About Us

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.

To make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.
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 joined the church.

Meet Our Team

Rev. Kim Stuby
  • Resident Deacon
Keri Courouise
  • Office Administrator
Peggy Johnson
  • Church Business Administrator; Certified Lay Ministry candidate and Certified Lay Servant
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