Dayspring
The church building, a timber lodge with a green roof and a covered porch, with daylilies flowering in front.

A United Methodist Congregation · East Peoria, Illinois

Dayspring Native American United Methodist Church

Every week

Sundays

  • 12:00 noonPotluck lunch
  • 1:30 pmWorship service

Come early and enjoy a noon potluck lunch with us. Everyone is welcome. When weather permits we start smudging at 1:15 p.m. The Spirit Drum calls us to worship at 1:30 p.m. You don't have to be Native American to attend.

201 N Norwood Pl
East Peoria, IL 61611
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Come as you are

You are welcome here

We are a Christ-following, Bible-believing faith community that embraces Native American traditional practices as an expression of love, relationship, and connection to Creator—Father, Son, and Spirit.

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Sunday services

Lunch at noon

Come early and enjoy a noon potluck lunch with us. Everyone is welcome.

Smudging at 1:15 pm

When weather permits.

Worship at 1:30 pm

The Spirit Drum calls us to worship. You don't have to be Native American to attend.

The worship space, with chairs set in a circle around the drum beneath a high pine ceiling.
A tall timber cross bound with rope, standing among oak trees.

The Cross & the Feather

bring together two worlds of spiritual tradition.

In their own words

The Spirit's Calling

When the Spirit places a Call in your heart, you know it, because it doesn't let go. What you do with that Call is what counts.

A founding member

A Step in Faith

Dick Lower is a founding Member of the Dayspring Fellowship. In his straight-forward and down to earth style, Dick shares a little of Dayspring's history and casts a vision for a future that will challenge Dayspring for many years to come.

More from the church

Before you come

Coming for the first time

A few practical things, so nothing is a surprise when you arrive.

Details about parking, which door to use, step-free access and what happens for children are not on the site yet. Please call (309) 698-2527 or send an email and somebody will tell you before you make the journey.

Plan your visit

We would be glad to hear from you

Get in touch

dayspringnaumc@gmail.com
(309) 698-2527

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