Mark your calendars for We’re Out on Saturday, October 18, 2025! We’re thrilled to bring back We’re Out for its fifth year. All are invited to join us at First Church for a celebration of LGBTQIA+ joy and belonging. Come connect, learn, and celebrate with us! More details coming soon, so stayed tuned.
Date: Sunday, September 21, 2025 Time: 1:00 PM Location: Riehle Plaza (200 N 2nd St, Lafayette, IN 47901). Be part of the annual Hunger Hike hosted by Lafayette Urban Ministries (LUM) in Downtown Lafayette! This important event is a key part of our First Church mission to serve and uplift our community by raising awareness and funds to combat hunger. Join the Hike: Walk with the First Church Team on Sunday, September 21, starting at 1:00 Read more…
We had a blast at Lafayette Pride’s OUTfest on Saturday, August 16, 2025! First Church had a booth and the theme was “You Are Not Wicked, You Are Loved,” inspired by the musical and movie Wicked. Everyone dressed up as their favorite Wicked character. It was a fun and vibrant celebration of pride and diversity. Thank you to Lafayette Pride for having us! Be sure to check out our Facebook and Instagram for more photos Read more…
This summer at First Church was filled with learning, celebration, and community impact. From hosting the third year of Freedom School with over 50 young scholars to welcoming new members and confirmands on Pentecost Sunday, we have so much to celebrate as we witness God’s work in and through our church. Read the Summer 2025 Prevue to learn more! Download the Summer 2025 Prevue here or click on the image below to view the full issue. Read more…
From June 16 to July 25, First United Methodist Church welcomed over 50 K–8 scholars for the third summer of Purdue CDF Freedom School. This six-week program focuses on literacy, leadership, and empowering young minds through reading, hands-on learning, and social action activities. Highlights from the summer included visits from West Lafayette Mayor Erin Easter and District 25 State Representative Becky Cash, who read with scholars and encouraged them to stay curious. Scholars also led Read more…
Thanks to coordination by Pastor Duane and Ronda Kroeschen, Klondike Kids Club will be moving forward into the next year in order to continue blessing the students of Klondike Elementary under the leadership of co-directors Maria Ansari and Carolyn Johnson with administrative and communication support from FUMC Family Ministry’s Talitha Huber. Klondike Kids Club will continue to support the afterschool academic and social development of students K-5 who attend Klondike and are residents of the Read more…
We’ll gather for worship in the Activities Center while our sanctuary is vacated for the final stages of renovation and new carpet installation. Thank you for your flexibility as we make space for this exciting transformation! Since it’s the first Sunday of the month, we’ll continue our tradition of First Sunday Brunch—just a bit simpler this time. Join us in the Narthex before worship for coffee and pastries. You’re invited to bring a baked good or pastry to share! We’re grateful for your Read more…
We are delighted to share that, through the efforts of Ronda Kroeschen and other members of the congregation and Village Nursery School, First Church has been awarded three new Automatic External Defibrillators (AEDs) to replace the models we have had for the last ten years. Franciscan Health awarded these devices to First Church through their Revive & Survive grant program. These new AEDs are designed to be incredibly easy to use and can provide life-saving Read more…
Dear First Church Family, We are entering the final stages of our sanctuary and activity center renovations, and we want to thank you for your continued patience, flexibility, and support throughout this important project. As we move toward completion, we’ll need your help and understanding as we shift worship spaces and complete the last critical pieces of work—including new carpeting and audio/visual improvements. Here’s what to expect in the coming weeks: Current Work in Progress Read more…
Pentecost Sunday on June 8 was a joyful and meaningful day in the life of First Church. We gathered to celebrate the coming of the Holy Spirit and the birth of the Church. During worship, we recognized and celebrated our youth who completed Confirmation class with a special ceremony. The class leading up to this moment was guided by the Family Ministry Team under the direction of Family Ministry Instructional Coordinator, Talitha Huber. We were Read more…