Draw the circle wide! We continue to delight that the United Methodist Church is a more inclusive and affirming denomination after last year's changes made at General Conference. It is our joy to share our love for all of God's LGBTQ+ children with the wider...

Sanctuary Restoration Project Update Progress continues on the restoration of our historic Sanctuary Building. This spring, teams have completed the replacement of the iconic dome and its skylight as well as the masonry along the lower cornice of the building. The...

Modern Worship Returns This Fall Thank you to everyone who participated in creating a lively, holy space for a new expression of worship at FUMC this spring! With music from the band, interactive and contemplative experiences, and lively table discussions, we were...

Summer Sermon Series and Guest Preaching Schedule We are storytelling creatures because we are fashioned in the image of a storytelling God. May we never neglect the gift of that. May we never lose our love for telling the tale. —Rachel Held Evans This summer, we are...

Children's Sunday School Helpers Wanted Sundays, June and July | 10:00-10:45AM | EDU Rooms 108/109 During June and July, our Children's Ministry invites guest teachers to get to know the young disciples of First Church by helping with Children's Sunday School. This...

At the Well: Ministry with Women Experiencing Homelessness We are committed to caring for and serving with our unhoused neighbors. This is especially true for women, who are traditionally more vulnerable and at risk in this population, and who have few resources...

Youth Mission Stock Sales This summer, more than 60 middle and high school students and adults will travel to Arkansas or Eastern Kentucky with our partners at Be the Neighbor and Appalachia Service Project (ASP). You are invited to take part in this year's service...

Announcement of Renewal Leave We are excited to share that Pastor Taylor Fuerst will be on renewal leave May 19-August 10. The Book of Discipline encourages full-time clergy to take regular renewal leave as a part of the rhythm of respite and sabbath that supports...

Easter Offering Beneath the black shroud of netting and scaffolding that wrap our Sanctuary Building as it undergoes its historic restoration, God is working an Easter miracle. Behind that dark curtain, all that is broken and crumbling is being made new! This is a...

Recognizing Graduating Seniors Deadline: Monday, April 14 Graduation is an exciting milestone at any age! We want to recognize those who are graduating from high school, college, or graduate school this year in the FUMC Weekly on Sunday, May 4. Please submit the...

Thanks to everyone who donated to Circle Up's period products drive. Together we have collected 408 packs of period supplies, 64 sticks of deodorant, and 15 packages of body wipes. All of these items have been delivered to a Title 1 elementary school. Haven't had a...

A traditional symbol of Easter, the lily is a flower that seems to die away, and then returns with new life each year. You are invited to place lilies in the Sanctuary on Easter Sunday to the glory of God and in honor of or in memory of loved ones. You are invited to...

New Church Center App Means Stronger Connections and Improved Experience At First Church, we are making a switch to a new app called Church Center, which you can download here. Why change? We are committed to improving the user experience and believe that Church...

Immigration Care Team Our January mission emphasis is the Immigration Care Team (ICT), a ministry offering active support and provision to asylum seekers and other immigrants. The ICT began in 2020 when we sponsored an asylum seeker from a central African country who...