At First United Methodist Church West Lafayette, we embrace and celebrate the complexities of our faith, our world, and each other. Whoever you are, and wherever you are in your spiritual journey, you are welcome here.
We, the people of First United Methodist Church West Lafayette, welcome everyone, through all life’s stages, with arms that are open, respectful, and loving.
And by everyone, we mean regardless of a person’s sexual orientation, gender identity, nationality, race, ability, bank balance, or background. As a Reconciling Congregation, we welcome you into our church family, for it is by joining hands that we support one another and share our faith journey together. Whoever you are, and wherever you are in your spiritual journey, you are welcome here.
A blend of classic and newer worship elements that has something for all ages.
In inclement weather, please check WLFI or our Facebook page for possible church closings.
Get Involved
First United Methodist Church West Lafayette is a welcoming community. If you are interested in connecting with other members of our community or serving with us to support the people of our community and the world, click below for more information.
First Church sends weekly emails on Thursdays and monthly prevue newsletters to keep our congregation updated on the latest events, news, and happenings. Sign up for our weekly and monthly newsletters to stay up to date.
Each year the First United Methodist Church (FUMC) Foundation offers scholarships to students in the community, reflecting our dedication to education. Scholarship applications for 2026 are open now through Sunday, May 31, 2026. The FUMC Foundation scholarship Read more…
This Lent, our Adult Education class, The Way: Going Deeper, builds on our church-wide exploration of the film The Way and explores the question: how does this journey become our own? The following reflection comes Read more…
A St. Patrick’s Day Announcement from Pastor Duane Carlisle and the First Church Leadership Team On this St. Patrick’s Day—a day when we celebrate all things green—we are excited to share some “green” news of Read more…
Stay in touch
Send us a message about anything - a prayer request, question, comment, concern - and we'll get back with you soon!
Location
The church building is located at the northwest corner of U.S. 231 and Mitch Daniels Boulevard (formerly State Street) in West Lafayette, just west of the Purdue Horticulture Park.