Members of First Church were glad to join Wesley Foundation at Purdue University on Saturday, August 29, 2026, for the consecration and ribbon cutting of its beautiful new Wesley Foundation Student Center at 122 N. Waldron Street. Our own Pastor Kory Pritchett helped lead worship music with the alumni band, Read more…
Dates: 1st and 3rd Tuesdays; January-March, 2026 Time: 5:45-6:30 PM Location: First Church Activity Center Join us at First Church for Chair Yoga! Diane Dahlgren* will guide you through a gentle chair yoga practice. No mat is needed, simply come in comfortable clothes that allow you to move, and arrive Read more…
Date: Sunday, December 21 Time: 4:00 PM Location: First United Methodist Church West Lafayette (1700 Mitch Daniels Blvd., West Lafayette, IN 47906) A special holiday event on Sunday, December 21, at 4:00 PM as we kick off Christmas week with music, joy, and fun! Join us for Sounds of Christmas: A Carol Sing-Along and Read more…
Date: Saturday, December 21 Time: 4:00 PM Location: First Church Methodist Church West Lafayette (1700 Mitch Daniels Blvd., West Lafayette, IN 47906) Join us for a magical musical event at First Church. The Lafayette Flute Choir and the Aldersgate Bell Choir along with Jubilation Bells will be performing a Christmas Read more…
Bring the whole family to First Church (1700 Mitch Daniels Blvd., West Lafayette) on Saturday, December 6, from 9:00 to 11:00 AM for Donuts with Santa! This free, annual event is the perfect way to kick off the holiday season. There will be delicious donuts, fun activities for kids, and Read more…
‘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…