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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)

     

  • Mission of the Month

    NAMI and Iris Place have been selected as the September Mission of the Month (MOM) for First Church.  NAMI serves the Fox Valley supporting and empowering individuals with mental illness.  Their goal is to create a stigma-free community and society that supports and promotes mental health and recovery. NAMI raises awareness through education, advocacy, outreach and support programs for individuals and their loved ones.  NAMI Fox Valley is an independent nonprofit organization that does not receive any monetary support from the nationwide NAMI alliance.  Iris Place is a healing, trauma-informed, home-like environment that can be an alternative to a visit to the ER or hospital in times of emotional distress or crisis.  It offers a safe and welcoming environment where individuals can grow and change with others who have had similar experiences.  This is available to all Wisconsin adults, age 18 and over who need assistance with emotional distress due to mental health and/or substance abuse. NAMI and Iris Place have indicated that their main needs include:  Journals, paper towels, small canvases for art projects, toilet paper, postage stamps, reams of white copy paper, and diamond art kits. Donations may be placed in the wooden box by the Wesley Room.  Monetary donations are always welcome and we will do the shopping for you.  Thank you.

  • 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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