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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In this edition of the Prevue, we celebrate a season of growth as First Church continues building a stronger, more connected community. You’ll find updates on our new grant-funded website and the behind-the-scenes technology improvements Read more…
In February 2026, First United Methodist Church of West Lafayette (First Church) shared the exciting news that we are creating a new website to better serve our congregation and community. Made possible through a Resource Read more…
First Church proudly serves as the host site for the Purdue CDF Freedom School program, a transformative six-week, literacy-based summer initiative serving students in grades K–5. Rooted in our commitment to supporting educational opportunities within 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.