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Wide angle showing the outside of the church, a small playground, and a large lawn

Port Byron First United Methodist Church

Welcome to Port Byron First. A United Methodist Church. We hope to meet you soon.

Port Byron First Methodist Church was founded in 1836. What difference might that make to you? It matters because the church has consistently been involved in and ministering to the community of Port Byron from nearly the town’s beginning. The congregation is community-minded by being the hands and feet of Jesus Christ to believers and to those who have not met Jesus, yet. The ministries that you will learn about on our website speak to the dedication that the congregation has in demonstrating the agape love that Jesus taught us to show one another.

The life of our church is guided by two statements:

Join us in our mission and ministry to love and serve God in the Port Byron, Illinois community and the world.

Weekly Greetings from Pastor Roberta

Online Services

Worship Livestream

Previous Live Worship Services

Worship Services and Times

Traditional Worship
Sundays at 10:30am. Children are welcome and accommodated during our worship service.
Weekly Bulletin

Adult Discipleship Group
Sundays from 9:30-10:20am. Lively discussions on current and topical news are supported by Biblical references. An email from the Wired Word is sent to participants each Thursday for review and study.

Adult Spiritual Formation Bible Study
Sundays from 9:30-10:15am at the parsonage.

Discipleship Groups.
Sundays from 9:30-10:20am. Ages preschool-12th grade during the school year.

Kids Korner
3rd Sunday of the month, during worship, October - May