First United Methodist Church of Kalamazoo

06/08/2026

Our June 7 Sunday worship service featured the First Beats children's musical, "Storms." If you missed it, you can still view the service here: https://www.youtube.com/live/3Eq5Upzy9oQ

06/08/2026

Kalamazoo Community Foundation featured our own Jonathan Richardson for Pride month!

06/04/2026

Let’s Fill the Shelves with Hope 📚

Four local law offices are collecting book donations for the jails, and this is a beautiful chance for us to show up for our neighbors in a meaningful way. A good book can offer comfort, connection, and a moment of escape — and you might have exactly the story someone needs.

If you’ve got gently used books looking for a new home, this is the perfect place for them to land. Fiction, nonfiction, inspirational reads, educational titles, religious literature — every donation helps build a small library of possibility.

Let’s come together and share the gift of reading. Your donated book could become someone’s turning point.

Four law offices across downtown Kalamazoo are collecting fiction, self-help, religious texts, and educational materials to support inmates who often have limited access to reading resources.

06/03/2026

FREE STORE IS COMING SOON! Come find treasures for free kitchen items, small appliances, dishes, adult and children's clothes and shoes, toys, bedding, towels and more. There will be free hot dogs and fruit from 12 - 2 pm. Everything is FREE!!

06/03/2026

A peek into Annual Conference

The 2026 Michigan Annual Conference has come to a close, but the experience continues.

Watch the slideshow: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/urj7rmt7q3mledihfb09p/Photo-Slideshow.mp4?rlkey=k3lsy9sq69itqpkh9g5ooyfuw&e=1&st=e9c40tms&dl=0

Take a look through this year's Annual Conference slideshow and relive moments of worship, learning, mission, celebration, ordination, and holy conferencing from across the weekend. From inspiring speakers and meaningful conversations to joyful reunions and powerful worship, Love Boldly brought United Methodists from across Michigan together in faith and purpose.

Looking for more resources? Visit 2026.MichiganUMC.org to watch recorded sessions, view daily news editions, access photos and videos, and find tools to share the Annual Conference experience with your congregation.

06/03/2026

Cuppa Red Dress

06/01/2026

06/01/2026

Sunday, May 31st featured a dramatic reading performance, "Making a Pivot in the Midst of Life's Whirlwind," written by Buddy Hannah. If you missed the service, you can still watch the video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nvQke_eknLk

05/27/2026

As our clergy and lay members head to Annual Conference this week, we’re sending them off with prayers, blessings, and maybe a little extra caffeine.

May the Holy Spirit guide every conversation, every vote, and every moment of fellowship.

Join us in praying for all who are gathering from across Michigan — for wisdom, joy, safe travels, and hearts open to the holy spirit.

Drop your blessings and well‑wishes in the comments!!

Photo by Keith Mumma from worship, 5/24/26