Monthly Prevue Newsletter

Hurricane Ian Recovery

Special Offering for Hurricane Ian

Last week, Hurricane Ian caused destruction and devastation to Cuba and the Southeast United States. Recovery efforts have already begun to restore the lives of the people in these communities.  Bishop Trimble is calling for congregations to collect a special offering for The United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR), in particular to assist with their efforts in Ian’s wake. Congregants can donate directly to UMCOR or through the Indiana Conference with the Advance Special number 901670. UMCOR Read more…

By First Church, ago
First Church We're Out

We’re Out — October 8

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 about welcoming community partners in the area. Join us on the front lawn of the church, just west of campus and right next door to Read more…

By Greg McCoy, ago
youth group excursion

Youth Group Excursion – October 29, 2022

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 maze, and enjoy hot dogs and s’mores over the fire! Everyone is welcome to join us at our fire pit at any point during the Read more…

By First Church, ago
the answer is yes

The Answer to How is Yes

Recently I was invited to lead a breakout session with our Indiana provisional pastors who are in the Residence In Ministry (RIM) program to offer my thoughts and conversation about ministry in my community and context. I was one of four pastors who was invited to lead a small group dialogue. Before we went to our breakout groups, the RIM leader asked each of the four of us to introduce ourselves, tell where we served, Read more…

By First Church, ago
worship planning gathering

Worship Planning Gathering — November 12

How does worship help you connect closer to God? Do you want to see something new or different during worship services?Are you excited to see how God can use all of us to further welcome the community into our worship services? Worship planning is exciting when people to come together to share their ideas! Join us on Saturday, November 12 at 9:00 am, at the Polles Home for a gathering to discuss creative way we Read more…

By First Church, ago

Consecration Sunday & Fellowship Meal

On September 18 we kicked off our Season of Generosity 2022 with intentional conversations about discipleship guided by the question  “Where is Your Heart?“.  Join us on Sunday, October 16, for Consecration Sunday where we will conclude our stewardship season and receive our pledges and commitments to our 2023 ministry plan. We will join together for fellowship with a Consecration Meal after the Celebrate Worship service. RSVP to Ronda Kroeschen so that hospitality team can plan for Read more…

By First Church, ago
Family Cookout

Family Cookout

There will be a family cookout at Happy Hallow on Sunday, September 25, from 4:30 – 6:30 pm. It is a potluck meal so bring your favorite dish. Everyone is welcome to bring their kids and join us for an evening of fellowship. Contact Rebecca Cave-man or Rebecca Eyrick with any question. 

By First Church, ago
Hunger Hike West Lafayette

Hunger Hike

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 donate to or join our team at bit.ly/HungerHikeFUMC and mark your calendar to join us at the Hunger Hike in Riehle Plaza on September 18 at 1pm. Read more…

By First Church, ago