Events
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Laying the foundation. Second Sunday of Advent
As we celebrate the second Sunday of Advent, we hear of the birth of John the Baptist and the dramatic response of his father, Zechariah who has been mute throughout Elizabeth’s pregnancy. Zechariah prophesies about God’s salvation that will guide our path into the way of peace. This is a foundation that centers on a…
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Youth Group
Youth Group is a gathering just for young people in 6th through 12th grade. The group meets most Sunday evenings in the Youth Center downstairs at First United Methodist Church of Kalamazoo. For upcoming meeting information, please contact Pastor Matt at mweiler@umc-kzo.org.
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Fourth Sunday of Advent Close to Home: Seeking Sanctuary
Mary has received the news from the angel Gabriel that she will bear a son named Jesus, and he will be called the Son of the Most High. Mary then travels to Elizabeth and Zechariah’s home to find refuge and absorb her new calling. With Elizabeth she receives a safe haven which allows her to…
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Advent Academy Class (week 4 of 4)
Prepare the Way of the Lord! In each of the Gospels, the story of Jesus is intertwined with that of his cousin John, the one whom the prophets foretold would come to “prepare the way of the Lord.” For centuries, Christians have turned to the story and message of John the Baptist in the weeks…
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4:00 pm service Children & Family Worship (4 pm and 11 pm services are canceled. We will still have 7 pm)
This service will include a sweet and simple retelling of the night of Jesus’ birth and the singing of Christmas Carols. Mary and Joseph are journeying even though she is in the last stages of her pregnancy. They travel to be counted in the census; it is a fulfillment of their civic duty. As the…
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7:00 pm Christmas Eve Service: Lessons & Carols
Important update for the 4pm and 11Pm Service! Due to inclement weather, the 4pm and 11pm services on Christmas Eve have been cancelled. However, we will still be holding a service at 7pm, which will be livestreamed for those who are unable to attend in person. We are still having Sunday service at 10 am…
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11:00 pm Service Carols & Communion (4 pm and 11 pm services are canceled. We will still have 7 pm )
Lessons, Carols, and Communion.Nursery not available Mary and Joseph are journeying even though she is in the last stages of her pregnancy. They travel to be counted in the census; it is a fulfillment of their civic duty. As the time comes for the birth, they need a safe place. There is no room and…
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Christmas Day
We want to extend a warm and heartfelt invitation to join us for our Christmas day service. We will come together as a community to celebrate the birth of Jesus and the love and hope that His arrival brings. The service will be filled with the sounds of carols and the readings of beloved scripture…
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Chosen Home: First Sunday after Christmas
Join us for worship on New Year’s Day, the 2nd Sunday of Christmas. We will continue singing some of the favorite Christmas carols in our hymnal, hear the story of…
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Baptism of the Lord
Join us this Sunday in worship as we learn of the Baptism of the lord. As we celebrate the love of God, let us set aside the struggle and instead…
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2nd Sunday After the Epiphany
Join us this Sunday! On this Second Sunday after the Epiphany we continue in a line of Gospel readings through which we either discover, or are encouraged to seek out…
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End Gun Violence Michigan Conference
End Gun Violence Conference January 18th 2023 No matter what your political views are, there is no denying there is a huge problem with gun safety in…