United Presbyterian Church of Peoria, IL

UPC has an active sports ministry program for all sports enthusiasts, whether you love to just play or watch. We have regular opportunities to play basketball, volleyball, and softball. We have special bowling nights and gatherings for frisbee golf, ultimate frisbee, and golf. We have an Annual Golf Scramble Tournament too. We also have Fantasy Sports leagues for football and baseball. Every year we go to a Cubs vs. Cards Baseball game too. If you have other ideas or activities you would like to do please contact us.

UPC Trap League

UPC began its first ever trap league this spring with two teams. Trap shooting consists of shooting with a shotgun one clay pigeon launched in the air in front of you at varying angles. We shoot every first and third Sunday at 2:00 P.M. at Peoria Skeet and Trap from April-October. We track team and individual scores and give out prizes at the end of the season. We continue to gather to shoot for practice and fellowship throughout the year. We have participants of all ages and skill levels join us. Anyone is welcome to watch or participate. For more information contact the church office and ask for Pastor Stephen.

BASKETBALL

The gym will be open on the first Sunday of every month for pick-up basketball beginning at 4:00 pm.

These games are open to anyone who would like to join us regardless of age, skill level, gender, or church membership. We often have games with players in junior high up to fifty five. So please join us on the first Sunday of the month at 4:00 pm for basketball. Any questions can be directed to Stephen at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

VOLLEYBALL

On the third Sunday of the month UPC has open gym volleyball from 4:00-5:30 pm. Everyone is welcome regardless of skill level. Teams are shuffled after every game so you'll get to meet lots of new people. Come join us on the third Sunday of the month for pick-up volleyball.

Bowling Night

UPC goes bowling a few times a year on a Sunday night at Landmark Lanes. We bowl from 4:00-6:00 P.M. and the cost is $8 per person. The young adult group sometimes goes bowling together at Jillian's too. Check the Chimes for when the next bowling night will be.

GOLF SCRAMBLE AND BANQUET

Every September, UPC hosts a Golf Scramble and Banquet. We divide into foursomes and play a best ball format. We divide the teams so that they are even with at least one woman. The banquet features catered food and lots of door prizes. Even if you don't golf you can just come for the banquet to enjoy food, fellowship, and prizes.

SOFTBALL

The UPC softball team plays on Monday nights all summer long. This is a co-ed team and individuals of all skill levels are welcome to join us. Several church members come out with chairs to watch the games and we grill hamburgers and hot dogs. All the games are played at the Northminster Presbyterian Church Field.