Dayspring Native American United Methodist Church is a Christ-following, Bible-believing faith community in East Peoria, Illinois that embraces Native American traditional practices as a means of expressing love, relationship, and connection to the Creator. They incorporate music from the Spirit Drum, worship services held in a circle, and traditional prayers like smudging and the 4-directions prayer. The church believes that people of all nations and races can be part of Christ's Church without having to renounce their heritage or ethnicity.
With members representing diverse Native and settler ancestries, Dayspring Native American United Methodist Church strives to share and respect each other's ways and traditions. They offer Sunday services and a potluck lunch, welcoming everyone to join them. The church emphasizes the Spirit's Call and the importance of responding to it, as reflected in the life of Pastor Danira Parra. Due to current COVID-19 restrictions, in-person events are limited to worship services and Sunday lunch.
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