Summer Sunday School kids are growing & learning together!
On Pentecost Sunday, we had fun learning the “Recipe for Daily Power!” We saw how when we have a heart to follow Jesus, and we stir in prayer, the Holy Spirit can help us be the BEST that we can BE! Invite your friends to church and come join us in the “Octagon Campground,” following the Children’s Message. For nine …
Green Team Times – June 2025
This month the First Church Green Team Times will be describing the new ‘FREE’ Madison and surrounding areas composting program. Dane County Department of Waste and Renewables entered into a partnership with Purple Cow Organics, a local composting company who has operations just a few miles away from Dane County Landfill. The County has invested in equipment and infrastructure upgrades …
Ride the Bus With Us, June 8 After Church
Are you interested in learning how to ride the Madison Metrobus? A group of us will take a ride on the new Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) on Sunday, June 8th. We plan on taking the ‘A’ bus after church at 11:24 am from the Capitol to either Hilldale Mall or to Oakwood Village. The choice of where to get off is …
Safe Gun Disposal Event – June 7
On Saturday, June 7, FUMC will be hosting a “Safe Gun Disposal” event in the church’s parking lot. Rev. Jeff Wild and his “Guns to Gardens” crew will be accepting rifles and guns and breaking them down. The pieces will later be melted and used to make garden tools such as trowels and pick axes which later be offered for …
Green Team Times April 2025
WELCOME TO OUR 2025 ‘SEASON OF CREATION’Our theme this year is: ‘GETTING FROM HERE TO THERE’ ‘TRANSPORTATION SUNDAY’ ON SUNDAY, MAY 4TH9:30 TO 11:00 AM – Sunday Worship followed by Coffee Fellowship11:00 TO 11:30 AM –Presentation in the chapel by a Madison Metro employee to explain about the bus rapid transit (BRT) service in Madison now as well as future …
Stewardship Update – April 2025
Harbors and Anchors During the Storm Times are turbulent these days. I feel this turbulence at work and in everyday life – I also see that in the life of our church. Biblical values our church has held as foundational have lately been questioned by many in our society. As a congregation, we try to make our church be a …
Season of Creation, May 4 & 11
Earth Day has passed, but the FUMC Green Team’s celebration of the Season of Creation is coming up! Two Sundays, May 4th and May 11th have been set aside for this observance. During worship services, you will hear references to God’s creation and our need to be good stewards of it. After the worship services, please join the Green Team …
Spring Garden Party for Senior Adults
Thursday, May 29, 11:45am, Fellowship Hall Our guest is Dr. Melissa A. Rosenkranz from The Center for Healthy Minds. She is the Distinguished Chair in Contemplative Neuroscience and Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at UW. She will join us for our lunch and share her knowledge of the value of staying connected for our general health and well-being. Menu: Sandwiches, including tuna fish, …
Green Team Times April 2025
Let’s welcome spring by celebrating Earth Day! As you may or may not remember, ‘Earth Day’ was founded in 1970 by Wisconsin Senator Gaylord Nelson, who spearheaded efforts for a national day to be focused on environmentalism. In 1990, Earth Day was adopted globally! Earth Day has also expanded to the entire month of April with many activities as ‘park …