Last year our only in person event was “Silent Night” on the front steps. As the snowflakes drifted from the dark night sky; we knew we had come upon a beautiful tradition. For all who may be hesitant to worship inside, we hope you will consider coming for this simple but inspiring gathering. It is […]
This worship will be similar to the 7pm (and will feature the choir, organ and brass ensemble, as well as "Silent Night") with the addition of communion being served. Seating will be available in the balcony to allow space for physical distancing. We will also plan to have overflow in Wesley Hall and the parlor. […]
This traditional favorite celebrates the birth of Christ through the reading of scriptures and the singing of favorite Christmas carols. The organ, a brass ensemble and the choir will lead us musically. We will sing “Silent Night” as we light our candles and proclaim, “Christ the Savior is born.” Seating will be available in the […]
This service will include a sweet and simple retelling of the night of Jesus’ birth and the singing of Christmas Carols. During this child friendly and interactive worship, the children may choose a nativity character they wish to be by selecting a head piece from one of the containers on the way into the sanctuary. […]
This has been an Advent season of prophets: Jeremiah, Baruch, Isaiah, Micah. And now the prophet is Mary–the woman who was the original house for the holy. She was “the inn,” her womb gestating love for the world. With all her heart, she proclaims that the lowly are lifted, the hungry are fed, mercy reigns. […]
Advent Concert Series Returns to First United Methodist Church of Kalamazoo for 2021! December 16 at 12pm: Bill Cessna Jazz Piano Trio Join us in the sanctuary for this special concert event! We ask all attendees to remain masked to ensure hospitality and protection for all vulnerable populations. Freewill offerings will be gratefully accepted, but […]
On this Gaudete Sunday that calls us to dare to rejoice, we will fill the stable with prayers and with diapers. During worship, you will be invited to write down the prayers of your heart and place them in the manger. For those who worship online, we encourage you to write your prayers in the […]
Advent Concert Series Returns to First United Methodist Church of Kalamazoo for 2021! December 9 at 12pm: The Sweetbriar Sisters, an all-female ukulele trio known for close harmonies, vintage songs and fun! Join us in the sanctuary for this special concert event! We ask all attendees to remain masked to ensure hospitality and protection for […]
Like the childhood game of “musical chairs,” we are convinced that there are not enough places at the table. And so we shrink the guest list just in case there is not enough, and we scramble to occupy the chairs first. And yet our sacred texts invite us to imagine and make real the gathering […]
Advent Concert Series Returns to First United Methodist Church of Kalamazoo for 2021! December 2 at 12pm: Kalamazoo Mandolin and Guitar Orchestra Join us in the sanctuary for this special concert event! We ask all attendees to remain masked to ensure hospitality and protection for all vulnerable populations. Freewill offerings will be gratefully accepted, but […]
What did the innkeeper say to Mary and Joseph? Nothing. The Gospel writer Luke tells us that there was no room in the inn. The sacred text says, “she gave birth to her firstborn son and wrapped him in bands of cloth, and laid him in a manager, because there was no place for them […]
We are presented with two texts for this final Sunday on the church calendar. The first is from the book of Revelation, in which the opening words provide us the assurance that Christ has been present from the beginning of time, and always will be. The hope in this opening greeting is that the powers […]
