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.
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In this summer edition of the First Church Prevue, we celebrate the success of the Purdue Freedom School summer program, explore updates on our missions work with the Klondike Kids Club and Klondike Elementary School, Read more…
This year, we’re excited to continue the tradition of our beloved “We’re Out” event, but with a meaningful twist. Introducing the We’re Out: LGBTQ+ Youth Mental Health & Empowerment Summit, presented by First Church in Read more…
This summer, First United Methodist Church (FUMC) proudly hosted the second year of the Purdue Freedom School, a six-week program focused on literacy and empowerment for students in grades K-5. This year’s theme, centered around Read more…
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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.