The January 2026 edition of First Family is now available. The online version on this website, is viewable, downloadable, and sharable. You can find information on church activities, as well as a photo album of FUMC’s December activities in this issue. If you want to go back and find something specific, you can also find years ofFirst Family, available in the archivesat any time.
This week Pastor Jeanine continues her sermon series on “Wrestling with Doubt, Finding Faith” and addresses the question, “Is the Bible True?” We will enjoy music by Tapestry, soloist Brandon Veale, and the Sanctuary Choir, accompanied by Jenna Mattson and Erin Wiig.
Please be aware that our services are livestreamed, and any adults or children participating in musical groups, children’s messages, and liturgist roles will appear on camera.
A nursery for children age 6 and under is available on the lower level. Activity bags for children remaining in worship will be available at the Family Table in the Narthex. Children in 6th grade and younger will go to Sunday School after the Children’s Message.
For those who will watch the service online, either live or later in the week, please fill out the Connect Card. If you are attending in person, you may also record your attendance using this card. This is important for maintaining accurate church records. If you need help or have questions, please call the church office at 218-727-5021 between 9am and 3pm, Monday-Friday. You can find all our online services on the Worship Service Video Bulletin Archive page and our YouTube Channel.
We worship in person in our Sanctuary every Sunday at10am and online on YouTube every Sunday morning at10am. The service can also be watched online anytime after 10amSunday morning.
January 4: Holy Communion. Rev. MaryAnne Korsch will be focusing on covenants, as we begin a new year.
January 11: Brandon Veale will be preaching a sermon on “A Witness to the Light.”
January 18: Human Relations Sunday. Pastor Jeanine will begin a sermon series on “Wrestling with Doubt, Finding Faith” by talking about “Doubt and the Existence of God.”
January 25: The sermon will address “Is the Bible True?”
The Northern Lights Music Festival will present a concert on Saturday, July 13 at 3:00pm at First United Methodist Church, 230 E Skyline Parkway in Duluth. Featured on the program will be some of the great chamber music polished and performed at the Northern Lights Music Festival held each summer on the Iron Range.
The repertoire on the program includes piano trios by Johannes Brahms and Arno Babadjanian, Café Music by Paul Schoenfield, and works for solo piano. Performers will include musicians representing Indiana University, Rowan University, University of Nebraska, and the University of Cincinnati. There will be a freewill donation taken.