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…
In this edition of the Prevue, we celebrate a season of growth as First Church continues building a stronger, more connected community. You’ll find updates on our new grant-funded website and the behind-the-scenes technology improvements lead by Pastor Kory that are enhancing worship and communication. You’ll also read a powerful Read more…
In February 2026, First United Methodist Church of West Lafayette (First Church) shared the exciting news that we are creating a new website to better serve our congregation and community. Made possible through a Resource Grant from the Center for Congregations, this project reflects a shared commitment to strengthening how Read more…
First Church proudly serves as the host site for the Purdue CDF Freedom School program, a transformative six-week, literacy-based summer initiative serving students in grades K–5. Rooted in our commitment to supporting educational opportunities within our community and extending a warm welcome to people from all walks of life, First Read more…
Klondike Kids Club (KKC) is a safe and nurturing after-school homework club. This collaboration between First Church, Klondike Elementary School, and the Point West Mobile Home Community provides tutoring in reading, language arts, and math to 30 students, many of whom are English language learners. Co-directors Carolyn Johnson and Maria Read more…
By Diana Hoke, First Church congregant & a leader of Adult Education For most Americans there were too many paths to travel this past year, particularly the ones handing us burdens created by the implosion of our nation. For me, I had an additional rugged and immeasurably painful path to Read more…
In recent months, First Church has been strengthening the technology that supports our worship, communication, and day-to-day ministry. Much of this work happens behind the scenes, but its impact is already being felt across the life of the church. Associate Pastor Kory Pritchett has been leading these efforts, focusing on Read more…
First Church wants to celebrate our graduates on Sunday, May 17. If you or a family member is graduating this spring or has graduated in the time since last May, please let us know. We want to honor you! Please tell us the following: Deadline: Send an email to rkroeschen@fumcwl.org at the church Read more…