Events

Walk the Labyrinth This Advent! Discover a quiet, prayerful space in the midst of the season. The labyrinth will be set up in Wesley Hall each Sunday of Advent—November 30, December 14, and December 21 (please note: it will not be available on December 7). Following worship, join us for a shared time of devotion…

Join Us for Advent Concerts! We’re excited to invite everyone to a special series of four Advent concerts in our beautiful Sanctuary. The first concert will be Thursday, December 4, at 12:00 noon, the perfect time to pause during your lunch hour and enjoy the spirit of the season. Our featured artist will be David…

Stay After Worship for Something Special! Looking for a meaningful way to deepen your Advent experience? Join us for Academy Classes—our Sunday School for adults—right after the 10:00 a.m. service. On November 23, December 7, and December 14, we’ll explore “Looking Deeply: A Meditative Journey with Our Stained Glass Windows,” led by Mark Stucky. Take…

Kick Off the Holiday Season with Music and Joy! The Kalamazoo Community Chorale invites you to their festive holiday concert on Sunday, December 7 at 3:00 p.m. right here at Kalamazoo First United Methodist Church. Join us for “There Is Still Our Joy”—an afternoon filled with beloved holiday favorites, fresh new tunes, and even a…

🎄 Last Call for Angel Tree Gifts! 🎄 Tuesday, 12/9 at 9:00 AM is the final deadline to bring in your Salvation Army Angel Tree items! Missed the drop-off? No worries—take them directly to the Salvation Army or check with our office team for other options.

Candlelight Service ~ Step out of the holiday rush and into the glow of peace. Join us for a special Candlelight Service on Wednesday, December 10 at 7:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary. This sacred gathering offers a quiet center in the midst of December’s bustle—a time for worship, reflection, and renewal as we celebrate Advent.…

Take a Midday Break for Beautiful Music! Join us on Thursday, December 11 at 12:00 noon in the Sanctuary for a special Advent Concert featuring Choral Scholar Emily Barron (soprano) and friends. This is the perfect way to pause during your lunch hour and soak in the joy and peace of the season. Come enjoy…

Experience the Magic of Handbells This Christmas! The Kalamazoo Ringers invite you to their annual holiday concert, “Above All This Bustle…Silver Bells,” in the beautiful sanctuary of First United Methodist Church in downtown Kalamazoo. Join us on Saturday, December 13 for two free concerts—a 3:00 p.m. matinee and a 7:00 p.m. evening performance. Both are…

Experience the Magic of Handbells This Christmas! The Kalamazoo Ringers invite you to their annual holiday concert, “Above All This Bustle…Silver Bells,” in the beautiful sanctuary of First United Methodist Church in downtown Kalamazoo. Join us on Saturday, December 13 for two free concerts—a 3:00 p.m. matinee and a 7:00 p.m. evening performance. Both are…

Celebrate the Third Sunday of Advent with Us! Join us on Sunday, December 14 at 10:00 a.m. in the Sanctuary as we continue our Advent journey with the theme: “Even in Our Fear, We Are Called Forward.” This special service will feature inspiring music from our Chancel Choir and Handbells, filling the space with joy…

Walk the Labyrinth This Advent! Discover a quiet, prayerful space in the midst of the season. The labyrinth will be set up in Wesley Hall each Sunday of Advent—November 30, December 14, and December 21 (please note: it will not be available on December 7). Following worship, join us for a shared time of devotion…