333 North Main St
South Bend, IN 46601
574.233.9463



Welcome!

First United Methodist Church is a well-established church that continues to grow. It is located in downtown South Bend and is committed to changing lives through the loving example of Jesus Christ. We invite you to come worship with us, strengthen your faith by taking a class, develop new friendships, and become part of a wonderful and nurturing church. We also have many opportunities for you to share your talents and gifts with others.

A Church for All Seasons

We would love the opportunity to worship with you!

Missed a sermon? Click here!  

                              Curious about Sunday School?  Click here    

 

 

                 Sunday Schedule:

                         *  Worship in Chapel with Celtic Musicians (9:00 a.m.)

                               *  Sunday School for all ages at the church (10:00 a.m.)

                         *  Worship in Sanctuary (11:00 a.m.)

                            

     Upcoming Opportunities:

       [For a complete list click on Calendar]                          

        

Monday,
May 14
  • Upper Room Board (5:30 p.m.)

 

 


Tuesday,
May 15
  • Food Pantry (10 a.m. - 2 p.m.)
  • Bulletin Deadline (12 p.m.)
Wednesday,
May 16
  • Merry Mailers (8 a.m.)
  • Staff Meeting (12:30 p.m.)
  • Finance Committee (4:30 p.m.)
  • Laudate Ringers Practice (6 p.m.)
  • Choir Practice (7:30 p.m.)
Thursday,
May 17
  • Church Council (7 p.m.)
Sunday,
May 20
Monday,
May 21
  • Welcome Team (1 p.m.)
  • Board of Trustees (4:30 p.m.)
  • Education Committee (7 p.m.)
Tuesday,
May 22
  • Food Pantry (10 a.m. - 2 p.m.)
  • Bulletin Deadline (12 p.m.)
  • Staff Parish (7 p.m.)
Wednesday,
May 23
  • Laudate Ringers Practice (6 p.m.)
  • Choir Practice (7:30 p.m.)
Saturday,
May 26
  • Concert Rehearsal, Sanctuary (6 p.m.)
Sunday,
May 27
Monday,
May 28
CLOSED FOR MEMORIAL DAY
Tuesday,
May 29
  • Food Pantry (10 a.m. - 2 p.m.)
  • Bulletin Deadline (12 p.m.)
Wednesday,
May 30
  • Staff Meeting (12:30 p.m.)
  • Laudate Ringers Practice (6 p.m.)
  • Choir Practice (7:30 p.m.)

 

         

        

          View our Cluster Churches by clicking here!

 

 

     Newest Opportunities to Serve Others:

       [For a complete list of service ministries, click on Missions]

        

#1).  Project W.A.R.M.                                #2).  Partnership with Madison Primary 

        (Weather Amnesty Response Ministry)

                       

               (click on above picture for more info)                           (click on above picture for more info)

"Our mission is to love and serve Christ and our neighbor,"

Click here to view ways we strive to uphold our mission

 

         

     Celebrating Segments:

                

                           Anniversary Celebration SlideShow                                               

                                        By Anne Abernethy                                                                

                                             (click to view)                                                                 

 

Newsletter
Newsletters

Provided in PDF format.

First Word Newsletter April 25, 2012  
  April 4, 2012  
  March 21, 2012  
  March 7, 2012  
  February 22, 2012  
  February 8, 2012  
     
First Word Archives 2012 Newsletters
2010 & 2011 Newsletters
[Special Note From Archives, click here]

Calendar

Calendar
Provided in PDF format.

        May 2012 Calendar

 

Church Council Minutes              
Provided in PDF format.

          November 17, 2011

          September 15, 2011

          July 21, 2011

          "Weather Amnesty" Special Church Council Minutes

          2012 First Church Officers (click here to view)

 

Volunteer Background Check Form

          (Click here to receive copy of Volunteer Background Check)         

         

Online Giving Opportunity

         Click on pix below

        

                           Help people in their community 

                           Accept you for who you are

                           Offer a place to belong

                           Care for and support each other

                           Show respect for other religions

                           Support people facing difficulty

                           Welcome diverse opinions and beliefs

                           Guide others to find deeper meaning                      

                                                              

       

 

Please feel free to email the Webster with information, updates, calendar, questions or suggestions.  This is your site :)

webster@FirstUMCsb.org