Upcoming Events

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 reaching 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.

 

Ways To Be The Church

  • Holy Week Worship

  • Worship With Us

    Worship with us in person Saturdays at 5:30 pm and Sundays at 9:00 am (9am also, streamed Live on YouTube)

    You can also watch us on YouTube Watch us on YouTube

  • Mission of the Month

    As we move in to spring, we think of flying kites, getting outside more and gathering with friends for fun.  First Church Appleton has traditionally supported SOAR Fox Cities as our Mission of the Month each year in March.  We are a traditional church, aren't we?   So why change now?  SOAR works to “Build strong foundations for youth and adults with developmental disabilities, survivors of traumatic brain injury and their families through meaningful opportunities to build skills for independence, engage with their communities, make friends and receive support.”  Their programs offer a wide variety of options including summer programs and athletics, cooking and crafting classes, dances and picnics.

    Please see the M.O.M. bulletin board for their flyers, more opportunities, ways to support through their annual golf outing and their full wish list.  The priority items the year are Paper Plates (any size) Individually packaged snacks, kids' slipper socks, purple or black two pocket folders, and new stuffed animals.  They are so very appreciative of the generosity shown by First Church.

  • Hands-On Ministry Opportunities

    Are you looking for ways to live out your faith by serving those in need in our local community? Does your employer offer time-off to participate in volunteer activities? Each month, First Church will provide opportunities for anyone to participate in hands-on volunteering opportunities throughout our local community.

    Jake’s Network of Hope (formerly Jake’s Diapers) distributes personal care products as well as product donations from their corporate partners to various non-profit organizations throughout NE Wisconsin.  On Tuesday, April 23 from 1- 3pm we will have a group restocking and reorganizing merchandise shelves at Jake’s Hope Hub, a “store” where community partners can obtain items at heavily discounted prices.  Additionally, we may be repackaging hygiene products at Jake’s warehouse.  All activities will be at 2396 Industrial Dr. on the south side of Neenah.  We’ll be able to have a group of up to 10 people.  Sign-up deadline is April 16th.

    Volunteer at Jake's Network of Hope

    Ruby’s Pantry food distribution location at Christ the King Lutheran Church in Combined Locks on Tuesday, April 2nd. 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. All volunteers need to register 

    Volunteer for Ruby's Pantry

  • Gift of Prayer for Our Church

    Our Prayer Ministry is in its 7th year as a service to our congregation at First United Methodist Church.  We encourage this Gift of Prayer to be shared in support of one another. As we serve the Lord together in Mission and Ministry to our church and community.  Once a month you will receive a list of 'church activity' to emphasize during your personal prayer time.  Please consider joining this incredible group of Prayer Warriors in 2024.  For more information please call the church office at (920) 734-2677 for my contact information.  In God's Name, Allison Schottmuller - Prayer Ministry Coordinator.

    Sign Up Here

  • Connections Ministry

    Connections Ministry was started to connect the work of the church’s ministries to those who would benefit from the good work of all of our many ministry services.  How we plan to achieve our priorities is to start with each of you. We are asking members to complete the Gifts & Talents Inventory 2023 form. We will catalog everyone’s gifts and talents in a database and call upon you if/when the need arises to utilize your skill set. This will be a quick way for us to answer the call to fulfill the needs of both our church and its members. For example, if you select cooking and serving food, you may be asked to help set up a meal at church or prepare a meal for a shut-in. If you select maintaining buildings/grounds, you may be asked to help plant flowers in spring and rake leaves in fall at church, or perhaps do the same at a parishioner’s home. You will be under no obligation to accept every request as we understand you are busy. You can access the form:  In the church office during business hours,  at the Welcome Desk before and after services on Sat and Sun throughout the summer, or here: Gifts and Talents Inventory

  • 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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