Downs United Methodist Church

10/13/2026

2027 Timber-Lee Registration is now open! Dates are set - January 1st-3rd. This retreat is open to High School students in our community. Forms can be picked up at the church (there are extras located at the Welcome Desk) or on our website (https://www.downsumc.org/next-gen-ministries). We have 50 slots available for students, and when we fill up... we will start a waitlist for those that still want to join but missed the cutoff. Forms can be turned into our Youth Minister, Kyle Boward, in person or brought to our church dropbox (located on a brick pillar just outside our church front doors). For more information, reach out to Kyle!

Enjoy this video of our trip last year!
https://youtu.be/N5gBGFnYlxU

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10/08/2026

We need your help! Our Swap Room is full. We need shoppers! We need to start making room for LOTS of Christmas items at our Swap Room. Come shop our Swap Room this Sunday from 10:45am - Noon! Bring a friend! So many great items to find. Pictures are just a small sampling of what you may find!

The Swap Room is located inside the small outbuilding behind the Church at 205 S. Highway Ave. Downs, IL.

The Swap Room is a resale room ran by volunteers. Swap Room shopping is pick your own price. 100% of the proceeds go to the DUMC General Fund to support ministries throughout the church.

Inventory is always changing and we are continually working hard to sort through and organize all of the new donations - we have small furniture, kitchen supplies, home decor, toys, games, party supplies, jewelry, linens, books, electronics, and so much more.

Donations may also be dropped off at the building location during store hours ONLY or other arrangements may be made. Please DO NOT dump donations by the door. Receipts for donations are available upon request.

Have questions or looking for something specific!? Please comment below or email [email protected]!

10/01/2026

Our Swap Room will be open during regular hours from 10:45am - Noon this Sunday. We have fall and Halloween items. Come shop with us! So many fun items to see!

The Swap Room is located inside the small outbuilding behind the Church at 205 S. Highway Ave. Downs, IL.

The Swap Room is a resale room ran by volunteers. Swap Room shopping is pick your own price. 100% of the proceeds go to the DUMC General Fund to support ministries throughout the church.

Inventory is always changing and we are continually working hard to sort through and organize all of the new donations - we have small furniture, kitchen supplies, home decor, toys, games, party supplies, jewelry, linens, books, electronics, and so much more.

Donations may also be dropped off at the building location during store hours ONLY or other arrangements may be made. Please DO NOT dump donations by the door. Receipts for donations are available upon request.

Have questions or looking for something specific!? Please comment below or email [email protected]!

09/24/2026

There will be TWO chances to shop our Swap Room this Sunday. Come check out the Swap Room during our regular hours from 10:45am - Noon. The shop will open again from 4-6pm to allow people to stop by during our annual spaghetti supper. It wiill be a great evening of yummy food, fellowship, and shopping! All are welcome!

The Swap Room is located inside the small outbuilding behind the Church at 205 S. Highway Ave. Downs, IL.

The Swap Room is a resale room ran by volunteers. Swap Room shopping is pick your own price. 100% of the proceeds go to the DUMC General Fund to support ministries throughout the church.

Inventory is always changing and we are continually working hard to sort through and organize all of the new donations - we have small furniture, kitchen supplies, home decor, toys, games, party supplies, jewelry, linens, books, electronics, and so much more.

Donations may also be dropped off at the building location during store hours ONLY or other arrangements may be made. Please DO NOT dump donations by the door. Receipts for donations are available upon request.

Have questions or looking for something specific!? Please comment below or email [email protected]!

09/17/2026

Tons more fall decor was just came in and is available at our Swap Room! Come shop the Swap Room from 10:45am - Noon on Sunday. All are welcome!

The Swap Room is located inside the small outbuilding behind the Church at 205 S. Highway Ave. Downs, IL.

The Swap Room is a resale room ran by volunteers. Swap Room shopping is pick your own price. 100% of the proceeds go to the DUMC General Fund to support ministries throughout the church.

Inventory is always changing and we are continually working hard to sort through and organize all of the new donations - we have small furniture, kitchen supplies, home decor, toys, games, party supplies, jewelry, linens, books, electronics, and so much more.

