In the Old Testament, when Moses raised the staff of the serpent any who had been bitten by a venomous snake could gaze on the staff and be healed of the serpent's poison. It is a strange reference to an obscure story. The point is, those who look to Jesus who was lifted up on […]
“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” ~John 12:24 We are called to experience, celebrate, and share God’s love. This is our mission as First United Methodist Church of Kalamazoo. Our call […]
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 that day wave our palm branches, shouting “Hosanna – Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord.” However, by the time […]
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 feet. They are bewildered by this gesture of humility and service that reverses all normal roles of authority. In humility, we symbolically wash our hands […]
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 […]
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, […]
“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…” […]
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 […]
This Sunday, if you are able, walk to church, ride your bike to church, call a friend and carpool to church. We celebrate the Festival of God’s Creation as we […]
Join us this Sunday for the sixth Sunday of Easter. Service will begin at 10:00 am and you may join us In-person or online, after the service stay for one […]
Join us this Sunday at 10:00 am as we welcome Rev. Michelle King. Rev. King is a Deacon in Kalamazoo, specializing in mental health ministry. She travels to churches across […]
Join us this Sunday at 10:00 am as we celebrate Pentecost Sunday. This day is a special one as we not only commemorate the descent of the Holy Spirit upon […]
