The United Protestant Church in Grayslake is a unique congregation that is a federated church comprised of two denominations, United Methodist and the United Church of Christ. The senior pastor is Rev. David Russell and the interim associate pastor is Rev. Merlyn Lawrence. The church encourages disciples to develop deeper relationships with God, others and self and to connect one's faith with one's life in service to the community and beyond. The UPC is a member of the Elgin District of the United Methodist Church and the Fox Valley Association of the United Church of Christ.