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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…