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

The Leadership Board of Main Street United Methodist Church is delighted to share that Rev. Nicholas (“Nick”) Gleason was appointed as our pastor effective July 1, 2025. Pastor Nick is an elder in full connection in the Illinois Great Rivers Conference and brings with him over 16 years experience leading congregations in ministry.

Since his arrival, Pastor Nick has been faithfully leading us in worship each Sunday, sharing the Word of God with warmth, insight, and vision.  Catch his messages on the church's YouTube channel.

Meet Our Team

Peggy Johnson
  • Church Business Administrator; Certified Lay Minister
Keri Courtouise
  • Office Administrator
Rev. Kim Stuby
  • Resident Deacon
Ray Bentley
  • Organist
Church Member Leaders

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

  • Alan Lipe (2022-2024, 2026-2028)
  • Carol Morris  (2022-2027)
  • Carole Cross (2025-2027)
  • Elaine Butler (2026-2028)
  • Fred Lammers  (2023-2028)
  • Jude White (2026-2028)
  • Phil Johnson (2025-2027)
  • Tiphanie White (2026-2028)

Lay Leader: TBD

Chair: TBD

Lay Members of IGRC Annual Conference: TBD1, TBD2

Certified Lay Minister: Peggy D. Johnson