Irwin, Kirkman, and Defiance UMC

08/25/2026

On Sunday Pastor Sue Thomas led the Children's Message and also said a prayer for our students going back to school and over there backpacks!

07/06/2026

There will be a Spiritual Retreat on Saturday, July 25, 2026 at the Defiance United Methodist Church, 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Becky Feser will lead us in creating beautiful macramed feathers. The cost for the day is $30 which includes all materials and lunch. There are sign up sheets at each church or you can email [email protected] to reserve so supplies and lunch can be ordered.

06/25/2026

Defiance UMC had a great time at VBS June 1st-3rd. It was a great time had by all.

06/14/2026

A big thank you to all our volunteers assisting at our Vacation Bible School and to Fareway Stores and Hy-Vee for their donations to Vacation Bible School at Kirkman United Methodist Church! Your support helps us provide a fun, meaningful, and memorable experience for the children in our community. We are grateful for your commitment to supporting local families and ministries. Thank you for helping make VBS a success! 💙🙏

06/11/2026

Another video from today's 2026 Kirkman United Methodist Church's Vacation Bible School. A fun day!

06/11/2026

A video from today's 2026 Kirkman United Methodist Church's Vacation Bible School. A fun day! And they were dancing in the aisle!!!

06/11/2026

2026 Kirkman United Methodist Church's Vacation Bible School was held today with 17 children learning about Moses and the 10 Commandments and the parable of the seed! Special thanks to all helping!

06/07/2026

The Kirkman United Methodist Church's Vacation Bible School is this Wednesday, June 10th, 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. for children 4 yrs. through 6th grade. Call Cindy Hanson to preregister!

The Kirkman United Methodist Church's annual Vacation Bible School will be held Wednesday, June 10, 2026, 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the church. All children 4 yrs. through 6th grade may preregister for free by call Cindy Hanson. Lunch, snacks are included. Kids will be learning the wonderful stories of Moses!

05/28/2026

The Kirkman United Methodist Church's annual Vacation Bible School will be held Wednesday, June 10, 2026, 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the church. All children 4 yrs. through 6th grade may preregister for free by call Cindy Hanson. Lunch, snacks are included. Kids will be learning the wonderful stories of Moses!

05/17/2026

This morning there was a mint making session prior to worship at the Kirkman United Methodist Church. All ages made mints to be added to VBS goodie bags to be given to residents at Elm Crest and Hanson House in Harlan. We can guarantee there were no taste testers! 😉