I welcome you to First United Methodist Church (FUMC). I pray that our worship leads you to an awareness of God’s presence in your life and among us.
If you are looking for a Church home, I hope you find First UMC to be that place. Our Church doors and communion table are open to you.
Sincerely in Christ’s love,
Rev. Mark B. McFadden
Pastor
Let us pray that what is good within and among us flourish: God of all power and might, the author and giver of all good things, graft in our hearts the love of your name. Increase within us and among us true faith and nourish in us all goodness. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen. (New Zealand Prayer Book)
Prayer is at the very heart of the ecumenical movement. Jesus prayed that we – his followers – may all be one. When we pray with and for one another, we can feel God’s gift of unity.
Sunday Reflection upon Romans 12:9-21 and Matthew 16:24-25
The resurrection demonstrates that God's love ultimately triumphs over evil without violence. Love has the power to break the cycle of violence. As Christ endured abuse and humiliation on the way to Calvary, he remained confident in God's faithfulness. May we carry our cross with the hope that love will overcome hatred, and life will prevail over death.
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