First United Methodist Church of Gilford

05/31/2026

Holy Hikers hit the Loon Nest Trail at the Loon Center in Moultonborough.

05/28/2026

The Outdoor Chapel is Open! 🌿

We are happy to share that our outdoor chapel has been beautifully cleaned up, refreshed, and is now ready for the congregation to enjoy. Thanks to Dick Walden for your service.

Whether you are looking for a quiet moment of personal prayer, a peaceful space for meditation, or a reflective walk surrounded by nature, this sacred space is open to you. Come by during the week to pause, breathe, and connect.

“Come away by yourselves to a desolate place and rest a while.” — Mark 6:31

05/27/2026

The 2026 Annual Conference Session of the New England Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church will be live-streamed on our official YouTube Channel.
Members, churches, friends, and ministry partners who may not be able to attend in person are invited to join us virtually for worship services, plenary sessions, reports, inspiring messages, and other important moments throughout the Conference Session taking place June 4–6, 2026 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Manchester Downtown in Manchester, New Hampshire.

Under the theme, “Faith for Our Future, Loving Boldly,” this year’s Annual Conference will gather clergy and lay members from across New England for a sacred time of worship, prayer, discernment, holy conferencing, fellowship, and decision-making for the mission and ministry of The United Methodist Church.
We encourage you to subscribe to our YouTube Channel and stay connected throughout the conference session.

Watch live on YouTube:�https://www.youtube.com/

05/23/2026

Join us in prayer for those affected by the Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda and South Sudan.

With over 600 cases reported and over 200 suspected deaths so far, this strain of the virus, which has no vaccine, is rapidly spreading across a region already suffering from conflict and lack of healthcare access.

In response, Global Ministries' Global Health Unit is deploying an initial grant of $20,000 to the United Methodist East Congo Health Board to support critical frontline interventions in and around the 10 UMC health facilities in Ituri Province, DRC, including:
-Infection prevention and control, including the distribution of handwashing kits
-Provision of personal protective equipment (PPE) and safe case management training for healthcare workers in the UMC health facilities
-Provision of essential medication to UMC health facilities in the region

What can you do to help?
🛐 Pray for those impacted, especially those who have lost loved ones and the responding medical professionals.
🤝 Give to support United Methodist Global Health efforts: bit.ly/umcgh
📲 Share this post to encourage others to pray and give.

05/23/2026

Holy Hikers🥾⛰️🏞️

05/21/2026

Dear Church Family at Hope Ministries

We are overwhelmed with gratitude — and so is the global church!

On Miracle Sunday, May 17th, you responded with incredible generosity. Together, our congregation gave $4,326.00 toward one of the most meaningful offerings we have ever been a part of!

This worldwide offering, supported by United Methodist churches across New England, New York, and beyond, exists to fund theological scholarships for clergy in Africa, Europe, and the Philippines — regions where the church is growing rapidly but access to ministry education remains limited. The global goal is 500 permanent scholarships for pastors who are faithfully serving their communities but need the resources to be fully equipped for ministry.

Your gift is doing exactly that. You are helping to train and empower the next generation of pastoral leaders around the world. What happens in our little corner of New Hampshire has a ripple effect that reaches across oceans and continents. That is a miracle!

Thank you for your faithfulness over these six weeks of worship and giving. Thank you for saying yes to God's global mission. May God richly bless you for every sacrifice made.

With deep gratitude and joy,
Rev.Nami Yu

05/20/2026

Ladies Lunch Bunch in May🌞☀️💚

05/15/2026

05/15/2026

THE NEW ENGLAND ANNUAL CONFERENCE SUPPORTS MIRACLE SUNDAY!

Bishop Bickerton is calling upon you all toGet involved.
On Sunday, May 17, 2026, United Methodists around the world will come together to support Miracle Sunday — a global initiative and special offering dedicated to strengthening theological education in Africa, Europe, and the Philippines.

This important ministry helps provide more than 500 annual scholarships for pastoral students preparing for ministry in regions facing a severe shortage of trained clergy outside the United States.

Through Miracle Sunday, we invest in the future of the Church by empowering emerging leaders, equipping pastors for faithful service, and expanding the mission and witness of The United Methodist Church across the world.
Together, we can help raise up transformational leaders who will preach the Gospel, serve communities, and bring hope to future generations.

Join us in prayer, generosity, and partnership as we support theological education and global ministry through Miracle Sunday.

05/10/2026