First Church Winter 2024 Events

Guest Preacher:  Rev. Mutwale pf Tanzania

Sunday, March 3, 8:15, 9:30 & 10:45am


The Rev. Mutwale Ntambo Wa Mushidi is a missionary with the General Board of Global Ministries of The United Methodist Church serving as director of church development

and evangelism for the United Methodist Church in Tanzania. Mutwale is an evangelist, 

church planter and builder, and community developer. First UMC has supported

Rev Mutwale for many years. Come hear how God is moving in Tanzania! 





Youth Bowling at Decades

Mar. 3, 12PM


Youth group is for students in 6th-12th grade. 

Email youth leader, Christian Faux, for more information.





Community Egg Hunt

Saturday, March 23, 1:00 PM

Musser Park

135 M. Lime St., Lancaster

Ages 2-5th Grade


Thousands of Candy Filled Eggs! Prizes! Get a Picture with the Easter Bunny! Registration coming soon!




+  +  HOLY WEEK  +  +



Maundy Thursday Service

Thursday, March 28, 7 PM

Sanctuary


Maundy Thursday was the night that Jesus and the disciples gathered together

in the Upper Room for their last meal together. Jesus washed the disciples' feet

and instituted what we now observe as the sacrament of Holy Communion.



Good Friday Service

Friday, March 29, 7 pm


On Good Friday we recall Jesus’ betrayal by Judas, his arrest and torture, 

the desertion of the disciples, and his crucifixion, death, and burial. 

It is the most somber day of the church year.



Epic Easter Eve Concert

Saturday, March 30, 8PM

Epic Easter Eve Concert


Full Orchestra. Live Worship Art.

Admission is Free.

Early seating recommended.

A free will offering will be taken to defer the cost of the program.



Easter Sunday

Sunday, March 31

8:15 & 10:45 Traditional Service

9:30 Contemporary Service

10:45 Live Stream


He is risen! He is risen indeed!