Join a group to visit those in our congregation who cannot get out easily, bringing fellowship and companionship to them in their homes. Each group of two or three is provided with the name of an individual to visit and a basket with all of the...

Are you alert and aware of the environment around you? Can you work quietly behind the scenes to keep people safe and comfortable?  Can you commit to coming early and staying after worship once a month?  Adults and youth are invited to...

For nearly a decade, BUMC members have assisted service men and women passing through the two USO centers at O’Hare airport.

Have you used a video editor to create and share short clips? Do you have the skills to track and file large media pieces? Online worship is important to our homebound members, to those in our church family who live or travel elsewhere, and to...

Do you love getting to know new people? Are you always nearby to be the kind and helpful one? Adults and youth are invited to be one of the first to greet new folks and old friends – share the special magic that makes Barrington such a...

Are you a visual person? Is your gift to tell stories without words?  Can you work with any materials to create something exciting to explore?  At Barrington UMC, worship includes creating an environment for folks to see and feel the...

Are you able to stay focused despite distractions? Can you respond quickly to last minute changes? Would you enjoy helping others to more fully understand and participate in the worship service? If so, you would be an asset to the...

It is harder than ever to navigate life as an adolescent. Our youth often experience tremendous pressure to fit in, to succeed, and sometimes to resist joining in actions and behaviors they will later regret. Having adults who care...