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SUMMARY:Sunday Worship Service June 21: The One Who Hears
DESCRIPTION:As we gather for worship this Sunday\, we come carrying questions\, wounds\, and stories that do not always make sense. In the story of Hagar\, Ishmael\, and Abraham\, we encounter pain\, uncertainty\, and the cries of those who have been cast aside. Yet even in the wilderness\, God hears. Even in places of sorrow and struggle\, God sees\, God listens\, and God remains present. So come as you are with your doubts\, your grief\, your hope\, and your longing. Come ready to listen for the voices that cry out\, to bring before God the burdens we carry\, and to trust that in every desert place\, God is making a way. Let us worship the One who hears\, who sees\, and who stays with us always.
URL:https://umc-kzo.org/event/sunday-worship-service-june-21-the-one-who-hears/
LOCATION:First United Methodist Church of Kalamazoo\, 212 S. Park St.\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49007\, United States
CATEGORIES:Service
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260624T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260624T113000
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SUMMARY:Wanda Boekhout Memorial Service
DESCRIPTION:Wanda Marie (Grauman) Boekhout\, 101\, passed away peacefully on May 14\, 2026. Born on January 30\, 1925 in Kalamazoo\, Michigan\, she was preceded in death by her husband of 71 years\, John Boekhout. Wanda is survived by her children\, Tom (Peggy) Boekhout of Merritt Island\, Florida and Amy (Tim) Kilmartin of Kalamazoo\, Michigan; grandchildren Amanda (Cody) Diefenthaler\, Christina (Truman) Ta\, Pete (Demi) Kilmartin and John (Brittany) Kilmartin; great grandchildren Nova\, Vale\, Minh\, Nina\, Scarlett\, Timothy and Robintonk\, and many nieces and nephews and dear friends. \nWanda had a long and meaningful life. She achieved success by living well. Always kind and a friend to others\, she left the world a better place than she found it. Her life was of service to others and she left her mark on the hearts of those who knew her.\nWanda was a woman of deep faith and a master of gentle deeds. She tried to lead by example and was a role model. \nGraduating from the Bronson School of Nursing in 1947\, she was working as an RN when she met the love of her life\, John Boekhout. She was his nurse and he was recovering from a broken back sustained in World War II. This meeting started a life-long love affair. Wanda and John were married on May 8\, 1948. True partners\, their marriage was a loving one\, filled with laughter\, family and music.\nShe was an active member of First United Methodist Church of Kalamazoo for over 80 years; singing with John in the choir\, involved with women’s groups and being a part of the whole church family. \nWanda loved her family and friends\, singing\, cats\, golfing\, lemon pie\, traveling and Gun Lake. She was a coupon cutter\, baker of cookies\, bookkeeper to the band\, medic to the neighborhood kids\, a yoga instructor\, and a friend to everyone. She reached out to uplift and inspire and find the good in others. Wanda was a memorable woman who left no memorials except the example of compassion and humor and the fact that she was pleased with life and was thankful for it. She looked for the best in others and gave the best she had. She made a difference. Her life of service didn’t stop with her death. Even now\, through donation\, she is at Western Michigan University School of Medicine\, teaching future medical professionals. \nA celebration of Wanda’s life with be held at First United Methodist Church\, 212 S. Park Street\, Kalamazoo\, Michigan on Wednesday\, June 24\, 2026 at 10:00am. In lieu of flowers\, any donations can be made to the First United Methodist Church Music Department.
