From Pastor Duane & the First Church Staff Team Dear Church, We’re excited to try something new this summer—beginning on Pentecost Sunday (May 24). As schedules shift and life fills with travel, family time, and the rhythms of the season, we’re moving to one unified worship service at 11:00 AM. Read more…
In February 2026, First United Methodist Church of West Lafayette (First Church) shared the exciting news that we are creating a new website to better serve our congregation and community. Made possible through a Resource Grant from the Center for Congregations, this project reflects a shared commitment to strengthening how 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…
Each year the First United Methodist Church (FUMC) Foundation offers scholarships to students in the community, reflecting our dedication to education. Scholarship applications for 2026 are open now through Sunday, May 31. The FUMC Foundation scholarship committee will review all applications. Recipients will be notified of their award by June 30. Click Read more…
This post was originally published on Wesley Foundation’s website here. Wesley Foundation at Purdue University announced a transformational gift from First United Methodist Church West Lafayette (First Church) to expand ministry work across Purdue’s campus and create an intentional community space for students in the new Wesley Foundation Student Center. Read more…
First Church is seeking a part-time Worship Technology Coordinator to help support and oversee the technology that enhances our worship and outreach. View the job posting to learn more. To apply, please send a brief expression of interest or resume to Brianna Ginn (FUMC Staff Parish Relation Chair) at fumc.west.lafayette@gmail.com.
My name is Milly, I’m 19 years old and I’m studying psychology in the Lafayette area! I love dancing, singing, hanging out with family and friends, and watching movies! I am a Family Ministry Team Member! My role is to help support members by providing care for children during services, Read more…
First United Methodist Church of West Lafayette is beginning work on a new website designed to better serve our congregation and community, made possible through a Resource Grant from the Center for Congregations. This grant supports Indiana congregations as they invest in resources that strengthen their capacity and advance their Read more…
Lent is a season of reflection, and this year we journey together along The Way—inspired by the ancient practice of pilgrimage and the modern story told in The Way, set along the Camino de Santiago. Across centuries, people of faith have discovered that intentional journeys—on roads, paths, and even familiar Read more…
Let’s Sing: Join the Chancel Choir Our choir would love to have you join it. They sing for us at the 11 AM services on the second and fourth Sundays, as well as Palm and Easter Sundays. Our singers rehearse weekly September through May from 7:15-8:15 PM. Then they offer Read more…