Following our Consecration Sunday lunch on October 20, 2024, Angie Delworth, member of the Foundation Board, announced this year’s Foundation Scholarship recipients. Among them was Yoonie Lee, a Master of Divinity student, who received the Robert E. Straszheim Award for a second year, which supports Protestant students training for full-time Read more…
During our Consecration Sunday lunch on October 20, 2024, Talitha Huber, our new leader of Family Ministry, shared her passion for youth and children’s ministry at First Church. She sees a strong desire among local families to invest in our community. By offering consistent, uplifting educational experiences and opportunities to Read more…
A heartfelt thank you to everyone who contributed to the success of our 4th Annual We’re Out: LGBTQ+ Youth Mental Health Awareness Summit on Friday, October 12. We are especially grateful to Mental Health America Wabash Valley Region (WVR) for their partnership in planning and facilitating the event, and to Read more…
In the September 2024 edition of the First Church Prevue, we’re excited to spotlight the upcoming 4th annual We’re Out event, share the latest from our Care & Nurture Committee, and introduce a new adult Sunday school series called “Who Is My Neighbor?” Plus, explore updates from INUMC and discover Read more…
This year, we’re excited to continue the tradition of our beloved “We’re Out” event, but with a meaningful twist. Introducing the We’re Out: LGBTQ+ Youth Mental Health & Empowerment Summit, presented by First Church in partnership with Mental Health America Wabash Valley Region. It’s the same event you know and Read more…
Hello everyone, You may or may not know that our Care & Nurture Committee—comprising Ginny Dienhart, Nancella Dobbins, Carol Smith, and Letty Mitchell—is working steadily to ensure that our absent members feel remembered, valued, and wished well. We send cards, make phone calls, and conduct home visits to keep our Read more…
We are living in a time of great uncertainty and political divide that possibly will color our view of our neighbors for quite some time. How can we as Christians navigate this difficult journey? How can we care for those whose views we simply can’t understand? How can we love Read more…
In this summer edition of the First Church Prevue, we celebrate the success of the Purdue Freedom School summer program, explore updates on our missions work with the Klondike Kids Club and Klondike Elementary School, and feature a thought-provoking article by Yoonie Lee. Plus, get a sneak peek at exciting Read more…
This summer, First United Methodist Church (FUMC) proudly hosted the second year of the Purdue Freedom School, a six-week program focused on literacy and empowerment for students in grades K-5. This year’s theme, centered around book banning and censorship, provided a unique opportunity for scholars to explore critical issues related Read more…
In this article, Yoonie Lee reflects on her outreach work with the Family Ministries Team at First Church, using shared interests to build trust and empathy with young individuals near Purdue University. By gradually introducing Bible verses and spiritual conversations, she fostered a positive reconsideration of the church as a Read more…