First Methodist in Bloomington, IN

First Methodist is a Christ-centered community in Bloomington IN. We worship every Sunday at 9:30 (Classic) & 11:45 (Contemporary)!

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Did you know that you can do a walking meditation in our columbarium? Our labyrinth is typically open from 9am-5pm Monday through Thursday. Check out this link with suggestions on how to pray with a labyrinth.
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When modern Christians say they wish they could go back to the good ole days of the early church, we have to break the news to them. There were no good ole days.

Read Pastor Lisa's sermon here: https://t.co/EhPZ6LJJA6

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If you're passionate about giving back to the community, we hope you'll take advantage of our MLK Day of Service on Monday, January 16. Learn more and register: https://t.co/Ny4ofJyQe7

#Bloomington #MLKDay

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Our Christmas Eve services are STILL ON, as well as our 9:30am Christmas Day worship. We want you to discern what’s best for you. We encourage everyone with mobility issues to watch our live-streams at 8:00pm tonight and 9:30am tomorrow.

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Sign up to participate in the Chili Cook-off during our all church Advent event, A Very Chili Christmas, on Sunday, December 4 at 5:30 p.m. in the Great Hall. We still need more people to bring chili and we have an urgent need for more cornbread!
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We are so excited to celebrate El Dia de los Muertos, which in Mexican culture is a time when the veil between heaven and earth is very thin. This Sunday, we will remember that all humans who lived before us and who are now not among us are alive to God.

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This Sunday is our Stewardship Commitment Celebration! That means that there will be a special moment in worship for us to bring forward our pledge forms, so don't forget yours at home. After worship, we will celebrate with donuts in the Gathering Place!

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"As a family, we love finding ways we can serve together -- which can be a challenge with younger kids..."

Keep reading about the Street family here: https://t.co/uhs77MDd6J

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First Methodist is beginning our stewardship effort with a campaign based on Desmond Tutu’s Book, God Has a Dream. As we dream God’s dreams for the future of our church, we celebrate the growth of our community that has happened in the past year!

https://t.co/tQsThWq3L2

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On Tuesday at 7 p.m. via Zoom, leaders from Thriving Connections will provide us with Conversational Training to help us form connections with people experiencing poverty and homelessness. This session is OPEN TO ALL, not just our Social Justice Team.

https://t.co/UknWDPvpfz

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Join us for refreshments in the Great Hall THIS SUNDAY from 4:00-5:00 p.m. as we celebrate the ways we've lived into God's dreams this year. We are excited to launch our annual stewardship effort with this special time of fellowship. Contact [email protected] for child care.

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First Methodist is collecting cans of tuna and other foods for MCUM's Gimme 5(00) Food Drive. Support Monroe County United Ministries by donating in one of the church's collection bins this Sunday!

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First Methodist is collecting cans of tuna and other foods for MCUM's Gimme 5(00) Food Drive. Support Monroe County United Ministries by donating in one of the church's collection bins this Sunday!

[First Methodist in Bloomington, IN @fumcbloomington]

Please note that our church office is closed today for Labor Day.

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It's not too late to sign up for our New Member Class! If you've been visiting First Methodist and are interested in learning more about our church, reach out to Mariah Gese at [email protected] before September 1 to register.

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Moms at First is a space to share the journey of motherhood. Join us on August 28 to talk with Blythe Angle, a local postpartum doula, to discuss topics such as infant sleep, baby digestive issues, baby massage, and more! Sign up to receive updates at https://t.co/gjpGSX1EEW

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God has never forgotten our LGBTQIA+ siblings in Christ. We're so excited to lift up our praises for this community with a very special rainbow worship service this Sunday at 11:45am!

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Pastor John is arriving in Bloomington this week! We could use your help in welcoming our new associate pastor by selling a gently used car to him or by donating furniture and gift cards.

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We can't wait to welcome you to our Common Ground community this Sunday! Join us for the GRAND LAUNCH at 11:45 for upbeat music, a message from Pastor Lisa, and the opportunity to put your faith into action. Check us out in downtown #Bloomington!

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Jubilee College & Young Adult Ministry is starting off a new semester! We meet Wednesdays (starting August 24), 7:30-9pm, at 219 E. 4th Street for free food, worship, and discussion. For a sneak peek, check out this video!

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