URL:https://umc-kzo.org/event/wanda-boekhout-memorial-service/
LOCATION:First United Methodist Church of Kalamazoo\, 212 S. Park St.\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49007\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260628T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260628T110000
DTSTAMP:20260625T190421Z
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SUMMARY:June 28 Worship Service - Pride Sunday
DESCRIPTION:Scripture is flowing with women who sing. Voicing prayers\, praises\, and pleas. Composing powerful messages about courage\, community\, compassion\, and justice. In Exodus\, Miriam’s song guides the Israelites safely across the sea and through the wilderness\, sealing her eternal legacy as a singing prophet. In the Gospels\, we learn the lyrical story of Mary and Martha\, whose words and wanderings with Jesus point us to a musical message about the roles we hold in creating God’s kingdom and the love we are called to share with the world. Like these grandmothers of the faith\, our own grandmothers shape our beliefs and stir our questions\, teaching us the notes for turning bitter water into sweet refrain. As we worship\, we will remember and re-imagine inherited songs. Come\, let us celebrate the Love of God as we welcome Rebecca Wilson as our preacher and celebrate Pride Sunday.
URL:https://umc-kzo.org/event/june-28-worship-service-pride-sunday/
LOCATION:First United Methodist Church of Kalamazoo\, 212 S. Park St.\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49007\, United States
CATEGORIES:Service
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260705T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260705T110000
DTSTAMP:20260702T205359Z
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SUMMARY:Sunday\, July 5 Worship Service
DESCRIPTION:Americans Make Great Neighbors: Celebrating America’s 250th Anniversary – A 4-Week Sermon Series on Service\, Freedom\, Innovation\, and Diversity: \nWeek 1: Freedom. \nThis series explores what it looks like for followers of Jesus to live as good neighbors in our communities. When neighbor love takes root on the street level\, it strengthens the whole nation one household at a time. Each week explores a neighborly virtue that can strengthen our shared life: serving others\, stewarding freedom\, using creativity for good\, and honoring the diverse people God has made. Grounded in our Wesleyan roots\, we remember that all our outward movements of love are a response to God’s grace and love that comes first to us. Our aim isn’t to coerce or force our ways upon others but to live out Christlike love in the everyday places where we live\, work\, and worship\, to build a vibrant community that is concerned for the well-being of all.
URL:https://umc-kzo.org/event/sunday-july-5-worship-service/
LOCATION:First United Methodist Church of Kalamazoo\, 212 S. Park St.\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49007\, United States
CATEGORIES:Service
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260712T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260712T110000
DTSTAMP:20260709T190555Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260709T190555Z
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SUMMARY:Sunday\, July 12 Worship Service
DESCRIPTION:Americans Make Great Neighbors week 2 – Service. “Love Moves Toward” ~ ASP TEAM Commissioning ~  \nWe continue our series Americans Make Great Neighbors\, exploring what it looks like for followers of Jesus to live as good neighbors in our communities. Our guiding texts will come from Philippians Chapter two where we are encouraged to “…have the mind of Christ…” along with the story of The Good Samaritan. Pastor Matt Weiler will preach a message called “Love Moves Toward” and the 2026 Appalachia Service Project Team will be commissioned for service. Also Ruth Butters\, our Youth and Young Adult Resident will share reflections on their two years of service with FUMC. Together we will hear stories of love moving towards need and we’ll be sent to do the same.
URL:https://umc-kzo.org/event/sunday-july-12-worship-service/
LOCATION:First United Methodist Church of Kalamazoo\, 212 S. Park St.\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49007\, United States
CATEGORIES:Service
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260719T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260719T110000
DTSTAMP:20260716T190943Z
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SUMMARY:Sunday July 19 Worship Service
DESCRIPTION:This Sunday\, we celebrate the third week of our Americans Make Great Neighbors worship series. The theme Creating for the Common Good remembers that the God who created the heavens and the earth is still creating\, renewing\, and inspiring life among us. As followers of Jesus\, we are invited to notice the gifts God has placed in our hands: our skills\, ideas\, resources\, imagination\, and compassion. We are called to offer these gifts in service to our neighbors. Grounded in God’s grace and our Wesleyan call to love in action\, we come to worship with holy curiosity. This holy curiosity invites us to use our individual and community creativity to help build a more vibrant community concerned for the well-being of all.
