Support Freedom School with Dine to Donate – Tuesday, February 3

Support Purdue Freedom School at First Church at the Mad Mushroom Dine to Donate event on Tuesday, February 3!

📚 WHAT: Mad Mushroom will donate 20% of sales when you mention Freedom School or use promo code "CDF."

💡 WHEN: All day on Tuesday, February 3, 2026

🎓 WHERE: Sagamore Parkway location only (the one next to Silver Dipper)

This is a great way to help Purdue Freedom School at First Church prepare for summer 2026!

Application Closes Soon: Equalization Member at Annual Conference

Thinking about how to get more involved in the Conference in the new year? The District Equalization Members' Willingness to Serve form gathers names of those willing to serve as an equalizing member at the 2026 Annual Conference Session. To express your willingness to serve and find more information, fill out the form:

First Sunday Brunch – February 1

The next First Sunday Brunch will be on Sunday, February 1. Join us for breakfast between services at 10:00 AM in the Activities Center.

Church members are welcome to assist with brunch through donation of food items or helping with clean up. Please use the sign up link below if you are interested in assisting. Please bring food by 9:45 AM and ensure it is nut free. Thank you to all who are assisting with the First Sunday Brunch!

Volunteer with the Tech Team

Want to be part of the magic that streams our services to the world? The First Church Tech Team is seeking volunteers. It’s easy and all takes place upstairs in a tech booth. No tech experience required!

Ideally, we would have two people running the boards at each service. For a training session, contact Assistant Pastor Kory Pritchett or Music Director Charis Vander Plaats by visiting our website or calling 765-743-1285.

Sing with the Chancel Choir

Our choir would love to have you join it. They sing for us at the 11 AM services on the second and fourth Sundays, as well as Palm and Easter Sundays.

Our singers rehearse weekly September through May from 7:15-8:15 PM. Then they offer shares and prayers from 8:15-8:30 PM, finishing up no later than 8:30 pm. They take a break from rehearsals the three weeks after Christmas and the Sunday before Thanksgiving.

Contact Charis Vander Plaats, director of music and arts, at cplaats@fumcwl.org

Join the Aldersgate Bell Choir

Don’t you just love the bells! Our Aldersgate Bell Choir chimes on the third Sunday of the month and for special times such as Easter. They practice

on Wednesday evenings from 6:15-7:15 PM during the school calendar.

There are five octaves of handbells, which means we have spots for up to 14 ringers, which is what we currently have. The director is on the lookout for substitute ringers, particularly people with experience with handbells or piano.

Contact Kathy Lind, director of the bell choir, at Klind1962@outlook.com or text 765-714-3506.

Join Us for Chair Yoga – Tuesdays, February 3 & 17

Dates: 1st and 3rd Tuesdays; February-March, 2026

Time: 5:45-6:30 PM

Location: First Church Activity Center

Mark your calendars! The next Chair Yoga sessions are Tuesday, February 3, and Tuesday February 17. Join Diane Dahlgren as she guides you through a gentle chair yoga practice. No mat is needed, simply come in comfortable clothes that allow you to move, and arrive between 5:30-5:40 PM to get your chair set up and settled in. 

For more information, contact Diane Dahlgren, dmdahlgren13@gmail.com.

Monthly Euchre Fellowship – Wednesday, February 11

Dates: Second Wednesday of each month

Time: 5:45-8:30 PM 

Location: First Church Narthex

Join us for Monthly Euchre Fellowship on the second Wednesday evening of each month. Our next gathering is Wednesday, February 11. The time has changed to 5:45-8:30 PM. Anyone who attends or has supported First Church and/or its missions is invited.

Please contact Jeanne Norberg at jnorberg@purdue.edu to be added to the e-vite list. RSVP's are requested. 

Storytelling as Sacred Work – Sundays, February 8 & 15

Dates: Sunday, February 8 & 15

Time: 10:00-10:45 AM

Location: First Church Activity Center

Join us in the Activity Center between worship services, 10:00-10:45 AM, for video featuring Rev. Kelly Douglas followed by discussion about the importance of storytelling as a means of preserving both truth as well as the histories of all of God's people.

For more information, contact Diana Hoke at hokediana@gmail.com or visit our website.

Governance Board Meeting – Monday, February 16

Governance Board will be meeting Monday, February 16, at 7:00 PM in Room 209.

Agenda items are due to Perry Brown at perryebrown@msn.com.

Volunteer at the Tippecanoe United Food Pantry with First Church

February is one of three months that First Church volunteers to work at the Tippecanoe United Food Pantry (1314 Tippecanoe St., operated by Church Women United).

Volunteers are needed on:

• Tuesday, February 17 from 3:15-6:15 PM
• Wednesday, February 18 from 11:30 AM-2:45 PM

To get involved, contact Lynn Griffin at 765-743-8087.

Check out this great video of volunteers in action at the pantry.

Inclement Weather Policy

It’s that time of year! In the event of inclement weather:

• Sundays: Weather updates will be shared on our Facebook page, the WLFI website, and via email through Constant Contact.
• Weekdays: If Tippecanoe County Schools are closed, assume that the church will also be closed.

Stay safe and connected!