Events

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…

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.…

An Afternoon of Joyful Voices! Mark your calendar for Sunday, December 14 at 3:00 p.m. and join us at First United Methodist Church for a heartwarming holiday concert with the…

Brass for Christmas – A Joyful Advent Concert! Take a break from the holiday bustle and join us for a festive lunchtime concert on Thursday, December 18 at 12:00 noon…

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,…

Christmas Eve at 4 PM: Good News Is Louder Than Fear Kick off Christmas with joy and wonder! Our Children’s Pageant will bring the story of Jesus’ birth to life…

Christmas Eve at 7 PM: Good News Is Louder Than Fear Throughout Advent, we’ve lit candles of hope, peace, joy, and love. Tonight, we light the Christ candle—because Christ is…

Christmas Eve at 11 PM: Good News Is Louder Than Fear Step away from the holiday hustle and into a quiet, hope-filled night. We’ll sing beloved carols, hear the shimmering…