We’re Out — A Welcoming Community Celebration New in 2022! A Gender Diversity Panel Conversation We’re Out is happening again! First United Methodist Church is excited to show its welcome and embrace for the LGBTQ+ community. We are showing our support by offering an afternoon of fun, games, food, music, and information Read more…
Join us June 27-July 1, 2022 for an exciting week of outdoor VBS where we will explore the Great Outdoors and learn about God’s love! Your child will experience Bible stories about God’s amazing world and discover ways God cares for every part of creation. Children will sing fun songs, Read more…
Mark your calendars to join us in congratulating Ellen Wilson for 35 years of music ministry! Ellen has announced her retirement on August 31, 2021. We are so blessed that we were gifted with 15 wonderful years of Ellen’s leadership at First United Methodist Church in West Lafayette. We are Read more…
First UMC members converted Covid-19 relief stimulus checks into a hunger response for families struggling with food insecurity during the pandemic. Church members came together to use portions of their relief funds to pay for a Food Finders Food Truck to provide food staples to West Lafayette Families. On February Read more…
Communication is one of the critical functions for any church, and it has never been more important than now, during the pandemic. The communications ministry and the governance board have been working on two important projects to improve communication with our congregation and our broader community. Realm: As you may Read more…
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FUMC wants to make sure that you can stay connected to other church members during this time of social distancing. We are setting up a program to match Tech Angels to Tech Rookies to help those with tech needs get connected to our church family. Tech Angels are people (of Read more…
Dear Sisters and Brothers of FUMC, After, almost 38 years of ministry at FUMC, I am announcing my official third and final retirement from the staff. My roles have been varied and I have loved each phase of ministry. Many of you, have blessed and nurtured me personally, and spiritually. Read more…