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SUMMARY:Lent Labyrinth
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, March 22 – 11:15 AM: Lent Labyrinth\nContinue your Lenten journey with another opportunity to walk the Labyrinth. Whether you seek clarity\, courage\, or a moment of holy rest\, this contemplative walk can open space to hear God’s whisper. Together\, we reflect on how our daily choices might help ‘roll down justice’ like flowing waters—steady\, faithful\, and life-giving.
URL:https://umc-kzo.org/event/lent-labyrinth-2/
LOCATION:First United Methodist Church of Kalamazoo\, 212 S. Park St.\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49007\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260323T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260323T203000
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SUMMARY:Singing For Resistance
DESCRIPTION: Kalamazoo\, let’s raise our voices together! \nCome join us for an energizing\, all‑community sing with Singing Resistance Kalamazoo—where everyone belongs and every voice matters.\nNo experience needed. Seriously.\n We sing simple\, powerful songs taught by ear. Anyone can jump in—whether you’ve sung for years or never sung in a group before. The songs center on solidarity\, love\, resistance\, grief\, and hope—music that helps us breathe\, connect\, and find strength together.\nSinging Resistance is part of a national movement using song as a tool for solace\, strength\, and collective courage. We sing to uplift one another\, to stand together\, and to refuse cooperation with oppressive forces.\nThis is a welcoming space for all made possible by the belief in the power of community.\nCome ready to sing.Come ready to listen.Come ready to feel the spark of voices rising as one.\n All are welcome—every voice\, every background\, every level of experience.\nLet’s fill the sanctuary with sound\, spirit\, and the beautiful energy of people coming together.\nWe can’t wait to sing with you! 
URL:https://umc-kzo.org/event/singing-for-resistance/
LOCATION:First United Methodist Church of Kalamazoo\, 212 S. Park St.\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49007\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260326T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260326T130000
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SUMMARY:Bernie Foulk Memorial Lenten Organ Recital Series – Robert S. Ragoonanan
DESCRIPTION:Bernie Foulk Memorial Lenten Organ Recital Series\nMarch 26 – Robert S. Ragoonanan\nMinister of Music\, Westminster Presbyterian Church\, Grand Rapids\, MI \nRobert Ragoonanan closes our series with a program grounded in faith-filled artistry. His music carries both reverence and joyful assurance\, offering a rich tapestry of sound that celebrates the nearness of God. With thoughtful interpretation and deep musical conviction\, Robert leads us into the final days of Lent with hearts uplifted and spirits renewed — a fitting conclusion to this season of sacred reflection. \nThis recital series is offered in loving memory of Bernie Foulk\, whose deep devotion to music and faith continues to inspire us. Bernie believed that sacred music opens the heart to God’s presence\, and we honor his legacy by sharing the beauty he cherished.
URL:https://umc-kzo.org/event/24270/
LOCATION:First United Methodist Church of Kalamazoo\, 212 S. Park St.\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49007\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260329T094500
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260329T103000
DTSTAMP:20260406T084024
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SUMMARY:Palm Sunday Blessing of the Palms in Bronson Park
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a joyful and spirit‑filled community gathering of Kalamazoo‑area churches as we come together for a shared Palm Sunday Blessing of the Palms in the heart of Bronson Park. \n\nThis multi‑church celebration is a cherished moment when our congregations unite as one body—lifting our voices\, raising our palms\, and stepping together into Holy Week with hope\, gratitude\, and praise. Surrounded by the historic beauty of the park and the warmth of our shared faith\, we will remember Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem and the welcome of a people longing for peace. \nAs the palm branches are blessed and shared among us\, may the entire community feel the sweep of grace\, the renewing breath of spring\, and the joy of gathering as neighbors and friends. \nFollowing the blessing\, First United Methodist Church will host the Palm Sunday worship service and a Palm Sunday Brunch\, and all are warmly invited to continue the morning in reverence\, fellowship\, and celebration. \nCome and be part of this beautiful expression of unity\, faith\, and tradition. \nAll are welcome—just as you are.
