Merge at ISU Wesley

SPIRITUAL RETREAT BOOYAH!!!

This weekend we had the opportunity to go to East Bay Camp for our annual spiritual retreat!! We explored the importance of gratitude and mindfulness through music, devotions, yoga, and community. A special thanks goes to the Merge interns, Sarah Baker and Kyan Stuart for helping plan the retreat!!

CALLING ALL STUDENTS!!!

Yes you!!Our annual Spiritual Retreat is NEXT WEEKEND!!! We’re beyond excited for this weekend of worship, community, and exploration through nature!

We will be meeting at Merge on Friday, September 11th in the evening, and return Sunday, September 13th before lunchtime.

We’re excited that the retreat will be hosted at East Bay Camp in Hudson. The cost is $50 and can be paid through Venmo -ISU Wesley or in person to Sarah or Kyan. We can’t wait to see you there!!!

Worship just looks better on the digi cam!!!

Sarah led us off with an amazing sermon about the importance of questioning your beliefs. Tommorow at 8pm, Pastor Kent from Normal First will round out our “Belong Believe Become” series in a sermon about becoming! We can’t wait to hear his message and can’t wait for you to join us! We have a seat saved for you!!!

$802.93!!!

A massive thank you goes out to the Bloomington-Normal community! Through our Culver’s benefit night, Merge was able to over $800 for our campus ministry!!

Small groups start in two weeks!!!

We’re so beyond excited to share our fall 2026 small groups. These groups will meet for 6 weeks starting on the week of September 9th. Sign up during worship, DM the ig page, or reach out to the amazing small group leaders (tagged in this post too!)

🎨Faith Through Art, led by Hope and Linnea will explore belief systems while different art activities each week
🧑‍🎓Senior Small Group, led by Liz will explore the unknown in life after college
🐥Safe Landing, led by Dan, Zach, and Mason will be a space for freshman and new students to support each other as they adjust to campus
💻r/theology, hosted by Brice and Sarah will explore topics of theology, religion and the Bible through the lens of Reddit posts

Join one small group, or join them all, either way we’d love to have you!!

THAT NEW SPACE FEELING!!!

Our first week back was electric and it’s all thanks to you!! Week 2 is going to be even better. Did I also hear we’re playing dodgeball afterwards?!? I’ve said too much, you’ll have to come to find out!!!

📅 Wednesday
⏰ 8pm
📍 211 N School Street

Walking Tacos has begun! Great food and community at the corner of Milner!

WALKING TACOS IN 3 HOURS!!!

Tell your friends! Tell your friends friends!! Walking taco bar is tonight in front of Normal UMC!!

In the event of rain we will go inside the Normal UMC gym!! See you all there!

UPDATE: We're 3/4 of the way there!! Thank you so much for your generosity! With a few more donations, we'll be able to get our tent up and keep our students cool and dry!

Trees down, power out, flooded worship space, and a tent that apparently isn't hurricane-rated. It's been a different kind of Welcome Week at ISU!

Our poor tent is no more, so we need your help! We need to raise $1000! Can you help? Venmo -ISU Wesley or online at http://isuwesley.org/how-to-contribute/