This Sunday, we will celebrate the work we’ve done as a Reconciling Congregation and share the important work that lies ahead. From the Big Deal Weekend earlier this year to our new storytelling collective, The Narrative (which begins on Wednesday, June 29), we are committed to answering our call to be an inclusive church that […]
You're invited to Living the Questions, a DVD-based discussion class featuring noted theologians and church leaders exploring difficult issues of our faith. Each week will involve a 20-minute video and active, open discussion among class participants. This week's session focuses on the sometimes controversial and sometimes contradictory letters of the Apostle Paul. You don't need […]
It is Juneteenth. Through our reconciling ministries, our call to anti-racism work and our Big Deal Weekend we are committing ourselves to the decisive action of dismantling racism and resisting oppression in all its forms. This parallels denominational efforts. On this Sunday, we will observe Juneteenth as a sign of solidarity and hope for all […]
Youth Tribe, our group for young people in 7th through 12th grade, is gathering for a beach night at Van Buren State Park to celebrate and honor our seniors. This is a family night, all youth and families are invited to come and enjoy an afternoon and evening on the beautiful shores of Lake Michigan. […]
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 […]
This Sunday is Peace with Justice Sunday, Trinity Sunday and Graduate Sunday! It is a lot to celebrate, but we are going to make it happen. We will be receiving a special offering for this denominational wide effort of funding ministries that focus on making peace and building justice. Your Peace with Justice Sunday gifts […]
Since just five FUMC households filled the large bag pictured with ESP foam during our April recycling event, the Outreach team will offer collection of EPS (expanded polystyrene foam or, styrofoam) on the second Sunday of each month. Styrofoam collected will be delivered to Mayor’s Riverfront Park where it is picked up by recycling award […]
This year’s ‘Bach Around the Block’ will be on Monday evening, June 6, 2022 at 7pm and will begin here at First United Methodist Church. This organ event features the different organs on Bronson Park and concert goers walk from church to church to hear the different instruments. The event is free. BACH AROUND THE […]
Youth Tribe is a gathering just for young people in 7th through 12th grade. This week we'll meet at a special time--5pm to 7pm--for a Kalamazoo Service Project team meeting. There will be no regular youth group meeting this week. For additional meeting information, please contact Pastor Matt at mweiler@umc-kzo.org.
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 […]
