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Messy Church
From Pastor Duane

Messy Church — Is there any other kind?

Last month at our Charge Conference, First Church joined with other congregations at St. Andrews UMC to explore a taste of Messy Church. We enjoyed a light meal and then we played with various hands-on activities—arts, crafts games, all connected to a biblical verse and theme. It was really fun! Read more…

By First Church, 2 yearsNovember 29, 2022 ago
pastors and staff gift
Church News

Pastors & Staff Christmas Gift

Join the Staff Parish Relations Committee in a FUMC Christmas tradition of giving a Christmas gift to our pastors and staff as a way of showing our appreciation from throughout the year and say Merry Christmas. There are several ways to give:  1. Mail your check to the office payable Read more…

By First Church, 3 yearsNovember 22, 2022 ago
Adult Education
Education

Advent Education Series

Rediscover the gift of Advent that comes without packages, ribbons and bows. This Advent season we will look at a familiar holiday classic through the lens of faith and see how Christ speaks to us through our culture. Our discussions and Advent lessons will be based upon the Christmas classic, Read more…

By First Church, 3 yearsNovember 17, 2022 ago
Church News
Church News

Special Offering: United Methodist Student Day — November 27

Students are the future of The United Methodist Church In the 18th Century, our Wesleyan roots were formed around the importance of education and its role in spiritual formation. In fact, the original Special Sunday was created to help advance education for children – and today we call it United Methodist Read more…

By First Church, 3 yearsNovember 10, 2022 ago
Service

Rebuild Lives with a Gift to the Lucille Raines Residence

The Lucille Raines Residence (LRR) is a facility owned and operated by United Women in Faith of Indiana. Located in downtown Indianapolis since 1977, it houses up to 49 individuals recovering from alcohol and drug addiction.  LRR’s 12-step recovery process and meetings help residents rebuild their lives and relationship with God.  LRR Read more…

By First Church, 3 yearsNovember 3, 2022 ago
food drive
Missions

Food Crisis in Fondwa

Friend of First Church, Rev. Jamalyn Peigh Williamson of Zamni Fondwa has reached out to our congregation for assistance with the Food Crisis in Fondwa. Friends of Fondwa, Good afternoon. I just finished a phone call with our Haitian Director of Operations, Luckner Raymond who is reporting that there is Read more…

By First Church, 3 yearsOctober 26, 2022 ago
Missions

November Missions Updates

Klondike Kids Club @Work and @PlayThe pictures which appear in the Prevue this month are made possible by the generous gifts of financial support, volunteer time, and the prayers of the faith family which calls FUMC home. Because of you, the children attending Klondike Kids Club are fed, nurtured, tutored and given Read more…

By First Church, 3 yearsOctober 25, 2022 ago
LUM Jubilee Christmas
Weekly Events

LUM Whobilee (Jubilee) Christmas

Lafayette Urban Ministry coordinates Jubilee Christmas, which is a program sponsored by many of the LUM member churches and other community organizations that organize events for local families at several different host sites. Using this model, we maximize participation of many churches and organizations – and serve many more low-income Read more…

By First Church, 3 yearsOctober 25, 2022 ago
in gratitude
From Pastor Duane

Sharing Gratitude: My Top 3

Rejoice always. Pray continually. Give thanks in every situation because this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 (CEB) Every November as I contemplate the message I want to share in this space, whether it is the Prevue newsletter or news for some other church that I have served, Read more…

By First Church, 3 yearsOctober 25, 2022 ago
yoga class
Weekly Events

Cultivating Gratitude Yoga Class — November 13

Please join Us for a Thanksgiving themed “Cultivating Gratitude” Yoga Class at FUMC on Sunday, November 13 from 5:00 – 6:00 pm. Our Cultivating Gratitude practice will focus on gratitude and appreciation through slow movement and intentional breath. This is a donation-based yoga class to benefit Food Finders. Canned food Read more…

By First Church, 3 yearsOctober 25, 2022 ago

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