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SUMMARY:September 20 Worship Service - ASP Sunday
DESCRIPTION:We continue the series Salt\, Soil\, Seawater: Creation Justice this week by turning to Psalm 148 which invites us to include all that exists in our praise. All of Creation exists within the relational web of life with God\, and therefore\, our worship is not separate from Creation but an integral part of it. Our praise becomes a declaration of our commitment to kinship with Creation and calls us to join in the cosmic dance of life. We are part of Creation\, not above or separate from it\, and we have a role and responsibility to nurture the sacred web of life. \nOn this Sunday we’ll hear from our Youth Appalachia Service Project Team as they tell the story of their summer mission trip; how their work was a participation in the dance of all creation.
URL:https://umc-kzo.org/event/september-20-worship-service-asp-sunday/
LOCATION:First United Methodist Church of Kalamazoo\, 212 S. Park St.\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49007\, United States
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SUMMARY:Sunday Worship Service Sept. 27
DESCRIPTION:This Sunday worship brings closure to our series that has celebrated the Feast of Creation in Christ\, a new celebration added to the lectionary of the church worldwide. We listen as the Apostle Paul makes an argument for the presence of Christ in and through all things. “For in Christ we live and move and have our being” says the Apostle. For Christians this is a core belief\, not only for ourselves but for all creation; earth\, sky\, and waters. We see the salt\, water and now soil on our altar reminding us of these truths. Let us be inspired to see the God of creation in and through all things. Join us as the Chancel Singers lift praises to the God of all creation\, and Pastor Matt Weiler preaches a sermon titled\, “The One Who Gives Breath.”
URL:https://umc-kzo.org/event/sunday-worship-service-sept-27/
LOCATION:First United Methodist Church of Kalamazoo\, 212 S. Park St.\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49007\, United States
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SUMMARY:Duke Ellington Sacred Concert - Connecting Chords Music Festival Performance
DESCRIPTION:For the first time in 60 years\, a Duke Ellington Sacred Concert will be performed in West Michigan – this is going to be special! Ellington called these concerts “the most important thing I have ever done”. They were created between 1965 and 1973 as expressions of Ellington’s faith through the fusion of jazz improvisation\, big-band orchestration\, gospel vocals\, choral elements and spiritual themes. Participating artists include the Western Michigan University Jazz Orchestra\, led by Scott Cowan; vocal soloists Susan Anthony\, Tiffany Gridiron and Brandon Harris; tap dancer Jumaane Taylor; and a mass choir. Purchase tickets online HERE.
URL:https://umc-kzo.org/event/duke-ellington-sacred-concert-connecting-chords-music-festival-performance/
LOCATION:First United Methodist Church of Kalamazoo\, 212 S. Park St.\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49007\, United States
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SUMMARY:Oct. 4 Worship Service: World Communion Sunday
DESCRIPTION:Join us for World Communion Sunday as we gather with Christians around the globe at Christ’s table and begin our 2026 generosity campaign\, Our Hearts\, Our Home. Together we will hear the disciples’ prayer\, “Increase our faith\,” and Paul’s encouragement to rekindle the gift of God within us. In worship\, song\, prayer\, story\, and Holy Communion\, we will remember that God has made a home among us through mutual love\, hospitality\, inclusion\, justice\, and shared ministry. Whether you come carrying joy\, weariness\, longing\, gratitude\, or hope\, there is room for you here. Come to the table\, come rekindle faith\, come consider how your generosity helps tend this spiritual home for the year ahead.
URL:https://umc-kzo.org/event/oct-4-worship-service-world-communion-sunday/
LOCATION:First United Methodist Church of Kalamazoo\, 212 S. Park St.\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49007\, United States
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SUMMARY:One Big House Meeting & Potluck
DESCRIPTION:The Church Council invites all to participate in the One Big House Meeting following an after-church potluck. “House Meetings” are small-group gatherings of 12 where relationships and connections are deepened among all who call FUMC home. Groups will pray together\, reflect on scripture and listen deeply as each shares around guided themes connected to our Generosity Campaign\, “Our Hearts\, Our Home.” Meetings will take place all around the church following the potluck. All are encouraged to participate\, whether you are a long-time member or brand new to this community. Meeting participants must sign up by October 11. You may sign up at the welcome desk or online HERE.
URL:https://umc-kzo.org/event/one-big-house-meeting-potluck/
LOCATION:First United Methodist Church of Kalamazoo\, 212 S. Park St.\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49007\, United States
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