Special UMC Offering Sunday: Human Relations Day
On Sunday, January 16, the First Church Worship Committee invites you to observe Human Relations Day, one of six denomination-wide Special Sundays where we are invited to partner…
Faith Action Network: Interfaith Advocacy Day
Interfaith Advocacy Day is Thursday, February 10. Organized by Faith Action Network (FAN), this 2022 annual state advocacy day will be virtual. The program will begin at 9 a.m. and meetings…
Church & Society/Social Justice Committee: Congregational Survey
Church & Society Committee mission: To advocate for and take action related to social and civic issues such as peace, justice, equity, and environmental stewardship.
Neighborhood House Supply Drive
Neighborhood House supports families who are experiencing homelessness. When they find new homes for families to move into, Neighborhood House provides them with a starter kit of supplies,…
The Work of Christmas
This year, our Pastoral team, along with our Church & Society/Social Justice Committee and Global Missions Committee, invite you to join the First Church community in doing the work of…
Advent Services
Our theme for Advent is “Close to Home,” which will focus on the “already but not yet” tension of our faith: Emmanuel is with us, and yet, God’s…
Camp Indianola Opportunities
The First Church Camps & Retreats Committee would like to share these upcoming opportunities at Camp Indianola with you. Volunteer Work Weekend Camp Indianola’s next volunteer work weekend will be January 14-16. …
Shared Breakfast December Update
Shared Breakfast Volunteers and Supporters, We hope that you had wonderful Thanksgiving! We just passed the 1-year anniversary of the re-opening of Shared Breakfast on November 15th, 2020.…
Request a copy of our Advent Devotional!
This Advent First Church has partnered with A Sanctified Art to provide a beautiful devotional booklet to our church community. Take a minute to sign up and we will…
UMC Student Day Offering
United Methodist Student Day is set for Sunday, November 28th. It’s a day when we celebrate our United Methodist undergraduate and graduate students and receive an offering to…