Transfiguration Sunday

Join us in person or online at 10:00 AM. Elisha saw an astonishing thing take place right before his eyes when Elijah, the greatest of the prophets did not die but was swept away into the heavens by a chariot of fire. The student was so devastated he tore his clothes in two. The next […]

First Sunday of Lent

The story of Jesus’ baptism and the Spirit driving him out is certainly brief in the Gospel of Mark but there is plenty of drama. With the clearing away of details, we find ourselves focusing on Jesus. This is the meaning of the season of Lent. The opening verses of Mark are demanding our attention, […]

Community: We are the story we tell

This second Sunday of Lent we raise the congregational value of COMMUNITY. How fitting then to celebrate the baptism one of our youngest disciples as the community reaffirms our own baptismal covenants and welcomes a child into the covenant. In our Baptism we put on the grace of God through Jesus Christ, and we commit […]

Inclusion: Bent on Mercy

Inclusion seems to be a buzz word of the time with many organizations and entities claiming inclusion as a value. For Christ followers, inclusion is an ancient spiritual practice that was embodied by Jesus. His life and ministry consistently exemplified that love and community must include the marginalized as they too were God’s beloved. Jesus […]

The Call of Love and Life

“Very truly, I tell you, unless a grain of wheat falls into the earth and dies, it remains just a single grain, but if it dies it bears much fruit” […]

Kalamazoo FUMC Sunday, March 24th ~ Palm Sunday

Led by: Rev. Matt Weiler Bulletin: https://www.umc-kzo.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Bulletin_March_24_2024.pdf It is Palm Sunday, a time when we remember Jesus’s triumphal entry into Jerusalem. And so we, like those who hailed Jesus on […]

Maundy Thursday

Join us in person or online March 28, 2024 at 7:00 PM With water and a basin, we remember that Jesus tells the disciples that he wants to wash their […]

Sunday, March 31st ~ Easter Sunday

Christ the Lord is risen! Alleluia. Come, join us for Easter as we sing our praise and raise our joys and triumphs high with brass, choir, organ, and timpani declaring […]

Second Sunday of Easter: How We Respond

Join us this Sunday, April 7, at 10 am for worship, either in person or online. We'll celebrate the Second Sunday of Easter, reflecting on the themes of unity, generosity, […]

Third Sunday of Easter: The Essence of Resurrection

“What we know is that when Christ is openly revealed, we’ll see him—and in seeing him, become like him. All of us who look forward to his Coming stay ready…” 1 John 3: 2  We are children of God. Through the love of God, we are claimed and called God’s children. “See what love” is […]

Children and Families Ministry Sunday

Join us this Sunday for a special celebration dedicated to our Children's and Families Ministry. It's a time to honor and uplift the vibrant souls who are the heart of our church's future. Come experience the joy and energy as our CFM team leads us in worship. Together, we'll recognize the blessings they bring to […]