Happy New Year. The turning of the yearly calendar falls right about at the center of the Christmastide season—halfway between Christmas on December 25th and Epiphany on January 6th. There’s something that feels right about the symmetry of this changeover. I feel like the ending of 2022 is filled with hope and joy. I look around every Sunday and my heart is buoyed by an optimism that is radiated out from all of you. There has Read more…
Sundays 9:45 am – 10:45 amRoom 211 Beginning Sunday, January 15 and led by various members, this class will start the new year with Amy Jill (A.J.) Levine’s Signs and Wonders: A Beginner’s Guide to the Miracles of Jesus. Levine’s work has been very well received by classes in the past, and best of all, she will cause you to think! The Rev. Dr. Richard Simpson of the Episcopal Diocese of Western Massachusetts says this of her presentation on the miracles: Read more…
Sundays 9:45 am – 10:45 am Room 209 This beloved class is returns this January! If you have been wishing for a fellowship class that provides time to connect with one another, make new friends, and includes meaningful devotional time, this is the place for you. We will begin with a four-part video series: Common Ground by Amberly Neese (no book required). One reviewer says this about Neese: “[She] is a speaker, humorist, and encourager with a Read more…
Join us as we celebrate the birth of our Lord this Christmas season. Christmas Eve Service – 7:00 pm Christmas Day Service – 11:00 am (one service only) New Year’s Day Service – 11:00 am (one service only)
Last month at our Charge Conference, First Church joined with other congregations at St. Andrews UMC to explore a taste of Messy Church. We enjoyed a light meal and then we played with various hands-on activities—arts, crafts games, all connected to a biblical verse and theme. It was really fun! I first encountered the Messy Church concept several years ago when serving at Robert Park United Methodist Church in Indianapolis. Rev. Dr. Andrew Scanlan Holmes, Read more…
Join the Staff Parish Relations Committee in a FUMC Christmas tradition of giving a Christmas gift to our pastors and staff as a way of showing our appreciation from throughout the year and say Merry Christmas. There are several ways to give: 1. Mail your check to the office payable to First United Methodist Church with the note “Staff Christmas Gift.” 2. Leave an envelope and donation in the offering with the note “Staff Christmas Read more…
Rediscover the gift of Advent that comes without packages, ribbons and bows. This Advent season we will look at a familiar holiday classic through the lens of faith and see how Christ speaks to us through our culture. Our discussions and Advent lessons will be based upon the Christmas classic, How the Grinch Stole Christmas using the book The Heart That Grew Three Sizes: Finding Faith in the Story of the Grinch* by Matt Rawle, Read more…
Students are the future of The United Methodist Church In the 18th Century, our Wesleyan roots were formed around the importance of education and its role in spiritual formation. In fact, the original Special Sunday was created to help advance education for children – and today we call it United Methodist Student Day. By investing in our students, the Church supports potential in students who will one day pay the investment forward to society. Together, we Read more…
The Lucille Raines Residence (LRR) is a facility owned and operated by United Women in Faith of Indiana. Located in downtown Indianapolis since 1977, it houses up to 49 individuals recovering from alcohol and drug addiction. LRR’s 12-step recovery process and meetings help residents rebuild their lives and relationship with God. LRR offers a safe, clean and sober environment for residents, and the opportunity to work on a “self-help” program. In need of a new elevator, the Read more…
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…