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SUMMARY:Why Can't We Get Along Without Hurting Others?
DESCRIPTION:In this third and final week of our series “Questions of Faith\,” we look today to a very present and relevant question: How do we get along without hurting one another? In recent years\, the experience of family division and church divisions over political and theological ideals has become all too painfully common. We’ll look to the Gospel of Mark and Jesus’s own life’s patterns for guidance to stop hurting one another when we disagree. However\, where our instincts may compel us to retreat\, or to push back\, Jesus offers a third way of living into our faith convictions while maintaining a posture of embrace towards those with whom we disagree. We’ll also share in the celebration of the Eucharist\, remembering the way in which Christ has embraced each one of us. \nJoin us in person or online for worship on Sundays at 10am. Before you join us for in person worship\, please review our updated mask required practice.
URL:https://umc-kzo.org/event/why-cant-we-get-along-without-hurting-others/
LOCATION:MI
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SUMMARY:Rejoice Sunday
DESCRIPTION:“Rejoice with me\, for I found that which was lost.”  Luke 15: 6a \nSeeking\, finding\, and rejoicing! Jesus teaches through two parables in the Gospel lesson\, this message of the ways of God and a rhythm of faith that is seeking\, finding\, and rejoicing. As we welcome this season of fall that finds us engaging more fully in ministries for all ages we do rejoice. God is ever seeking us and desiring to be in relationship that brings restoration\, renewal and at-one-ment that brings joy. Come and join us for Rejoice Sunday! \nJoin us in person or online for worship on Sundays at 10am. Before you join us for in person worship\, please review our updated mask optional practice. \nFeatured art: La drachme perdue (The Lost Drachma) by James Tissot. (1836 – 1902) Opaque watercolor over graphite on gray woven paper.
URL:https://umc-kzo.org/event/rejoice-sunday/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:Service
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SUMMARY:Sunday Morning Class: Grace and Gratitude
DESCRIPTION:This fall’s Stewardship campaign focuses on grace and gratitude and is based on John 1:16. This new class series is designed to look more closely at the role grace and gratitude play in the life of a Christian. Carol Hodges will lead the class\, but there will be several other presenters including Jennifer Clark\, Michel Pierce\, John Boley and Jan Schoenherr. Each week\, we will hear the hymn Amazing Grace sung by various individuals and groups. The class will be offered in person in the Parlor and also online on Zoom. \nLed by Carol Hodges\, this week’s session will begin with a recording of country artist Josh Turner singing Amazing Grace. We will discuss the life story of John Newton\, the writer of the song’s lyrics\, as well as look at how the various images in the hymn relate to the concept of grace. \nClick here to access the Zoom link and join the class online on Sunday\, September 25 after worship. \n 
URL:https://umc-kzo.org/event/sunday-morning-class-grace-and-gratitude/
LOCATION:MI
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20220911T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220911T193000
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SUMMARY:Youth Group
DESCRIPTION:Youth Group is a gathering just for young people in 6th through 12th grade. The group meets most Sunday evenings in the Youth Center downstairs at First United Methodist Church of Kalamazoo. For upcoming meeting information\, please contact Pastor Matt at mweiler@umc-kzo.org.
URL:https://umc-kzo.org/event/youth-tribe-2-2022-09-11/
LOCATION:MI
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20220918T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220918T110000
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SUMMARY:Godly Play and Nursery Care
DESCRIPTION:Godly Play is both a worship and educational experience\, based on a multi-sensory telling of a Bible story\, a time for “wondering” about how the story connects God with our own lives. We invite children 4 and older through 3rd grade to join Ms. Julia in room 200 on the second floor following the Children’s Time in worship for a Godly Play story each week. Nursery care is also offered on the 2nd floor of First United Methodist Church of Kalamazoo for infants through 3-year-olds with fully vaccinated staff. Please contact jlibrizzi@umc-kzo.org with any questions.
URL:https://umc-kzo.org/event/godly-play-and-nursery-care-2022-09-18/
LOCATION:MI
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SUMMARY:Rooted: Kalamazoo Service Project Sunday
DESCRIPTION:Join us this Sunday in worship as we hear the story and celebrate Kalamazoo Service Project! This year\, 40 youth from FUMC Kalamazoo and Portage Chapel Hill joined together along with 20+ adults from our church to serve in mission all around Kalamazoo. In worship you will see a beautiful video capturing all of the projects and hear testimony from the young people who served. We will also hold a special offering that will go towards future Youth Mission projects. \nJoin us in person or online for worship on Sundays at 10am. Before you join us for in person worship\, please review our updated mask optional practice.
