Events
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Good Friday – April 3 at 6:00 PM: Lent Labyrinth
First United Methodist Church of Kalamazoo 212 S. Park St., Kalamazoo, MI, United StatesYou 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.
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Good Friday – Tenebrae: Service of Shadows April 3 @ 7pm
First United Methodist Church of Kalamazoo 212 S. Park St., Kalamazoo, MI, United StatesThe 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…
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Easter Sunday Worship Service – April 5, 2026
First United Methodist Church of Kalamazoo 212 S. Park St., Kalamazoo, MI, United StatesAfter 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…
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Potluck Worship Service – Sunday April 26th (Marathon Sunday) – 6pm
First United Methodist Church of Kalamazoo 212 S. Park St., Kalamazoo, MI, United StatesBecause 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.
You 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.
Bring 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.
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Susan Mumma Memorial Service
First United Methodist Church of Kalamazoo 212 S. Park St., Kalamazoo, MI, United StatesWe 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. Susan’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.