Gary UMC’s Maundy Thursday worship to include hand-washing

At Gary United Methodist Church in Wheaton, Maundy Thursday, March 28, will begin with a simple meal at 5:30 p.m. and then continue with an interactive worship service at 6 p.m.

Families with young children will enjoy a special reflection time with Pastor Carey Williams Bebar before joining the congregation for hand-washing and Holy Communion.

Holy Week worship includes Palm Sunday, March 24, at 9 and 11 a.m.; Maundy Thursday starting with a meal at 5:30 p.m. followed by worship at 6 p.m.; Good Friday at 7 p.m.; and Easter Sunday at 9 and 11 a.m.

The church at 224 N. Main St., offers 9 and 11 a.m. Sunday worship in the sanctuary. The 9 a.m. worship is complete with Kids’ Church and nursery care, plus livestreaming and recorded worship at garychurch.org.

The 11 a.m. worship has a more casual feel featuring church musicians. At 10 a.m., you can enjoy a coffee hour called “Special Blend” and Sunday school for all ages. With deep roots in the community since 1853, Gary Church has vibrant music, kids, youth and adult ministries, plus opportunities for local, national and global missions. For more information, go to garychurch.org or contact the church office at office@garychurch.org.