URL:https://umc-kzo.org/event/palm-sunday-blessing-of-the-palms-in-bronson-park/
LOCATION:First United Methodist Church of Kalamazoo\, 212 S. Park St.\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49007\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260329T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260329T110000
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SUMMARY:Palm Sunday March 29th\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:It is Palm Sunday\, a time when we remember Jesus’s triumphal entry into Jerusalem. And so we\, like those who hailed Jesus on that day\, wave our palm branches\, shouting “Hosanna – Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord.”
URL:https://umc-kzo.org/event/palm-sunday-march-29th-2026/
LOCATION:First United Methodist Church of Kalamazoo\, 212 S. Park St.\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49007\, United States
CATEGORIES:Service
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260329T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260329T130000
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SUMMARY:Palm Sunday Brunch
DESCRIPTION:Following our Palm Sunday worship service at First United Methodist Church\, everyone is warmly invited to a festive Palm Sunday Brunch—a time to come together\, share a meal\, and celebrate the beginning of Holy Week as a church family. \n\nAs we move from the echoes of “Hosanna!” in the sanctuary into the welcoming space of fellowship\, we’ll continue the spirit of joy\, connection\, and community that marks this sacred day. The brunch table will be set with delicious offerings and warm conversation. \nWhether you joined us at the multi‑church Blessing of the Palms in Bronson Park\, participated in worship\, or simply wish to share in the fellowship of the morning\, you are invited and welcomed. \nCome as you are\, stay as you’re able\, and let this meal be a beautiful beginning to Holy Week—a moment to pause\, savor\, and be together in the love and grace of Christ.
URL:https://umc-kzo.org/event/palm-sunday-brunch/
LOCATION:First United Methodist Church of Kalamazoo\, 212 S. Park St.\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49007\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260402T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260402T190000
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SUMMARY:Holy Thursday – April 2 at 6:00 PM: Lent Labyrinth
DESCRIPTION:Holy Thursday – April 2 at 6:00 PM: Lent Labyrinth\nOn Holy Thursday\, step into the Labyrinth as we remember Jesus’ commandment to love one another. In the soft quiet of this evening\, walk with intention\, reflecting on humility\, service\, and the courage it takes to live love in action. May this walk prepare our hearts to follow Christ on the path of self-giving love that leads to justice and hope.
URL:https://umc-kzo.org/event/holy-thursday-april-2-at-600-pm-lent-labyrinth/
LOCATION:First United Methodist Church of Kalamazoo\, 212 S. Park St.\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49007\, United States
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SUMMARY:Holy Thursday Service April 2 @ 7pm
DESCRIPTION:Holy Thursday\, sometimes called “Maundy Thursday\,” invites us to remember Jesus’ last supper with his disciples at Passover\, his act of humble service in washing their feet\, and his call to love one another. On this night\, we gather around the table\, practice servant love\, and begin the journey of the three sacred days that lead us toward Good Friday and the hope of Easter.
URL:https://umc-kzo.org/event/holy-thursday-service-april-2-7pm/
LOCATION:First United Methodist Church of Kalamazoo\, 212 S. Park St.\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49007\, United States
CATEGORIES:Service
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260403T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260403T190000
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SUMMARY:Good Friday – April 3 at 6:00 PM: Lent Labyrinth
DESCRIPTION:Good Friday – April 3 at 6:00 PM: Lent Labyrinth\nYou are invited to a solemn and meaningful Good Friday walk through the Labyrinth. As we remember Christ’s journey\, we contemplate the weight of injustice and the depth of God’s love. Let each step help us consider how we\, too\, can bear witness to healing\, hope\, and justice in our world. The path today is both reflective and resolute—a walk toward resurrection promise.
