This fall, we’re gathering for a special season of Celebration Sundays to honor the completion of our church renovations and the new season of ministry ahead. Each week will highlight the many ways our reimagined spaces invite us to experience God’s presence, celebrate the gifts of our community, and embrace our shared Read more…
We are excited to welcome Jorge Perez de Jesus as our new Bridge Builder for Family and Community Ministries at First Church! In his role, Jorge will serve within our Family Ministries team, working closely with Talitha Huber and Pastor Duane Carlisle to connect our congregation with the wider community. Read more…
Date: Sunday, September 21, 2025 Time: 1:00 PM Location: Riehle Plaza (200 N 2nd St, Lafayette, IN 47901). Be part of the annual Hunger Hike hosted by Lafayette Urban Ministries (LUM) in Downtown Lafayette! This important event is a key part of our First Church mission to serve and uplift our Read more…
We had a blast at Lafayette Pride’s OUTfest on Saturday, August 16, 2025! First Church had a booth and the theme was “You Are Not Wicked, You Are Loved,” inspired by the musical and movie Wicked. Everyone dressed up as their favorite Wicked character. It was a fun and vibrant Read more…
This summer at First Church was filled with learning, celebration, and community impact. From hosting the third year of Freedom School with over 50 young scholars to welcoming new members and confirmands on Pentecost Sunday, we have so much to celebrate as we witness God’s work in and through our Read more…
From June 16 to July 25, First United Methodist Church welcomed over 50 K–8 scholars for the third summer of Purdue CDF Freedom School. This six-week program focuses on literacy, leadership, and empowering young minds through reading, hands-on learning, and social action activities. Highlights from the summer included visits from Read more…
Thanks to coordination by Pastor Duane and Ronda Kroeschen, Klondike Kids Club will be moving forward into the next year in order to continue blessing the students of Klondike Elementary under the leadership of co-directors Maria Ansari and Carolyn Johnson with administrative and communication support from FUMC Family Ministry’s Talitha Read more…
We’ll gather for worship in the Activities Center while our sanctuary is vacated for the final stages of renovation and new carpet installation. Thank you for your flexibility as we make space for this exciting transformation! Since it’s the first Sunday of the month, we’ll continue our tradition of First Sunday Brunch—just a bit Read more…
We are delighted to share that, through the efforts of Ronda Kroeschen and other members of the congregation and Village Nursery School, First Church has been awarded three new Automatic External Defibrillators (AEDs) to replace the models we have had for the last ten years. Franciscan Health awarded these devices Read more…
Dear First Church Family, We are entering the final stages of our sanctuary and activity center renovations, and we want to thank you for your continued patience, flexibility, and support throughout this important project. As we move toward completion, we’ll need your help and understanding as we shift worship spaces Read more…