URL:https://umc-kzo.org/event/rooted-kalamazoo-service-project-sunday-2/
LOCATION:MI
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SUMMARY:Sunday Morning Class: Grace and Gratitude
DESCRIPTION:This fall’s Stewardship campaign focuses on grace and gratitude and is based on John 1:16. This new class series is designed to look more closely at the role grace and gratitude play in the life of a Christian. Carol Hodges will lead the class\, but there will be several other presenters including Jennifer Clark\, Michel Pierce\, John Boley and Jan Schoenherr. Each week\, we will hear the hymn Amazing Grace sung by various individuals and groups. The class will be offered in person in the Parlor and also online on Zoom. \nThis week’s class\, led by Jennifer Clark\, will focus on the way three poets view gratitude. Each week the class will start with a rendition of Amazing Grace. This week it will be sung by Jack Hopkins\, a member of the Chancel Singers. \nClick here to access the Zoom link and join the class online on Sunday\, September 18 after worship. (Meeting ID: 814 7426 2215  Passcode: godslove) \n 
URL:https://umc-kzo.org/event/sunday-morning-class-grace-and-gratitude-2022-09-18/
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SUMMARY:Anakephalaiosasthai
DESCRIPTION:Anakephalaiosasthai is a really wonderful Greek word that our Sunday School class came across in our book\, Manna and Mercy. It is found in the book of Ephesians and it means that God is gathering all things into God’s Self\, uniting all\, bringing all together\, creating harmony. Anakephalaiosasthai meets every Sunday after worship (during the Sunday school calendar year) in the Youth Center downstairs at FUMC Kalamazoo. We’ll eat donuts\, hang out and learn the Bible through the Manna and Mercy curriculum. Anakephalaiosasthai is open to 6th-12th graders. Please contact Pastor Matt Weiler with any questions at mweiler@umc-kzo.org.
URL:https://umc-kzo.org/event/cocoa-class/
LOCATION:MI
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SUMMARY:Sunday School
DESCRIPTION:Sunday School for 4-year-olds through 5th grade takes place most Sundays after worship (during the school year) from 11:15am to 12:15pm in room 203 on the second floor of FUMC Kalamazoo. Lessons feature a curriculum called\, “Celebrate Wonder” that engages children’s natural sense of curiosity to help them understand God’s love. It creates a safe environment for kids to ask big questions—helping children explore the Bible in ways that feed their imagination and encourage creativity. Parents are welcome to have coffee and fellowship in The Arches on the 2nd floor during Sunday school. Please contact jlibrizzi@umc-kzo.org with any questions.
URL:https://umc-kzo.org/event/sunday-school-2/
LOCATION:MI
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20220925T100000
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SUMMARY:When We Are Living: JFON Celebration
DESCRIPTION:“Besides\, in all these matters there is a huge chasm set between us so that no one can go from us to you even if he wanted to\, nor can anyone cross over from you to us.” \n~Luke 16:26 \n“My soul magnifies the Lord\, and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior… \nHe has brought down the powerful from their thrones and lifted up the lowly; \nhe has filled the hungry with good things and sent the rich away empty. \n~Luke 1: 1 and 52-53 \nThis week\, the parable found in the Gospel of Luke is of a world turned upside down\, or rather it is a tale of right living. Luke opens his Gospel with a song of Mary that proclaims that the poor will be filled with good things and the rich will be sent way\, empty handed. In the parable of Lazarus and the rich man we hear Jesus speaking of the powerful being brought down and the lowly lifted up. It is a call for justice. It is a call for holy living. It is an invitation to build the kingdom of God. As we celebrate God’s love we will hear of the work and ministry of Justice for Our Neighbors. JFON of Kalamazoo is housed in our church as we partner with them to help provide pro bono legal services to immigrants living in Michigan communities. Let us hear the call to create expanse love guided by the Holy Spirit. \nJoin us in person or online for worship on Sundays at 10am. Before you join us for in person worship\, please review our updated mask optional practice.
URL:https://umc-kzo.org/event/when-we-are-living-jfon-celebration/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:Service
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SUMMARY:Sunday Morning Class: Grace and Gratitude
DESCRIPTION:This fall’s Stewardship campaign focuses on grace and gratitude and is based on John 1:16. This new class series is designed to look more closely at the role grace and gratitude play in the life of a Christian. Carol Hodges will lead the class\, but there will be several other presenters including Jennifer Clark\, Michel Pierce\, John Boley and Jan Schoenherr. Each week\, we will hear the hymn Amazing Grace sung by various individuals and groups. The class will be offered in person in the Parlor and also online on Zoom. \nThis week’s class will discuss how grace is present when we deal with difficult people. Counselor Jan Schoenherr will speak about her experience in this area. \nClick here to access the Zoom link and join the class online on Sunday\, October 16 after worship.
URL:https://umc-kzo.org/event/sunday-morning-class-grace-and-gratitude-2022-09-25/
LOCATION:MI
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20220927T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220927T203000
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SUMMARY:Church Council
DESCRIPTION:Church Council will meet in person in Wesley Hall to move forward with session 2 of our IDI(Intercultural Development Inventory) work facilitated by Lisa Batten and Cara Weiler. This session will be focused on goal setting regarding how to more effectively navigate cultural differences and commonalities. Bring your IDI development plan with you and something to write with. \nThe regular Church Council business portion of the evening will take place from 8-8:30 pm. We have some brief\, but important information to receive and discern. Connect to the meeting via Zoom if you are unable to attend in person HERE. Questions? Contact churchcouncil@umc-kzo.org. \n 
URL:https://umc-kzo.org/event/church-council-4/
LOCATION:MI
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