Wesleyan Vile-tality SJI launches a four-week study of FUMC’s One Church/One Book, “Wesleyan Vile-tality: Reclaiming the Heart of Methodist Identity.” It was written by Dr. Ashley Boggan, who led SJI and preached here last Fall. Boggan argues that the early Methodists, following the lead of John and Charles Wesley, were considered vile. They were “rule-benders, […]
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 […]
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.
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 […]
Please find up to date information about this Sunday here.
Children’s Chapel seeks to excite and build confidence in children’s experience of worship and sense of belonging at First Church. Breakout groups of children ages Pre-K and K and grades 1-3 are invited to experience the wonder of worship and joy of living out our faith in a lively, play-based setting. / 10:45-11:30 a.m.
