Bulletin & Opportunities for Connection – 9/3/2023

OPPORTUNITIES FOR CONNECTION Nursery care is provided for children 5 years and younger at the bottom of the front stairway. There is also a “cry room” at the back of the sanctuary. Please be aware that, for safety, all external doors are locked after the worship service has begun. So, if you need to leave […]

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August Message from Rev. Coplin & Newsletter

Church, Though this heat shows no sign of relent, this month marks the start of fall for many of our people. As we look forward to cooler days, I want to take a moment to share a few highlights from this long, hot summer. We have certainly had our struggles, but First United Methodist Church […]

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Twists & Turns – VBS 2023

Many thanks to all adults and youth who served as leaders in “Twists & Turns” VBS. It was a joyful time of learning to follow Jesus: “Following Jesus changes everything!” For more snapshots, please visit our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/ManyFirstUMC

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July Message from Rev. Coplin & Newsletter

Church, I pray these words find you well! As this particularly warm summer continues to unfold, I write to you with abiding appreciation for your unwavering support of your church, and your excitement for what is yet to come. In these regards, these pastoral letters normally serve as a means of relaying information and updates. […]

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Little Food Pantry

Thank you for all your donations. This has resulted in a good supply of canned vegetables and soup on hand. Suggested donations: peanut butter, packaged tuna or chicken, Vienna sausage, pull top pasta meals, fruit cups, pudding cups, breakfast bars or similar items. These items are helpful to people who are unable to prepare or […]

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June Message from Rev. Coplin & Newsletter

I pray these words find you well! Ready or not, we are nearing the halfway mark of 2023. If you have been part of our last six months, then you know that our Spring season has come with tradition, trial, and transition. We began the season together with the solemnity of Lent and Holy Week. […]

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May Message from Rev. Coplin & Newsletter

Church, I pray these words find you well! While gathering these thoughts, I was reminded of one of Charles Wesley’s greatest hymns, “And Are We Yet Alive.” The lyrics proclaim, “And are we yet alive, and see each other’s face? Glory and thanks to Jesus give for his almighty grace!” These words strike me a […]

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