First United Methodist Church West Lafayette attended the 2025 Indiana United Methodist (INUMC) Annual Conference held June 4-7 at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church in Indianapolis, Indiana. Anna Clark, a member of our First Church family and leadership, shares her reflection on the conference: “I’ve previously shared my story about Read more…
Pentecost Sunday is a powerful day in the life of the Church—a time to celebrate the gift of the Holy Spirit and the birth of the Church itself. Join us for worship at 9:00 AM or 11:00 AM on Sunday, June 8, as we honor this sacred day together. During Read more…
Join us for an afternoon of food, fun, and fellowship at our Annual Church Picnic on Sunday, June 22! We’ll gather at Happy Hollow Park in Shelter 4. Chicken and drinks are provided, and we ask that you bring a side dish or dessert to share. Please note: The shelter Read more…
Dear First Church Family, Many of you have asked how you can get involved with this year’s Freedom School, and we’re grateful for your willingness to serve! One of the most important and tangible ways to help is by providing support for daily meals — breakfast, lunch, and snacks — for our amazing Read more…
First Church is hiring! We’re looking for three dedicated people to join our Family Ministry team this summer and next school year. These part-time roles offer the chance to work with our nursery, support Vacation Bible School and Sunday School, and help with family events. Details: If you or someone Read more…
The May 2025 Prevue highlights our Easter Season series, “The Cup of Freedom,” with Pastor Duane’s reflection on how this theme invites us to explore Christ’s liberation and new life. We honor the legacies of Pastor Denise (Denny) Frank, Richard (Rich) Frank, and Max Hoke, whose service and compassion continue Read more…
With gratitude and deep respect, we remember our dear retired Pastor, Denise (Denny) Frank, her husband Richard (Rich) Frank, and our friend Max Hoke—three faithful members of the First Church family whose lives were shaped by service, compassion, and a steadfast commitment to caring for others, especially children and those Read more…
Dear Beloved Community, Easter morning has come and gone, but the good news still echoes: Christ is risen—risen indeed! What a joy it was to gather in worship on Easter Sunday, surrounded by blooming lilies, bright hallelujahs, and the warmth of your presence. Together, we stood in that sacred space Read more…
We warmly invite you to consider joining First Church in membership on Sunday, June 8—Pentecost Sunday—a day when we celebrate the coming of the Holy Spirit and the birth of the Church. It’s a meaningful time to mark what God is doing in our lives, and we will also be Read more…
First Church wants to share a huge thank you and a very fond farewell to our Family Ministry team members who are moving on to great things this month: Mari Pickard-Carlisle, who has been an incredible teacher of the Middles Sunday School class and a huge blessing to all the Read more…