URL:https://umc-kzo.org/event/good-friday-april-3-at-600-pm-lent-labyrinth/
LOCATION:First United Methodist Church of Kalamazoo\, 212 S. Park St.\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49007\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260403T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260403T200000
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SUMMARY:Good Friday - Tenebrae: Service of Shadows April 3 @ 7pm
DESCRIPTION:The service of Tenebrae\, meaning “darkness” or “shadows”\, has been practiced by the church since medieval times. Once a service for the monastic community\, Tenebrae later became an important part of the worship of the common folk during Holy Week. We join Christians of many generations throughout the world in using the liturgy of Tenebrae. Tenebrae is a prolonged meditation on Christ’s suffering. Readings trace the story of Christ’s passion\, music portrays His pathos or power\, and the power of silence and darkness suggests the drama of this momentous event. As lights are extinguished\, we ponder the depth of Christ’s suffering and death. Please pray in silence until worship begins.
URL:https://umc-kzo.org/event/good-friday-tenebrae-service-of-shadows-april-3-7pm/
LOCATION:First United Methodist Church of Kalamazoo\, 212 S. Park St.\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49007\, United States
CATEGORIES:Service
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260405T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260405T110000
DTSTAMP:20260406T084024
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SUMMARY:Easter Sunday Worship Service - April 5\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:After nights touched by deep darkness\, we gather now in the radiant brilliance of Easter morning\, our hearts alive with wonder. Christ is risen indeed! Resurrection unfolds before us\, not only as a hope we carry\, but as a joy that pulses through this day. The sanctuary blooms with tulips\, the air rings with brass and timpani\, and our voices rise together in joyful awe\, singing “Hallelujah!”\nIn this holy light\, let us listen for the whisper of life awakening life\, for the mystery of grace stirring within us. Christ is Risen! Our worship will reach its joyful height as we stand together to sing the triumphant “Hallelujah Chorus\,” every voice invited into the fullness of praise.\nCome—experience the wonder.\nCome—enter the joy.\nCome—let us celebrate the boundless love of God with our whole hearts.
URL:https://umc-kzo.org/event/easter-sunday-worship-service-april-5-2026/
LOCATION:First United Methodist Church of Kalamazoo\, 212 S. Park St.\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49007\, United States
CATEGORIES:Service
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260426T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260426T193000
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SUMMARY:Potluck Worship Service - Sunday April 26th (Marathon Sunday) - 6pm
DESCRIPTION:Because the Kalamazoo Marathon will be taking place downtown on Sunday\, April 26\, we will gather for a special evening worship celebration instead of our usual morning service. \n\nYou are warmly invited to join us for Potluck Worship on Sunday\, April 26 at 6:00 p.m. We will share in a time of meaningful worship\, fellowship\, and a shared meal around the table. \nBring a favorite dish to share—all are welcome\, whether or not you’re able to bring food. Come as you are\, and join us for an evening of community\, gratitude\, and the joy of being together.
URL:https://umc-kzo.org/event/potluck-worship-service-sunday-april-26th-marathon-sunday-6pm/
LOCATION:First United Methodist Church of Kalamazoo\, 212 S. Park St.\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49007\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260429T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260429T163000
DTSTAMP:20260406T084024
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SUMMARY:Susan Mumma Memorial Service
DESCRIPTION:A Memorial Service for Susan Mumma\n\n\nWe invite you to gather in loving remembrance of Susan Mumma on Wednesday\, April 29 at 3:00 p.m. at First United Methodist Church of Kalamazoo. \nSusan’s life was a radiant testament to kindness\, courage\, and the quiet strength she shared so generously with all who knew her. Her bright spirit\, gentle compassion\, and joyful heart touched family\, friends\, and our community in lasting ways. As we come together to celebrate her life and the light she leaves behind\, all are welcome to join in this sacred time of gratitude and remembrance. \n\nMumma\, Susan
URL:https://umc-kzo.org/event/susan-mumma-memorial-service/
LOCATION:First United Methodist Church of Kalamazoo\, 212 S. Park St.\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49007\, United States
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