"Listening is much more than allowing another to talk while waiting for a chance to respond...The beauty of listening is that, those who are listened to start feeling accepted, start taking their words more seriously and discovering their own true selves. Listening is a form of spiritual hospitality by which you invite strangers to become […]
Each Wednesday from 6:30-8pm, beginning June 29 and continuing until July 20, we will gather in the sanctuary and listen to three people speak. Over the course of four weeks, we will have listened to twelve individuals tell their story of identity and faith. The people telling their stories have attended a class where they […]
Members of the congregation are welcome and encouraged to attend the next Church Council meeting, which will take place online on Zoom on Tuesday, June 28, 2022 from 6:30 to 8pm. The Church Council membership is comprised of Church leaders from ministry teams and administrative committees, clergy, directors and other lay members holding leadership positions. […]
The BLT Jazz Trio in The Great American Songbook and All That Jazz! Featuring Lana Hoffman, Terry Lower and Barry Ross Music by Gershwin, Cole Porter, Duke Ellington and more Presented by the Music and Arts Committee of First United Methodist Church of Kalamazoo. Please review our updated mask practice. Lana Hoffman, Vocals Lana Hoffman is […]
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. You don’t need to have attended previous sessions to participate–all are welcome! Join the conversation in the Parlor after […]
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 […]
