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-Pack and Unpack is back! Click here for more info and zoom link >

-Pilgrimage to England - Learn More >

-Order Christmas Greenery from United Women In Faith >

-Parkinson’s Basic Workshop Nov. 4 - Learn More >

-Putnam Elementary Volunteer Opportunities >

-Faith Family Hospitality - Sign Up for hosting shifts >

-Growing with Grit and Grace Signups for K-5 here>

Find more happenings below.

Missy Taylor 10/28/26 Missy Taylor 10/28/26

Methodism 101: Our History

Join Rev. Brad on November 8, and explore the people, movements, divisions, reunions, and ideas that have shaped Methodism and the United Methodist Church.

Missy Taylor 10/27/26 Missy Taylor 10/27/26

Annual Report Available

Check out the impactful stories coming out of First Church in this Moment in Ministry Annual Report for 2025-2026.

Missy Taylor 10/21/26 Missy Taylor 10/21/26

Putnam Book Fair Help Needed

Help students spend their dollar credits at the Scholastic Book Fair.

Missy Taylor 10/20/26 Missy Taylor 10/20/26

Faith Family Hospitality: Our Love at Work

Thanks to our Easter offering, the Family Housing Network will begin hosting families by Thanksgiving at its new facility nearby! Now it's time to resume our host role, and your help is need. See how you can help >

Missy Taylor 10/17/26 Missy Taylor 10/17/26

Parkinson's Basics Workshop

Whether you're someone living with PD, a care partner supporting a loved one, a healthcare professional, or simply a community member interested in learning more, this comprehensive overview offers something for everyone.

Missy Taylor 10/16/26 Missy Taylor 10/16/26

Time to Order Christmas Greenery

UWFaith’s greenery sale supports world missions. Mail or bring forms received by mail to hallway table Sundays thru Nov. 1.

Missy Taylor 10/16/26 Missy Taylor 10/16/26

Election Day Silent Prayer Vigil

Join in prayer after voting.

Missy Taylor 10/16/26 Missy Taylor 10/16/26

An All Souls' Day Concert

Join the Sanctuary Choir and Laudamus on 11/2 at 6 pm for Matthew Coleridge's profoundly moving Requiem, featuring the composer in residence and a professional chamber orchestra. Free admission.

Missy Taylor 10/16/26 Missy Taylor 10/16/26

Columbarium Open House

Visit the beautiful garden and learn about the niches and remembrance walls.

Missy Taylor 10/15/26 Missy Taylor 10/15/26

Putnam Staff Encouragement Lunch

Please prayerfully consider helping with a Potato Bar luncheon for Putnam Elementary staff Thursday, Oct. 29.

Missy Taylor 10/14/26 Missy Taylor 10/14/26

Library Used Book Sale

Join us Oct. 24-25, 2026 for a used book sale in the LIbrary. Donations are still being accepted. Volunteers needed both days.

Missy Taylor 10/13/26 Missy Taylor 10/13/26

Quilts of Valor

Join us on Tuesday, October 20th for a presentation from guest speaker Alycia Carmen. Learn about the rich history and deeply moving stories of veterans who have received these quilts.

Missy Taylor 10/7/26 Missy Taylor 10/7/26

Trunk or Treat & Chili Cookoff

Save the date: Trunk or Treat & Chili Cookoff October 25th.

Sign up to host a trunk from 4-5 p.m. and stay for the annual chili cookoff in Fellowship Hall from 5-6 p.m. Sign up to host a trunk and/or enter the cook-off here!

Missy Taylor 10/7/26 Missy Taylor 10/7/26

Growing in Grit & Grace

Calling all Kids! A three-week life skills class for Kindergarten-5th grade will be offered starting Nov. 1. Sign up today!

Missy Taylor 10/6/26 Missy Taylor 10/6/26

First Church supports our neighbors in Kenya

Help the Kenya Clean Water in Schools project.