First United Methodist Church of Chanute, Kansas

06/07/2026

We're experiencing some technical difficulties with the live stream this morning folks. So there will not be a livestream today. 😔 If you'd like to follow along with today's scripture, it will be Ruth 2:1 - 23.

06/04/2026

🏛️✨ Travel back to ancient Rome with us this summer at VBS 2026: "Rome — Paul and the Underground Church!" ✨🏛️
📅 June 8–12, 2026
⏰ 9:00 AM – Noon
📍 202 S Lincoln • Chanute, KS
Kids will step into the world of the early church and experience Bible history like never before! From bustling marketplaces to secret underground gatherings, they’ll discover the sights, sounds, struggles, and victories of Paul and the first Christians.
Through hands-on activities, stories, music, crafts, and unforgettable adventures, God’s Word will come alive in a whole new way!
Bring your friends and join us for an exciting week of faith, fun, and discovery! ❤️
Register TODAY via the link! - - - >

Step into a one-of-a-kind Bible-times adventure—where God’s Word comes alive! At Rome VBS, everyone gets to explore first-hand the sights, sounds, and culture of Paul’s world. They'll experience the heartbreaking trials, joyous victories, and tear-filled celebrations of this unique Bible hero ...

06/03/2026

We've got a bit of work AND play going on at the church this morning! Gloria brought in some yummy homemade yogurt to share after Tai Chi this morning! 😋 Hal and his crew are also hard at work putting the final touches on the new offices for the District Superintendent & District Admin which will now be located at our church beginning July 1.

05/31/2026

05/30/2026

The youth group helped Castaways with their dog wash fundraiser today and here are some pictures of the fun! They also filled the blessing boxes around town with dog food and personal hygiene items

05/29/2026

Flashback Friday to this snippet from Pastor Charles' sermon this past Sunday titled: "Why Do Some Walk Away?" A continuation of his Sermon Series on the book of Ruth.

Join us this Sunday as Pastor Charles explores more into the Book of Ruth. This Sunday’s Sermon is titled: "Holding the Family Together When Your World Is Falling Apart."

🕘 9am Blended Worship (Sanctuary)
🕙 10am Sunday School
🕚 11am Brunch & Worship (Fellowship Hall)

We're looking forward to seeing you here! 💒🙌☺️

05/27/2026

Look who Pastor Charles just ran into at this year's Annual Conference being held in Kearney, NE! Hello Pastor April! 🙋‍♀️🙋

05/25/2026

In honor of Memorial Day the Church office will be closed Monday, May 25th. Thank you to all who have served, are still serving and to those who paid the ultimate price for our freedom. "Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one's life for one's friends." John 15:13

05/18/2026

Our Ruth Bible Study members filled the building with sweet song this morning! 🎶 What a wonderful way to start the week here at Chanute FUMC! ☺️

05/18/2026

🚨 NOW HIRING: PART-TIME YOUTH DIRECTOR 🚨

Do you speak fluent teenager?
Can you survive on pizza, dodge flying dodgeballs, and explain Bible stories while someone is doing a TikTok dance in the background?
Then we may have the job for you. 😄

Our church is looking for a Part-Time Youth Director to help lead, encourage, and occasionally outsmart our amazing youth group.

Qualifications include:
✔ A love for Jesus
✔ A heart for students
✔ The ability to pretend you know what “rizz” means
✔ Willingness to play games you don’t fully understand

Hours are part-time.
The impact is eternal.

If you feel called to help guide the next generation in faith (and can tolerate large amounts of pizza and noise), we’d love to talk with you!

📩 Click the link and fill out the application TODAY!

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