As part of our Summer Vibes worship series, join us on Sunday, June 28, at 11:00 AM for a special Pride-themed worship service celebrating God’s love for all people and our commitment to being a welcoming community for everyone. We are honored to welcome two special guests: Rabbi Adam Bellows Read more…
We are excited to welcome Mindy Kuney as our new Director of Administration and Missional Services at First Church, beginning in July! In her role, Mindy will oversee the administrative operations of First Church, support staff and ministry teams, and help advance our mission of serving the congregation and community. Read more…
Photo credit: INUMC Annual Conference First United Methodist Church West Lafayette attended the 2026 Indiana United Methodist (INUMC) Annual Conference held June 3-6 at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church in Indianapolis, Indiana. We are grateful to Pastor Duane Carlisle, Pastor Kory Pritchett, Charis Vander Plaats, and Anna Clark for representing Read more…
Date: Sunday, June 28 Time: 4:00-6:00 PM Location: Happy Hollow Park, Shelter 1 After years of faithful service to First Church, Ronda Kroeschen is retiring. We invite you to join us in celebrating Ronda and expressing our gratitude for the many ways she has supported our congregation through her presence, dedication, and care. Read more…
Enter the Contest by Tuesday, June 16 Do you have a joke worthy of a legendary dad-eye roll? We’re looking for the punniest, most groan-worthy dad jokes in the congregation! Submit your best clean, family-friendly dad joke to Ronda at rkroeschen@fumcwl.org by Tuesday, June 16, to enter our Dad Joke Read more…
Date: Friday, June 19, 2026 Time: 11:30 AM-6:00 PM Location: Columbian Park, Green Tent (on the lawn outside of the water park) Join us to celebrate freedom on Friday, June 19, at Columbian Park. We will be gathering from 11:30 AM until the park closes at 6:00 PM. First Church Read more…
This spring, the First Church community garden has steadily taken shape through the hard work and dedication of volunteers and leaders like Talitha Huber, First Church Family Ministry Instructional Coordinator. Over the past several weeks, the garden space has transformed from preparation work into a flourishing area filled with raised Read more…
This summer, First Church will once again serve as the host site for the Purdue CDF Freedom School Program, a transformative six-week, literacy-based summer initiative catering to students in grades K-5. This year’s classes will run from June 15-July 24. The mornings provide an integrated reading curriculum, while afternoons offer Read more…
First United Methodist Church West Lafayette is excited to welcome new members on Sunday, May 31, during the 11:00 AM Summer Vibes service. If you are interested in making First Church your church home, we would love to welcome you into membership. To learn more, please contact Pastor Duane at Read more…
From Pastor Duane & the First Church Staff Team Dear Church, We’re excited to try something new this summer—beginning on Pentecost Sunday (May 24). As schedules shift and life fills with travel, family time, and the rhythms of the season, we’re moving to one unified worship service at 11:00 AM. Read more…