Dayspring Native American United Methodist Church

3/6/2025

Dayspring United Methodist Church sanctuary

We visited Dayspring Native American United Methodist Church in East Peoria, Illinois on Sunday, March 2. We were told about this church from a friend that we met at a Baha'i celebration. He had just visited and thought we'd find it interesting as well!

Highlights of our visit to Dayspring Native American United Methodist Church

1. The drums and chanting were unique and beautiful.
2. Receiving and participating in the Water Blessing.
3. The 43 acre property with massive old trees was peaceful and a perfect setting.
4. Learning about it's connection to another church we visited: First United Methodist Church of Peoria

native american church in central illinois

our daughter looking a the prayer ties on the cross at Dayspring

the exterior porch of Dayspring Native American church was made from trees that were cut for the building

traditional native american dress clothes in east peoria, illinois

grounds of native american church near peoria, illinois

Do you have feedback about our episode? Maybe you have a place of worship you'd like us to visit? Send us a message through the button below!

Send a message to us!

3 Comments

Pastor Patty Johansen link

3/9/2025 05:01:22 pm

Couple of clarifications: The First Nations Version is an indigenous translation of the Bible. So far, only the New Testament has been translated, but the Old Testament is in process. Seven Circles is located near Edwards, Il, west of Peoria. Thanks for visiting with us! And thanks you for featuring Dayspring on your podcast!

Katie VandenBerg

3/9/2025 05:41:48 pm

Thank you for taking the time to clarify! The translation was so interesting and beautiful! ~Katie

Bec Land

3/13/2025 07:23:42 am

Thank you for visiting us at Dayspring. We love to share with and help those who are learning about us. We hope many will come and experience worshipping Our Lord together as one. Please stay in contact with us, we see all of you as part of our family. Blessing to you and your family and our prayers are with you all. Bec

Author

Kate and Ben make their home in Central Illinois. We love community, culture and connection. We're ceramic and metal artists, self manage our rental properties, own MUSE Morton, conservationists, a divorce coach, a former teacher, Rotarians and parents to two creative kids. We love meeting new people and expanding our understanding of the world. We hope we never lose a sense of Awe for our lives.

Places of Worship