Find Yourself
You have a place in the great story of God’s creation. We will help you find it – here’s how:
Visit our worship services:
We worship Sunday mornings at 8:30 & 10:30, and Wednesday nights during the school year at 6:00. While the formats differ from one service to another, all include times of prayer, praise, and learning. (services are streamed on Facebook Live, YouTube and here on our website)
Small groups:
Small groups exist for Bible study, outreach work, and internal church management. It is in trusting fellowship with others that we build the bonds of friendship which become the backbone of our family of faith.
Sunday School:
Sunday mornings we have age-appropriate classes for everyone, pre-K through seniors. Adult classes study Biblical principles, and apply them to the issues facing us in today’s culture. Sunday school runs from September to May.
Missional groups:
Our mission team works to spread love around our neighborhood, our community, and the world. Working together to assist others in need is a great bonding and sharing experience – there’s a place and a project for everyone. Join our Food Bank work crew. Quilters make and distribute quilts to adoptive kids, the newly baptized, and those among us who can use a little warmth. There is a place for everyone to be involved!
Seasonal and Special Community Events
We love to celebrate and commemorate life’s seasons together! Several times a year we host special community fellowship events to grow in faith together. From Fall Fest - an educational season kick off, Harvest Hullabaloo - a celebration of fall for kids and adults alike, several Christmas offerings such as our annual Bell Concert and Candlelight Christmas service, and Easter morning services with professional musicians. There is something for everyone here at First. Come celebrate and worship in many creative ways with us!
Participation & Leadership:
Sing in the choir, play in the band, drive the bus, run the worship tech, greet, usher . . . there are a bunch of ways to jump into an active role on Sunday morning. What better place to find yourself, than in assisting others in their worship and walk with God?
Learning & Empowerment:
Opportunities for further enrichment and encouragement exist beyond the walls of our church. The Walk to Emmaus is a three-day retreat to re-focus on living the Christian life. It is intended to re-ignite your passion for Jesus and your home church. The School for Lay Ministry is a program of the Iowa United Methodist Church. Four weekends a year for three years, it’s a big commitment, but it covers all aspects of our beliefs, history, operations and the purpose of our church. If you’re ready to step forward and see your life and a ministry, this might be for you.
Thinking of membership?
If you would like to know what it means to be a member of CFUMC contact one of the pastors and they will walk with you through the membership process.