On REJOICE SUNDAY we celebrate and we anticipate all that God will accomplish in and through First UMC in the days ahead. We lift up our mission to EXPERIENCE, CELEBRATE, […]

Last week we heard the narrative of Joseph at the end of the Book of Genesis. It was a narrative culminating in God’s newness, abundance, safety, and a promise of wellness for Joseph and his family. This Sunday we find ourselves at the beginning of Exodus the story picks up and we find Joseph’s descendants […]

In this passage, Joseph reveals his true identity to his brothers. They had sold him into slavery many years earlier out of jealousy, thinking they had rid themselves of him for good. However, through a series of events, Joseph had risen to a position of great power in Egypt, becoming the second-in-command to Pharaoh. When […]

Join us this Sunday at 10:00 AM in person or online! This week, we join the disciples on their journey of ministry following the feeding of the 5,000. As Jesus goes to pray, they heed his instruction and set off in their boat on the Sea of Galilee, heading towards Gennesaret where they will continue […]

Join Us this Sunday in person or online at 10:00 am Rev. Callie Plunket-Brewton writes this about Genesis 32: 22-31. “This is a profoundly mysterious story with numerous unanswerable questions. […]

The Kingdom of Heaven is like a free store where all are welcome, all the treasures are free, and abundance is experienced.     The Gospel writer Matthew tells us that Jesus […]

Last Sunday, we heard of the “Reckless Sower.” Today we hear the second of seven parables in the Gospel of Matthew, chapter 13. This parable is also about farming and […]

This week in worship Pastor Matt will be reflecting on the Parable of the Sower from Matthew chapter 13 and together we will wonder, “whom or what is the parable […]

This week, come be a part of the Second Sunday Worship Team's service. Pastor Matt will be delivering a sermon called "The Way of Jesus," drawing from Matthew, Chapter 11. […]

“Whoever gives even a cup of cold water to one of these little ones in the name of a disciple -- truly I tell you, none of these will lose […]

The mission of Kalamazoo First United Methodist Church is to “Experience, Celebrate and Share God’s Love. Our mission is love. Love is our calling and our vocation as individual participants […]