Purpose of the Coalition

Pride Flag.

The Chicago Coalition of Welcoming Churches is a collaboration of more than 80 churches and other ministries in the Chicago metropolitan area which welcome and affirm people of all sexual orientations and gender identities. We have two goals:

  • To spread the message of our members' LGBTQ-inclusion across the Chicago metropolitan area, mindful that a positive message about sexual and family diversity is a gift to all people.
  • To connect the leaders, members, and guests of our partner churches for fellowship and education, enabling support and resource-sharing for the practices of faithful welcome.

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Wesley United Methodist Church

21 East Franklin Avenue
Naperville, IL 60540

630-355-1834

wesleynaperville@gmail.com

wesleynaperville.org

Mission Statement

To proclaim God's grace through our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, to nurture spiritual growth throughout life, and to serve God by caring for all people.

Welcome Statement

God, as known to us in Jesus Christ, welcomes all. So do we. All people of any race, ethnic identity, gender, sexual orientation, age, ability, economic statues, or life situation are welcome here.

Wesley is also proud to be a member of the Reconciling Ministries Network, which is "Mobilizing United Methodists of all sexual orientations and gender identities to transform our Church and world into the full expression of Christ's inclusive love." Their web address is www.rmnetwork.org

Directions

Wesley Church is located just north of downtown Naperville on the Northwest corner of Franklin Avenue and Center Street. Accessible entrance is available with Franklin Avenue parking lot. We're located 2 blocks south of Naperville Metra Station.

Wesley United Methodist Church can be reached from I88 by exiting at Naperville Road, turn South. Take Naperville Road south to Ogden Avenue (Route 34). Turn right, (west) on Ogden Avenue (Route 34), and continue west on Ogden Avenue to Washington Street. Turn left on Washington Street Take Washington Street south towards downtown Naperville. After passing below a railroad overpass, turn left on Franklin Avenue. Wesley United Methodist Church is located at the corner of Franklin Avenue and Center Street.

Wesley United Methodist Church can be reached from I55 by exiting at Weber Road. Turn north on Weber Road. Weber Road becomes Naper Boulevard after Boughton Road. Stay on Naper Blvd., turning left (north) on Washington Street. As the roads curve, keep coming north, watching for signs which indicate downtown Naperville. Follow Washington Street north. Franklin Avenue is just north of downtown Naperville. Turn right, (east) from Washington Street onto Franklin Avenue.

Wesley United Methodist Church is located at the corner of Franklin Avenue and Center Street. Our lot enters from Franklin Avenue, and street parking is also available.

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