UMCNL, a vibrant faith community located on New Lenox's historic Methodist Campground, is celebrating its 175th anniversary by shaping a future where we work to transform the world because our lives have been transformed by Jesus Christ.
If you are looking for a place where your life can be better or where you can help the world be a better place, then join us at the United Methodist Church of New Lenox. We make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.
Join us this Sunday for worship and Sunday school at either 9:00 am or 10:45 am. Nursery care is provided.
A Place to Belong! A Place to Become!
Dr. Jay D. Carr Senior Pastor
If I asked you to list the 15 people with whom you share your life in a deep personal way, could you list 15 people? I'm not talking about carpool friends or people at the golf course. I talking about people whom you would call from the emergency room at midnight after you've had a car accident and you need a ride home. I'm not talking about the 200 friends you have on Facebook. I'm talking about the 3 people who know you are pregnant.... read more....
"Do-It-Yourself" Messiah
December 18, 6:00 pm
The most popular Christmas music ever written will come to UMCNL on December 18, and you have a chance to be part of it. The public is invited to join the chorus in a “do-it-yourself” version of Handel’s “Messiah.” This is your chance to sing this classic Christmas music along with a full orchestra and four soloists.
Mike Weirman, conductor for this New Lenox performance, has announced the selection of four local favorites as soloists: Brenda Carr, soprano; Carol Buckley, alto; Jay Carr, tenor; and Michael Bultman, bass. The performance will be held at the United Methodist Church of New Lenox on Sunday, December 18, at 6:00 pm. A 23 piece orchestra and the Chancel Choir of the church will add support to the “do-it-yourself” choir that assembles for the first time that night. The performance is free and open to the public. An offering will be taken to defray the costs of the performance. Copies of the music will be available to purchase that night, or singers may bring their own copies.
You don’t have to sing to enjoy the “do-it-yourself” version. You are also welcome to come to listen and enjoy what is expected to be more than 200 singers joining together in this Christmas classic.
Christmas Eve Services
We hope that you can attend one of these beautiful services as we remember how God came to be among us in Jesus Christ!
5:00 p.m. ~ Children’s Choirs will be performing
8:00 p.m. ~ Candlelight Service ~ Chancel Choir will perform
11:00 p.m. ~ Candlelight and Communion Service ~ Bell Choirs will perform
Christmas Day Service
One service only at 10:00 am, followed by a “Champagne” Brunch! (Think sparkling grape juice instead of champagne, but it will be just as special!)
New Year’s Day we will resume our regular Sunday worship schedule, 9:00 am and 10:45 am.
Scrip is Here!
You can support our youth by ordering gift cards to various retailers. Bring you completed order forms to the church.
UMCNL, a vibrant faith community located on New Lenox's historic Methodist Campground, is celebrating its 175th anniversary by shaping a future where we work to transform the world because our lives have been transformed by Jesus Christ. 
Dr. Jay D. Carr
