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…
This post is an update on the FUMC Children’s Ministry activities during the 2023-2024 school year, specifically our support for the Klondike Kids Club. Provided by Pastor Denny Frank, Director of the Klondike Kids Club. So much has happened since 2017 when Klondike Kids Club was a vision for the Read more…
You’re invited to a special evening of celebration with the Purdue CDF Freedom Schools @ First United Church scholars! Join us as we mark a second summer of reading and joy. The evening will feature scholars showcasing their works and special presentations, inspiring talks from staff and family, and insights Read more…
The following post is an update regarding First Church’s ministry work during the 2023-2024 school year supporting Klondike Elementary School provided by Pastor Denny Frank, Director of the Klondike Kids Club. Hey First Church family and friends, We would like to share with you the impact that you have made Read more…
Where is God when the innocent suffer? Where is God when my prayers go unanswered? Why is God’s will so hard to understand? These are questions that most likely you and almost everyone you know have asked at one time or another, sometimes aloud, sometimes silently. Adam Hamilton, one of America’s Read more…
Mark Your Calendars for Vicennium Weekend — August 24 & 25 (Noun. vicennium (plural vicennia or vicenniums) (rare) A period of twenty years.) This August, First Church will celebrate 20 years in our current location at 1700 Mitch Daniels Blvd. We have seen many changes over these years, including the name Read more…