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.
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By Rev. Duane Carlisle, Board Member From March 16-19, the General Board of Church and Society (GBCS) gathered in Los Angeles, CA, for our spring board meeting. As we engaged in our work of advancing Read more…
The March 2025 Prevue is here! This edition includes a special Lenten message from Pastor Duane Carlisle, schedules for Lenten worship and Holy Week, and details on current Adult Education offerings. You’ll also find a Read more…
Dear Friends, As we enter this sacred season of Lent, I invite you to journey with us through Everything [in] Between—our worship series that acknowledges the middle spaces of life, the places between what was 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.