‘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…
Once again this year, First Church joined the annual Hunger Hike hosted by Lafayette Urban Ministries (LUM) on Sunday, September 21. This important event is a key part of our mission to serve and uplift our community by raising awareness and funds to combat hunger. The First Church team was Read more…
Date: Thursday, October 16 Time: 6:00 PM Location: Tippecanoe County Public Library – Downtown Branch Pastor Duane Carlisle of First United Methodist Church West Lafayette has been invited to join a community panel on end-of-life care following a screening of the PBS documentary Going Your Way. Hosted by WFYI/WBAA and moderated by Community Engagement Specialist Lizzy McGrevy, the Read more…
Date: Sunday, September 21, 2025 Time: 1:00 PM Location: Riehle Plaza (200 N 2nd St, Lafayette, IN 47901). Be part of the annual Hunger Hike hosted by Lafayette Urban Ministries (LUM) in Downtown Lafayette! This important event is a key part of our First Church mission to serve and uplift our Read more…
We had a blast at Lafayette Pride’s OUTfest on Saturday, August 16, 2025! First Church had a booth and the theme was “You Are Not Wicked, You Are Loved,” inspired by the musical and movie Wicked. Everyone dressed up as their favorite Wicked character. It was a fun and vibrant Read more…
What a night! We were thrilled to be part of LUM’s We’ve Got Talent on Friday, April 11, a joyful evening filled with incredible performances, community spirit, and generosity. Together, we helped raise nearly $19,000 for the LUM Good Samaritan Fund, which directly supports families in our county facing urgent Read more…
Join us for an evening of friendly competition, incredible talent, and meaningful giving as Pastor Kory Pritchett represents First Church at this year’s LUM We’ve Got Talent! As the 2024 Runner-Up, Pastor Kory be taking the stage again alongside participants from other LUM member churches to support families in need through the LUM Good Read more…
Bring the whole family to First Church (1700 Mitch Daniels Blvd., West Lafayette) on Saturday, December 7, from 9:00 to 11:00 AM for a festive and free Breakfast with Santa! This annual event, hosted in collaboration with First Church and Village Nursery School, is designed for families and their children Read more…
A heartfelt thank you to everyone who contributed to the success of our 4th Annual We’re Out: LGBTQ+ Youth Mental Health Awareness Summit on Friday, October 12. We are especially grateful to Mental Health America Wabash Valley Region (WVR) for their partnership in planning and facilitating the event, and to Read more…
This year, we’re excited to continue the tradition of our beloved “We’re Out” event, but with a meaningful twist. Introducing the We’re Out: LGBTQ+ Youth Mental Health & Empowerment Summit, presented by First Church in partnership with Mental Health America Wabash Valley Region. It’s the same event you know and Read more…