Purdue CDF Freedom School at First Church is seeking warm and welcoming host families for the summer of 2025 to support our Servant Leader Interns (SLIs), college-age leaders who inspire and guide scholars in our program. Hosting Dates: June 1-July 27, 2025 By hosting an SLI, you provide a home Read more…
Giving Tuesday is on Tuesday, December 3! At First Church, we strive to make the world a better place through service and social action. There are many ways you can participate in Giving Tuesday! Here are some ideas: You can also support the mission of our church by donating to the FUMC Read more…
Greetings friends, I am excited to bring you good tidings from my life and ministry as the calendar draws to a close on my first year as one of your appointed pastors at First Church. Where has the time gone? It seems like only yesterday we were celebrating the inclusion Read more…
Talitha Huber’s journey to First Church is one of connection, faith, and a deep sense of belonging. It all began on Palm Sunday in 2024 when Talitha first walked through the doors. Charis Vander-Plaats, Director of Music and Arts, had warmly invited her to attend, creating the opportunity for that Read more…
The November 2024 Prevue features reflections from Pastor Duane Carlisle on Bishop Tracy S. Malone’s inspiring visit to the Northwest District, an introduction to Talitha Huber, our new Family Ministry Instructional Coordinator, and a heartfelt update from Pastor Kory Pritchett. Plus, get a sneak peek at upcoming Christmas and Advent Read more…
Help the Wisemen bring their gifts to Jesus, by bringing your gifts to the children of LUM Jubilee Christmas! Each year, First Church hosts LUM Jubilee to help make Christmas a little more joyful for children and families in our community. This year’s LUM Jubilee will be on Saturday, December 14 Read more…
On November 11, 2024, the Northwest District of the Indiana United Methodist Church was graced with three visits by our new episcopal leader, Bishop Tracy S. Malone, to various parts of the district. Her visit to the Greater Lafayette area was hosted by the Wesley Foundation in their interim location Read more…
Dates: November 24, December 8, 15, 22 & 29, 2024 Time: 10:00–10:50 am Location: Room 211 The Living Faithfully, Thinking Critically adult Sunday school class presents a new look at the Christmas story by Indianapolis St. Luke’s United Methodist Pastor Rob Fuquay. On the Way to Bethlehem, a four-part video and discussion series, Read more…
Dates: November 10 & 17, 2024 Time: 10:00–10:50 am Location: Room 211 If you are feeling overwhelmed, this two-part Sunday School class might help. “Uncertainty is like a rising — and maybe flooding — tide. People are exhausted and uneasy,” says Diana Butler Bass, an award-winning author, popular speaker, inspiring Read more…
The October 2024 Prevue highlights a meaningful Consecration Sunday at First Church, featuring an inspiring sermon from Pastor Alisa Isaacs-Bailey. It includes updates from the FUMC Family Ministry, detailing exciting future plans, and shares key takeaways from the FUMC Foundation Board’s annual meeting, all held on Consecration Sunday. Additionally, the Read more…