We're easy to find in Downtown Peoria
116 NE Perry Ave., Peoria, IL
Worship Times
Traditional Worship | Sunday, 8:45 AM
Renew (Contemporary Worship) | Sunday, 9:00 AM
Renuevo (Bilingual Worship - Spanish, English) | Sunday, 11:15 AM
Christian Education Hour for All Ages | Sunday, 10:00 AM
Renew (Contemporary Worship) | Sunday, 9:00 AM
Renuevo (Bilingual Worship - Spanish, English) | Sunday, 11:15 AM
Christian Education Hour for All Ages | Sunday, 10:00 AM
Worship @ First

A Lenten Journey through Grief:
from Sorrow to Hope
We will journey together through the next 40 days of Lent,
a Journey through Grief: from Sorrow to Hope.
a Journey through Grief: from Sorrow to Hope.

Sunday, April 6
Join us for worship Sunday as Pastor Tim teaches about
bargaining & guilt.
John 11:17-37
bargaining & guilt.
John 11:17-37
An Invitation to Holy Week

Holy Thursday
April 17
7PM
Holy Thursday commemorates the Last Supper of Jesus with his apostles in the Upper Room, where he washed their feet and instituted the Eucharist (Holy Communion).
Join us as we humble ourselves before God on this Holy Thursday.
Join us as we humble ourselves before God on this Holy Thursday.

Good Friday
April 18
7PM
Obituary: Jesus of Nazareth
A Celebration of Life will be on Friday, April 18 at 7:00PM. Please join the family and friends of Jesus at Peoria First UMC, 116 NE Perry, Peoria, IL for a “Funeral for a Friend."
Jerusalem — Jesus of Nazareth, a teacher and healer widely known for his message of love, forgiveness, and the coming of God’s kingdom, died on Friday at Golgotha.
He was approximately 33 years old.
He was born to Joseph (son of Heli) and Mary (daughter of Joachim) in Bethlehem and raised in Nazareth.
Jesus gained a following throughout Judea and Galilee, preaching to crowds, performing miracles, and challenging religious authorities. He was arrested in Jerusalem, tried by the Sanhedrin, and sentenced to death by crucifixion under Roman Governor Pontius Pilate.
Jesus is survived by his mother, Mary; his brothers and sisters; and a devoted group of followers who believed him to be the Messiah. His teachings and work have left a lasting impact on many.
His body was placed in the tomb of Joseph of Arimathea.
The family has requested that in lieu of flowers you may give to the benevolence of your choice.
Four friends of Jesus will share their eulogy.
A Celebration of Life will be on Friday, April 18 at 7:00PM. Please join the family and friends of Jesus at Peoria First UMC, 116 NE Perry, Peoria, IL for a “Funeral for a Friend."
Jerusalem — Jesus of Nazareth, a teacher and healer widely known for his message of love, forgiveness, and the coming of God’s kingdom, died on Friday at Golgotha.
He was approximately 33 years old.
He was born to Joseph (son of Heli) and Mary (daughter of Joachim) in Bethlehem and raised in Nazareth.
Jesus gained a following throughout Judea and Galilee, preaching to crowds, performing miracles, and challenging religious authorities. He was arrested in Jerusalem, tried by the Sanhedrin, and sentenced to death by crucifixion under Roman Governor Pontius Pilate.
Jesus is survived by his mother, Mary; his brothers and sisters; and a devoted group of followers who believed him to be the Messiah. His teachings and work have left a lasting impact on many.
His body was placed in the tomb of Joseph of Arimathea.
The family has requested that in lieu of flowers you may give to the benevolence of your choice.
Four friends of Jesus will share their eulogy.

Easter Sunday
April 20
On the third day He rose from the dead.
The resurrection of Jesus is a sign of hope symbolizing new life, forgiveness, and the triumph over death and despair.
The resurrection of Jesus is a sign of hope symbolizing new life, forgiveness, and the triumph over death and despair.
Journey to Healthy Discipleship
"I believe you'll find us to be a place where you can find the love and grace of Jesus, and the encouragement of a church family and friends. This is a place where we are all challenged to make a difference." Rev. Dr. Tim Ozment, Directing Pastor
Go HIGHER with many worship opportunities.
Explore the different style worship services available at Peoria First, including traditional, Renew (contemporary), Renuévo (bilingual), and Alive (Loaves & Fish) services.
Explore the different style worship services available at Peoria First, including traditional, Renew (contemporary), Renuévo (bilingual), and Alive (Loaves & Fish) services.
We're going WIDER in outreach beyond the walls of the church.
Learn about the Foster Gallery (fine arts gallery), Loaves & Fish feeding ministry, Buddy Ministries at Lincoln K-8 School, English as a Second Language (ESL) classes, and more.
Learn about the Foster Gallery (fine arts gallery), Loaves & Fish feeding ministry, Buddy Ministries at Lincoln K-8 School, English as a Second Language (ESL) classes, and more.
Getting CLOSER in fellowship means learning to care for one another.
This page will introduce you to caring ministries such as GriefShare, Stephens Ministry, and Caring Hearts.
This page will introduce you to caring ministries such as GriefShare, Stephens Ministry, and Caring Hearts.
GET TO KNOW US
Click the GET TO KNOW US button to explore a brief, five-video series produced by Pastor Tim Ozment to help you get to know us better. You'll learn more about our ethic of going HIGHER, WIDER, CLOSER, and DEEPER, plus explore the rich and interesting history of our ministry work in Peoria.