We’ll gather for worship in the Activities Center while our sanctuary is vacated for the final stages of renovation and new carpet installation. Thank you for your flexibility as we make space for this exciting transformation! Since it’s the first Sunday of the month, we’ll continue our tradition of First Sunday Brunch—just a bit Read more…
We are delighted to share that, through the efforts of Ronda Kroeschen and other members of the congregation and Village Nursery School, First Church has been awarded three new Automatic External Defibrillators (AEDs) to replace the models we have had for the last ten years. Franciscan Health awarded these devices Read more…
Dear First Church Family, We are entering the final stages of our sanctuary and activity center renovations, and we want to thank you for your continued patience, flexibility, and support throughout this important project. As we move toward completion, we’ll need your help and understanding as we shift worship spaces Read more…
Pentecost Sunday on June 8 was a joyful and meaningful day in the life of First Church. We gathered to celebrate the coming of the Holy Spirit and the birth of the Church. During worship, we recognized and celebrated our youth who completed Confirmation class with a special ceremony. The Read more…
First United Methodist Church West Lafayette attended the 2025 Indiana United Methodist (INUMC) Annual Conference held June 4-7 at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church in Indianapolis, Indiana. Anna Clark, a member of our First Church family and leadership, shares her reflection on the conference: “I’ve previously shared my story about Read more…
First Church is hiring! We’re looking for three dedicated people to join our Family Ministry team this summer and next school year. These part-time roles offer the chance to work with our nursery, support Vacation Bible School and Sunday School, and help with family events. Details: If you or someone Read more…
First Church wants to share a huge thank you and a very fond farewell to our Family Ministry team members who are moving on to great things this month: Mari Pickard-Carlisle, who has been an incredible teacher of the Middles Sunday School class and a huge blessing to all the Read more…
Each year the First United Methodist Church (FUMC) Foundation offers scholarships to students in the community, reflecting our dedication to education. Scholarship applications for 2025 are open now through Saturday, April 5, 2025. The FUMC Foundation scholarship committee will review all applications. Click on the scholarship names below to view each application: Read more…
We’re excited to introduce Addison Dills, Mari Pickard-Carlisle, and Stacy Winter, the newest members of our Family Ministry team. Alongside Talitha Huber, Family Ministry Instructional Coordinator, they’re creating a welcoming space where children can grow in faith and community. Each brings unique experiences and passion for working with children, and Read more…
Our Family Ministry team is excited to offer Confirmation classes for youth in 6th grade and above who are eager to learn and grow in their faith. These classes will take place every Sunday at 10:00 AM (expect for the first Sunday of each month) during the Kids Sunday School Read more…