Donations may also be dropped off at the building location during store hours ONLY or other arrangements may be made. Please DO NOT dump donations by the door. Receipts for donations are available upon request.

Have questions or looking for something specific!? Please comment below or email [email protected]!

09/16/2026

Tonight is week 2 of our Wednesday Night Student programming. NextGen Ministries are designed for K-8 graders each Wednesday. We offer dinner (PANCAKES TONIGHT), lesson, games and music (for the K-3 students). All are welcome. If it is your first time joining us this year, we ask parents to come in and provide us with some contact information. We are changing our sign-in process and would love your help with that!

09/10/2026

So many pumpkins currently at our Swap Room! Come shop the Swap Room from 10:45am - Noon on Sunday. All are welcome!

The Swap Room is located inside the small outbuilding behind the Church at 205 S. Highway Ave. Downs, IL.

The Swap Room is a resale room ran by volunteers. Swap Room shopping is pick your own price. 100% of the proceeds go to the DUMC General Fund to support ministries throughout the church.

Inventory is always changing and we are continually working hard to sort through and organize all of the new donations - we have small furniture, kitchen supplies, home decor, toys, games, party supplies, jewelry, linens, books, electronics, and so much more.

Donations may also be dropped off at the building location during store hours ONLY or other arrangements may be made. Please DO NOT dump donations by the door. Receipts for donations are available upon request.

Have questions or looking for something specific!? Please comment below or email [email protected]!

09/04/2026

More new fall and Halloween items are out at the Swap Room! The Swap Room will be open from 10:45am - Noon on Sunday. See you there!

The Swap Room is located inside the small outbuilding behind the Church at 205 S. Highway Ave. Downs, IL.

The Swap Room is a resale room ran by volunteers. Swap Room shopping is pick your own price. 100% of the proceeds go to the DUMC General Fund to support ministries throughout the church.

Inventory is always changing and we are continually working hard to sort through and organize all of the new donations - we have small furniture, kitchen supplies, home decor, toys, games, party supplies, jewelry, linens, books, electronics, and so much more.

Donations may also be dropped off at the building location during store hours ONLY or other arrangements may be made. Please DO NOT dump donations by the door. Receipts for donations are available upon request.

Have questions or looking for something specific!? Please comment below or email [email protected]!

08/27/2026

The new items are going to be hitting the Swap Room sales floor fast and furiously. The Swap Room has so many fun fall, Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas items to get out! Plan to stop by Sunday to see what fun was put out this week! The Swap Room will be open from 10:45am - Noon on Sunday.

The Swap Room is located inside the small outbuilding behind the Church at 205 S. Highway Ave. Downs, IL.

The Swap Room is a resale room ran by volunteers. Swap Room shopping is pick your own price. 100% of the proceeds go to the DUMC General Fund to support ministries throughout the church.

Inventory is always changing and we are continually working hard to sort through and organize all of the new donations - we have small furniture, kitchen supplies, home decor, toys, games, party supplies, jewelry, linens, books, electronics, and so much more.

Donations may also be dropped off at the building location during store hours ONLY or other arrangements may be made. Please DO NOT dump donations by the door. Receipts for donations are available upon request.

Have questions or looking for something specific!? Please comment below or email [email protected]!

08/20/2026

Lots of fun things going on at DUMC! This Sunday, August 23rd Youth Takeover Worship Service at 9:30am, Ice Cream 🍨 Social at 10:30am, and shop our Swap Room from 10:45am-Noon. Come join the Sunday fun!

The Swap Room is located inside the small outbuilding behind the Church at 205 S. Highway Ave. Downs, IL.

The Swap Room is a resale room ran by volunteers. Swap Room shopping is pick your own price. 100% of the proceeds go to the DUMC General Fund to support ministries throughout the church.

Inventory is always changing and we are continually working hard to sort through and organize all of the new donations - we have small furniture, kitchen supplies, home decor, toys, games, party supplies, jewelry, linens, books, electronics, and so much more.

Donations may also be dropped off at the building location during store hours ONLY or other arrangements may be made. Please DO NOT dump donations by the door. Receipts for donations are available upon request.

Have questions or looking for something specific!? Please comment below or email [email protected]!