Events

Experience the Magic of Handbells This Christmas! The Kalamazoo Ringers invite you to their annual holiday concert, “Above All This Bustle…Silver Bells,” in the beautiful sanctuary of First United Methodist Church in downtown Kalamazoo. Join us on Saturday, December 13 for two free concerts—a 3:00 p.m. matinee and a 7:00 p.m. evening performance. Both are…

Celebrate the Third Sunday of Advent with Us! Join us on Sunday, December 14 at 10:00 a.m. in the Sanctuary as we continue our Advent journey with the theme: “Even in Our Fear, We Are Called Forward.” This special service will feature inspiring music from our Chancel Choir and Handbells, filling the space with joy…

Walk the Labyrinth This Advent! Discover a quiet, prayerful space in the midst of the season. The labyrinth will be set up in Wesley Hall each Sunday of Advent—November 30, December 14, and December 21 (please note: it will not be available on December 7). Following worship, join us for a shared time of devotion…

Stay After Worship for Something Special! Looking for a meaningful way to deepen your Advent experience? Join us for Academy Classes—our Sunday School for adults—right after the 10:00 a.m. service. On November 23, December 7, and December 14, we’ll explore “Looking Deeply: A Meditative Journey with Our Stained Glass Windows,” led by Mark Stucky. Take…

An Afternoon of Joyful Voices! Mark your calendar for Sunday, December 14 at 3:00 p.m. and join us at First United Methodist Church for a heartwarming holiday concert with the Kalamazoo Children’s Chorus! These talented young singers will fill the sanctuary with music that sparkles with the spirit of the season. It’s the perfect way…

Brass for Christmas – A Joyful Advent Concert! Take a break from the holiday bustle and join us for a festive lunchtime concert on Thursday, December 18 at 12:00 noon in the Sanctuary. The Kalamazoo Concert Brass Quintet will fill the space with bright, beautiful sounds of the season—perfect for lifting your spirits and celebrating…

Walk the Labyrinth This Advent! Discover a quiet, prayerful space in the midst of the season. The labyrinth will be set up in Wesley Hall each Sunday of Advent—November 30, December 14, and December 21 (please note: it will not be available on December 7). Following worship, join us for a shared time of devotion…

Christmas Eve at 4 PM: Good News Is Louder Than Fear Kick off Christmas with joy and wonder! Our Children’s Pageant will bring the story of Jesus’ birth to life in the most delightful way—full of smiles, carols, and the message that love is louder than fear. We’ll light the Christ candle, sing together, and…

Christmas Eve at 7 PM: Good News Is Louder Than Fear Throughout Advent, we’ve lit candles of hope, peace, joy, and love. Tonight, we light the Christ candle—because Christ is our Light. Join us as brass instruments lift our carols, the Chancel Singers share anthems of joy, and we hear the story of Jesus’ birth…

Christmas Eve at 11 PM: Good News Is Louder Than Fear Step away from the holiday hustle and into a quiet, hope-filled night. We’ll sing beloved carols, hear the shimmering sound of handbells, and gather at the communion table for bread and blessing. If the skies are kind, we’ll take our candles to the front…