Dear First Church Family, As we move into this season of gratitude and generosity, I want to share a special opportunity for us to support families in our community who are experiencing food insecurity. Through our education partnerships with Edgelea Elementary, Klondike Kids Club, and our Freedom School scholars, we’ve learned that many families Read more…
First Church is excited to announce that hearing loops are now available for use in the Sanctuary and Activities Center. With this technology, church members with a t-coil in their hearing aid can listen to the sound systems in both of these rooms directly through their hearing aids. Please check Read more…
Annual conference in The United Methodist Church is a time to come together to join the work of the Holy Spirit by setting the vision of the Indiana Conference for the upcoming year. We plan ministry efforts, adopt policies and resolutions, elect delegates to higher conferences, and celebrate the work Read more…
Purdue OutCats (Outdoor Catholics) is a student-led outdooring ministry for Catholic young adults in the West Lafayette area. Rooted in Catholic teachings, this ministry provides a unique space for young adults to deepen their spiritual connection through outdoor activities, prayer, and service. With membership nearing 100 Purdue students, OutCats has 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…
This year KKC served 15 families with a total of 23 children enrolled. Three of those children deal with learning difficulties requiring one-on-one tutoring. For the first time, children who began the program in kindergarten are now fifth graders preparing to enter middle school in the fall. Several of these Read more…
The Lucille Raines Residence (LRR) is a facility owned and operated by United Women in Faith of Indiana. Located in downtown Indianapolis since 1977, it houses up to 49 individuals recovering from alcohol and drug addiction. LRR’s 12-step recovery process and meetings help residents rebuild their lives and relationship with God. LRR Read more…
Join us on Sunday, September 18, for Hunger Hike, an annual community fundraising event whose mission is to raise awareness for the Fight Against Hunger and support Lafayette Urban Ministry, Food Finders Food Bank, and St. Thomas Aquinas Haiti Ministry. We need friends like you to support our campaign! Please Read more…
Finding other families with disabilities isn’t always easy, and the Hinman family wants to change that! They hope to start a social group that will provide a fun and inclusive environment to help families with disabled children find their village. If you are interested in getting involved, please contact Jessica Read more…
As the school year has begun, many children in our community are in need of sturdy sneakers that fit. Children’s size 10 — adult size 4 are needed to help the children in our community. Even working two jobs’ parents are having financial difficulty preparing their kids for school. If not Read more…