URL:https://umc-kzo.org/event/sunday-july-19-worship-service/
LOCATION:First United Methodist Church of Kalamazoo\, 212 S. Park St.\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49007\, United States
CATEGORIES:Service
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260726T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260726T110000
DTSTAMP:20260723T191931Z
CREATED:20260723T191931Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260723T191931Z
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SUMMARY:Sunday\, July 26 Worship Service
DESCRIPTION: “The way God designed our bodies is a model for understanding our lives together as a church: every part dependent on every other part\, the parts we mention and the parts we don’t\, the parts we see and the parts we don’t.” –1 Corinthians 12:25  \nJoin us for worship and the final week of Americans Make Great Neighbors as we celebrate the beauty of God’s diverse family. Through Scripture\, song\, and prayer\, we will reflect on what it means to be many people joined by one Spirit and called to one neighbor-love\, listening with grace\, honoring one another’s gifts\, and pursuing peace together. All are welcome to God’s table and in this community of faith.
URL:https://umc-kzo.org/event/sunday-july-26-worship-service/
LOCATION:First United Methodist Church of Kalamazoo\, 212 S. Park St.\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49007\, United States
CATEGORIES:Service
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260802T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260802T110000
DTSTAMP:20260730T185249Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T185249Z
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SUMMARY:August 2 Worship Service - Communion Sunday
DESCRIPTION:Jacob wrestles an angel. Or was it God? Does it matter? There was an encounter with God in the midst of deep struggle and Jacob walked away with a new name\, and a limp. The limp was proof there had been a wrestling match and he came out of it broken\, yet alive. Such are our encounters with God. We walk away with a new name\, sometimes quite literally but sometimes figuratively speaking. There is newness. We have been changed. We are different. We walk away alive yet broken. The good news is God comes to us. God always comes to us and leaves us transformed. \nWe will have special visitors from Holy Land Christian Solidarity Cooperative.
URL:https://umc-kzo.org/event/august-2-worship-service-communion-sunday/
LOCATION:First United Methodist Church of Kalamazoo\, 212 S. Park St.\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49007\, United States
CATEGORIES:Service
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260809T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260809T110000
DTSTAMP:20260806T194243Z
CREATED:20260806T194048Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260806T194243Z
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SUMMARY:August 9th Sunday Worship Service
DESCRIPTION:Join us for worship on Sunday\, August 9\, as we listen for the Divine call of inclusion and respond with our ordinary lives and the gift of grace. Through Romans 10:5–15 and Psalm 85\, we will reflect on the good news that God’s grace is near\, generous\, and meant for all people. This theme invites us to consider what it means not only to welcome others in word\, but to become a community where peace\, mercy\, belonging\, and justice are practiced with intention. As we pray\, sing\, listen\, and respond\, we will ask how God is calling us to carry that inclusive love beyond the walls of worship and into our everyday relationships. Our special offering will support the Pastors’ Discretionary Fund\, which has helped people in our community with diverse and sometimes unexpected needs for decades\, made possible by generous gifts from those who want our church to be compassionately engaged with our neighbors. All are welcome.
URL:https://umc-kzo.org/event/august-9th-sunday-worship-service/
LOCATION:First United Methodist Church of Kalamazoo\, 212 S. Park St.\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49007\, United States
CATEGORIES:Service
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260810T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260813T163000
DTSTAMP:20260730T153405Z
CREATED:20260730T152459Z
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SUMMARY:Bay Shore Day Camp August 10-13
DESCRIPTION:Free with pre-registration: Bay Shore Day Camp on the Road\, in partnership with our neighbor\, Kalamazoo First Presbyterian Church\, is happening August 10 – 13 here at First United Methodist Church. Children entering kindergarten through fifth grade are eligible to attend for free. Meals and snacks are included. The summer theme is “GOD IS.” The curriculum focuses on the unchanging nature of God (Psalm 100:5). Activities include arts and crafts\, archery\, Bible study\, a climbing wall\, group games\, drama skits\, and water activities. To register\, visit https://www.bayshorecamp.org/events/daycamp-kalamazoo-fumc-fpc/. If you have any questions\, contact Julia Librizzi at jlibrizzi@umc-kzo.org.
