First United Methodist Church (FUMC) is excited to show its welcome and embrace for the LGBTQ+ community. We are showing our support by offering an afternoon of fun, games, food, music, and information about inclusive organizations in the community. Join us on the front lawn of FUMC, just west of Read more…
It’s been a great summer of hosting the Freedom School at First Church and we invite all parents/guardians, church and community members to our culminating event on Friday, July 21 from 4:00 – 6:00 PM. We will highlight our summer experience with our scholars and staff as we bid farewell. Read more…
Join us on Wednesday, July 19 from 2:00 – 3:00 pm for National Day of Social Action and learn about how Freedom Schools stand against gun violence. Be sure to wear orange in support of this year’s theme “health, hope, and healing”. July 19 is also the final day for Read more…
You’re invited to a night of fun and fellowship at the Lafayette Aviators game on Wednesday, July 5 at 7:00 PM. We will be sitting in Section 110. Tickets are discounted to $8.00 each for First Church by using promo code ROOMFORALL at checkout. By using the promo code, $4.00 Read more…
Summer is just around the corner and we’re planning an exciting Vacation Bible School (VBS) experience! Are you looking for a safe, friendly, and fun environment for your kids? Join us for Operation Restoration VBS! First United Methodist Church will be hosting Operation Restoration: Mending God’s World VBS. During the program, Read more…
Join us as we celebrate the birth of our Lord this Christmas season. Christmas Eve Service – 7:00 pm Christmas Day Service – 11:00 am (one service only) New Year’s Day Service – 11:00 am (one service only)
Lafayette Urban Ministry coordinates Jubilee Christmas, which is a program sponsored by many of the LUM member churches and other community organizations that organize events for local families at several different host sites. Using this model, we maximize participation of many churches and organizations – and serve many more low-income Read more…
Please join Us for a Thanksgiving themed “Cultivating Gratitude” Yoga Class at FUMC on Sunday, November 13 from 5:00 – 6:00 pm. Our Cultivating Gratitude practice will focus on gratitude and appreciation through slow movement and intentional breath. This is a donation-based yoga class to benefit Food Finders. Canned food Read more…
We’re Out — A Welcoming Community Celebration New in 2022! A Gender Diversity Panel Conversation We’re Out is happening again! First United Methodist Church is excited to show its welcome and embrace for the LGBTQ+ community. We are showing our support by offering an afternoon of fun, games, food, music, and information Read more…
On Saturday, October 29, 2022, FUMC will jump-start our new youth program with a trip to Exploration Acres! The bus will leave the First Church parking lot at 4:00 PM, and we will leave the Acres at 6:30 PM. During that time, we will ride a hayride, explore a corn Read more…