We are excited to announce that Flo Stuckert joined our family of faith this past Sunday by transfer of membership from Duncan First UMC! Next time you see Flo, be sure to give her a warm First UMC welcome!

In John’s gospel, we hear Jesus say, “I give to you a new commandment…that you should love one another as I have loved you.” He leads by example as he washes their feet and then reinterprets the Jewish Passover feast. This becomes what we now call, “The Last Supper.” On Maundy Thursday, we come to the Communion Table to remember this powerful moment between Jesus and his disciples – this moment that led to the garden, the cross, the tomb.

Join us on Thursday evening at 7:00 pm in the sanctuary for a special time of worship. We will hear this sacred story and discover the grace of the Table anew.

Join us for lunch on Good Friday. We’ll gather with other Stillwater area Methodists as we observe this holy day. Lunch will be served starting at noon. Our order for worship and conversation will begin at 12:15pm. Menu: Taco salad.

Come one, come all for this community-wide celebration on April 19th, from 10am-12pm! This year we will have inflatable games, face painting, kona ice and popcorn, and of course tons of fun! If anyone would like to be the Easter Bunny or assist with face painting, please contact Irene at iupson@fumcstw.org

Due to the possibility of inclement weather, we are prepared to move the fun and games indoors to our Family Life Center should the weather change before/during the event.

Gather with Stillwater area United Methodists on Easter morning for a sunrise service at Oak Park Retreat Center (805 E. Kirk St. in Perkins, OK.) If the weather is inclement, the service will be held indoors. Worship begins at 6:45 am and will include a reaffirmation of baptism.

Join us Sunday, April 27th, for Confirmation, as eight youth will confirm the promises made at their baptisms and step into full membership with our congregation! This is the culmination of a dedicated year of study and mentoring, so please join us as we celebrate them and the mentors who’ve poured into them.

They will be confirmed at the beginning of the 8:30 service, with introductions at the later services.  All are invited to a reception in their honor beginning at 9:30am, upstairs FLC.

Join with members of the Eden Chapel, Highland Park, Lost Creek, and Stillwater First United Methodist Churches, and the Salvation Army Church at our Family Life Center, 401 W. 7th Avenue, on Sunday, May 4th, as we package over 24,000 meals to be sent around the world where food is scarce!  There are volunteer opportunities for people of all ages with two 1-hour time slots available:  1pm and 3pm

To sign up for one of the time slots, go to the Registration Page for Rise Against Hunger Meal Packaging Events by CLICKING HERE. Adults are requested to sign up individually, although minors may be signed up by including their first name along with the name of a parent.

For questions or for assistance with signing up, contact the Church Office at 405.372.5854.

College students, join Janelda and Gabe at Hideaway on Sunday, April 27th,  to kick off dead week. They will be in the middle room hosting a full buffet, at 12:30pm. LUNCH IS ON US!  Contact Janelda Lane at jlane@fumcstw.org if you have any questions.

Based in Dallas/Fort Worth, Lana Salcedo is a soprano currently in her third year of education at Oklahoma State University, pursuing her B.M. in Vocal Music Education. She has been a member of the university's top choral ensemble, Concert Chorale, since 2022. Along with Concert Chorale, she has been involved with OSU Opera and OSU Chamber Choir. She is also involved in young adult choirs based in the DFW area, such as the Kairos Chamber Choir and Chrysalis Chamber Choir, which hold performances in the summer and winter seasons. She was previously selected to be in the Texas All-State Treble Choir in 2022, along with the Timber Creek High School Chamber Choir from 2019-2022, which was a selected honor choir for the ACDA national conference in 2023. When she is not in the Greenwood School of Music, Lana loves to cook, volunteer at the humane society, and do crafts.

Total raised so far: $8,754.85

Throughout the season of Lent, we are raising funds for Rise Against Hunger, along with our sister UMC congregations: Eden Chapel, Highland Park, Lost Creek, Perkins First. During the season of Lent, it is traditional for Christians to make a sacrifice...maybe that favorite cup of coffee, Sonic drink, entertainment outing, one meal a week, etc. The money saved can be donated to the Rise Against Hunger Lenten project. Our community goal is to raise $10,000 by Easter Sunday. These funds will then be used for a meal packaging event in May. We aim to package over 24,000 meals that will be sent around the world where food is scarce.

Would you like a care package sent to your college student in time for finals week?  The Youth want to let them know they are being thought of and prayed for during the most stressful week of their year!  Register your college student by Saturday, April 19th, by clicking HERE.  An option to receive only a card, is also available.  

If you have questions, please contact our Director of Youth Ministries, Janelda Lane at jlane@fumcstw.org