This summer, First United Methodist Church (FUMC) proudly hosted the second year of the Purdue Freedom School, a six-week program focused on literacy and empowerment for students in grades K-5. This year’s theme, centered around book banning and censorship, provided a unique opportunity for scholars to explore critical issues related Read more…
This post is an update on the FUMC Children’s Ministry activities during the 2023-2024 school year, specifically our support for the Klondike Kids Club. Provided by Pastor Denny Frank, Director of the Klondike Kids Club. So much has happened since 2017 when Klondike Kids Club was a vision for the Read more…
You’re invited to a special evening of celebration with the Purdue CDF Freedom Schools @ First United Church scholars! Join us as we mark a second summer of reading and joy. The evening will feature scholars showcasing their works and special presentations, inspiring talks from staff and family, and insights Read more…
The following post is an update regarding First Church’s ministry work during the 2023-2024 school year supporting Klondike Elementary School provided by Pastor Denny Frank, Director of the Klondike Kids Club. Hey First Church family and friends, We would like to share with you the impact that you have made Read more…
Celebrate with us as we congratulate Pastor Kory Pritchett for his remarkable achievement as the runner-up in this year’s Lafayette Urban Ministry (LUM) We’ve Got Talent fundraiser! We are so proud of Pastor Kory’s talent and dedication. This extraordinary event unfolded on Friday, April 12, 2024, at St. Andrew United Read more…
Are you eager to make a difference in the lives of children? This may be the opportunity you are seeking. Klondike Kids Club is seeking to hire a supervisor and an aide able to work 2 afternoons per week, beginning January 8, 2024. This person will be working with children in grades kindergarten through Read more…
LUM Jubilee Christmas will soon be upon us! Don’t be a Scrooge and say “Bah, humbug”. Each year, First Church hosts LUM Jubilee to help make Christmas a little more joyful for children and families in our community. This year’s LUM Jubilee will be on Saturday, December 9 from 9:00 Read more…
ALL GOD’S CHILDREN NEED SHOES: SNEAKERS FOR STUDENTS @KES. Most of us at FUMC are able to provide for the basic needs of our children. However, at Klondike Elementary School, there are children who wear shoes that are either too small, much too large, or in serious disrepair. Their parents work Read more…
Diana Hoke will be selling Easter centerpiece-gift creations between the 9 am and 11 am services on Palm Sunday, April 2 as a fundraiser for our FUMC mission, Tippecanoe ACTS. Each 5″x4″ Butterfly Box contains three homemade, hand-decorated sugar cookies (one large Easter egg and two smaller springtime shapes such as butterflies Read more…
Klondike Kids Club is an after school program sponsored by First United Methodist Church, offering tutoring and food to families at no charge. When school is in session, children gather in the Point West Mobile Home Community Club House Monday through Thursday to eat a nutritious snack and do their Read more…