First United Methodist Church

LENTEN SERVE DAY: April 2 – Worship Time Change!
Worship: 10-11am, Sanctuary | Service Projects: All projects will start after the worship service. Start times vary slightly based on the project.  

On this day, we will hold one Palm Sunday worship service followed by several opportunities for relational service in our community. Learn more below!

MAUNDY (HOLY) THURSDAY: April 6 
7pm Contemporary, MFLC Gym

Maundy means “Mandate” and reflects the command that Jesus gave his disciples after he washed their feet, “Love one another just as I have loved you.” This gathering renews the importance of those words and draws us into what it truly means to follow Christ.

GOOD FRIDAY: April 7 
7pm Traditional, Sanctuary

Revisit that infamous day when Jesus was crucified as the Chancel Choir and a full Orchestra present “Seven Last Words,” a music-driven Service of Darkness. This experience will challenge you to reconsider your response to Jesus’ ultimate sacrifice.

STATIONS OF HOPE: April 6 & 7 
TH: 5-7pm & 8-9pm | F: 5-7pm, Fellowship Hall

Join us for a self-guided experience that follows Jesus to the Cross. Seven stations await your presence, each reminding you of a different factor in our Savior’s suffering and offering a prayer of reflection. Designed for those who seek a time to quietly contemplate the deeper meanings of Easter. This NEW experience is sponsored by Inua Partners In Hope!

EASTER: April 9 – 6:30am Sunrise (Lakefront Chapel) | 9am Contemporary (MFLC Gym) | 10am Fellowship & Refreshments (Courtyard) | 11am Traditional (Sanctuary)

Join our hearts in one accord to celebrate the Risen Lord! It’s the most joy-filled day on the Christian calendar and we encourage you to be a part of our on-campus celebrations. Exciting music and an engaging sermon help us rediscover how Jesus calls us to experience living.

Please note: Live-stream is available for all services except for Maundy Thursday & Easter Sunrise. You can view our live-stream here on our FUMCWP website. Nursery is available for all services except Easter Sunrise. 

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Easter Lily Dedications

Each year our church is adorned with Easter lilies to celebrate the risen Christ!  It is also an opportunity to remember a loved one or honor someone who is special to you.  You may take the lily home with you or share it with a friend after the worship service on Easter. Thank you for sharing in Holy Week in this meaningful way!

Deadline for ordering: Sunday, Apr. 2 at midnight.