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…
Exciting plans are underway to refresh and enhance our church space, creating an even more welcoming environment to support our ministry. A brief summary is included below, and you can find additional details by reaching out to Don Caddy (don.caddy@gmail.com) or viewing the plans posted in the Narthex. We extend Read more…
We’re excited to announce the return of Kids Sunday School at First Church. Below, you’ll find all the details about class times, age groups, and opportunities for parents and caregivers. We can’t wait to see you and your family there! Kids Sunday School Details When: Sundays, 10–11 AM (except the Read more…
We want to keep you informed about some important changes to our Sunday services in the coming weeks. Please review our holiday worship schedule: *January 5 will also feature our First Sunday Brunch at 10:00 AM in the Activities Center. Church members are welcome to assist with brunch through donation of food items Read more…