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Welcome to First United Methodist Church of Appleton! We are a congregation deeply committed to the great task that Jesus put on his church’s heart: to make disciples and transform this world.

At First Church you can expect to find a successful model of an intergenerational church: We have a wonderful children’s ministry, a great junior and senior high youth program, an array of adult programs ranging from small group ministries to annual mission trips and an outstanding music ministry program for kids, youth and adults.

We’d love to welcome you among us. Know that you can come as you are so we can grow together and make a difference in God’s great world.

 

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  • Worship With Us

    Saturdays 5:30pm – Chapel service (45minutes)

    Sundays 9:00am – Sanctuary service with choirs, children leave for Sunday school (60minutes) - Livestreamed on YouTube

     Worship with us on YouTube

    Sundays 10:45am – “The Gathering” Praise & Worship in Fellowship Hall (45 minutes)

     

    Christmas Eve Worship

    Wednesday, December 24th 

    4:00 p.m. Sanctuary Service

    A family service featuring our multi-generational

    Christmas Orchestra beginning at 3:40

    7:00 p.m. Sanctuary Service

    Traditional service featuring Wesley Handbell Choir

    10:00 p.m. Sanctuary Service

    Service of Nine lessons & Carols, with communion and candle light

  • Mission of the Month

    The December Mission of the Month collection supports the needs of students in the Appleton Area School District experiencing homelessness.  Under the federal McKinney Vento Act, it is required that students experiencing homelessness have the right to educational stability.  Last school year, 640 students were identified as experiencing homelessness within the Appleton Area School District. This year, 400 students have already been identified. Nationally and locally, data reflects the increase in homelessness and challenges for families to attain stable housing. When families are experiencing homelessness, one way to support students is by providing them with hygiene supplies.  Giving students these supplies support their dignity and lessens one of their families’ worries.  The items most needed are laundry soap, deodorant, shampoo and conditioner, hairbrushes, body wash, children’s shampoo, diaper wipes, dish soap and ethnic and skin care products. Items can be deposited in the wooden box outside the Wesley room. Thanks for making life a little brighter for those in need.

     

  • Hands-On Ministry Opportunities

    Ruby’s Pantry food distribution location at Christ the King Lutheran Church in Combined Locks on the first Tuesday of the month. All those serving for Ruby’s Pantry need to register at the link below. Be sure to enter Appleton, WI as your primary location, and indicate that you are part of the First United Methodist Church group, with Donna Frick as Contact Person. The volunteer coordinator from First English will be in contact to confirm your participation. 

    Volunteer for Ruby's Pantry

     

  • Gift of Prayer for Our Church

    Our church has been fortunate to have a Gift of Prayer Ministry as a service to our congregation since 2017. We encourage this to be shared in support of one another as we serve the Lord together in mission and ministry to our church and community. Those who sign up for one or more days to pray for our church will receive an email regarding church activity at the start of the month as suggestions to emphasize during prayer; however, how you choose to pray, how long you choose to pray, and for whom you choose to spend your time in prayer is completely up to you. Please consider supporting this ministry as you are able. For more information, please call the church office at 920-734-2677 and someone will be in touch with you. My Best Always, Daniel Flesch, Gift of Prayer Ministry Coordinator

    Sign Up Here

  • Prayer Request

    Our Befriender Ministry exists to pray with you and for you, and is honored to lift your concerns and joys to God in total confidence and without judgment.
     
    “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”    Philippians 4:6-7

    Prayer Request

     

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