Please Take a Moment to Complete Our SurveySurveys Are Anonymous and Due by May 15 You have been invited to participate in the first step: a congregational assessment using the Congregation Assessment Tool (CAT). This anonymous assessment will help us gain a clearer picture of the heart of First Church—our strengths, our growing edges, the diversity of perspectives among us, and the energy …
Isthmus Brass Spring Concert, May 6
Wednesday, May 6, 7pm, Sanctuary, $20 The Isthmus Brass presents their Spring Concert on Wednesday, May 6 at 7pm in our sanctuary as part of the Arts@First Concert Series. Music includes popular classics, traditional pieces for brass and big band jazz numbers. Come enjoy a wonderful program of virtuosic brass works! Suggested donation $20.
Director of Children, Youth, Young Adult, and Justice Ministries
Position Description: This position is designed to provide leadership, coordination, and expertise for ministry programs serving children, youth, young adults and justice ministries. FUMC seeks to foster a vibrant, inclusive and active learning environment, where people in these age groups can explore and deepen their faith journey in a welcoming and safe environment. Further, this Director will work to develop, …
Lenten Book Study: “The Difficult Words of Jesus” by Amy-Jill Levine
IN-PERSONLed by Dr. Glenna Jackson and Rev. Scott WaltersThursdays, 2pm, Chapel, Feb. 19, 26, Mar. 5, 12, 19, 26 ONLINELed by Rev. Cathy Weigand and Rev. Ran YooWednesdays, 6:30pm, Zoom: Feb. 25, Mar. 4, 11, 18, 25, Apr. 1https://emory.zoom.us/j/91269281307Meeting ID: 912 6928 1307 Questions? Contact Rev. Scott Walters or Rev. Ran Yoo
Weekly Spiritual Practice: January 18 – 24
Each day this week (if you so choose) You are not required to feel joyful. You are simply invited to make space when joy appears. Questions for Contemplation
Adopt-a-School Update: January 2026
Happy New Year from the Adopt-a-School team! Last year was quite eventful and this year looks like it will be equally gratifying. Again, this year we are joining forces with Hawthorne and Bikes for Kids WI to supply bikes to students. For $42, a child will be given a bike, a helmet and a lock. If you are interested in …
A Spiritual Act for the Week of January 11
Once a day, pause for a moment, take a breath, and say, either silently or aloud: “I am called by name. I am beloved.” That’s it. No fixing. No striving. Just making space to remember what is already true. Questions for Contemplation What helps me remember that I am beloved? What causes me to forget? Where did I notice God’s …
More Than a Resolution: Practicing Faithful Stewardship for the Long Haul
A Message from the United Methodist Foundation: Every January, many of us start the year with good intentions. We resolve to spend less, save more, pay down debt, or finally feel less anxious about money. Some of those resolutions stick for a while. Many don’t. And it’s not because we lack discipline or desire. The truth is that healthy financial …
Hope’s Home Ministry 2025 Ministry Impact – Year End Report
Faith made visible through your love and service!! In 2025, Hope’s Home Ministry continued to show up, not occasionally or seasonally, but consistently. What follows is more than a collection of numbers. These figures point to real people: neighbors who came through our doors, volunteers who returned week after week, and partners who chose to walk alongside us in compassion …