The ministries at FUMC
The “incarnational ministry” of First United Methodist Church is given flesh and bone through the active leadership and dedicated participation of many, many lay members and friends of FUMC, equipped and under-girded for their acts of service by an equally dedicated and creative church staff. We are a people who are living, growing and being stretched by our faith even as we seek to join with God in making a difference in the life of our church, our community and the world.
Following the lead of the 2000 Book of Discipline of the United Methodist Church, FUMC has creatively re-structured its administrative and program structure to better respond to the needs of a fast-paced and ever-changing world. In place of Work Areas and Councils, FUMC has formed Ministry Action Groups and Ministry Action Teams to take the lead in organizing the ministries of the church. Two dynamics are central to this mission: embracing the ministry of the laity, and embracing flexibility and innovation.
Looking for a Ministry Action Group?
The Ministry Action Groups of First United Methodist Church include:
Health and Caring Ministries
In response to the healing ministry of Jesus Christ, we aspire to promote physical, emotional and spiritual health and well-being through our ministries of compassion and care.
You are invited to join with other members and friends of First United Methodist Church in putting a human face and a personal touch on our ministries. Additional information 
Family Ministries Additional information
Campus Ministries (a brochure about the Wesley Center is available in pdf)
Children's Ministries Additional information
Interfaith Ministries
Outreach Ministries:“ Just as you did it to one of the least of these who are members of my family, you did it to me.” Matthew 25:40. This command of Jesus Christ is acted upon by the congregation of First United Methodist Church by supporting projects, both with hands on work and financial donations, which seek to serve those in need. Our Outreach Ministries Action Group is comprised of Ministry Action Teams which seek to take the Good News of Jesus Christ out into the world through our concern and care for others. Additional information
Music Ministry:
Opportunities abound for members and friends of all ages to experience, develop, and express their faith through vocal and instrumental music. Additional information
Worship Ministries: Many persons share a hand in helping our church to provide three meaningful and unique services of worship. Laity are involved in the leading of worship as well as in a variety of “behind the scenes” ministries of support. The Worship Ministries Action Group, is responsible for the coordination of this hands-on sharing of talents and abilities through a number of Ministry Action Teams. Additional information
Welcoming Ministries:
The Welcoming Ministries Action Group, in response to the biblical mandate to show hospitality, aspires to help each and every person who enters our doorway to feel welcome and “at home” at First United Methodist Church. As one of the church's Core Values reads: First United Methodist Church exists to: Welcome people in love – We believe that all people are God's people. To God there are no outsiders, so when we say that everyone is welcome we mean everyone. You are invited to join with other members and friends of our church by lending a hand and a smile to our Welcoming Ministries, to the end that all who come here will know that they are valued as a person of worth and helped to experience the warmth and caring of our Faith Family. Additional information
Stewardship Ministry Action Group of FUMC exists to advance and support the concept of the Ministry of the Laity. In our baptism all of God’s children have received their call to ministry.
As the Apostle Paul writes in I Corinthians 12, the church is the Body of Christ and each of us is a member of it, with individual gifts and abilities to use in the ministry of the church. Additional information
Administrative:
The 2000 Methodist Book of Discipline requires that every local United Methodist congregation utilize a specific set of committees to support the administrative functions of the church. Additional information
Adult Discipleship: Discipleship involves studying and patterning your life after the master. FUMC offers both short-term and intensive classes and groups for adult learning and growth in discipleship on Sunday mornings and throughout the week, including Disciple Bible Studies, Christian Believer, and Companions in Christ. In keeping with Wesleyan heritage, adults are encouraged to find ways to hold one another accountable around the disciplines of study, fellowship, outreach, and prayer. In addition, an “Adult Discipleship Academy” study plan is available to help you set goals and track progress in growth as a disciple. Contact Rev. Patte Henderson to join or for more information.