URL:https://umc-kzo.org/event/bay-shore-day-camp/
LOCATION:First United Methodist Church of Kalamazoo\, 212 S. Park St.\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49007\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260816T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260816T110000
DTSTAMP:20260813T191037Z
CREATED:20260813T191037Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T191037Z
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SUMMARY:Sunday\, August 16 Worship Service
DESCRIPTION:Where is God in all of this? This is the question we wrestle with as the saga of Genesis comes to an end. Joseph is reconciled with his brothers and with his father after years apart. The brothers had done a horrible thing\, selling Joseph into slavery\, never knowing if he was dead or alive. And when they were reunited Joseph had become one of incredible power – the power to kill them\, or to enslave them\, and yet Joseph forgave them and welcomed them. Rather than death\, Joseph saw life. God was working through him and his family for a purpose larger than they could imagine\, forcing life and newness through their actions. We cannot always see the bigger picture\, but underneath it all is God’s mercy and justice moving all things towards life and wholeness.
URL:https://umc-kzo.org/event/sunday-august-16-worship-service/
LOCATION:First United Methodist Church of Kalamazoo\, 212 S. Park St.\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49007\, United States
CATEGORIES:Service
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260823T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260823T110000
DTSTAMP:20260818T193455Z
CREATED:20260813T192658Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T193455Z
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SUMMARY:Sunday\, August 23 Worship Service
DESCRIPTION:Last week in worship we heard the ending of Joseph’s story. Through all the struggles and deathly experiences of Joseph’s life\, God had been with him – and in the end there was redemption and reconciliation. The Egyptian king\, the Pharaoh\, even respected and honored Joseph’s God. Now many years later a new king has risen who has no memory of Joseph’s God and Joseph’s descendants\, the Hebrew people who have become numerous in Egypt. The pharoah – forgetful of God\, and fearful of the “foreigners\,” forces them into slavery. When powerful political leaders become forgetful of God and fearful of people they create oppressive structures. And God raises up courageous leaders to bring about God’s liberation. In Exodus\, God raises up Moses; but first\, God empowers two Egyptian midwives who refuse to follow the king’s rule\, making way for God’s liberation. Here is the good news\, as with the midwives and with Moses\, God empowers us in the face of harm to bring God’s liberation.
URL:https://umc-kzo.org/event/sunday-august-23-worship-service/
LOCATION:First United Methodist Church of Kalamazoo\, 212 S. Park St.\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49007\, United States
CATEGORIES:Service
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260830T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260830T110000
DTSTAMP:20260827T204637Z
CREATED:20260813T193146Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T204637Z
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SUMMARY:Sunday\, August 30 Worship: Celebrating Baptism
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URL:https://umc-kzo.org/event/sunday-august-30-worship-celebrating-baptism/
LOCATION:First United Methodist Church of Kalamazoo\, 212 S. Park St.\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49007\, United States
CATEGORIES:Service
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260906T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260906T110000
DTSTAMP:20260903T202712Z
CREATED:20260903T202712Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T202712Z
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SUMMARY:Sunday\, September 6 Worship Service
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we celebrate the Feast of Creation and enter the Season of Creation with the theme “Salt + Soil + Seawater.” The Feast of Creation is being added to the lectionary in 2026\, during a time of crisis for the environment and those who depend on it for life\, which is all of us. In a time when caring for God’s creation and seeking justice for those most affected by environmental change is more urgent than ever\, we will gather to praise the Trinitarian God who created\, is creating\, and will create. Through scripture\, prayer\, song\, and rich sensory images from the natural world\, we will give thanks for the gifts of creation and renew our call to faithful stewardship. All are welcome to come worship\, reflect\, and be inspired to care for the world God so lovingly made. Let us celebrate God’s love.
