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Welcome to

Forest Chapel

united methodist church

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Greetings from our pastor

Welcome to Forest Chapel! Whether you are visiting for the first time, returning after some time away, or are a long-time member of our faith family, we are grateful you are here.

Forest Chapel is a community rooted in God’s love and shaped by prayer, worship, and service. We seek to follow Jesus Christ by growing in faith, building meaningful relationships, and sharing God’s love with our neighbors and the world.

Here, you will find a place of welcome, connection, and belonging—a place where questions are honored, gifts are nurtured, and lives are transformed by grace. We believe that every person matters to God and has a place in God’s story.


We invite you to worship with us, grow with us, and serve alongside us as we seek to live out God’s call together. May you experience God’s presence, peace, and purpose here at Forest Chapel.

Rev. Dr. J. Kabamba Kiboko, Ph.D.

Sundays at Forest Chapel

Visiting a church for the first time can feel unfamiliar, and we understand that. At Forest Chapel, you are welcome just as you are, and we want you to feel at home from the moment you arrive.

Our Sunday worship services invite you to experience the gospel in ways that engage both the heart and the mind. Through worship, prayer, Scripture, and community, we seek to grow together in faith and understanding. There are opportunities for people of all ages to connect, serve, and belong.

We hope that when you worship with us, you will encounter the hope, love, and joy found in a community that seeks to follow Jesus Christ and live out God’s love in everyday life.

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Core Values

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Forest Chapel UMC is committed to the holistic wellness of all people, including mental, emotional, spiritual, physical, and financial well being.

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Hospitality grows from earnest witness and invitation to those outside the church. It means demonstrating Christ-like love to the community around our church.

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Relationship-Building is a key tenet for Forest Chapel – we want people to hear, witness, and experience the love of Jesus Christ that comes when we are in community with others.

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Upcoming
Events

Join us throughout the year for a diverse range of gatherings and activities designed to enrich your spiritual journey and strengthen connections within our church family. From uplifting worship services and inspiring sermons to engaging Bible studies, prayer groups, and community outreach initiatives, there's something for everyone to participate in and enjoy.

produce pop-up

Next: Thursday March 5th, 4:30-6:30pm

The Produce Pop-Up is on Winter Hiatus. Please join us in March when the Pop-Up returns!

Circle of friends

Next: Thursday February 5th, 12pm

Join us every first Thursday of the month at 12 pm as women come together in the Parlor for our Circle of Friends gathering.

BYO lunch, desserts are provided.

forest park kids club

Next: February 2026

The Forest Park Kids Club is on Winter Hiatus until February. More details to come! Kids Club meets on Saturdays from 11am - 1pm, and is a free program for children in Kindergarten thru the 3rd grade. Free entry, lunch is provided!

“Whoever is generous to the poor lends to the lord, and he will repay him for his deed.” 

Proverbs 19:17

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