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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.

 

Announcements

  • Worship With Us

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

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

     Worship with us on YouTube

     

  • Mission of the Month

    This month’s collection supports the needs of students in the Appleton Area School District experiencing homelessness. One way to support students is by providing them with hygiene supplies. The most needed items are laundry soap, deodorant, shampoo, conditioner, hairbrushes, body wash, children’s shampoo, diaper wipes, dish soap and ethnic skin care products. Once a family attains housing, there is a need for start-up items. They will receive a “Welcome Kit.” Items needed for these kits are 10-pack of AA batteries, dustpan/brush set, small first aid kit, pack of hangers, kitchen towels, kitchen utensils, laundry basket & detergent, mini tool kit, Swiffer starter kit and a toilet brush/plunger. Items can be placed in the wooden box near the Wesley Room. Monetary donations can be turned into the office. 

  • Hands-On Ministry Opportunities

    September is Feeding America's Hunger Action Month which brings communities across the country together to take action against hunger.  In the aftermath of the tornado that impacted Menasha and surrounding Fox Cities communities, Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin, is doing a Box Pack of shelf stable items.  On Tuesday September 29, 12:30-3:00 PM, 12-15 volunteers from First Church have the opportunity to be part of this Box Pack at the Feeding America warehouse in Appleton.  Volunteers must be at least 10 years old.  Those volunteers between 10-16 years of age must be with an adult.  Some volunteers must be capable of lifting 15-20 lbs. and all will be on their feet for the entire shift.  Sign-up deadline is September 24.

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  • 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

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  • 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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