URL:https://umc-kzo.org/event/sunday-september-6-worship-service/
LOCATION:First United Methodist Church of Kalamazoo\, 212 S. Park St.\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49007\, United States
CATEGORIES:Service
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260913T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260913T110000
DTSTAMP:20260910T181028Z
CREATED:20260910T181028Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T181028Z
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SUMMARY:Rejoice Sunday! Sept. 13\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Rejoice Sunday as we gather around song\, prayer\, Scripture\, and Communion\, continuing our Salt+Seawater+Soil worship series with the theme “God’s Breath.” This week we will return to the wonder of creation and listen for the Spirit of God moving over the waters\, breathing life\, beauty\, order\, mercy\, and joy into all that is. In a world that can feel hurried\, heavy\, or chaotic\, worship invites us to pause and remember that the breath of God is still moving among us\, renewing our spirits\, drawing us into deeper reverence\, and calling us into tender care for the earth and for one another. Whether you come full of joy\, carrying grief\, seeking rest\, or simply needing a place to belong\, there is room for you here. We will celebrate the holy feast of Communion\, give thanks for God’s abundant creation\, and share fellowship after worship with root beer floats as a sweet and joyful sign of community. Come breathe deeply\, come be nourished\, come rejoice.
URL:https://umc-kzo.org/event/rejoice-sunday-sept-13-2026/
LOCATION:First United Methodist Church of Kalamazoo\, 212 S. Park St.\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49007\, United States
CATEGORIES:Service
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260920T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260920T110000
DTSTAMP:20260917T202146Z
CREATED:20260917T202146Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T202146Z
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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
CATEGORIES:Service
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260927T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260927T110000
DTSTAMP:20260924T191825Z
CREATED:20260923T193531Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260924T191825Z
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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
CATEGORIES:Service
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261003T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261003T210000
DTSTAMP:20260929T202145Z
CREATED:20260929T201920Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260929T202145Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261004T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261004T110000
DTSTAMP:20261001T195030Z
CREATED:20260929T191236Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261001T195030Z
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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
CATEGORIES:Service
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261011T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261011T110000
DTSTAMP:20261008T191057Z
CREATED:20261008T191057Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261008T191057Z
UID:24565-1791712800-1791716400@umc-kzo.org
SUMMARY:Sunday Worship Service October 11\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:This is the second Sunday of our generosity campaign\, “Our Hearts\, Our Home.” Today with the Prophet Jeremiah we are encouraged to create the fullness of God’s kingdom here in this place where we worship and grow together. With Jesus seek healing and wholeness for all creating the conditions for belonging. With the one who was healed we give thanks for all God has given us. Today we also receive a special presentation of the Gospel from our Milestones Children as a part of our congregation’s “Making Meaning” Grant project. \n“Let mutual love continue. Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers… Do not neglect to do good and to share what you have\, for such sacrifices are pleasing to God.” ~Hebrews 13:1-2\, 16
URL:https://umc-kzo.org/event/sunday-worship-service-october-11-2026/
LOCATION:First United Methodist Church of Kalamazoo\, 212 S. Park St.\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49007\, United States
CATEGORIES:Service
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SUMMARY:Sunday Worship Service October 18
DESCRIPTION:Today’s worship calls us to look inward and to look outward. We look inward praying for God to strengthen our faith for times of challenge. We look outward praying persistently for God’s justice to reign. This is the work of the church we celebrate today in the midst of this season of generosity\, creating a space at FUMC where faith is nurtured and God’s justice for all creation is proclaimed. First Beats and the Handbell Ensemble fill the liturgy with songs of praise to God who gathers and hears us. \n“Let mutual love continue. Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers… Do not neglect to do good and to share what you have\, for such sacrifices are pleasing to God.” ~Hebrews 13:1-2\, 16
URL:https://umc-kzo.org/event/sunday-worship-service-october-18/
LOCATION:First United Methodist Church of Kalamazoo\, 212 S. Park St.\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49007\, United States
CATEGORIES:Service
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SUMMARY:One Big House Meeting & Potluck
DESCRIPTION:Come build community with us! 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. 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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