Welcome to North Shore United Methodist Church, a radically inclusive community of faith, hope, love and acceptance...
North Shore United Methodist Church is an inclusive community of faith in Jesus Christ guided by the Holy Spirit. We are committed to providing support, healing, and inspiration to all. Our missions encompass worship, service, the arts, education, and fellowship. We participate in interfaith activities that serve to further world understanding and peace. We believe in the power of prayer and strive to be of help to our members, our community and those in need.
OUR MISSION: To know God and experience a place of belonging centered on the teachings of Christ through revitalizing worship, transformative relationships, impactful outreach, and spiritual formation.
Reconciling Ministries Network
North Shore United Methodist Church is a welcoming community of all, including the LGBTQ community. If you identify as LGBTQ, you will find our congregation to be a safe and nonjudgmental space for you and those dear to you. We have been a part of the United Methodist Reconciling Ministries Network (RMN) since 2015.
North Shore United Methodist Church
Our History
The North Shore Methodist Episcopal Church congregation was founded by a small group of families in 1909, with services conducted for several years in the former Glencoe Library at 654 Hazel Avenue, across the street from the current church property. The sanctuary wing, designed by Riddle and Riddle Architects in a Tudor style, was constructed in 1914‐1915 at the northeast corner of Hazel and Greenleaf Avenues.
In 1946, the house and property immediately north of the church were donated by the Fox family, giving the church a six‐bedroom “Parsonage” to serve as the church minister's residence. The education wing first floor was built between the Parsonage and the sanctuary in 1948, comprised of classrooms and offices. In 1964, a second floor was added to the education wing, incorporating a larger informal gathering space, a larger kitchen to replace the original kitchen in the sanctuary wing, and additional classrooms.
When the Methodist Church and the Evangelical United Brethren Church merged in 1968, the Glencoe church became the North Shore United Methodist Church, a designation which remains to this day.
