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[Akron United Methodist Church]

AKRON UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
121 N Mishawaka St
Akron, IN 46910
Phone(574)893-7123
Fax(574)598-2113
Karen Ottjes, Pastor
We are a small but energetic and friendly church that invites you to visit! Our church is one block north of the intersection of State Roads 14 and 19 (downtown Akron).
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We're currently creating a new Missions Ministry and we are excited about our growing AUMC Endowment program.

[The Cross and the Flame]
[wheelchair accessible] Our sanctuary is wheelchair accessible. We offer large-print hymnals.
Please visit our web site using the links on the left. Better yet, why not visit our church in person?

February 21, 2010 - Events



  • 2nd Shift -- Worship with Attitude: Service starts at 5:00pm every Sunday. We begin with a meal, then move right into Praise and Worship music. We have a reading of Gods Word followed with a message. We wrap it up with some more Prasie and worship. Please come and join us and Worship the Lord! Come and be filled up Spiritually and physically!!!

  • Christmas Tapestry , the Akron Community Choir Christmas musical was awesome! The Lord continues to bless this music ministry. Jim Saner will lead our Easter Musical-- May I Never Lose The Wonder Of The Cross. Plan now to come and watch this awesome presentation as we re-tell the true story of what Jesus did for us on the cross. There will be two performances: Saturday & Sunday March 27 & 28 at 7pm.

  • Check out the Church Photos link for new photos!!!

  • Attention Jr/Sr High youth group: We are very excited to anounce that we as a cluster will be combining our youth groups. Our cluster consists of Akron, Beaver Dam, Burket and Mentone. Our first meeting will be September 20th at Burket; the meeting starts at 3:00pm - 4:45pm.Meet at AUMC for transportation.

  • The AUMC Chancel Choir is very active! Mona Shepherd is our choir director, and we are having an awesome time singing praises to our Lord and Savior. If you enjoy singing, join us for choir rehearsals on Sunday evenings from 6:30-8:00 pm.

  • View from the Pew "A Charge To Keep I Have". Click on View From The Pew

  • Pastor Karen's Corner: "From the Pastors Pen" Click on Pastor's Corner

  • Mission of the Month: "Habitat for Humanity of Fulton County"

  • Kid's Zone Youth Ministries/Study Tables will resume on Monday, September 14th. We will meet Monday through Thursday 3:30pm to 5:30pm. We are doing a whole new layout this year. We will start with homework then go into other activities, including a Bible lesson. Come and be blessed! If School is cancelled or not in session, so is Kid Zone. Contact Amber Edmondson at 574-268-7005 for more info. Volunteers needed!!!

  • In July 2008, Mark, Lisa, Katie, Sam, Kyleigh,and Allen went on a mission trip to Costa Rica. Part of that trip centered around an "Iglesia Metodista" (Methodist Church) located in Los Guido. There are some awesome ministries at Los Guido, one of which is a feeding program for children. Click on Los Guido Evangelica Metodista to learn how you can help!

  • Prayer Concerns - Put on the whole armour of God (Ephesians 6:11) through prayer! Our church and community need your prayers. Click on Prayer Concerns to see who stands in the need of prayer.

Services Schedule

9:30am Sunday Sunday School Classes
10:30am Sunday Worship Service
5:00pm Sunday 2nd Shift Worship Service (starts off with a meal)
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Our Vision Statement

As a family of God at Akron United Methodist Church, we believe God has called us to prepare ourselves to serve Him in our church, our community, and our world. In the spirit of love we open our doors to all people, offering programs for worship, spiritual growth, education, music, fellowship and service.

Our Mission Statement

Akron United Methodist Church is a family of God's people, growing spiritually, making and nurturing Disciples of Christ while serving as a beacon for and responding to the needs of the community.


Pastor Pastor Karen Ottjes
Chairman, Church Council Sarah Solano
Lay Leader David Sterk
Missions Kay Brouyette
Chair, Endowment Committee Dean Baker
Finance Chair Phil Allen
Church Secretary Penny Sterk
Chairman, Trustees Bob Cumberland
Chairman, Staff-Parish Lisa Harris
Chairman, Worship Mark Harris
Chairman, Education Amber Edmondson
Chairman, Social Events Marvus Zimmerman


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