On June 8th 2023, the Indiana Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church began with worship. Resident Bishop of the Indiana Conference Julius C. Trimble addressed the group stating, “We are praying forward with confidence in the God who calls us and walks with us. There is no turning back Read more…
First Church wishes to express its heartfelt gratitude to Beth McCool for her years of dedicated service as a teacher and director of Village Nursery School. Beth has accepted a counseling position in a local school system. We are thankful for the positive impact she has had on the VNS Read more…
The FUMC Foundation is offering two scholarships opportunities for the 2023-2024 school year. Applications are due July 31, 2023 to the FUMC office. Applications are reviewed by the scholarship committee of the FUMC Foundation. Robert E. Straszheim Scholarship Fund The Robert E. Straszheim Scholarship Fund, established by the family of Read more…
First United Methodist Church is proud to announce the unveiling of our new welcome sign, a project three years in the making! The plan for a new sign began back in 2019 when congregational leaders and members decided it was time for an upgrade. Located off State Street next to Read more…
Join the Staff Parish Relations Committee in a FUMC Christmas tradition of giving a Christmas gift to our pastors and staff as a way of showing our appreciation from throughout the year and say Merry Christmas. There are several ways to give: 1. Mail your check to the office payable Read more…
Students are the future of The United Methodist Church In the 18th Century, our Wesleyan roots were formed around the importance of education and its role in spiritual formation. In fact, the original Special Sunday was created to help advance education for children – and today we call it United Methodist Read more…
Last week, Hurricane Ian caused destruction and devastation to Cuba and the Southeast United States. Recovery efforts have already begun to restore the lives of the people in these communities. Bishop Trimble is calling for congregations to collect a special offering for The United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR), in Read more…
What a joy to have The Chancel Choir back for our Celebrate Worship Services led by our new director, Charis Vander Plaats!
Make purses for yourselves that do not wear out, an unfailing treasure in heaven, where no thief comes near and no moth destroys.For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.Luke 12: 33b-34 This text was part of our Gospel lesson just a few weeks ago. We have Read more…
Do not remember the former things or consider the things of old.I am about to do a new thing; now it springs forth; do you not perceive it?Isaiah 43:18 Greetings First Church Family, You’ve probably noticed that this Prevue Newsletter looks a little different. What you are seeing is just one small Read more…