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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

    The October Mission of the Month highlights the Pillars Resource Center at 129 S. Mason Street, Appleton. Open weekdays 8:30–4:00 p.m., it offers daytime shelter and support services to those in need. Consider donating items such as easy-to-open protein snacks, rain ponchos, hand warmers, travel size personal products (not hotel size), backpacks, and sleeping bags.  See the MOM board near the Welcome Desk for more information.  The Mission Team can shop for you, too.  Simply give your cash donation to the church office, clearly marked for the October MOM. Thank you for your support.

     

  • 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

     

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

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

    • At 3p 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 two people to help prepare and deliver the meal.  Representatives from the Befrienders will be serving the meal at the shelter on the evening of the 30th.   Sign-up deadline is October 23rd .

    Volunteer at Pillars

  • 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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