First United Methodist Church Carbondale Illinois

06/04/2026

Music in June: Pastor Jim’s last month with us, so we asked him “what are your favorite hymns?” You may be hearing and/or singing versions of:
My Jesus I Love Thee
It is Well with My Soul
I Love to Tell the Story

He had a fourth favorite, but we would need new text for the ‘season’. His 4th is “In the Bleak Midwinter”!

06/02/2026

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05/27/2026

First Monday of each month is the Good News Gospel Sing at 6:30 in the atrium- come on out and enjoy some music and fellowship!

05/22/2026

“Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, so I send you.” — Jesus in John 20:21

These words remind us that peace is not something we keep to ourselves. It is something we embody and share through compassion, mercy, justice, and love.

💭 Where might God be sending you to bring peace, encouragement, or hope this week?

05/15/2026

05/13/2026

Hope does not wait for everything to become perfect before it begins to sing. Real hope often rises while life still feels uncertain. While prayers are still unanswered. While healing is still happening. While the night still feels long. Like a bird sensing the coming dawn before the sun appears, faith quietly whispers: “Light is still coming.” ☀️

This is the kind of hope God offers us... not denial of darkness, but confidence that darkness will not last forever. So if your heart feels weary today, keep trusting. Keep praying. Keep singing softly through the storm. Morning always comes eventually. If this encouraged you, explore our worship playlists, devotionals, and peaceful resources created to help you stay grounded in hope and God’s presence through every season. Find Peace With God — link in bio.

05/05/2026

Two special guests attended Saturday Night Live! Nelda Hinckley, celebrating her 91st birthday, and Dina Hyde, Board member and volunteer at Carbondale Warming Center. Good food,good fellowship, good discussion! Join us next month!!