First United Methodist Church of Phoenix

09/01/2026

Who's still thinking about this beautiful recent performance by our choir?
I know lam!

08/31/2026

Ringing in the new school year right with some serious fun in the sun! 😎 This past Sunday was our end-of-summer celebration & open house, and our kids had an absolute blast!

08/28/2026

Reminder: This upcoming Sunday from 10:00 am to noon is our back-to-school kickoff celebration! Join us for water games outside on the lawn (bring a swimsuit and towel!) and popsicles to keep us cool while we play! Our Sunday School classrooms will also be open for those who would like to see the rooms and find out about what we'll be teaching during the upcoming school year!

08/27/2026

Dear First Church Community,
Although I’ve met most of you in and around church over the past 8 weeks, I'd like to take this opportunity to introduce myself to those I haven’t been able to visit with yet. My name is Mike Wilkerson, and I’m your new pastor.
Originally from Florida, I grew up in the Southeastern part of the country. After high school, I enlisted in the Navy and later received an ROTC scholarship to attend the University of Florida. After graduating with a degree in electrical engineering, I returned to active duty, serving on submarines.
After military service, I returned to the University of Florida, where I earned a Master of Engineering degree in electrical engineering and was then hired by Intel Corporation in Chandler, Arizona.
After 20 years at Intel, I decided to change careers again, this time going into ministry. I earned a Master of Divinity degree from Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary in Evanston, Illinois, and have served at the First United Methodist Church of Yuma and Saint Francis in the Foothills United Methodist Church in Tucson.
I’m an ordained elder in full connection in the Desert Southwest Conference and have most recently been appointed to serve at the First United Methodist Church of Phoenix, beginning in July 2026.
I am married to Rev. Dr. Brooke Wilkerson and have three mostly grown adult children.
I’m so grateful for the opportunity to serve at First Church Phoenix with such a kind, hospitable community that loves God and the church. I look forward to working together and getting to know each of you better. Feel free to stop by during my office hours, Monday evenings from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. and Wednesday mornings from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. I will also have a Zoom session open during those hours (Zoom Room ID: 602 263 5510 and Passcode: 5013).
Thank you for the warm welcome and the opportunity to serve in this beautiful community.
Peace and blessings,
Pastor Mike

08/26/2026

We got to see a sweet baptism this Sunday. We are so blessed to welcome baby Henry to our congregation. 🥹💕

08/25/2026

Thank you to all who joined in on our ice cream social! It was a time of fun and connection for all ages, and a very tasty and sugar-filled way to spend a Saturday. 😋🍦

08/17/2026

Reminder! This upcoming Saturday is our ice cream social! If you plan to attend but haven't let us know you're coming, please contact the church office or sign up online. (This really helps out the planners of this event.)

Ice Cream Social RSVP - First United Methodist Church of Phoenix

08/12/2026

Time is running out to sign up to attend the Faith & Family Night event! It'll be a ton of fun, & we don't want you to miss out! Join us for baseball, a Matthew West worship concert, national anthems sung by church choirs, a Q and A with the players, and more. Contact the church office to sign up.

The game starts at 6:40 p.m. at Chase Field and tickets are $32.

08/12/2026

Forgive how red my face is; it's toasty outside, BUT we have our summer bulletin board live and ready for you to look at! Thank you for all the awesome memories our church has gotten to make during this summer season. 💕

08/10/2026

A message from the Groups and Gatherings Committee:
Friends don't let friends eat ice cream alone!
Join us on Saturday, August 22 from 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm in Asbury Hall. There will be ice cream as well as non-dairy treats, games for all ages, and plenty of time for fellowship.
No tickets needed; just let us know you're coming so we can make sure we have enough desserts! Call the church office or click here to register:

Ice Cream Social RSVP - First United Methodist Church of Phoenix