This has been an Advent season of prophets: Jeremiah, Baruch, Isaiah, Micah. And now the prophet is Mary–the woman who was the original house for the holy. She was “the…

This service will include a sweet and simple retelling of the night of Jesus’ birth and the singing of Christmas Carols. During this child friendly and interactive worship, the children…

This traditional favorite celebrates the birth of Christ through the reading of scriptures and the singing of favorite Christmas carols. The organ, a brass ensemble and the choir will lead us musically. We will sing “Silent Night” as we light our candles and proclaim, “Christ the Savior is born.” Seating will be available in the…

This worship will be similar to the 7pm (and will feature the choir, organ and brass ensemble, as well as "Silent Night") with the addition of communion being served. Seating will be available in the balcony to allow space for physical distancing. We will also plan to have overflow in Wesley Hall and the parlor.…

Last year our only in person event was “Silent Night” on the front steps. As the snowflakes drifted from the dark night sky; we knew we had come upon a beautiful tradition. For all who may be hesitant to worship inside, we hope you will consider coming for this simple but inspiring gathering. It is…

There will be no in person or live streamed worship service at FUMC Kalamazoo on December 26, 2021. A welcome from Pastor Julie Kline will be streamed at 10am on Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021. You can access on our site or via YouTube. On this Sunday after Christmas, we invite all to worship from home…

The day of Epiphany is Thursday, January 6 and in anticipation of Epiphany we hear the story of the Three Wise Men today in our worship. This story, found in the gospel of Matthew, continues the whimsical and beautiful pageantry we are so fond of remembering at Christmas time, but it also carries a subtext…

You're invited to join us for coffeehouse worship! As we continue to experience the Epiphany, we celebrate Light being revealed to the world. Our worship will seek the light as we remember the baptism of Jesus and our own baptism. Our Co-Lay Leaders, Tammy Eaton and Donna Dunyak will lead worship along with several lay…

“Everybody can be great...because anybody can serve. You don't have to have a college degree to serve. You don't have to make your subject and verb agree to serve. You only need a heart full of grace. A soul generated by love.” Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Love is a motivating power and when we…

“For just as the body is one and has many members, and all the members of the body, though many, are one body, so it is with Christ.”  - 1 Corinthians 12:12 Relationships form us. As we gather for worship, we celebrate our relationship with the Holy and with one another. We remember and experience…

"I will look back in days to come and realize your faithfulness has led me home. Within your house I'll find my peace, trusting that in your mercy you have sheltered me." From "Shelter Me" by Father Michael Joncas This Sunday we are beginning a spinoff of sorts of our traditional New Year Rhythms of…