On this first Sunday in Advent, we will set our hearts to the rhythm of a new liturgical season. This practice is the response to our Lukan text imploring us to “…be on guard, so our hearts are not weighed down…” There is indeed much from which to guard our hearts; the worries of an […]
On this first Sunday in Advent, we will set our hearts to the rhythm of a new liturgical season. This practice is the response to our Lukan text imploring us to “...be on guard, so our hearts are not weighed down...” There is indeed much from which to guard our hearts; the worries of an […]
Young Adults are invited to gather with Pastor Matt Weiler and Mandakini Brophy most Wednesday evenings at 6:30pm in the Youth Lounge (located on the lower level of First United Methodist Church of Kalamazoo) for “Manna.” In the Bible, Manna represents God arriving to a people who were yet discovering who they were. Manna was […]
There is a long history of the use of labyrinths in Christian worship. The purpose of the labyrinth is to slow us down and, in this season, we contemplate the themes of Advent. The Advent and Christmas scriptures are rich with home metaphors and imagery. In these scriptures, home is both physical and metaphorical, something […]
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 […]
As we celebrate the second Sunday of Advent, we hear of the birth of John the Baptist and the dramatic response of his father, Zechariah who has been mute throughout Elizabeth’s pregnancy. Zechariah prophesies about God’s salvation that will guide our path into the way of peace. This is a foundation that centers on a […]
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 […]
Young Adults are invited to gather with Pastor Matt Weiler and Mandakini Brophy most Wednesday evenings at 6:30pm in the Youth Lounge (located on the lower level of First United Methodist Church of Kalamazoo) for “Manna.” In the Bible, Manna represents God arriving to a people who were yet discovering who they were. Manna was […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
Young Adults are invited to gather with Pastor Matt Weiler and Mandakini Brophy most Wednesday evenings at 6:30pm in the Youth Lounge (located on the lower level of First United Methodist Church of Kalamazoo) for “Manna.” In the Bible, Manna represents God arriving to a people who were yet discovering who they were. Manna was […]
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 […]
Mary has received the news from the angel Gabriel that she will bear a son named Jesus, and he will be called the Son of the Most High. Mary then travels to Elizabeth and Zechariah’s home to find refuge and absorb her new calling. With Elizabeth she receives a safe haven which allows her to […]
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 […]
Lessons, Carols, and Communion.Nursery not available Mary and Joseph are journeying even though she is in the last stages of her pregnancy. They travel to be counted in the census; it is a fulfillment of their civic duty. As the time comes for the birth, they need a safe place. There is no room and […]
This service will include a sweet and simple retelling of the night of Jesus’ birth and the singing of Christmas Carols. Mary and Joseph are journeying even though she is in the last stages of her pregnancy. They travel to be counted in the census; it is a fulfillment of their civic duty. As the […]
Important update for the 4pm and 11Pm Service! Due to inclement weather, the 4pm and 11pm services on Christmas Eve have been cancelled. However, we will still be holding a service at 7pm, which will be livestreamed for those who are unable to attend in person. We are still having Sunday service at 10 am […]
We want to extend a warm and heartfelt invitation to join us for our Christmas day service. We will come together as a community to celebrate the birth of Jesus and the love and hope that His arrival brings. The service will be filled with the sounds of carols and the readings of beloved scripture […]