Our Vision
To be a church with a heart for our community
Our Mission
To make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.

Meet Our Team

Rev. Matt Swisher
  • Pastor
Peggy Coppler
  • Music Director
Sharon Bennett
  • Administrative Assistant
Ginger Phillips
  • Operations Manager/Treasurer
Delaney Phillips
  • Family Ministries Director

Questions & Answers

Here are some answers to common questions.

As a part of the worldwide United Methodist Church, we share in a Bible-based, God inspired beliefs set forth by our denomination. To learn more about our beliefs, CLICK HERE.

Our main parking lot is on the east side of the building, with entrances on Mulberry St. You can also use the street parking or the city lot north of the building. We do have designated handicap parking in the northwest corner of the parking lot.

Grace UMC is the oldest church. Our worship service is casual, but traditional. We sing hymns accompanied by the organ. We have special music provided by our chancel choir and even the occasional bell choir piece. You can get a sense of our worship by watching the livestream available on Facebook or Youtube.

Wear what makes you most comfortable. We have people who show up in suits every Sunday. We have people who wear jeans and a T-shirt. All are welcome to come as you are.

At this time, we have one Sunday school class that meets following our fellowship time on Sunday mornings. We are looking to add more groups and build a robust small group ministry in the near future.

Children’s Church is available each week. We invite our children to join us in the sanctuary for the beginning part of worship, and then they are dismissed to children’s church, which takes place in our children’s area downstairs.

Nursery care is also available for our youngest worshipers.

We do have space available to rent for outside groups. You can call the church office at 765.457.5329.

If you are interested in becoming a member of Grace UMC, talk with Pastor Matt to get the process started.