Journey of Hope launches new campus in Bartlett
Journey of Hope announces their newest campus in Bartlett, as Good Shepherd United Methodist Church completes a merger with the Elgin-based church.
The merger was effective in July and plans were made to remodel the Bartlett location before the relaunch of the campus at 751 W. Army Trail Road.
This new campus is a result of a merger which brings together long-established United Methodist Churches, Journey of Hope, which was formed by the merger of Epworth UMC and Wesley UMC from Elgin in 2020 and Good Shepherd UMC which has been a foundational part of the Bartlett Community for over 40 years.
So much history is blended together within this merger and the new campus launch as we look to join together within the Bartlett community to serve each other and share God's love and grace.
The Bartlett campus of Journey of Hope will worship at 10:30 a.m. on Sundays with a time of fellowship after worship.
There are plans for future growth and the addition of small groups, classes, and Sunday school.
On Sunday, Sept. 10, join the relaunch service at 10:30 a.m. followed by lunch, games, activities, and a time to get to know a little more about this new worshipping community. Worship at the Elgin campus will be at 9 a.m. and both services will be livestreamed through Facebook Live, YouTube, and our church app which you can find on the Google or Apple app stores.
Journey of Hope also combines efforts within the local communities in which we worship as we serve at local missions such as local food pantries, PADS, Soup Kettle, Food for Greater Elgin, Crisis Center, as well as other missional opportunities. The people at Journey of Hope have a heart for mission that extends far beyond the local communities. The church also supports the Spirit Lake reservation in North Dakota with annual trips and Christmas boxes for many on the reservation.
Pastor Jarrod Severing said, "God has blessed us with such a rich history in the Elgin community and now we celebrate the ministry and mission within the Bartlett community in addition to Elgin and beyond. This new campus opens doors and offers many new opportunities to share the love of God with so many people. Our staff and congregation are so excited about this next phase of our life together. We are ready to take this next step in our Journey of Hope!"
Their mission is to live out their faith as they encourage others to become disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.
Journey of Hope is a welcoming community that fosters belonging and acceptance. Through ministries, we enable individuals to transform their lives as they learn to follow Jesus Christ. We follow the guidance of the Spirit in sharing our faith through missional adventures, building relationships, and offering our witness to our community and world.
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