First United Methodist Church Fort Atkinson

09/02/2026

When Christ calls us into community, he calls us to a revolutionary kind of love—one that actively seeks reconciliation, bears one another’s burdens, and courageously addresses conflict with grace. Today we reflect on what it means to "put on the armor of light" and fulfill God's law through radical, everyday love. Discover how embracing Christ’s model of accountable community empowers First United Methodist Church to build bridges, restore broken relationships, and embody God's healing presence across Fort Atkinson. Please join us this Sunday!!

08/19/2026

When Jesus asks his disciples, "Who do you say that I am?", Peter responds with a bold confession of faith that becomes the bedrock of the church. Together, we will explore how answering Jesus' question for ourselves shapes our daily identity and grounds our mission. Discover how living on this firm foundation empowers us to share Christ’s love and hope boldly everyday, everywhere, and with everyone in Fort Atkinson. Come join us Sunday!

08/07/2026

Battered by a night storm on the Sea of Galilee, Peter boldly steps out of the boat to walk toward Jesus—only to sink when fear takes over. Together, we will explore what it means to answer Jesus’ call to "Come," keeping our eyes fixed on him and trusting his saving hand through life's daily storms in Fort Atkinson. Please join us!

07/30/2026

Please join us... This Sunday we step onto a grassy hillside in a deserted place with Jesus and the disciples. Confronted by a hungry, weary crowd and armed with only five loaves and two fish, the disciples saw impossibility and scarcity. But Jesus saw the potential for God's overwhelming grace. In the desert places of our own lives—times of exhaustion, uncertainty, or emotional burnout—and amidst the real needs of our Fort Atkinson community, we often wonder if what we have is enough. Together, we will discover how Jesus takes our small "loaves and fish," blesses them, breaks them, and multiplies them, proving that God’s reign is never one of lack, but of miraculous abundance.

07/22/2026

Sunday we will explore the surprising, quiet, and priceless nature of God's reign as revealed in Jesus' parables. The kingdom of heaven is not always loud or obvious; it behaves like a tiny mustard seed growing secretly, or yeast silently transforming dough from the inside out. It is a hidden treasure and a pearl of great price—so extraordinarily valuable that discovering it changes everything, compelling us to joyfully reorient our entire lives to possess it. Together, we will look beneath the surface of our everyday routines to discover "The Hidden Treasure of the Kingdom" right here in Fort Atkinson, learning what it means to sell out for God's grace and invest our lives in what truly matters.
YOU are invited...

07/15/2026

You are invited...
Sunday we will examine the complex landscape of our world and our hearts. In the Parable of the Weeds among the Wheat, Jesus reveals a Master Gardener who refuses to pull up the weeds prematurely, choosing patience over immediate destruction. We live in a world that demands quick fixes and swift judgments, but God’s grace operates on a timeline of restorative love. Together, we will discover what it means to practice "Patience in the Garden of Grace"—trusting God to sort out the brokenness while we focus on growing deep roots of faith. Let us learn how to live gracefully amidst life's challenges, confident that God is cultivating something beautiful right here in Fort Atkinson and beyond.

07/09/2026

We look closely at the landscapes of our own hearts and lives. In the Gospel, Jesus shares the story of a sower scattering seed, reminding us that God's grace is poured out generously on every kind of ground. But the "Secrets of the Soil" depend on how we receive that seed. Are we distracted by worry, hardened by cynicism, or choked by daily busyness? Together, we will discover how to clear away the debris and cultivate the good soil within us. When we let Christ's Word take deep root, we become ready to grow, flourish, and bear a rich harvest of love and hope in Fort Atkinson and beyond. See you Sunday!

07/01/2026

06/17/2026

Sunday we celebrate fathers—the men who often serve as our first examples of how to stand tall in a complicated world. In the Gospel, Jesus uses the image of the "Father" to remind us that we are never alone when we step into the public square. Just as a good father watches over his children, God’s eye is on the sparrow—and on us. A "Fearless Faith" isn't just a personal feeling; it's a legacy we pass down. When we proclaim our faith "from the rooftops" and live it out in our daily work and community, we honor the Heavenly Father who calls us to be brave, visible, and full of love.

Look forward to seeing you Sunday!

06/16/2026

Congratulations to Connor, Jordan & Kyla- FUMC scholarship recipients