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.

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]                          

          Sunday, February 5                 --  Worship (9 & 11), Sunday School (10)l, Youth Group (4)

          Monday, February 6                --  Covenant Groups                    

          Tuesday, February 7                --  Food Pantry (10-2)

          Wed., February 8                      --   Sanctuary Choir

          Sunday, February 12               --  Worship (9 & 11), Sunday School (10)l, Youth Group (4)

          Sunday, February 12               --  Whole Church Event (4-6:30 p.m.)

                                                                        [click here to tell us you're coming

                                                                                 or to ask a question]

          Monday, February 13              --  Covenant Groups                    

          Tuesday, February 14              --  Food Pantry (10-2)

          Wed., February 15                    --   Sanctuary Choir

          Sunday, February 19               --  Worship (9 & 11), Sunday School (10)l, Youth Group (4)

          Monday, February 20             --  Covenant Groups                    

          Tuesday, February 21              --  Food Pantry (10-2)

          Wed., February 22                    --  ASH WEDNESDAY (1st Day of Lent)  Services

                                                                         Sanctuary Choir

          Sunday, February 26               --  Worship (9 & 11), Sunday School (10)l, Youth Group (4)

          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                               Note to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.                  

                                        By Anne Abernethy                                              Written by Bishop Woodie White                   

                                             (click to view)                                                                   (click to view)

     Lenten Opportunities:              

Click on the "Alive With Christ" Book bringing you to the Daily Lenten Devotionals written by First Church Family

Newsletters                                                   
Provided in PDF format.

          First Word Newsletter - January 25, 2012 

                                                   January 11, 2012                   

          First Word Archive      - 2012 Newsletters (click here)   

                                                   2010 & 2011 Newsletters

Calendar              
Provided in PDF format.

          FEBRUARY 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)

          (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