Missions & Community
At First United Methodist Church West Lafayette, putting faith into practice means actively serving our local community and the world around us. From combating food insecurity right here in West Lafayette to participating in global mission trips, we care for our neighbors and our environment through hands-on outreach. We actively advocate for economic and social rights, champion environmental stewardship, and foster an inclusive faith community where diversity, equity, and belonging are lived out daily—offering a welcoming home for all who want to connect and serve.
Acorn Players of Lafayette
Acorn Players of Lafayette is an inclusivity-forward theatre company and enthusiastically encourages artists of all races, ethnicity, genders, identities, ages, sizes, religions, beliefs, and abilities to collaborate. We strive to create an inclusive and safe creative place for all through education, practice, and production of thought-provoking contemporary and classic theatre works that cover the scope of the human experience.
Freedom School
First United Methodist Church proudly serves as the host site for the Purdue CDF Freedom School Program, a transformative six-week, literacy-based summer initiative catering to students in grades K-5. Rooted in our commitment to supporting educational endeavors within our community and extending warm embrace to individuals across all walks of life, our church enthusiastically welcomes this program.
Village Nursery School
Village Nursery School was founded in 1972 at First United Methodist based on the belief that young children thrive in an environment that promotes purpose and productive play. VNS has a proud history of providing quality preschool that prepares children for the next stage while encouraging joy in learning and play.
Klondike Kids Club
Klondike Kids Club is a safe and nurturing after school homework club. This collaboration between First United Methodist Church of West Lafayette, Klondike Elementary School and Point West Mobile Home Community, provides tutoring in reading, language arts, and math to 30 students, many of whom are English language learners.
