About Us
Core Values
Diversity: We include, affirm, and respect all people and their voices.
Fellowship: We come together as one body.
Service: We are in ministry with the community and the world.
Compassion: We care about others without judgement.
Authenticity: We are who God is calling us to be.
Generosity: We share God’s graciousness with others.
Mission
To make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.
Vision
To be a body of believers who are of one mind and heart working together with the Riverbend community to spread the love of Christ to the world, one person at a time.
Rev. Nicholas Gleason
Pastor
Beginning July 1, 2025, Rev. Gleason will join the church.
Rev. Kim Stuby
Resident Deacon
Peggy Johnson
Church Administrator
Certified Lay Ministry candidate and Certified Lay Servant
Ext.222
Ray Bentley
Organist
Leadership
Alton Main Street UMC follows a simplified leadership model, known as the Simplified Accountable Structure. To learn more about it, we invite you to view this video: SAS Overview https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A6BCBQT0Jok
Leadership Board Members
- Jareb White, Co-Chair (2024-2026)
- Carol Morris, Co-Chair (2023-2025)
- Carole Cross (2025-2027)
- Fred Lammers (2023-2025)
- Phil Johnson (2025-2027)
- Linda Crabtree (2022-2024)
- Ron Mayhew (2023-2025)
Lay Leader: Tiphanie White
Lay Ministry Candidate: Peggy D. Johnson