
Traveling ministers started the first Methodist congregation in the 1850’s on the northwest side of Manito.

Grace and Peace to you.
Like the people of Israel and the Lord Jesus Christ, the Church is the Servant of God chosen to help bring joy and justice to our world. The Community United Methodist Church in Manito is a member of the wider body of Christ, and I’m happy to be its appointed pastor. Originally from Peoria, Illinois, I was raised to see church as part of family, and am glad to be in this area again. After graduating from Bradley University, my curiosity in faith and the Bible took me to divinity school in Denver, where I attended the Iliff School of Theology. Upon completion I served as a vikar in two small churches in Bavaria, Germany, and there my education certainly continued in new and interesting ways. Since that time I have served in various ministry roles, including associate pastor, hospital chaplain, and, for a brief time, ski bum. The people of Community United Methodist are loving and warm. They welcomed me here with open arms, and I personally invite you to join us too. Worship is every Sunday at 10am. Church school is available for children and adults at 9am.
“The Lord bless you and keep you;
the Lord make his face shine upon you
and be gracious to you;
May the Lord turn his face toward you
and give you peace.”
Blessings,
Pastor Greg