Last week, Hurricane Ian caused destruction and devastation to Cuba and the Southeast United States. Recovery efforts have already begun to restore the lives of the people in these communities. Bishop Trimble is calling for congregations to collect a special offering for The United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR), in Read more…
On Saturday, October 29, 2022, FUMC will jump-start our new youth program with a trip to Exploration Acres! The bus will leave the First Church parking lot at 4:00 PM, and we will leave the Acres at 6:30 PM. During that time, we will ride a hayride, explore a corn Read more…
The FUMC Foundation will hold its Annual Meeting on Sunday, October 16 in conjunction with Consecration Sunday & Fellowship Meal. The purpose of the meeting is to report to membership, to elect new Foundation board members and to raise awareness of the Foundation. Everyone is invited to attend and Foundation members are especially Read more…
Recently I was invited to lead a breakout session with our Indiana provisional pastors who are in the Residence In Ministry (RIM) program to offer my thoughts and conversation about ministry in my community and context. I was one of four pastors who was invited to lead a small group Read more…
How does worship help you connect closer to God? Do you want to see something new or different during worship services?Are you excited to see how God can use all of us to further welcome the community into our worship services? Worship planning is exciting when people to come together Read more…
On September 18 we kicked off our Season of Generosity 2022 with intentional conversations about discipleship guided by the question “Where is Your Heart?“. Join us on Sunday, October 16, for Consecration Sunday where we will conclude our stewardship season and receive our pledges and commitments to our 2023 ministry plan. We Read more…
What a joy to have The Chancel Choir back for our Celebrate Worship Services led by our new director, Charis Vander Plaats!
There will be a family cookout at Happy Hallow on Sunday, September 25, from 4:30 – 6:30 pm. It is a potluck meal so bring your favorite dish. Everyone is welcome to bring their kids and join us for an evening of fellowship. Contact Rebecca Cave-man or Rebecca Eyrick with any Read more…
Join us on Sunday, September 18, for Hunger Hike, an annual community fundraising event whose mission is to raise awareness for the Fight Against Hunger and support Lafayette Urban Ministry, Food Finders Food Bank, and St. Thomas Aquinas Haiti Ministry. We need friends like you to support our campaign! Please Read more…
Finding other families with disabilities isn’t always easy, and the Hinman family wants to change that! They hope to start a social group that will provide a fun and inclusive environment to help families with disabled children find their village. If you are interested in getting involved, please contact Jessica Read more…