The Michigan Area Bishop, David Bard, shared this message following General Conference 2019. CLICK HERE to read.

Letter from the pastors of Kalamazoo First UMC after GC2019. CLICK HERE to read.

Engage With Us!

At First United Methodist Church of Kalamazoo, you will find a warm and welcoming environment filled with love for ALL people. We cherish everyone's individuality and their spiritual gifts. We seek to equip and empower people to live out their faith in their day-to-day lives, and to share the love of Jesus with all people. We accomplish these goals by offering opportunities for service to fit every need. Check out our "Justice and Outreach" tab!

Services are Sunday mornings at 10 a.m. from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend. We offer relevant worship that is the heartbeat of the church and music that exceeds the spoken word in expressing feelings of the soul. Join us after the worship service to hang out, enjoy conversation, and refreshments. 

So whether you live in the Kalamazoo area or are passing through, we hope you will take the opportunity to join us for a Sunday service.  If you have questions or comments, please contact any of the church staff.  If you are in need of spiritual guidance or prayer, please contact one of our pastors.

Looking forward to meeting you!

Mission Statement

We are called to experience God’s love, celebrate God’s love, and share God’s love.

We are a Reconciling Congregation, welcoming all

First United Methodist Church of Kalamazoo invites all persons to join us on our journey of faith. Jesus Christ calls us to be an inclusive church that exemplifies the kingdom of God. We strive to move toward reconciling relationships with all, affirming those who are marginalized for any reason, including sexual orientation or gender identity. We welcome all with open hearts, open minds, open doors.