Hope United Methodist Church, Naperville,IL

05/09/2026

05/05/2026

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Today is the 70th anniversary of the granting of full clergy rights for women in the Methodist Church!

The first Methodist woman ordained in the US was Helenor Davisson--almost 160 years ago, on Aug. 24, 1866.

Maude Jensen became the first woman full member of an annual conference (full clergy rights) soon after the 1956 General Conference.

*Much earlier, in 1847, one of our predecessor denominations, the United Brethren Church, commended the first woman to preach, approving licensing and ordaining women, and granting conference membership in 1889.*

https://www.gbhem.org/ministry/clergy-leaders/clergywomen/

04/21/2026

Fear divides, but trust connects. When we choose to see people beyond what makes them different, we create space for genuine relationships.

See more: https://www.r2hub.org/library/25-traits-of-the-beloved-community

03/31/2026

Jo Krus Se Pe Kurbaan- Ushaben Christi

08/05/2025

10 Years of Faithfulness – A Message from Bishop Dan Schwerin Hope Umc

As we mark 10 years of God’s faithfulness at Hope UMC, we are honored to share this special video message from Bishop Dan Schwerin, who reminds us of the grace, perseverance, and promise that have carried us through this journey.

We are deeply thankful for the support of our beloved community—from faithful members to generous neighbors, and everyone who has prayed, served, and walked alongside us.

Over these 10 years, we have been blessed with the leadership of three District Superintendents, three Bishops, and the use of four facilities—each chapter guiding us closer to the promised land, to becoming the Beloved Community of God. We are thankful to Director of Congregational Development, Rev Christian C**n!

But friends, we are not done yet! 🙌
God is still doing great things, and we are excited to keep walking forward together.

With a new logo and a renewed mission statement, we are ready to embrace our call as the Body of Christ, redeemed by His Spirit.

Thank you all for your prayers, your love, and your unwavering support. Here’s to the next season of God’s amazing work through Hope UMC!