First United Methodist Church

Service Times

9am Contemporary | 11am Traditional

Preschool Playdate

Families with little ones (birth-5yrs) are invited to join us for a Preschool Playdate on April 15 from 9-11am! We will gather in the gym for breakfast, inflatables, and games.

This will be an informal time of play and connection with other families. Parents should stay for this event to join in on the fun. Please bring a breakfast item or drinks to share.

Cost is $5 per family to cover some of the cost of our inflatables.

Reception for Matt Kuzma!

Our church family has truly been blessed by the presence of Matt Kuzma, who has served as our Chief Operations Officer since June of 2019. His diligence and dedication to our staff and congregation have made our operations more seamless, transparent, and effective. Matt continues to demonstrate a heart for God and servant leadership, and for that we are deeply grateful.

Join us for a reception as we celebrate his time with us and wish him well in his upcoming retirement!

On January 29, we will have 2 opportunities for you to say farewell:

1) Following the 9am Contemporary Service  – We will have coffee available at the back of the Gym for a time of fellowship and celebration.

2) Following the 11am Traditional Service from 12-1pm – We will have a reception in the Fellowship Hall with light refreshments. Come celebrate Matt and share your gratitude for his service and commitment to our church family!

We hope to see you there!

Ash Wednesday 2023

  • Family Meal: 6:15-7:00pm, Fellowship Hall
  • Prayer Stations & Ashes: 6:15-7:00pm, Courtyard
  • Worship: 7:00-7:30pm, Sanctuary

Join us on Ash Wednesday for our family dinner and prayer stations before the shortened worship service!

From 6:15-7:00pm we will have Dinner in the Fellowship Hall and Prayer Stations in the Courtyard (including ashes). The meal will include soup, salad, bread, and dessert, with chicken and fruit for the kids. There is no cost for the meal, but a donation basket will be available for your contribution. Please register at the link below so we can provide the correct amount of food. 

From 7:00-7:30pm we will have a shortened Worship Service in the Sanctuary. Ashes will be available again at the end of worship if you do not receive ashes during our prayer station time.

We have designed the evening with all ages in mind, so please bring your whole family. Nursery will not be available, but the family room in the Sanctuary entrance will be open!

GriefShare – Loss of a Spouse Seminar

Stand-Alone Seminar

Are you grieving the loss of a spouse? Help is here and hope is possible! We invite you to join us for this special GriefShare Session.

At the “Loss of a Spouse” seminar you’ll discover other people understand and have found ways to make it through, reasons for hope, and practical tips for coping with the death of a spouse.

 

New Member Class

Join our church family! Our next New Member Class will take place this February. Please register at the link below to secure your spot!

Meeting Dates: 
Sunday, February 16, 23 and March 2 from 10:00-11:30am
(Attending all 3 classes is required to join.)

Joining Sunday: Sunday, March 9

Nursery is available.

Broadway Bound 2023

Mark your calendars! Broadway Bound is back on February 10 & 11, 2023! Doors open at 7:00pm and performances begin at 7:30pm.

Saints ‘n Sinners is the theme and you won’t want to miss the show-stopping Broadway tunes sung by many familiar faces! This year’s Broadway Bound will be held in the Fellowship Hall with a cabaret-style feel, a runway built out from the stage so all the seats will be good ones!

Remember, all the proceeds go towards sending our Impact Singers on their Summer Sing’ n Serve mission trip to Savannah, GA.

Tickets are $20 each and can be purchased in the church front office during the week and in the courtyard on Sundays!


DESSERT DONATIONS & VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

Broadway Bound is almost here and we need many hands to make it a success! Please click on the links below to sign up to bring desserts or volunteer your time. Let’s show our students we believe in them and want their summer mission trip to be a blessing to those they serve!

Hannah Closet 2023

Join us this February for our Hannah’s Closet Children’s Consignment Sale!

Held annually, Hannah’s Closet features children’s clothes, toys and goods for infants through 14 years old. Shoppers will find all types of clothing and shoes including swimwear, dance-wear, holiday clothing, and even costumes! Other items include baby equipment, furniture, toys, books and movies.

All of our sales proceeds support local organizations helping women and children. Last year, we raised $10,000, and we are aiming to do even more this year.  Click the link below to learn more about the sale and becoming a consignor!

Guest Preacher! Rev. Dr. Bob Bushong

Join us in worship for our special guest preacher, Rev. Dr. Bob Bushong, our East Central District Superintendent. After a long and wonderful career serving churches including FUMCWP, Dr. Bob will conclude his service in the coming year. For many of us, this could be our last chance to hear him preach. We hope you will join us for this special Sunday.

Worship Times:
9am Contemporary
11am Traditional

 

Connect & Preschool Sunday

This quarterly event is a time for outdoor/indoor fellowship with light refreshments for the whole family to enjoy. We have 2 goals in mind!

  1. Meet & connect with someone new.
  2. Learn about ways you can get involved in 2023.

Invite a friend and join us on campus for this special Sunday!

A Celebration of Our Preschools

On this day, we will have a special recognition of our preschools: Methodist School for Early Education and Trinity Christian Academy. Join us in worship at 9am or 11am to celebrate these ministries and the care they give to our children & families.

Confirmation 2023 (6th-12th grade)

January 22 – April 30

Confirmation refers to the decision a person makes to respond to God’s grace with intentional commitment, publicly reaffirming his or her baptismal vows before the congregation.

During confirmation class, confirmands learn about the meaning of Christian faith, the history and teachings of The United Methodist Church, and an explanation of the baptismal and membership vows they will be professing. They also grow with a group of other confirmands and are led by incredible adult and student leaders.

The registration deadline is January 8th.