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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)

     

    • Join us for a family friendly dinner between 5:00-6:00p
    • Each week we’ll have service from 6:00-6:30p in the Sanctuary.
    • We invite the children to attend  the services with their family .
    • All programming begins promptly after the service at 6:30p: youth, children, music, and a Lenten study group.
    • The offering will go to our all-church Lenten & Easter offering: umcor.
    • All Lenten services will be livestreamed on our YouTube channel.

  • Mission of the Month

    This Month in March we have the chance to help SOAR Fox Cities, an amazing organization that helps empower people with differing abilities be actively involved in community and have opportunities to maximize their potential.  Their amazing programming is available for children, youth, young adults and families as well as those who have suffered from traumatic brain injuries.  Please consider donating to SOAR as we sponsor them as our Mission of the Month in March.  Click for more info https://soarfoxcities.com/programs/  Their wish list includes Crayola Markers and colored pencils, glue, glue sticks, individually packaged snacks, coloring and activity books, colored copy paper, and small prizes for bingo.  Their summer camp programs are looking for disposable plates, cups and cutlery as well as bug spray and sun block.  Disinfectant wipes, paper towels and all-purpose cleaners are always needed.  Gently used or new clothes of various sizes to be available for participants that have accidents would be a blessing.  Click here for a link to their updated list of needs https://soarfoxcities.com/donate/wish-list/  As always if it’s easier to give a monetary donation we will shop for their greatest need which is an iPad.

  • 2026 Women's Retreat

    Ladies, you are invited to our Women’s Retreat at Pine Lake United Methodist Camp April 10-12, with early arrival available on April 9th. Our speaker, Susan Kay Dahl, will help us “find the FUN” and “pass the JOY” as we explore our theme of “Choose Joy.” The retreat cost is $280 for a single room, $200 for a double room, and $150 for a triple room. Please join us for an amazing weekend filled with the love of Jesus in His beautiful creation! Registration forms are also available in the church office or you can register  by clicking below. Deadline to register is March 1st.

    Register for Women's Retreat Here

  • 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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