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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)

     

    MAUNDY THURSDAY, April 2nd 
    6:00p, Communion, Fellowship Hall

    GOOD FRIDAY, April 3rd 
    Noon Ecumenical Service at First English Lutheran
    6:00p, First Church Service in the Sanctuary

    EASTER WORSHIP
    Saturday, April 4th at 5:30p
    Sunday, April 5th at 9:00a and 10:45a
    Children’s Easter Egg Hunt at 9:00a

  • Mission of the Month

    Our April Mission of the Month is Veterans Village of Appleton. Requested items include laundry soap, dryer sheets, dish soap, paper towels, toilet paper, air freshener, hand soap, and toilet bowl cleaner. (Please avoid giant containers of these items as they need to be divided among residents.) Any donated items can be placed in the designated wooden box in the hallway by the Wesley Room.  If you prefer to make a monetary donation, please turn in your contribution to the church office, making sure it is labeled “For Veterans Village”.  Check out the bulletin board next to Asbury Lounge to find out more about this wonderful facility.

  • Hands-On Ministry Opportunities

    Upcoming servant opportunities include Pillars Adult and Family Shelter and First Church Yard Clean-up as well as the continuing opportunity with Ruby’s Pantry.

    The Pillars Adult & Family Shelter provides safe, 24/7 shelter for adults and families experiencing homelessness.  On Thursday, April 30th, First Church will prepare and serve a meal.  There are several ways for people to participate:

    • We need 4 people to prepare a dessert at home and drop it off at church by noon on the 30th.  

    • At 3pm on the 30th, we will prepare a meal at the First Church kitchen and deliver it to the Pillars Family & Adult Shelter. We’ll need about 2 people to help prepare the meal and 2 people to deliver the meal at about 4pm.  Representatives from the Evangelism Team will be serving the meal at the shelter on the evening of the 30th. Sign-up deadline is April 23rd.

    Sign Up to Volunteer at Pillars Here

     

    On Saturday, May 2nd from 9-11am we are planning a First Church Yard Clean-up for the spring season.  Please consider coming to church that morning and helping to spruce up our grounds so that we can be ready to enjoy all the nice spring color as it comes our way.  Bring rakes, brooms, shovels, bins to collect debris, and your favorite beverage.   Sign-up deadline is April 29

    Sign Up to Help with Church Yard Clean-up Here

     

    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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