, her husband, the Rev. John Vaugh, lead the children and youth in lots of fun activities. They made a banner to welcome our new Director of Music, Garrett Snavely and his husband Lukas Turner, who will join us in August. They also heard two Bible stories that illustrated God's presence in fire: Moses and the Burning Bush and Pentecost. In response they took a fire extinguisher inventory of the building. In addition, they had lunch together and made individual art projects. A great time was had by all!
More fun times are coming, so be on the lookout for announcements about what's next for our kids!
Upcoming Events
Communion Celebration
Sunday, August 2, 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, August 15, 2026
8:00 - 10:00 am
July 11, 2026
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. For more information, please contact our team here.
Adult Sunday School
Sunday Morning
9:30 AM
Adult Classroom
The study of N.T. Wright's book Acts continues through August 9. You are invited to join them at 9:15 for a social time of connecting with each other before the class starts. We look forward to seeing you there!