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Sunday School

Takes place before Worship from 9:15-10:15 a.m. through May during the program year, with an emphasis on learning and responding to stories in the Bible through reading, conversation, and play! Sunday school classes are currently offered for children ages Pre-K & Kindergarten and 1-6th grade. Classroom locations are posted throughout the building.

Children’s Chapel

Helps children ages 3 through 3rd grade to experience the wonder of worship within a lively, child friendly setting. Chapel will focus on a variety of expressions of worship using many forms of music, art, and hands on activities. Chapel will occur during our 10:30 am worship service following our Time with Young Disciples and […]

Club123

Great Hall, Kitchen, Dining Room

Club123 offers monthly fun and fellowship for children in grades 1-3. In November, Club123 will help decorate stars for this year’s Christmas Star Tree and play games centered on gratitude. Please register your child(ren) in advance by clicking here.

“Create and Celebrate” Advent Family Workshop

Great Hall

Advent marks the beginning of the church year as we anticipate the coming of Christ! It is a season of hope, peace, joy, and love, beginning on the fourth Sunday before Christmas Day. It is also a season of preparation and togetherness. Join us in ringing in the Christian "New Year" on Sunday, November 27 at our "Create & […]

Club123

Great Hall, Kitchen, Dining Room

Club123 offers monthly fun and fellowship for children in grades 1-3. Join us this month as we celebrate Advent with seasonal games and Christmas cookie decorating! Please register your child(ren) in advance here: https://onrealm.org/faithatfirst/PublicRegistrations/Event?linkString=ZGRhMTJhYzktYjZmMi00ZDM3LWI1MGMtYWY1ZTAxMzQ0ZmMx

“Faith in the Wild”: Vacation Bible School

July 17-20, 9:00-11:30am; for children entering grades kindergarten through 4th. "Faith in the Wild" is an environmentally-focused Vacation Bible School program inspiring children to explore their place and relationships in God's world. We will gather for four outdoor sessions at and around First Church, with field trips to Lunt Park, Clark Street Beach and Bird Sanctuary, special […]

First Wednesday Potluck

Dining Room

Wednesday, November 1, 2023, 6:00- p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Bring a side or dessert to share and join your church family for good food and fellowship this fall on the first Wednesday of every month! On the menu this month, a First UMC Soup Kitchen favorite, Cheesy Meatball Bake. Please register to aid in preparations, noting any […]

Celebration of Community

Dining Room

Join us as we gather as a church community of all ages and celebrate that we are learning and growing in Christ together. This will serve as a gathering place before children and adults go to their respective places for the education hour.

Messy Church

Great Hall

Messy Church is Christ-centered. Messy Church is creative. Messy Church is for all ages. Messy Church is where YOU belong! Life is rarely neat and tidy. But God isn't afraid to enter the mess. Messy Church is an opportunity for children, families, and adults to engage in hands-on creative activities, celebratory worship, and time together […]