FUMC News

Ideas to Save Water

Written by Bonnie S., a member of the 11th Hour Calling monthly bell ringing group calling for action on climate change. We offer ideas for climate action through saving water

Celebrating Communion during August

During the month of August, First Church will be celebrating Communion each Sunday. As we look forward to a time in the future when it is safe and healthy for

Meet Rev. Mike Mather, Our New Pastor!

Lenna Kottke, Chair of our church’s Staff-Parish Relations Committee, gave this introduction of Rev. Mike Mather during his first worship service with us on Sunday, July 5, 2020. Our new

Plastic Free July and Beyond

Plastic waste and pollution is one of our generation’s biggest challenges. It may feel overwhelming, but there are many things that we all can do! I started reducing our family’s

Margaret’s 100th Birthday!

Our beloved Margaret Bowdey turned 100 years old on May 20, 2020! A small group of friends gathered outside Margaret’s home, and a bagpiper serenaded her from a safe distance,

Video: Our Families

Please enjoy this video created from photos sent in by YOU, our congregation and friends. The video was created by Stephanie Moffitt in celebration of the Festival of the Christian