First United Methodist Church

Service Times

9am Contemporary | 11am Traditional

Broadway Bound 2025

This year’s Broadway Bound will spotlight the incredible music of Jule Styne! Join us for an unforgettable evening filled with music, dessert, and fellowship—all in support of our Impact Singers and their mission work.

Get Your Tickets in the courtyard on Sunday mornings or during the week from Mary Ann Andrus in the Music Ministry. Funds raised from the show will assist the Impact Singers with their Choir Tour Mission Trip this summer to St. Louis, Missouri.

Questions? Contact Mary Ann at maryanna@fumcwp.org for more details.


Serve with us for Broadway Bound! Sign up at the links below to volunteer or bring a dessert.

Hannah Closet 2025

Join us 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. Click the link below to learn more about the sale and becoming a consignor!

Inua 5K 2025

Save-the-date! The Inua 5K is on February 22, 2025.

This annual event raises money to support Inua, a program designed to break the cycle of poverty and move orphaned and vulnerable youth in Kenya from dependency to self-sufficiency. Celebrate Inua with food, music, and post-race awards.

Any questions? Email: inua5k@inuapartners.org


Run for a Cause: The Inua 5K x Sneakers4Good!

Get ready to lace up and make a difference! The 9th Annual Inua 5K Race is teaming up with Sneakers4Good to turn your old sneakers into hope and change. ADULT SIZES ONLY!
How You Can Help
  • Drop Off Your Sneakers: Bring your gently used, never worn, or old athletic shoes to the Red Bins in the Courtyard at FUMCWP, During Packet Pick-up, or on Race Day. .
  • Give Them a New Life: Sneakers4Good’s innovative recycling program turns your shoes into funding for Inua Partners in Hope.
Every Pair Counts: For each pair donated, Sneakers4Good will make a donation to support Inua’s transformative programs! Donations are open now through race day on February 22, 2025.
Don’t forget to Register for the Inua5k on 2/22/25. Together, let’s make strides for a brighter future! 👟✨

Volunteer Blessing

On January 12, during worship, we will celebrate and pray for our incredible volunteers who make our church community thrive. From teaching and mentoring to serving and leading, your time, talent, and dedication reflect God’s love in action. Thank you for being the hands and feet of Christ, making a difference in countless lives.

We are deeply grateful for you!

Studio 150 Dance Ministry: The Nutcracker

Join us at Studio 150 for a magical performance of Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker! This family-friendly ballet features a delightful, shortened version perfect for younger audiences. Follow Clara and her Nutcracker Prince on an exciting adventure against the Mouse Queen and through the Land of Sweets. Enjoy a live performance with surprises, showcasing talented dancers from Studio 150, MSEE, and TCA. Don’t miss this special event—limited seating for one show only!

Dementia-Friendly Candlelight Service

This service is specially designed for Care Partners and the individuals they care for who are living with dementia. The shorter candlelight service will be adapted to support the unique needs of those experiencing cognitive changes.

Christmas Eve Candlelight Services

Monday, December 23

  • Lessons & Carols – 7pm, Sanctuary

Tuesday, December 24

  • Dementia-Friendly Service – 11am – Register Here

  • Family Service – 3pm, MFLC Gym

  • Contemporary – 5pm, MFLC Gym

  • Lessons & Carols – 5pm, Sanctuary

  • Traditional with Communion – 7pm, Sanctuary


What to Expect!

Dementia-Friendly Candlelight Service
This service is specially designed for Care Partners and the individuals they care for who are living with dementia. The shorter candlelight service will be adapted to support the unique needs of those experiencing cognitive changes.

Family Service – Glowsticks for “Candlelight”
Gather your family and join us for an interactive Christmas Eve service. Arrive 15 mins before or stay after the service to partake in communion and pray with a pastor!

Contemporary Candlelight Service
Enjoy contemporary Christmas and a special seasonal sermon. This service will end with candlelight.

Lessons & Carols Candlelight Service
Join us as we read the Christmas story in scripture, sing and hear familiar carols, listen to a brief message from a pastor, and end the gathering with candlelight and “Silent Night.”

Traditional Candlelight Service
Enjoy traditional Christmas by singing Christmas carols, listening to a special sermon, participating in holy communion, and ending with candlelight and “Silent Night”.


Watch Online

The following services will be live-streamed. Click the link below to visit our YouTube Channel.

  • December 23 – 7pm Lessons & Carols
  • December 24 – 5pm Contemporary
  • December 24 – 7pm Traditional

Finding Hope Worship Service

Sometimes the holidays can be more difficult than joyful. We would like to invite you to a quiet, contemplative time to find comfort, understanding, and HOPE this Advent season.

Festival Gloria 2024

Sunday, Dec. 8,  9 & 11am, Sanctuary

Join us for our annual service of music for Christmas, featuring the Christmas Festival Choir and professional orchestra. You will hear and sing beloved carols and hear the Gloria from Haydn’s Heiligmesse. This special worship event will be held in the sanctuary for both services. There will not be a contemporary service in the gym for this week. Nursery will be provided for both services. Invite your friends and family to share in the wonder and joy of the season.


Donate or Serve for the Musicians’ Breakfast

We have the privilege of hosting nearly 100 musicians for the presentation of Festival Gloria. To bless the singers and instrumentalists, we are providing breakfast to help keep them energized for the two worship services! We are requesting food donations for breakfast. Join us in making this special morning a gift to our church and community. Sign up at the link below.

Select the type of food you would like to contribute and the time you want to volunteer.  As directed, add in your phone number and e-mail and click SUBMIT.  Please bring cold food to the church kitchen by the gym between 2-4 pm on December 7.  Please bring hot food to the kitchen on Sunday, December 8 by 8am. Thank you so much!  Your time and effort are greatly appreciated!

Peace and Unity Prayer Vigil

Please join us in the chapel as we pray for healing, peace, comfort, and guidance for our community, country, and the world post-election. This evening will be an opportunity for our community to come together as neighbors in love and hope.