Marquette Park UMC - Gary

Located in Gary Indiana’s beach community, Marquette Park UMC - Gary (Marquette Park or MPUMC) has been a spiritual sanctuary for the past sixty five years. With a steadfast commitment to the creed of the United Methodist Church (“Open Minds, Open Hearts, Open Doors”), We strive to dedicate our efforts in aiding the greater Chicagoland area.

Our denomination began in England in 1729 as a renewal movement led by John and Charles Wesley. In the June of 1947, a student pastor was assigned to a charge simply designated as "Miller." There was no building or property. Later that fall, a worship service was held in the Wirt High School Auditorium. In December, 1948, Marquette Park United Methodist Church was formally organized with 44 charter members. Shortly thereafter, the District Missionary Society donated land on our present site. The first building was consecrated in December, 1955 and an educational unit was added in 1961.

We are a diverse Christian community and worship at 10:15 every Sunday. We hope you will find your church home with us! All are welcome!