Embark on a transformative Lenten journey with First Church from February 14 to March 30, 2024. This season, we delve into the Wandering Heart: Figuring Out Faith with Peter series, exploring the life and faith of Jesus’ renowned disciple. In Peter, we find reflections of our own steadfast yet unsteady Read more…
It’s that time of year again, the holidays are behind us and we’re looking forward to what the new year brings. The United Methodist Church of Indiana (INUMC) and Rev. Lan Wilson of the INUMC Diversity, Missions, and Justice Ministries will be hosting a new book study to kick off the Read more…
Bah Humbug! Who among us has never needed a second chance? Ebenezer Scrooge is a man in dire need of exactly that. But is redemption even possible for such a greedy, sad, and dark character? Scrooge discovers through his search for a second chance that he first must confront his own Read more…
Purdue University and First United Methodist Church (FUMC) joined forces in a unique collaboration this summer to bring West Lafayette its first-ever Freedom School program. Led by Breanya Hogue, Assistant Professor of Language Education at Purdue and Co-Executive Director of the Purdue Freedom School, this transformative initiative held the potential Read more…
During the Sundays of June and July, Purdue Freedom School Executive Director, Professor Breanya Hogue and her Purdue College of Education colleague Professor Amber Neal-Stanley will lead a Sunday School Conversation at First Church called “Freedom Sunday School.” This will take place in the Activities Center from 10 AM to Read more…
At First Church, we hold dear the value and significance of children and their spiritual growth. We believe that investing in youth ministry is a critical component of building a strong and healthy church. Moreover, we are committed to investing in the future of our congregants. That is why we Read more…
By Diana Hoke ‘Tis the season we pay our share of earnings to the government. Income tax time! Completing all the forms is unlikely to be an enjoyable experience, especially if you do it yourself, which is akin to pulling your hair out one strand at a time over the Read more…
Our 2023 Youth Confirmation Class will be done a little different this year. It will be led by Pastor Duane and will have two parts. The first part will be a joint learning experience with the whole church using the study Creed: What Christians Believe and Why. This study will begin Read more…
Rediscover the gift of Advent that comes without packages, ribbons and bows. This Advent season we will look at a familiar holiday classic through the lens of faith and see how Christ speaks to us through our culture. Our discussions and Advent lessons will be based upon the Christmas classic, Read more…