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…
Pentecost Sunday on June 8 was a joyful and meaningful day in the life of First Church. We gathered to celebrate the coming of the Holy Spirit and the birth of the Church. During worship, we recognized and celebrated our youth who completed Confirmation class with a special ceremony. The Read more…
First United Methodist Church West Lafayette attended the 2025 Indiana United Methodist (INUMC) Annual Conference held June 4-7 at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church in Indianapolis, Indiana. Anna Clark, a member of our First Church family and leadership, shares her reflection on the conference: “I’ve previously shared my story about Read more…
Pentecost Sunday is a powerful day in the life of the Church—a time to celebrate the gift of the Holy Spirit and the birth of the Church itself. Join us for worship at 9:00 AM or 11:00 AM on Sunday, June 8, as we honor this sacred day together. During Read more…