Get ready for a year filled with joy and community bonding at First United Methodist Church! Our Family Fun Events for 2023-2024 are set to continue on Saturday, December 23, with Breakfast with Santa, and extend through summer with the much-anticipated Vacation Bible School program. From New Year’s Eve Carnival Read more…
On the morning of Saturday, November 4, 2023, a dynamic team of volunteers in vibrant neon jackets, transformed the First United Methodist Church parking lot into a bustling hub of generosity. As cars lined up to donate essential items for those in need, volunteers geared up to venture into the Read more…
Introducing the Purdue Outdoor Catholics, fondly known as OutCats! This spirited group of around 20 Catholic college students finds joy in connecting with nature and making a positive impact on the community. Currently, the OutCats are actively involved in restoring the “Chapel in the Woods” nature area behind First Church. Read more…
Dear First Church Family, I am excited to share some wonderful news with you about a recent addition to our Family Ministry Team. Diane Dahlgren, an experienced educator with a passion for organization and community engagement, has graciously stepped forward to lend her expertise to our team. In our recent Read more…
The First United Methodist Church Foundation is thrilled to announce this year’s recipients of the Robert E. Straszheim Scholarship and Patterson Award, reflecting our dedication to education and the potential for greatness that resides within each one of us. Congratulations to Yoonie Lee, Ella Robynne, and Joel Will! Special acknowledgement Read more…
“For it is God who is at work in you, enabling you both to will and to work for His good pleasure.” – Philippians 2:13 NRSVUE My heart overflows with gratitude and thanksgiving for this church. On Sunday, October 22, we concluded our Consecration season with a meal together. For Read more…
We are fast approaching the season when we will use our indoor dining room tables a whole lot more. We won’t be firing up the grill as often or sitting out on our patios and decks. The kids are now well into the rhythm of a new school year, and Read more…
As part of FUMC’s Reconciling Ministry, we invite LGBTQIA+ community members and their allies to engage in faith reflection and fellowship. This weekly gathering is a collaboration with the online community Q Christian Fellowship and First United Methodist Church which is a part of the Reconciling Ministries Network in the United Methodist denomination. The gathering meets Read more…
ALL GOD’S CHILDREN NEED SHOES: SNEAKERS FOR STUDENTS @KES. Most of us at FUMC are able to provide for the basic needs of our children. However, at Klondike Elementary School, there are children who wear shoes that are either too small, much too large, or in serious disrepair. Their parents work Read more…
