First United Methodist Church

☕💛 Coffee Can Offering – June 14
This month's offering will benefit Realism is Loyalty, a Black-founded nonprofit in Grand Rapids, Michigan, dedicated to empowering youth and families through intensive mentorship and therapy. Every gift makes a difference. Join us in supporting their meaningful work!

Give online or bring your offering to worship on Sunday.

Building Hope Together: Community Center Partnership Makes an Impact | This past winter, First United Methodist Church partnered in an inspiring new collaborative effort among downtown churches and agencies: the creation of a Community and Service Center housed at Westminster Presbyterian Church. The center was created to provide compassionate support, resources, and pathways toward stability for neighbors experiencing homelessness and housing insecurity.

The impact of this partnership exceeded every expectation. During its first season, the center:
served 1,193 unique clients
engaged 100% of regular clients with case management
helped 90% of regular clients complete housing assessments
277 total housing assessments were completed or verified
22 individuals were directly connected to housing through the center’s efforts.

Read more online>> GRFUMC.org/blog/FP2Jun2026

🌈 PRIDE reminds us that authenticity is holy. We honor the courage it takes to live truthfully, love openly, and walk boldly in who God created you to be. You Belong Here.

Pastor's Message | Friends in Christ, As we move into the summer months here in Michigan, it’s important to take time for vacation, relaxation, and to do the things we have waited all winter to do. Summer routines and traditions are an essential part of this time of year to help us relax, reflect, and refocus.

As I read through the scriptures, I came across this one from the lectionary for Trinity Sunday. It is the Apostle Paul’s closing line from 2nd Corinthians:11b-12 "Be restored; listen to my appeal; agree with one another; live in peace; and the God of love and peace will be with you." I hadn’t ever paid attention to this passage before, but as we move into this new season, it is actually quite appropriate.

Read more online>> GRFUMC.org/blog/FP1Jun2026