First Wesleyan Church Bartlesville

06/05/2026

We exist to love God, love people, and help people know and love God.

But what does it actually look like to help someone know God?

This Sunday, we'll talk about why reaching people isn't about programs—it's about people. One person. One relationship. One next step toward Jesus.

Who is your one?

Join us Sunday in person or online!
9:00am - Traditional Service (Building 1)
10:27am - TEN27 Contemporary Service (Building 3)
Live streaming for both services: https://firstwesleyan.online.church/

06/01/2026

We want to say a big thank you to Pastor Joe and Dawn Colaw for the many years they served at First Wesleyan Church Bartlesville as our Lead Pastor and wife. You both have impacted many lives and grown the Kingdom of God greatly. We are exticed for what is next for you both. We know that your work is not over yet and you will continue to grow the Kingdom of God in your next stage of life.

05/30/2026

This weekend at First Wesleyan Church will be one we will never forget.

After 35 years of faithful pastoral ministry, Pastor Joe Colaw will preach his final sermon as Lead Pastor of First Wesleyan Church. It is also the conclusion of our Colossians sermon series — a series that has continually pointed us back to the supremacy, sufficiency, and transforming power of Jesus Christ.

In Colossians 4:7–18, Paul closes his letter with what first appears to be a list of names and final greetings. But hidden within those final words is something much deeper: the heartbeat of a pastor, the beauty of Gospel-centered community, and the legacy of lives faithfully lived together for Christ.

In this powerful farewell message, “The Gospel Lived… and Left Behind,” Pastor Joe reflects on ten characteristics of a healthy church — a church that informs, encourages, welcomes, comforts, prays for, strengthens, and remembers one another. It is a message about living the Gospel together… and faithfully passing the mission on to the next generation.

This will be more than a sermon.
It will be a sacred moment of gratitude, blessing, transition, and hope for the future God has prepared for our church family.

Join us Sunday as we worship together, celebrate God’s faithfulness through Pastor Joe and Dawn Marie’s ministry, and look ahead with confidence to what Christ will continue to do through His Church.

“The church does not rest on one man. It rests on Jesus Christ.”

Join us in person or online:
9:00am - Traditional service in Church Sanctuary (Building 1)
10:27am - Contemporary service in CEC Gym (Building 3)
Both services streamed live - https://firstwesleyan.online.church/

05/28/2026

TONIGHT'S EVENT CANCELLED DUE TO RAIN

05/25/2026

05/22/2026

Somewhere along the way, Christians became more known for what we’re against than what we’re for. But what if the gospel was always meant to sound like good news? This Sunday we’re talking about why holiness is more than just avoiding sin, why grace is active, and what Paul meant when he said our words should be “salty.” Jesus didn’t call us to live bland, joyless lives—He called us to bring hope, love, forgiveness, and life to the world around us. Join us this Sunday as we learn how to stop being “no people” and start living attractive, grace-filled lives that point people to Jesus.

Join us for Church:
9:00am - Traditional service in the Sanctuary (Building 1)
10:27am - Contemporary service in the CEC Gym (Building 3)
Both services streamed live - https://firstwesleyan.online.church/

05/08/2026

What kind of atmosphere is your home creating? This Sunday, Pastor Joe Colaw continues our Colossians series with a powerful message from Colossians 3:20–21, “Simple Lessons for the Christian Home.” Discover how God calls children to obey, parents to encourage, and families to reflect the love and wisdom of Christ in everyday life. Because every home is shaping a soul.

05/01/2026

Possibility People Performances:
Sunday, May 3rd, our children’s choir will hold two performances of their Spring musical, The Fab 4. Performances will be in the CEC Gym (building 3) at 9:00am and 10:27am.

04/25/2026

Join us for FWC Women's Conference!!
We will be live-streaming the main sessions!! So, if you were not able to join us in person, please join us online:
https://www.youtube.com//streams
Main sessions are scheduled to start:
Session #2 Saturday at 9 am
Session #3 Saturday at 1 pm

04/24/2026

The FWC Women's Conference starts tonight!!

We will be live-streaming the main sessions!! So, if you were not able to join us in person, please join us online:

https://www.youtube.com//streams

Main sessions are scheduled to start:
Session #1 Friday at 6:30 pm
Session #2 Saturday at 9 am
Session #3 Saturday at 1 pm

Here at First Wesleyan Church, we believe in loving God, loving others, and helping others know and love God. We provide a wide variety of worship options at our two different services. We are located at 1776 Silverlake Rd, Bartlesville, Oklahoma. We host services at 9am (Traditional Service) and 10...