Welcome! God Cares About You, and So Do We.
7520 W Lapham St, West Allis, WI 53214 – 414-774-5500
Email: fumcwaoffice@fumcwa.org
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10:30am Service with Live Streaming on the Church YouTube Channel
Every Monday morning, the church office sends an email containing a verse, a prayer, the week’s calendar, church office hours, and any important announcements for the week. If you would like to receive this communication, please contact the church office with your email address.
9:00 am Adult Christian Education
8:45 am 3K to Grade 12 Sunday School and Choirs
8:45-10:15 am Coffee and Fellowship
10:15-11:45 am Nursery Care
10:30 am Worship Sanctuary / YouTube
11:30-11:50 am Church Library Open
Clinical and Translational Science Institute of Southern Wisconsin
The CTSI 500 Stars Summer Internship Program (click here to learn more) offers 6-8 weeks of hands-on experiences working with faculty researchers and research teams conducting real-life studies, as well as hands-on professional experiences working with CTSI regional partners and their research teams in research ‘support’ settings. Internship sites may include research labs, research support settings, clinical care settings, community sites, and much more.
Summer Program Eligibility:
High School Students must meet proficiency or higher/2.5 GPA or higher AND must be at least 16 years of age starting the program College/Graduate Students must maintain a 3.0 GPA or higher/
Summer Program Expectations:
Participation in the 500 Stars Summer Internship requires a 6-8 week commitment in 2025. Participants are expected to attend ALL activities associated with the program.
Application Deadline: February 1, 2025, at 11:59 pm CDT
Tentative Program Dates: June 23-August 1, 2025
Lenten Book Study/Class
This year’s Congregational Lenten Book Study will focus on Adam Hamilton’s book – 24 Hours That Changed the World. In this popular, heartbreaking, and inspiring book, Hamilton guides us through the last 24 hours of Jesus’ life, step by step. Click here for more information.
Thank You for Supporting Our Local Missions
Click on each mission for updates: Sock Drive, Bernice Nailen Library, Food Pantry (February items are Ketchup & Deodorant), Second Saturday Servants, February Coins of Love, The Book Discussion Group, Towels for Dogs, Update on the Financial Health of our church, and Message from our Stewardship Leader.
Events for February
Click here to check out the events in February/March, including Towels for Dogs, February Methodist Movie Matinee (“Wild Robot”), Shrove Sunday Breakfast March 2 at 9am, and March 5 Ash Wednesday Service at 7:00pm, and details of the upcoming Souper Bowl of Caring on February 9.
Senior League Chef Needed
At the end of December 2025, we will be looking for a new chef as our current Senior League Chefs step down. Responsibilities include menu planning, shopping, meal preparation, and clean-up. Training will be provided. Senior League meets on the first and third Wednesday of each month from noon to 2 pm. If you have culinary skills or know someone who does, please contact Laurie at First United Methodist Church of West Allis, 7520 West Lapham St., at 414-774-5500.
Get Ready for Vacation Bible School
Discover God’s presence everywhere! Join us for an exciting adventure with ROAD TRIP VBS: ON THE ROAD WITH GOD, based on Joshua 1:9 – “The Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” We’ll explore new places, make new friends, and experience God’s goodness together.
PLEASE SAVE THE WEEK: JULY 21-25, 2025 – Monday-Friday, 9:00 am to Noon
Click here for more information.
LONDON 2025: Church History & Faith Today Trip
We (Suamico UMC) are going to England on May 24th to celebrate John Wesley Day and explore the church history that led to the Methodist Movement. Click here for more information.
National Domestic Violence Hotline
October is recognized as Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Domestic Violence can affect anyone, at anytime, and in any relationship.
If you feel like you are experiencing abuse, reach out to the 24/7 hotline by calling 414-219-5555.
Remember Ukraine During 2024
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