• The Christian Experiment

    The Christian Experiment
    Glenna Hall

    Sundays at 9:15am in Glenna Hall Sundays, first floor. Begins Sept. 14. The Christian Experiment is a weekly gathering that creates community and explores faith-based questions. Ever had doubts? If you are like most, you have. Ever had doubts about Christian faith? Many of us have. In a recent study at a leading United Methodist Church, 95 percent of believers […]

  • History, Roots, & Rearview Mirror

    History, Roots, & Rearview Mirror
    Conference Room

    History, Roots and a Rearview Mirror will use insight and discussion to understand our roots and history to have a rearview mirror of our story. The class will begin with a two-week unit on First Church history; followed by a four-week unit on church history under Constantine; a two-week unit on history of human sexuality […]

  • Children’s Sunday School

    Children’s Sunday School

    Sunday school takes place before worship with an emphasis on sharing and responding to stories in the Bible through questions, conversation, creativity, and play. Sunday School is offered in an all-ages format for children ages 3-12 with the intentional aid of Mini-Revolutions, an intergenerational curriculum based on the Revised Common Lectionary from Illustrated Ministry. Together, children […]

  • Chancel Choir Rehearsal

    Chancel Choir Rehearsal
    Choir Room

    Adults and high school youth rehearse music for worship in the Chancel at the front of the Sanctuary. No audition required. Email Dr. Brian Schoettler for more information.

  • Children’s Palm Processional (and Hot Cross Buns!)

    After gathering at Raymond Park for a neighborhood, outdoor Palm Sunday Procession (with live donkey!), continue the celebration indoors at First Church as we gather in the kitchen to learn about the history of hot cross buns — an early spring and Easter favorite — decorate one for yourself or a friend, and have a […]