Friend of First Church, Rev. Jamalyn Peigh Williamson of Zamni Fondwa has reached out to our congregation for assistance with the Food Crisis in Fondwa. Friends of Fondwa, Good afternoon. I just finished a phone call with our Haitian Director of Operations, Luckner Raymond who is reporting that there is a food crisis in Fondwa. He says, “The country is locked and no one can find the key. It is the worst situation I have Read more…
Klondike Kids Club @Work and @PlayThe pictures which appear in the Prevue this month are made possible by the generous gifts of financial support, volunteer time, and the prayers of the faith family which calls FUMC home. Because of you, the children attending Klondike Kids Club are fed, nurtured, tutored and given the opportunity to discover more about themselves and their gifts. They also have the opportunity to learn about more their community and what it offers, by Read more…
Lafayette Urban Ministry coordinates Jubilee Christmas, which is a program sponsored by many of the LUM member churches and other community organizations that organize events for local families at several different host sites. Using this model, we maximize participation of many churches and organizations – and serve many more low-income families. For 40 years, Jubilee Christmas has made parents the heroes on Christmas morning with their children. Jubilee Christmas invites selected families a host site Read more…
Rejoice always. Pray continually. Give thanks in every situation because this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 (CEB) Every November as I contemplate the message I want to share in this space, whether it is the Prevue newsletter or news for some other church that I have served, I think about this month as a time to remember gratitude. So, I just wanted to name three things I am grateful for today. My Read more…
Please join Us for a Thanksgiving themed “Cultivating Gratitude” Yoga Class at FUMC on Sunday, November 13 from 5:00 – 6:00 pm. Our Cultivating Gratitude practice will focus on gratitude and appreciation through slow movement and intentional breath. This is a donation-based yoga class to benefit Food Finders. Canned food or monetary donations are welcome. Just $1 provides three meals! Class is limited to 40 participants and beginners are welcome! Please email joannpgary@yahoo.com to reserve Read more…
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…
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…
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…
The FUMC Foundation will hold its Annual Meeting on Sunday, October 16 in conjunction with Consecration Sunday & Fellowship Meal. The purpose of the meeting is to report to membership, to elect new Foundation board members and to raise awareness of the Foundation. Everyone is invited to attend and Foundation members are especially encouraged to attend and participate.
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…