Alpha United Methodist Church

01/25/2026

YES, We will be open Sunday morning. Come enjoy a hot cup of coffee and warm smiles!

01/18/2026

Prayers to Melvin and Deb Briggs and family for the loss of his brother Harold who passed away in December.
Visitation will be held Monday, January 19, 2026 at 1:00 pm at Alpha Methodist Church. Services to follow at 2:00 pm. Burial will be held at a later date.
Please come and show your support to Melvin and family.

12/14/2025

Yes we're open!. Coffee is hot and snacks are ready! Come join us at 9:30 AM.

11/29/2025

We will be closed tomorrow Nov. 30, 2025 due to snow and drifting snow. See you next week!

06/05/2024

Last night's fundraiser for The Briggs has been a great success so far. If you were not able to attend and would still like to give, please send your donation to Alpha UMC marked Briggs. PO Box 607 Alpha IL. 61413.. Thank You!!

05/28/2024

11/22/2023

https://www.fippingerfuneralhome.com/obituaries/ann-enstrom

View Ann M. Enstrom's obituary, send flowers and find service dates, and sign the guestbook.

04/09/2023

He is Risen! He is Risen, indeed!!

04/14/2022

Join us Wednesday, April 20 from 5-6:30PM for a free community spaghetti supper! Bring your family and friends for spaghetti, bread, drinks, and dessert. Eat here at the church or take it to go.

02/24/2022

Join us for our Free Fat Tuesday Community Pancake Supper!
Tuesday, March 1st
5:00-6:30PM
Alpha United Methodist Church - 211 N. Scandia St., Alpha
Free pancakes, sausage, coffee, and juice
Dine in or carry out

01/13/2022

The Alpha UMC Community Book Club is open to everyone! Our next book will be "The Girl They Left Behind" by Roxanne Veletzos. We will meet in early March to discuss the book. Books will be available to check out from the Clover Library (Woodhull). If you are interested in reading with us, please comment below so we can make sure the library orders enough copies.

For an overview of the book go to:

A sweeping historical romance that is “gripping, tragic, yet filled with passion and hope” (Kate Quinn, New York Times bestselling author), offerin...

01/01/2022

Due to the weather, our service for tomorrow has been cancelled. We will also reschedule taking down the Christmas decorations. Stay safe!