What if we're not born broken? Discover how seeing ourselves as made in God's image can transform our faith and understanding of grace.

Pastor Jeremy, in his sermon of May 5: Now the real work begins… liberate us from the comfort of the pews! If you were in church or...

2 Timothy 1:7 (The Message): "God doesn’t want us to be shy with his gifts, but bold and loving and sensible." Paul seems always willing...

In Philippians 4: 8-9 (the Message), St Paul says: I’d say you’ll do best by… meditating on things true, noble, reputable, authentic,...

Grace and peace, friends! As we navigate this important moment in our collective journey, I want to take a moment to share my...

While we (Paris, Third Ave, and First United Methodist Churches) are in the process of exploring the possibility of merging and becoming...

In recent years, many United Methodist churches, like ours, have embraced the idea of expanding beyond a single location to reach more...

1 Thessalonians 5: 16-22 (excerpts): "Be cheerful no matter what; pray all the time; thank God no matter what happens… On the other hand,...

Ephesians 2:10 (the Message): "…we neither make nor save ourselves. (God) creates each of us by Christ Jesus to join him in the work he...

FROM THE PASTOR This time of year always finds me doing some soul searching – wondering what the future holds, but also looking to past...

Matthew 6: 9-13: “This, then, is how you should pray: “‘Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name,   your kingdom come, your will be...

As followers of Jesus, we are called to love unconditionally, to extend compassion, and to embrace the diversity that enriches our shared...

Ephesians 6:7: "Serve wholeheartedly, as if you were serving the Lord, not people." Pastor Jeremy’s current sermon series is entitled...

Grace and peace to you, in the name of our Redeemer, Jesus the Christ. Today I am filled with gratitude and thanksgiving, as I’ve been...

"Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Come and share...

Dear Members and Friends of Big Rapids First United Methodist Church: As you may be aware, on April 23, 2023 the members of Big Rapids...

John 13: 34-35 (The Message): "Let me give you a new command: Love one another… This is how everyone will recognize that you are my...

Ephesians 6: 7-8: Serve wholeheartedly, as if you were serving the Lord, not people, because you know that the Lord will reward each one...

Isaiah 58:4-11: (God speaking): You cannot fast as you do today and expect your voice to be heard on high. Is not this the kind of...

(adapted from United Methodist Communications): Isaiah 1:17 (NIV): Learn to do right; seek justice. Defend the oppressed. Take up the...