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FEBRUARY 2021
For more information visit our website fumclawrence.org
Weekly Worship Options
In-person Worship Services
Sundays 9:00 AM

First Church West Campus
Limited seating with safety protocols
and weekly pre-registration required.

Details, guidelines, & registration here:
https://www.fumclawrence.org/.
Online Worship Services
Available Sundays 8:00 AM 


Watch them anytime!
YouTube Channel
Facebook or our
Online Worship Webpage
Worship News
The illuminating sermon series Casting Light continues.
If you have missed a Sunday check it out on YouTube or Facebook
SUNDAY FEB 7 10:30 AM
ONLINE COMMUNION
Prepare your bread or cracker and juice or water
and join us on Zoom.

Click Here for the Link
SPECIAL LENTEN EDITION OF THE NEWS COMING SOON!
Lent begins on Ash Wednesday, FEB 17, 2021

It is a time of spiritual preparation leading into
our Easter celebration on April 4, 2021

During Lent, we remember the mercy and forgiveness proclaimed in the gospel of Jesus Christ and the need we all have to renew our faith.

Additional Worship Opportunities
Ministry News, Events, and Updates

Corps of Discovery - STORYTELLING SESSIONS

hosted by The Adaptive Leadership Cohort

We want to hear your stories!

Come and share with us your stories of First Church,
your personal stories and how God fits into them.

Sign-up here to reserve your spot!

Sunday, FEB 14, 10:15 am, In-person at West Campus

Tuesday, FEB 16, 2:00 pm, Zoom

Thursday, FEB 18, 7:00 pm, Zoom

Saturday, FEB 20, 9:15 am, In-person at West Campus

Sunday, FEB 21, 1:30 pm, Zoom

ONLINE GAME NIGHT
1st & 3rd Tuesdays at 7:00 PM

Join the fun with Game Master Morgan
It's a great time to invite your friends!!!!
TUE FEB 16 SIGN-UP

The Justice Ministry Team invites you
to continue our discussions on ending racism.
Join us via Zoom Tuesday, FEB 23, 6:30 PM
 
We will view a 20 minute TED talk
and engage in a follow-up discussion.
This month "Racism has a Cost for Everyone"
Click the link for Zoom link information
WesleyKU & Westwood House 

Read the latest News or Subscribe
WESTWOOD HOUSE 
Or Follow them on Social Media
In January, WesleyKU took a virtual trip to Detroit to discover the realities of recovery from an Economic Disaster through an immersion experience. This brief video from freshman Liz Collins provides a glimpse into what we learned. Those of us who have ties to more rural communities quickly recognized the similarities between the issues facing Detroit and our own communities. This brief video from freshman Liz Collins provides a glimpse into the community we visited and what we learned throughout the week. 
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HELP THE YOUTH - SAVE YOUR ALUMINUM CANS!
First Church youth are helping Cans for the Community meet their goal of collecting 165,000 aluminum cans by the end of April.  There will be a blue container near the West Campus garden for people to leave their empty beverage cans.

Questions?  Tami Clark at 785-550-5380
Read the Enrollment Letter Here for more details
BIG GARDEN UPDATE

It is time to sign up for a raised bed garden at the First Church Big Garden at West Campus.   Contact Laura Irick or Dan Harden to sign-up.


FOLLOW US!  FUMC BIG GARDEN Facebook pg
Contact: Dan Harden at dan.harden@bgcons.com
MARK YOUR CALENDARS 
Next Blood Drive

Wednesday, March 31st, 11:00 AM-5:00 PM.
First Church West Campus
Family Fun at First is just around the corner
at the 2nd annual Westward Ho! 5K & Fun Run

Benefiting Lawrence Family Promise
  • Covid-19 safe live event April 17
  • Optional virtual event
  • For all levels: Ages 5 to 80 in last year's 5K
  • 5K run/walk followed by 1K family fun run/walk
  • Sign up soon - Limited entries
 
https://www.fumclawrence.org/westwardho5k/
FOLLOW ON FB and IG  #westwardho5K     

A STATE OF THE CHURCH VIDEO
WILL BE AVAILABLE SOON
 
In the Community
FEB 19 LIFE LINE SCREENING
will offer their affordable, non-invasive, and painless health screenings at Lawrence First United Methodist Church Downtown Campus
$10 Discount for church members 
Click here for details & registration
The Great Plains Virtual Laity Summit Saturday, March 20, 9 am to 3 pm CT.
For Lay Servants, Speakers, Ministers, Leaders, and anyone discerning a call to leadership. It will be a one-stop virtual leadership event for church and community leadership. Visit the webpage here  Registration is here
LAWRENCE WINTER SHELTER
Helping keep community members warm and safe
Housed at Day’s Inn, 730 Iowa
Volunteers, Food, Funds needed
Click for Volunteer & Donation Info
Important Resources 
Need Prayers?
Click here to share your prayer requests
with our Prayer Team.


Click here to join the Prayer Team.
You’ll receive a monthly list of church
family members requesting prayers.
DOUGLAS COUNTY FOOD RESOURCES
Click the image for a list of FREE food resources
in Baldwin City, Eudora, Lawrence, & Lecompton.
Your Giving Makes All This Possible!  Thank You!
Donations help First Church to continue and grow in ministry
to the Lawrence community and beyond.
GIVE ONLINE NOW
Or mail checks directly to First UMC 946 Vermont St., Lawrence, Ks 66044.
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