Covid-19 stimulus checks stimulate an abundant response

First UMC members converted Covid-19 relief stimulus checks into a hunger response for families struggling with food insecurity during the pandemic. Church members came together to use portions of their relief funds to pay for a Food Finders Food Truck to provide food staples to West Lafayette Families. On February 27 we distributed this bounty in the Klondike Elementary School parking lot. We served over 100 families in our community with the Food Finders Food Read more…

Improving Communications at FUMC

Communication is one of the critical functions for any church, and it has never been more important than now, during the pandemic. The communications ministry and the governance board have been working on two important projects to improve communication with our congregation and our broader community. Realm: As you may have heard, FUMC has adopted new software designed to support church management. Realm will help us manage our mailing lists, improve our newsletters and support Read more…

Tech Angels & Rookies Program

FUMC wants to make sure that you can stay connected to other church members during this time of social distancing. We are setting up a program to match Tech Angels to Tech Rookies to help those with tech needs get connected to our church family. Tech Angels are people (of all ages) who are knowledgeable about computers and can work one-on-one with a FUMC member who is having trouble connecting to Zoom or watching the Read more…

Pastor Denny Frank

Pastor Denny Retires From Staff

Dear Sisters and Brothers of FUMC, After, almost 38 years of ministry at FUMC, I am announcing my official third and final retirement from the staff. My roles have been varied and I have loved each phase of ministry. Many of you, have blessed and nurtured me personally, and spiritually. As a family of faith, First United Methodist Church, has supported and nurtured me as I transitioned from lay ministry to ordained ministry. I would Read more…