This worship will be similar to the 7pm (and will feature the choir, organ and brass ensemble, as well as "Silent Night") with the addition of communion being served. Seating will be available in the balcony to allow space for physical distancing. We will also plan to have overflow in Wesley Hall and the parlor. […]
This traditional favorite celebrates the birth of Christ through the reading of scriptures and the singing of favorite Christmas carols. The organ, a brass ensemble and the choir will lead us musically. We will sing “Silent Night” as we light our candles and proclaim, “Christ the Savior is born.” Seating will be available in the […]
This service will include a sweet and simple retelling of the night of Jesus’ birth and the singing of Christmas Carols. During this child friendly and interactive worship, the children may choose a nativity character they wish to be by selecting a head piece from one of the containers on the way into the sanctuary. […]
Join Manna, our weekly meetup for young adults in their 20s and 30s! In the Bible, Manna represents God arriving to a people who were yet discovering who they were. Manna was God’s provision. Manna was God’s way of teaching a people how to live and be together. Manna was preparing them for the journey […]
Join us for yoga and prayer on Wednesday mornings at 8am via Zoom. This yoga is for every-body. It is most often a gentle session that stretches our bodies and reminds us to breathe. Through this practice we prepare ourselves mind, body and spirit for our coming Sunday morning worship with the reading of Scripture […]
Dawn Patrol is an intentionally diverse group of men who meet each Wednesday at 9am in the Parlor at FUMC Kalamazoo. Books that stimulate the sharing of stories are chosen. Our goal is growing in an understanding about, not only what it means to be a follower of Jesus in a divided world, but also […]
Teens are invited to join our active youth ministries at FUMC! Everyone has a voice as we learn together and take time to play, too. For more information and details on upcoming events, contact Pastor Matt Weiler at mweiler@umc-kzo.org.
Godly Play is offered for children 4 and older, as well as nursery care on the 2nd floor for infants through 3-year-olds with fully vaccinated and masked staff. Please contact jlibrizzi@umc-kzo.org with any questions.
This has been an Advent season of prophets: Jeremiah, Baruch, Isaiah, Micah. And now the prophet is Mary–the woman who was the original house for the holy. She was “the inn,” her womb gestating love for the world. With all her heart, she proclaims that the lowly are lifted, the hungry are fed, mercy reigns. […]
Advent Concert Series Returns to First United Methodist Church of Kalamazoo for 2021! December 16 at 12pm: Bill Cessna Jazz Piano Trio Join us in the sanctuary for this special concert event! We ask all attendees to remain masked to ensure hospitality and protection for all vulnerable populations. Freewill offerings will be gratefully accepted, but […]
Join Manna, our weekly meetup for young adults in their 20s and 30s! In the Bible, Manna represents God arriving to a people who were yet discovering who they were. Manna was God’s provision. Manna was God’s way of teaching a people how to live and be together. Manna was preparing them for the journey […]
Join us for yoga and prayer on Wednesday mornings at 8am via Zoom. This yoga is for every-body. It is most often a gentle session that stretches our bodies and reminds us to breathe. Through this practice we prepare ourselves mind, body and spirit for our coming Sunday morning worship with the reading of Scripture […]
