Lent

Below you will find a schedule for this year’s lenten season.  We hope you can join us!

LentenVolunteer Opportunities

Volunteer to greet at worship services and events during Lent by clicking here.

Help decorate the sanctuary with Easter Lilies on Friday, April 18 in the afternoon, by clicking here.

Purchase Easter Lilies and Flowers

To purchase lilies and flowers to adorn the worship spaces on Easter, please click here

Wednesdays in LentChapel Services

Draw closer to God by attending a service of Holy Communion each Wednesday in Lent (March 12, March 19, March 26, April 2, April 9, and April 16) from 12:10-12:40 p.m. in the Aldrich Chapel!

April 12Easter Walk

FUMC Children’s Ministry invites you to Easter Walk on April 12 from 10 AM – noon at the home of Robin and Dan Reed. This event is for families with children aged birth – 5th grade and includes pony rides, a petting zoo, and egg hunt, and free food. Bring your Easter baskets and a picnic blanket! Email Anne Roberts at aroberts@firstmethodist.org for the address. 

April 13Palm Sunday Worship

We’re looking forward to worshipping with you as we celebrate Palm Sunday! Children are invited to participate in the Palm Processional. For more information, email Sarah Wright at swright@firstmethodist.org.

Sanctuary Service – 8:30 and 11:00 AM
America Street Service – 9:45 AM

Streamed live on Facebook, YouTube, and firstmethodist.online.church. 

April 13Mid City Church Community Egg Hunt

All are invited to the Mid City Church Community Egg Hunt on Palm Sunday, April 13! Join us at Independence Park from 4-6 p.m. for an egg hunt, free food, Easter bunny photos, and stations of the cross. Bring a friend!

April 17Holy Thursday

The 7:00 p.m. service in the sanctuary will commemorate the last supper Jesus shared with his disciples before his arrest and trial. The service concludes with the stripping of the altar.

Mid City Church will gather at 6:3o p.m. at the home of Rhonda and Jim Kemp for a community dinner commemorating the last supper. 

April 18Good Friday

The 12:00 p.m. sanctuary service will commemorate the crucifixion of Jesus Christ and his death at Calvary.

For the evening service, we will join with Wesley UMC at 544 Government Street at 7 p.m.

April 19Easter Saturday at Mid City Church

Traveling for Easter or looking for an early worship option? Join us for Mid City Church’s Easter service on Saturday, April 19 at The Executive Center (250 S. Foster Drive). We’ll gather for fellowship at 3:30 PM and worship at 4 PM. 

April 20Easter Sunday

  • The 6:30 a.m. Easter Sunrise Service at the Riverfront Plaza Levee Stage (300 South River Road) will be led by the youth of FUMC. Bring your family, friends, and a lawn chair.
  • The 8:30 and 11:00 a.m. services in the sanctuary will proclaim “Christ Is Risen!” The Chancel Choir, Festival Brass, and organ, will provide music.
  • The 9:45 a.m. America Street Service will include a celebration of Christ’s resurrection through word and music led by the America Street Worship Band.
Easter worship services, excluding the sunrise service, will be live streamed on Facebook, YouTube, and firstmethodist.online.church.

Joining us online for Holy Week?

Pick up an At-Home Worship Kit, which contains supplies and communion elements for Holy Week Services, in the Ory Parish Hall.