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October 5 Worship
First United Methodist Church of Kalamazoo 212 S. Park St., Kalamazoo, MI, United StatesWorld Communion Sunday. Join us as we celebrate World Communion Sunday. Our worship reminds us that we are part of a global family, called to share God’s love through our prayers, presence, gifts, service and witness. We will take a special denominational offering which is dedicated to nurturing diverse leadership within the church by allocating…
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October 12 Worship
First United Methodist Church of Kalamazoo 212 S. Park St., Kalamazoo, MI, United States“Are You One of the Nine?” "He thanked him....and he was a Samaritan” In this brief verse the Gospel writer holds seemingly opposing realities. A man has given glory to God AND he was a Samaritan. Also, much like other Gospel texts there were two healings. The first was a physical healing (they were made clean),…
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October 26 Worship
First United Methodist Church of Kalamazoo 212 S. Park St., Kalamazoo, MI, United States"Consecration Sunday" led by Rev. Julie Kline (Romans 15:4-13 and Psalm 65)
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November 2 Worship
"All Saints Day" Rev. Matt Weiler (Ephesians 1:11-14)
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November 9 Worship
First United Methodist Church of Kalamazoo 212 S. Park St., Kalamazoo, MI, United States"Imagining Possibility" Rev. Julie Kline (Haggai 2:1-2:9) We will inevitably face disappointments and problems in life. It is ours to believe that we are not alone in these hard times; God is with us. As we worship, we’ll lift our prayers, sing our praises, and reflect on the lessons of perseverance that unite us as…
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November 16 Worship
First United Methodist Church of Kalamazoo 212 S. Park St., Kalamazoo, MI, United States"Drink from the Deep Wells" Rev. Julie Kline (Isaiah 12:1-6)
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November 23 Worship
First United Methodist Church of Kalamazoo 212 S. Park St., Kalamazoo, MI, United StatesReign of Christ Sunday with Baptism Rev. Matt Weiler (Colossians 1:11-20)
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December 28 Worship Service @10:00 a.m.
First United Methodist Church of Kalamazoo 212 S. Park St., Kalamazoo, MI, United StatesDecember 28, 2025 ~ Lessons & Laughter Rev. Julie Kline Join us as we celebrate the Christmas season, a time of great joy. Our worship is inspired by a “Lessons & Carols” format and will embody a spirit of “Lessons & Laughter.” We’ll explore three Scripture lessons, each paired with beloved hymns and a creative response rooted in joy. Together, we will respond…
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January 4, 2026 Sunday Worship @10:00 a.m.
First United Methodist Church of Kalamazoo 212 S. Park St., Kalamazoo, MI, United StatesToday is the Sunday in which we celebrate the Epiphany; the season of looking for and discovering the light of the Christ Child marked by the Wise Men’s arrival to pay him homage after years of following the bright star. This day also brings an end to our Advent and Christmas Series, “What do you…
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January 11, 2026 Sunday Worship @10:00 a.m.
First United Methodist Church of Kalamazoo 212 S. Park St., Kalamazoo, MI, United StatesIn our baptism, we are claimed by God, and we are reassured that we are God’s Beloved. Let us gather this Sunday to remember the mark of baptismal water upon our foreheads and live into the grace and abundance that is God-given. Remembering our baptism is a renewal of our awareness of God’s faithful love…
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January 18, 2026 – Sunday Worship @ 10:00 a.m.
First United Methodist Church of Kalamazoo 212 S. Park St., Kalamazoo, MI, United StatesSecond Sunday after Epiphany We continue our Epiphany Series “Glory Revealed” on this day looking to the Prophet Isaiah, and then to the Gospel of John. We will ponder the question, What does it mean for God’s glory to be revealed in and through us? In Isaiah we consider God’s words to the prophet “I…
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January 25, 2026 – Sunday Worship @10:00 a.m.
First United Methodist Church of Kalamazoo 212 S. Park St., Kalamazoo, MI, United StatesIn this season of Epiphany, we are attentive to the revealing of God’s light and glory, and we use an alternative version of the Lord’s Prayer as we worship. The intention is to reconnect to the Lord’s Prayer by praying it anew, with words intended to awaken our hearts and shine a light on our path. One of the lines of the prayer is “Embody…