OUR VALUES
JESUS LEADS
SERVICE TRANSFORMS
ALL ARE SEEN
JESUS
Jesus is the foundation of all we do. Everyone we encounter should feel the love of Jesus through their interaction with us.
WELCOME
We believe everyone can experience the peace and joy of Jesus. We support opportunities for everyone to lead and ensure all voices are heard and respected.
FAITH
We approach the Bible with open minds, recognizing the changing context and implications of its timeless lessons.
INCLUSIVE
We foster an environment of acceptance, respect, and inclusivity for all people regardless of their age, race, gender identity, or sexual orientation.
SERVICE
We are committed to service to others. We actively seek opportunities to support our communities, especially those marginalized and overlooked by society.
The Bridge is affiliated with the United Methodist denomination. You can learn more about what we believe here.
OUR FIRST YEAR
RECENT SERMONS
sermon 4-26 Pastor Patty Joansen
A link to our livestream is posted to our Facebook page prior to 10am each Sunday morning.
Previous sermons are available on Facebook Video, YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.
UPCOMING EVENTS
SAT MAY 09 | 10:00
FOSTER VILLAGE LEMONADE STAND
On Saturday May 9th we'll be hosting a lemonade stand to support Foster Village Peoria. Look for us from 10:00 - 2:00 just outside The Bridge office (corner of Walnut and Church streets in Washington).
Foster Village comes alongside children and families in the child welfare system to show them that they are not alone and to bridge the gap in resources and support in the foster care community. They do this through five main programs: Resource Closet, Educational Training, Support Groups, Youth Connect Events, and their Visit Room. This will be The Bridge's second year participating in this fundraiser.
You can learn more about Foster Village by visiting their website. If you would like to donate please click here. If you would like to volunteer at our lemonade stand please click here.
SUN MAY 10
GOLDEN CROSS SUNDAY
Sunday, May 10th, is Golden Cross Sunday, and Missions is seeking your help in support of this Special Sunday. Currently, there are nine Golden Cross Ministries within our conference which offer hope and healing to various individuals ranging from birth to old age. This includes the Chaddock Home, the Lessie Bates Davis Neighborhood House, The Baby Fold, Spero Family Services, Evenglow Lodge, Sunset Home, Wesley Village, and pastoral care services at Alton Memorial and Carle Methodist Hospital.
Donations can be made via check written to The Bridge UMC with “Golden Cross Ministries” on the memo line. You may also make donations online at the Illinois Great Rivers Conference website where more information can be found on all of these ministries - https://www.igrc.org/goldencross
SUN MAY 10 | 09:00 AM
ASK: YOUNG ADULT STUDY
Bring your burning questions! Young Adults over 18 are invited to join ASK for a study on the questions surrounding Christianity and hell, as we compare four different interpretations of scripture.
We meet in Room 412 at 9:00 AM each Sunday.
For more information, contact Becca Gorman or Taylor Fleming
SUN MAY 10 | 09:15 AM
HIGH SCHOOL SUNDAY SCHOOL
The Bridge is now offering a high school only Sunday School!
We'll meet most Sunday mornings at 9:15 AM in the youth space at CIS. It can be tricky to find, if you need help please ask at our welcome table just inside the main doors and we'll get you there!
SUN MAY 10 | 6:30 PM
YOUTH GROUP
6th through 12th graders are invited to join us for youth group from 6:30-8:00 PM. It'll be a night of fun with games and snacks and lots of laughs. As always, kids are invited to bring their friends!
We'll meet at the youth space at The Bridge office - 401 Walnut ST in Washington.
WED MAY 13 | 06:30 PM
MISSIONS TEAM MEETING
At The Bridge we actively seek opportunities to support our communities - especially those marginalized and overlooked by society. We feel strongly that it's not only important to give but to do.
If you feel the same and have a desire to be involved we invite you to join us for one of our monthly missions team meetings. We meet from 6:30-7:30(ish) at The Bridge office - 401 Walnut ST in Washington.
WED MAY 13 | 06:30 PM
YOUTH: MID MONTH HANGOUT
6th graders and up are invited to join us for mid-month hangout. This is an informal event where kids can just hang out and have fun. As always, bringing a friend is encouraged!
We'll meet at the youth space at The Bridge office - 401 Walnut ST in Washington from 6:30 - 8:00 PM.
WED MAY 20 | 08:00 & 04:00
BOB: WARM HEART WEDNESDAY
BOB, Bridge Out of the Building, will once again be at WHIP, Washington Helps Its People (so many acronyms!) to pass out coffee and treats to guests who are waiting to shop. BOB will be there on the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM and we've dubbed it "Warm Heart Wednesday."
If you'd like to join us in passing out treats and chatting with guests we'd love to have you. This event has been a big success, very rewarding, and seemed to be very much appreciated. No need to register, just show up at WHIP - 1235 Peoria ST in Washington.
If you have questions please e-mail bob@thebridgeumc.org
WED MAY 20 | 06:30 PM
YOUTH BIBLE STUDY
6th through 12th graders are invited to join us for a mid-week Bible study. This new Bible study will typically be held on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month. In addition to digging deeper into God's word we'll have spend some time getting to know one another and playing games. As with all youth events, we encourage kids to invite friends!
We'll meet from 6:30-8:00 PM in the youth space at the Bridge office - 401 Walnut ST in Washington. No need to RSVP, just show up as you're able.
WED MAY 27 | 06:30 PM
YOUTH BIBLE STUDY
6th through 12th graders are invited to join us for a mid-week Bible study. This new Bible study will typically be held on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month. In addition to digging deeper into God's word we'll have spend some time getting to know one another and playing games. As with all youth events, we encourage kids to invite friends!
We'll meet from 6:30-8:00 PM in the youth space at the Bridge office - 401 Walnut ST in Washington. No need to RSVP, just show up as you're able.
SUN MAY 31 | 6:30 PM
YOUTH GROUP
6th through 12th graders are invited to join us for youth group from 6:30-8:00 PM. It'll be a night of fun with games and snacks and lots of laughs. As always, kids are invited to bring their friends!
We'll meet at the youth space at The Bridge office - 401 Walnut ST in Washington.
WED JUN 03 | 07:00 PM
BOB: INCUBATOR MEETING
Interested in learning more about BOB? BOB - The Bridge Out of the Building - is an exciting new ministry that's meant to find ways of going out in our community to build relationships and serve.
We're in the very early stages of developing what BOB will be, and will do, and would love to hear your ideas! Each month we'll be holding "incubation" meetings where new ideas will be proposed and considered. If you have ideas on how The Bridge can go out into our community, or if you'd like to be a part of BOB, we would love for you to join us! We meet at 7:00 PM on the first Wednesday of each month at the church office - 401 Walnut ST in Washington.
If you have questions or ideas please e-mail bob@thebridgeumc.org
SAT JUN 06 | 10:00 AM
INTERGENERATIONAL KAYAKING
All are invited to join us for intergenerational... kayaking? You heard that right! We'll be meeting at Eureka Lake (in Eureka, of course) on Saturday June 6th from 10:00 - 2:00. Kayaks, life jackets, etc. will all be available.
Please click here to RSVP.
TUE JUN 09 | 06:00 PM
MIDWEST FOOD BANK
Join us on Tuesday June 9th from 6:00 - 7:30 PM as we serve at Midwest Food Bank in Morton. We always have a great turnout and a lot of fun - so whether you've been there once or 100 times we hope to see you! This is an excellent opportunity for families to serve together (participants do need to be 5 or older).
Registration is required - click here to register.