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The day we have been waiting for. Let us celebrate our return to the sanctuary on May 23rd at 10am. which is also Pentecost Sunday, the birthday of the church. Yes, things will be a little different, masks, social distancing, no singing but it is a start. Full details of our return can be found by clicking on the picture above.

First United Methodist Church of Lockport is a congregation who welcomes and affirms all people inclusive of race, nationality, age, gender, gender identity, marital status, sexual orientation, physical ability, mental ability, economic class or educational class.

One of the benefits of being United Methodist is the way we work together to be in mission all around the world. Much of the work is financed through the “Rainbow Covenant.” The Rainbow Covenant allows us as a congregation to select specific ministries and mission projects for our congregation’s support. There are nine color “bands” of the Rainbow Covenant.

The various colors each support an area of mission. They are:

• Burgundy— International

• Red—U.S.A

• Orange—United Methodist Committee of Relief

• Yellow—Children and Youth

• Green—Northern Illinois Conference

• Blue— District

• Indigo—Missionary Support

• Purple—Local Benevolences and Special Sundays

• White—Sister Church Relationships.

Here is a short video highlighting the work of the missionary we support - Clara Mridula Biswas