The Way — The Final Steps of the Journey Throughout Lent we have been walking “The Way,” inspired by the ancient pilgrimage of the Camino de Santiago—a sacred journey traveled by seekers for more than a thousand years. Pilgrims on the Camino say the final days of the journey are the most Read more…
Want to be part of the magic that streams our services to the world? The First Church Tech Team is seeking volunteers. It’s easy and all takes place upstairs in a tech booth. No tech experience required! Ideally, we would have two people running the boards at each service. For Read more…
Dates: 1st and 3rd Tuesdays; January-March, 2026 Time: 5:45-6:30 PM Location: First Church Activity Center Join us at First Church for Chair Yoga! Diane Dahlgren* will guide you through a gentle chair yoga practice. No mat is needed, simply come in comfortable clothes that allow you to move, and arrive Read more…
‘We’re Out’ to lift up our transgender community Date: Saturday, November 22 Time: 1:00-5:00 PM Location: First United Methodist Church (1700 Mitch Daniels Blvd, West Lafayette, IN 47906) ‘We’re Out,’ our annual event to lift up our LGBTQIA+ community, this year will include a focus on our transgender community and Read more…
The First Church Governance Board and Foundation Board invite you to Consecration Sunday on October 19 as we celebrate being Change Makers together: Event Details: -Fellowship Hour: 10:00 AM-Worship: 11:00 AM service only (Pastor Duane & Pastor Kory preaching)-Celebration Meal: Immediately after worship in the Activities Center, prepared by our Read more…
This fall, we’re gathering for a special season of Celebration Sundays to honor the completion of our church renovations and the new season of ministry ahead. Each week will highlight the many ways our reimagined spaces invite us to experience God’s presence, celebrate the gifts of our community, and embrace our shared 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…
Join us for an afternoon of food, fun, and fellowship at our Annual Church Picnic on Sunday, June 22! We’ll gather at Happy Hollow Park in Shelter 4. Chicken and drinks are provided, and we ask that you bring a side dish or dessert to share. Please note: The shelter Read more…
With gratitude and deep respect, we remember our dear retired Pastor, Denise (Denny) Frank, her husband Richard (Rich) Frank, and our friend Max Hoke—three faithful members of the First Church family whose lives were shaped by service, compassion, and a steadfast commitment to caring for others, especially children and those Read more…
We warmly invite you to consider joining First Church in membership on Sunday, June 8—Pentecost Sunday—a day when we celebrate the coming of the Holy Spirit and the birth of the Church. It’s a meaningful time to mark what God is doing in our lives, and we will also be Read more…