This summer we celebrate someone who has quietly shaped the life of this church for years. Ever since I walked in the doors of First United Methodist Church six years ago, I instinctively knew that Ronda Kroeschen was the beating heart of this place. I also figured out pretty quickly Read more…
Date: Sunday, June 28 Time: 4:00-6:00 PM Location: Happy Hollow Park, Shelter 1 After years of faithful service to First Church, Ronda Kroeschen is retiring. We invite you to join us in celebrating Ronda and expressing our gratitude for the many ways she has supported our congregation through her presence, dedication, and care. Read more…
Date: Friday, June 19, 2026 Time: 11:30 AM-6:00 PM Location: Columbian Park, Green Tent (on the lawn outside of the water park) Join us to celebrate freedom on Friday, June 19, at Columbian Park. We will be gathering from 11:30 AM until the park closes at 6:00 PM. First Church Read more…
First Church wants to celebrate our graduates on Sunday, May 17. If you or a family member is graduating this spring or has graduated in the time since last May, please let us know. We want to honor you! Please tell us the following: Deadline: Send an email to rkroeschen@fumcwl.org at the church Read more…
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…