Events
We believe that faith grows best in community.
Life together at First Mennonite is full of joy, laughter, service, and connection. From fellowship meals and service projects to special worship gatherings and children’s activities, our events celebrate both faith and community.
Upcoming Events
3rd Annual FMC Chili Chow Down
The Third Annual FMC Chili Chow Down will be held Sunday, February 8 after Sunday school. Snacks and treats will be provided by the FMC teens with an assist from Robin Yoder and Gabby Troyer. An assortment of fabulous chilis will be provided by our wonderful chefs of FMC.
If you would like to participate as a chef in this fun and flavorful event, or if you would like to help in some other capacity, please sign up via our Sign Up Genius link.
All are welcome!
First Mennonite Church Blood Drive
Sign up today to donate blood at our first blood drive of the new year on February 22nd! Appointments are preferred, walk-ins are welcome. Scan the QR Code or call 800.632.4722 to sign up.
Your simple act of kindness could make a life-changing difference for patients in need!
Easter Mennonite University Chamber Singers
We are excited to announce that the EMU Chamber Singers plan to be with us on March 1st for our worship service!
The Eastern Mennonite University (EMU) Chamber Singers is an auditioned touring chamber choir now in its 47th year. Students are from different areas of study and ages. This choir was chosen as the representative choir from North America to sing at the 500 Year Celebration of Anabaptism in Zürich, Switzerland.
Pie Sunday
Pi Day, or March 14th (3.14), is a day to celebrate the mathematical constant…and to eat pie!!
This year, we will be having Pie Sunday on March 15th in honor of Pi Day. Please inform Marilyn Stutzman and/or Emma Cobb if you would like to bring a pie!
Pastor Jonathan’s 40th Birthday Celebration
First Mennonite Church celebrated Pastor Jonathan’s birthday! Jonathan suggested that congregants wear a costume, rather than church clothes, to the Sunday service (optional of course)! After the service, yummy treats were served and he received a basket of birthday cards.
Christmas Eve Worship Service
We invite everyone to join us for our Christmas Eve Worship Service.
JYF Christmas Party
Come hang out with the JFY for our annual Christmas Party! More details to come in First Things First.
Recap from our wonderful hosts Allison Schumacher & Sam Carpenter: We had a great time with the kids and the pastors, and I was grateful that everyone was willing to engage!
Harvest Meal Potluck 2025
Please bring your favorite casserole or favorite fall dishes to celebrate the season!
Fall Festival FUNdraiser
Join us for games from 3-5pm, a light dinner from 5-6pm, followed by a live auction! All funds will go directly to First Mennonite Church to continue our fiscal recovery journey.
Please prepare to bring a form of payment to the auction. Cash and checks will be accepted.
Fall Work Day
Please mark your calendar and let's do some sprucing up around the church. Outside we will mostly be doing bush trimming and brush removal, as well as power washing/cleaning our sign. Inside we need volunteers to wipe down and clean the toys in the nursery. Bring your rakes, gloves, and warm smiles and we will get it done. Tentative rain delay date is scheduled for November 8th, same time. Thank you!
Photos from Work Day
Lent 2025
Journeying to Jerusalem: Unpacking Our Perspectives
FMC is looking at our perspective during our journey to Jerusalem during Lent. Each Sunday focuses on a different perspective: bias, condemnation, priorities, selfishness, blinders, expectations. Sunday school for both children and adults takes a deeper dive into each of these priorities, asking us all to look within ourselves.
We are also experiencing Lent through the musical Godspell. Youth Sunday School classes have been looking at the teachings of Jesus through the lens of the music and scenes from the 1973 movie. Adult choir has been singing songs during the service that also reflect these priorities, and some of the songs from the musical as well. Each Sunday we experience God’s grace given to us through “sustenance”: Rugelach, peanut butter cups, mini ice cream sandwiches, and chai tea.
We have also had our children help “flower the cross.” Each Sunday, more flowers were added to the cross.
Heritage Potluck
The Church Life commission asked participants to think about foods they remember eating while growing up, or foods from their particular heritage. There was an AMAZING spread! Participants brought lots of food, everything from orange Jello with carrots and pineapple, to homemade tamales, curry and shoofly pie. People brought recipes that were passed down from grandparents and parents, or some that came from old cookbooks. Everyone had a great time trying old favorites and discovering new ones.
Junior Youth Participate in Escape Rooms
On Saturday, April 27, our junior youth went to PanIQ Rooms escape rooms. They divided into two groups to tackle two different rooms. One group “went into space” and had to bring everyone back safely to earth. The other group had to solve the perfect crime. Both groups had a great time and enjoyed some quality time together. Thank you to the sponsors/adults who went along with our wonderful youth.
Community Moments
You’ll find photos and reflections from past events - snapshots of the ways we gather, grow, and serve together. We hope they give you a glimpse of the love and hospitality that shape our community.