How it all started
Founded in 1947, Morton Methodist Church has been serving as a witness to the Village of Morton and beyond for over 75 years. In 2008, the church relocated from their original building at 401 S Carol Ave to our current building at 420 N Tennessee Ave. With our recently-built education wing finished in early 2020, our beautiful facility serves as a gathering space for our community, and a place where our neighbors can come to encounter the Living God.
In 2023, Morton Methodist Church disaffiliated from the United Methodist Church into a period of temporary independence to discern future denominational affiliations.
In doing this, the people of Morton Methodist Church decided to pursue unity for the sake of our shared witness to our community and world. As part of their discernment process, the church sensed a clear call from God to focus on three main areas of ministry: worship, discipleship, and missions.
In 2023, Morton Methodist Church disaffiliated from the United Methodist Church into a period of temporary independence to discern future denominational affiliations.
In doing this, the people of Morton Methodist Church decided to pursue unity for the sake of our shared witness to our community and world. As part of their discernment process, the church sensed a clear call from God to focus on three main areas of ministry: worship, discipleship, and missions.
Ministry Focus: Worship
Morton Methodist Church gathers for worship every Sunday at 8:30 AM and 10:45 AM.
Our Traditional Service is at 8:30 in our Sanctuary, and features meaningful liturgy in the Methodist tradition, congregational hymns, special music from our talented choir, beautiful piano and organ arrangements, and engaging preaching.
Our Cross Connections Service is at 10:45 in our Fellowship Area, and features a coffee-house environment. We meet around candle-lit tables, sing contemporary songs led by our Cross Connections band, and share life together in a family-friendly environment.
During the school year, Sunday School meets at 9:45 AM for all ages. Nursery care is provided from 8 AM to 12 PM every Sunday.
Our Traditional Service is at 8:30 in our Sanctuary, and features meaningful liturgy in the Methodist tradition, congregational hymns, special music from our talented choir, beautiful piano and organ arrangements, and engaging preaching.
Our Cross Connections Service is at 10:45 in our Fellowship Area, and features a coffee-house environment. We meet around candle-lit tables, sing contemporary songs led by our Cross Connections band, and share life together in a family-friendly environment.
During the school year, Sunday School meets at 9:45 AM for all ages. Nursery care is provided from 8 AM to 12 PM every Sunday.
Ministry Focus: Discipleship
One of the things that makes Morton Methodist Church unique is our approach to life with Jesus. We strongly believe that following Jesus is not a solo activity, and is meant to be done alongside others as we watch over one another in Christian love, and spur one another on towards love and good deeds. (Hebrews 10:24)
This method of discipleship was at the heart of the early Methodist movement. The founder of the Methodist movement, John Wesley, gathered people into small groups of 3-5 people, who took seriously Christ's call to "deny themselves, take up their cross, and follow me." (Matt. 16:24)
Enter "Method Groups:" our attempt to put the "method" back in Methodism. These groups meet regularly to discuss their walk with Christ, and use an ancient template to structure their time together: a rule of life. This practice pre-dates Methodism and has been followed by Christians for centuries throughout the church's history.
Our rule of life is unique to the Methodist movement, and centers around John Wesley's three General Rules: Do No Harm (to your own soul), Do Good (to others), and Attend to Your Relationship with God. Each meeting, our groups discuss how they have been doing in each of these areas of their lives, and hold one another accountable to seeking a deeper relationship with Christ.
If you would like to get serious about seeking a life-changing relationship with Jesus alongside other committed followers, click the button below for more information.
This method of discipleship was at the heart of the early Methodist movement. The founder of the Methodist movement, John Wesley, gathered people into small groups of 3-5 people, who took seriously Christ's call to "deny themselves, take up their cross, and follow me." (Matt. 16:24)
Enter "Method Groups:" our attempt to put the "method" back in Methodism. These groups meet regularly to discuss their walk with Christ, and use an ancient template to structure their time together: a rule of life. This practice pre-dates Methodism and has been followed by Christians for centuries throughout the church's history.
Our rule of life is unique to the Methodist movement, and centers around John Wesley's three General Rules: Do No Harm (to your own soul), Do Good (to others), and Attend to Your Relationship with God. Each meeting, our groups discuss how they have been doing in each of these areas of their lives, and hold one another accountable to seeking a deeper relationship with Christ.
If you would like to get serious about seeking a life-changing relationship with Jesus alongside other committed followers, click the button below for more information.
Ministry Focus: Missions
Morton Methodist Church is making a Kingdom impact locally, as we partner with many local organizations such as Midwest Food Bank, Community Harvest Food Pantry, and Lincoln Elementary School to offer material assistance to those in need. Beyond our local missions, we also have missional partnerships in Liberia, which support the education of over 150 students each year from elementary school to nursing college.
In addition to our church-wide mission efforts, we have various other groups at the church who serve together, such as our United Women in Faith, Morton Methodist Men, and our Morton Methodist Youth.
In addition to our church-wide mission efforts, we have various other groups at the church who serve together, such as our United Women in Faith, Morton Methodist Men, and our Morton Methodist Youth.
Where we are headed...
We seek nothing short of the kingdom of God. At Morton Methodist Church, we are directing our sights toward God's kingdom by inviting as many as we can to join us. We follow the last command Christ gave to his disciples: "Go therefore and make disciples of all nations." (Matt. 28:19) Come join us on the great adventure of following Jesus.
