First United Methodist Church Loveland

First United Methodist Church Loveland Open hearts. Open minds. Open doors. Do no harm, Do good. Stay in love with God. Join us in person or online for worship!

Visit www.fumcloveland.org for times and links.

Matthew’s Sending CeremonyOn May 27, folks gathered as Matthew Utley’s sending church to celebrate and bless him as he m...
06/04/2026

Matthew’s Sending Ceremony

On May 27, folks gathered as Matthew Utley’s sending church to celebrate and bless him as he moves toward commissioning as a Provisional Elder, and as a full-time lead pastor. Current and former FUMC youth shared words of gratitude.

Pastors and Ann Kessler (his former youth leader and teacher) gave words of inspiration as he enters this new role. He was presented with a gift from FUMC…a stole from Guatemala that he will be able to wear once fully ordained. And of course, we had a great meal and fun together!

My Story, by Rev. Don Bird https://fumcloveland.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/June-2026-Insight.pdf......As I enter thi...
06/03/2026

My Story, by Rev. Don Bird

https://fumcloveland.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/June-2026-Insight.pdf
......As I enter this new chapter with First UMC Loveland, I do so with gratitude for the story that has formed me and anticipation for the story we will write together. My prayer is simple — that I remain attentive to God’s presence, courageous in leadership, generous in love, and that together we become a community that blesses and serves in ways that are deeply faithful and boldly alive.

Transition Time!, by Rev. Lee Anderson-Harris https://fumcloveland.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/June-2026-Insight.pdfY...
06/02/2026

Transition Time!, by Rev. Lee Anderson-Harris

https://fumcloveland.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/June-2026-Insight.pdf

You might say we are officially entering the transition time with the pastoral changes that have been announced this year.
........Just to recap: Pastor Leslie is retiring and her last day at FUMC will be June 7, then she and I go to Billings, MT for Annual Conference the following week. Pastor Don Bird has a renewal leave that he planned with family before knowing he would be moved to FUMC, so he will be joining us beginning Monday, August 10. Matthew Utley will be moving to West Jordan, UT and will start his new appointment as the pastor of Mountain Vista UMC on July 1. And I will begin a new appointment as the pastor of FUMC Fort Lupton on July 1, and will be part-time as Associate Pastor at FUMC Loveland starting that time as well.

Bold Steps and Ducks…A Farewell Letter, by Rev. Leslie Wood https://fumcloveland.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/June-202...
06/01/2026

Bold Steps and Ducks…A Farewell Letter, by Rev. Leslie Wood

https://fumcloveland.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/June-2026-Insight.pdf
........Be cheerful. Keep things in good repair. Keep your spirits up. Think in harmony. Be agreeable. Do all that, and the God of love and peace will be with you for sure… The amazing grace of the Master, Jesus Christ, the extravagant love of God, the intimate friendship of the Holy Spirit, be with all of you. (2 Corinthians 13:11-14, The Message)

To ponder the Trinity is to celebrate the mystery of God’s partnership in creation—Creator, Redeemer, and Sustaining Hol...
05/31/2026

To ponder the Trinity is to celebrate the mystery of God’s partnership in creation—Creator, Redeemer, and Sustaining Holy Spirit—calling us to join in God’s ongoing work of love and renewal. (Genesis 1:1-5, Matthew 28:16-20). This week consider life in relationship and partnership with God and each other.

OFFICE CLOSED                                                                                                           ...
05/25/2026

OFFICE CLOSED

The church office will be closed on Monday, May 25th in observance of Memorial Day.

Photo by Matthew Huang on Unsplash

Congratulations to our graduating youth, Hayden Berdahl, who graduated from Thompson Valley High School this weekend!
05/24/2026

Congratulations to our graduating youth, Hayden Berdahl, who graduated from Thompson Valley High School this weekend!

The idea of “God poured out,” (Numbers 11:26-29, Acts 2:1-7; 11b-18), can bring up many images and feelings from our own...
05/23/2026

The idea of “God poured out,” (Numbers 11:26-29, Acts 2:1-7; 11b-18), can bring up many images and feelings from our own lives. Yet, God pours out differently than we do. Join us this Pentecost Sunday to worship and ponder the Spirit of God that pours out over all of us.

This will also be Senior Sunday. We’ll celebrate Hayden Berdahl as he graduates from high school and prepares for God’s Spirit to send him off on the next stage of his life’s journey. We hope to see you there.

https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Numbers%2011%3A26-29&version=NET

https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Acts%202%3A1-7&version=NET

Plan to gather again after worship in Heart Hub following worship for tasty, simple, healthy food and conversation. This...
05/21/2026

Plan to gather again after worship in Heart Hub following worship for tasty, simple, healthy food and conversation.

This is a lovely act of giving that comes from the heart of the provider, and nothing in return is expected…just show up and enjoy!

Mark your calendars for the May 24th!

Address

533 Grant Avenue
Loveland, CO
80537

Opening Hours

Tuesday 8am - 3pm
Wednesday 8am - 3pm
Thursday 8am - 3pm
Friday 8am - 12pm

Telephone

+19706670876

Website

https://www.youtube.com/@fumcloveland7475, https://www.instagram.com/fumcloveland/

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