By Pastor Duane Carlisle John 1:35–42 (NRSVUE) The next day John again was standing with two of his disciples, and as he watched Jesus walk by, he exclaimed, “Look, here is the Lamb of God!” The two disciples heard him say this, and they followed Jesus. When Jesus turned and Read more…
Lent is a season of reflection, and this year we journey together along The Way—inspired by the ancient practice of pilgrimage and the modern story told in The Way, set along the Camino de Santiago. Across centuries, people of faith have discovered that intentional journeys—on roads, paths, and even familiar Read more…
Want to be part of the magic that streams our services to the world? The First Church Tech Team is seeking volunteers. It’s easy and all takes place upstairs in a tech booth. No tech experience required! Ideally, we would have two people running the boards at each service. For Read more…
Let’s Sing: Join the Chancel Choir Our choir would love to have you join it. They sing for us at the 11 AM services on the second and fourth Sundays, as well as Palm and Easter Sundays. Our singers rehearse weekly September through May from 7:15-8:15 PM. Then they offer Read more…
Dates: 1st and 3rd Tuesdays; January-March, 2026 Time: 5:45-6:30 PM Location: First Church Activity Center Join us at First Church for Chair Yoga! Diane Dahlgren* will guide you through a gentle chair yoga practice. No mat is needed, simply come in comfortable clothes that allow you to move, and arrive Read more…
Date: Sunday, December 21 Time: 4:00 PM Location: First United Methodist Church West Lafayette (1700 Mitch Daniels Blvd., West Lafayette, IN 47906) A special holiday event on Sunday, December 21, at 4:00 PM as we kick off Christmas week with music, joy, and fun! Join us for Sounds of Christmas: A Carol Sing-Along and Read more…
Date: Saturday, December 21 Time: 4:00 PM Location: First Church Methodist Church West Lafayette (1700 Mitch Daniels Blvd., West Lafayette, IN 47906) Join us for a magical musical event at First Church. The Lafayette Flute Choir and the Aldersgate Bell Choir along with Jubilation Bells will be performing a Christmas Read more…
Bring the whole family to First Church (1700 Mitch Daniels Blvd., West Lafayette) on Saturday, December 6, from 9:00 to 11:00 AM for Donuts with Santa! This free, annual event is the perfect way to kick off the holiday season. There will be delicious donuts, fun activities for kids, and Read more…
‘We’re Out’ to lift up our transgender community Date: Saturday, November 22 Time: 1:00-5:00 PM Location: First United Methodist Church (1700 Mitch Daniels Blvd, West Lafayette, IN 47906) ‘We’re Out,’ our annual event to lift up our LGBTQIA+ community, this year will include a focus on our transgender community and Read more…
Dear First Church Family, As we move into this season of gratitude and generosity, I want to share a special opportunity for us to support families in our community who are experiencing food insecurity. Through our education partnerships with Edgelea Elementary, Klondike Kids Club, and our Freedom School scholars, we’ve learned that many families Read more…