The good news is that God’s grace never lets up, never quits, never runs out. It is unrelenting! In this Eastertide season, our sermon series will celebrate this good news. It begins this Sunday, May 4, with a look at receiving this grace as a gift.

Confirmation Sunday was a powerful reminder of God’s grace extended to us through baptism. Eight of our students claimed these promises as they committed to a life of following Christ and belonging to the church. We are proud of you and grateful for your courageous example!

Please remember our confirmands in prayer as they take this important step of faith with us: Hadlee Barnes, J.J. DeFreitas, Michael McCarty, Kellyn Reese, Jude Reichert, Lukka Reichert, Patrick Sebert, W.C. Wooten

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: 1:30pm and 3:30pm

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.

We come to the Lord’s Table on the first Sunday of every month. Would you be willing to serve Communion to our congregation this spring? Pastor Charla is looking for servers on July 6, Aug 3 and Sept 7.

If you would like to be a Communion Server, fill out the sign-up form by CLICKING HERE. You can also send her an email at: cgwartney@fumcstw.org, sign-up on our church app (DOWNLOAD HERE), or call the church office. Once the schedule has been set for the next three months, she’ll send it out to everyone. Thanks for being willing to serve!

Please join us for a celebration of creativity and imagination at our Early Childhood Center students art show! The kids have been working hard and have created some truly fabulous artwork. Come and have some ice cream, support their efforts, and enjoy an inspiring display of talent!

Date: May 6
Time: 5-7pm
Location: ECC in Sanctuary Building

We can't wait to see you there!

The Stillwater Chamber Singers are celebrating their 40th Anniversary and want to thank FUMC Stillwater for being an amazing host for the last two decades! To thank the church, we are holding our 40th Anniversary Concert here in the sanctuary on May 11 at 2:30pm and would love to have you attend. All past directors will be here as well as many alumni of the group. There will be a wide variety of music including a brand-new piece written for the choir’s anniversary celebration.

          FUMC has been home for the group to rehearse in return for the chance to host one or more concerts each year. Retired FUMC Director of Music and Worship, Ed Davis, has been the liaison for the group since they began rehearsing here and, along with all members of the Chamber Singers, is very appreciative of the support the church has always provided for the arts in worship and the community.  We hope to see you here in our beautiful church home at the concert and for years to come!

Get ready to dive into a world of books! We’re excited to invite you to our Scholastic Book Fair, happening right here at Stillwater First UMC (in the Tower Room area). Join us Sunday, May 4th, from 8:00am to 12:00pm for a chance to explore a wide variety of books for every reader—young and old! Whether you’re looking for your next great adventure, a fun picture book, or something to spark curiosity, there’s something for everyone. Come support our school and help grow our love for reading - we can’t wait to see you there!

Get excited! It's time to get ready for Vacation Bible School - July 6th-9th!
The theme this year is: Peace, Love, and Plants: Growing in God's Grace
All the nature, all the fun!
To register kids and/or to volunteer, CLICK HERE

Do you yearn for a consistent prayer life? Do you struggle with distraction when praying alone, timidity when praying with others, or knowing where to start in either setting? Come and join us in the Parlor as we embark on the 5-week study, "The 28-Day Prayer Journey: Enjoying Deeper Conversations with God", by Chrystal Evans Hurst. Facilitated by Cheryl Martin. Free childcare is available upon request. For more information or to sign up, contact the Church Office at churchoffice@fumcstw.org or at 405.372.5854. 

Our United Women of Faith hosted the 2025 seniors of Lincoln Academy with a delicious luncheon Tuesday of this week. Seventeen students and their family members, Lincoln staff, and award presenters shared in a meal of chicken tenders, green beans, potato casserole, and cupcakes, most of which was prepared by our ladies. Each student goes home with a graduation photo and memorable keychain as recognition for their achievement. First UMC has been honoring the Lincoln Academy graduates for more than a decade! We are proud to carry on this tradition and look forward to it every year.  
(apologies to those who are not pictured)

Our Early Childhood Center has officially opened enrollment for both their summer program and the 2025-26 school year! If you are interested in enrolling your child, or even sponsoring a child for a family in need of assistance, please visit their new website:
www.stillwaterecc.com