I welcome you to First United Methodist Church (FUMC). I pray that our worship leads you to an awareness of God’s presence in your life and among us.
If you are looking for a Church home, I hope you find First UMC to be that place. Our Church doors and communion table are open to you.
Sincerely in Christ’s love,
Rev. Mark B. McFadden
Pastor
(Claretian Publications)
Let us pray to God our Father that Christ be the light of all: God of all nations, peoples and cultures, on the day of the Epiphany you made bright your light and your love destined for all. Guide us on the ways of your Son. May your kindly light shine everywhere, so that all peoples praise you in their own language and enrich your Church with their own gifts. We ask this in the name of Jesus, our Lord and Savior. Amen
Prayer is at the very heart of the ecumenical movement. Jesus prayed that we – his followers – may all be one. When we pray with and for one another, we can feel God’s gift of unity.
On Epiphany Sunday, we recall the Wise Men’s long journey; their gifts offered with awe as they knelt before the infant king. Their arrival marked the first steps of Gentiles drawing near to the God of Israel through Jesus Christ. Today, we are embraced by that same invitation. Through Christ, God opens wide the door to all. In the letter to the Ephesians, early Christians called this a mystery revealed. Bound together by this wonder, we journey forward as one.
Rooted in this foundation and led by God’s love, let us carry that light into every corner of our lives. Step out with intention and courage, always searching for new ways to share love. Open your arms to others, become a living sign of hope, and invite everyone—friends, strangers, even those who challenge us—to encounter God’s love here. Walk boldly, let your actions shine like a beacon, and help guide others as we build a brighter future together.
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