Welcome!

First United Methodist is located at the corner of Simpson and Frederick Streets in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania. Sunday services are held at 8:15 and 10:45. Sunday school is at 9:30.

If this is your first time at our site, we invite you to visit the visitors page. Following that, learn what to expect from a visit on Sunday, and explore activities that occur on other days of the week. Learn more about our mission and staff on the About page.

To see what's happening at FUMC, choose a specific category from the Current Events drop-down in the left column or continue reading below.

A list of helpful web site links is also available.

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Cookies and Conversation – February 11, 2012

by Lori Hoffnagle on January 22, 2012

Join the United Methodist Women as we kick off the new year on Saturday, February 11 at 10:00 a.m. in the Adult Sunday School Room.  We will hear more about Operation Christmas Child from Dave and Margie Mengle through pictures, DVD presentation and personal testimony. You will also learn about the four active UMW Circles and the ministries they support, all while enjoying delicious cookies!  We are collecting items for Operation Christmas Child, please bring the following items:  hairbrush, comb, toothbrush, hair ribbons, small toys, etc.

The Prayer and Self Denial offering will be collected to support UMW ministries all over the world.   All women are invited!

If you have questions, please contact Lori Hoffnagle.  See flyer for more information:  CookiesConver2012

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Mission News

by Lori Hoffnagle on January 22, 2012

Mission Statement for First United Methodist Church Mission Committee:

  • To Educate First Church and improve awareness of available local, national and global mission opportunities.
  • To Equip First Church to serve in mission.
  • To Develop and support missionaries within First Church, and around the world.
  • To Be Good Mission Stewards.

Check out the Local Supported Missions page for more detailed information on the missions supported by First Church.

Mission Minutes from November and December 2011 are posted here: MinutesNov2011 MinutesDec2011

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It Could Be Dangerous

by KevinL on January 15, 2012


A new sermon recording is now available. Download It Could Be Dangerous. If you’re an iTunes user, just subscribe to the podcast.

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What’s Happening at First Church January 8-15?

by office on January 10, 2012

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The Family Treasure

by KevinL on January 8, 2012


A new sermon recording is now available. Download The Family Treasure. If you’re an iTunes user, just subscribe to the podcast.

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What’s Happening at First Church January 1-8?

by office on December 30, 2011

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The Story Behind the Story – Christmas Eve 2011

by KevinL on December 24, 2011


A new sermon recording is now available. Download “The Story Behind the Story”. If you’re an iTunes user, just subscribe to the podcast.

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Wide Receivers

by KevinL on December 18, 2011


A new sermon recording is now available. Download “Wide Receivers”. If you’re an iTunes user, just subscribe to the podcast.

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What’s Happening at Frist Church December 18-25

by office on December 16, 2011

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Lead Me Back to Bethlehem

by KevinL on December 11, 2011


The 2011 Christmas cantata recording is now available. Download “Lead Me Back to Bethlehem”. If you’re an iTunes user, just subscribe to the podcast.

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The Miracle of Comfort

by KevinL on December 4, 2011


A new sermon recording is now available. Download “The Miracle of Comfort”. If you’re an iTunes user, just subscribe to the podcast.

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