Reparations involves making amends for a wrong that has been done, taking action to repair torn or frayed relationships. In a contemporary context, reparations often refers to taking action to repair the damage done by the legacy of slavery and the ongoing impact of systemic racism. Opinions on reparations run deep; information, on the other […]
The last week of Sunday School for children and parents (Family Foundations) will be June 5, 2022. We will celebrate after church with a Pajama and Pancake Party in the Arches on the 2nd floor. Children are encouraged to wear their (appropriate for public) pajamas to church on Sunday, June 5!
This Sunday is Pentecost, the time when we remember the Holy Spirit coming upon the disciples like tongues of fire and giving birth to the church. It is also confirmation Sunday! What a time to welcome and celebrate these commitments of discipleship among a handful of young people. This winter/spring, these young people have been […]
Tween Group will meet on Friday, June 3, 2022 from 5:30-7:30pm to have a scavenger hunt and dinner downtown! Please drop off your 4th-6th graders at 5:30pm in the church […]
On this Sunday, we remember. It is Memorial Day weekend and so we remember all those who have given their lives in service to our country. We also remember that […]
Young Adults are invited to gather with Pastor Matt Weiler and Mandakini Brophy most Wednesday evenings at 6:30pm in the Youth Lounge (located on the lower level of First United […]
Members of the congregation are welcome and encouraged to attend the next Church Council meeting, which will take place online on Zoom on Tuesday, May 24, 2022 from 6:30 to […]
This Sunday, we anticipate Jesus’s ascension and the coming of the New City of God. In one text we see God in Jesus going up, and in the next we […]
Young Adults are invited to gather with Pastor Matt Weiler and Mandakini Brophy most Wednesday evenings at 6:30pm in the Youth Lounge (located on the lower level of First United […]
Youth Tribe is a gathering just for young people in 7th through 12th grade. The group meets most Sunday evenings in the Youth Lounge downstairs at First United Methodist Church […]
“Praise the Lord! Praise the Lord from the heavens; praise God from the heights!" All of creation praises God. Let us join in this chorus that interconnects us all. The […]
The Prayer Team would like to invite you to a viewing of War Room on Saturday, May 14 at 1pm in the movie lounge, located downstairs at First United Methodist Church of Kalamazoo. This is a movie about the practice of prayer. We will have a short discussion after the movie. Hope to see you […]
