116 NE Perry Ave., Peoria, IL

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Go DEEPER in your faith as you draw closer to God through spiritual practices. This section will detail  our small group ministry, Sunday School classes, Children and  Youth Ministries and our library.