Adult Ministries

First United Methodist Church offers opportunities for adults of all generations to grow in their faith through spiritual practices,
study, and fellowship.

Adult Faith Formation

  • Sunday School

    Please join us.

    8:00 am
    Second Stagers
    in the Conference Room

    9:00 am
    Serendipity Class
    in Village Commons

    Upper Room Class
    in Upper Room (Room 235)

    10:30 am
    Open Hearts Class
    in Village Commons

    Learn More >

  • Bible Study

    PACK AND UNPACK
    WEEKLY SCRIPTURE STUDY

    Resumes January 5
    Mondays at 12:00 pm
    The Parlor or Zoom
    (Click here to join on zoom.)

    Bring your lunch and your curiosity!

    Pack & Unpack is a relaxed scripture study where we revisit the passage from Sunday’s worship. Together we’ll “unpack” its context, meaning, and possible interpretations—and share how it connects with our lives today. Click here for more info >

  • Lenten Devotional Study

    SACRED SELF-CARE
    by Dr. Chanequa Walker-Barnes

    Wednesdays
    February 25 through April 1
    12 pm in The Parlor or Zoom
    7 pm Zoom only
    or
    Small Group sessions schedule TBD

    (We will have a slightly abbreviated final session during Holy Week)

    This Lent, join a devotional study of Sacred Self-Care by Dr. Chanequa Walker-Barnes. Participate in a Wednesday large group (noon hybrid or 7 pm Zoom), or commit to a small group of 5–6 people meeting on a flexible schedule for deeper conversation and relationship-building.
    Learn more and sign up here >



  • Speakers

    HAGEN LECTURE:
    The New Testament in Donkeys

    February 4, 2025
    6:00 pm
    Sanctuary

    What can donkeys teach us about reading the Bible? Quite a lot, actually.

    Join us for an engaging lecture with Professor Eric Smith that explores how modern readers approach the New Testament — using unexpected stories to help us think more carefully about interpretation, context, and meaning.

    Q&A and reception to follow.
    Childcare available by request — register by January 23.

    Learn More - Watch Video

Discipleship

  • Life Together Groups

    Small groups to help you grow in faith and connect with others.

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  • Exploring First Church Gathering

    This is a gathering where people new to First Church learn more about Methodism, the history and ministries of First Church and community called First Church. Anyone who is interested in learning more about these matters are invited to attend.

Welcoming

  • Greeters

    Greeters are friendly and welcoming people who greet people at entrances. They offer God’s welcome and hospitality as people walk through the entrances. They are the first point of contact for many on Sunday mornings.

    Email Judy Kinner

  • Welcome Center

    The Welcome Center Team enjoy meeting and speaking with visitors and guests on Sunday mornings. They greet people with smiles, answer questions, and help our guests know we are happy to have them in our midst.

    Email Pam Metzger

  • Sunday Receptionists

    Sunday Receptionists answer the phone and greet people as they go by the office. They also attend to basic office functions like helping people sign up for altar flowers and passing messages to staff.


    Email Janice Whitaker

  • Art Wall

    The Art Wall exhibits art produced by our church community and artists from the community. Art pieces are changed every two months and they feature paintings, photography, and craft.


    Email Rosemary Taylor

  • Sunday Hospitality

Worship

  • Liturgists

    Liturgists are lay persons who actively take part in the worship experience by leading the congregation in various parts of the service allowing worshippers to hear multiple voices in worship leadership.




    Email Cindi Ross-Bell

  • Ushers

    Ushers are essential to the worship experience, from the initial welcome of worshippers to the collection of the offering, answering questions, and helping to make the service a meaningful experience for all. Their warm greetings and friendly smiles let members and visitors know that First church is a welcoming place for all people.

    Email Gail Wells

  • Pew Angels

    Pew Angels straighten the pew pockets, make sure there are enough Bibles, hymnals, and add any necessary supplies. These “angels” perform this function weekly to make sure worshippers have a meaningful experience on Sundays.


    Email Kare Kiser

  • Worship Care Team

    The Sunday Worship Care Team members are trained to attend to medical and emotional emergencies on Sunday mornings at the 9:00 am and 10:30 worship services. In order for care team members to have an overview of the Sanctuary, they are seated at a marked pew just outside the Sanctuary.

    Email Karen Kiser

  • Holy Communion Servers

    Laity, adults and youth help serve Holy Communion every first Sunday of the month when we celebrate the sacrament of Holy Communion.



    Email Gail Wells

  • Acolytes

    Acolytes are 3rd – 5th graders who carry in the Christ light at the start of worship services on Sundays. At First Church, we believe children are a part of the church. This is a great way for kids to experience and participate in an important piece part of worship at First Church.

    Email Barb Grauberger

  • Time for Children

    During the 9:00 and 10:30 services, all children are invited to gather in front for a children’s message before heading to Sunday School.

  • Altar Flowers Ministry

    The Altar Flower team arranges beautiful flowers each week to be placed on the alter for worship.




    Email Rev. Jamielee