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Join the Team! Join the fight against breast cancer and help us create the best team in Baton Rouge, Team FUMC! The Race for the Cure is Saturday, March 10, 2012. We will have a registration table in the gym, Sunday, February 5, 12 and 19, during the coffee hour. Deadline for registration is Sunday, February 19, 2012. Together, we WILL make a difference for the women and men who are affected by breast cancer.

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New Wednesday Bible Study You are invited to attend a new Wednesday morning and evening study of the parables of Jesus, led by Bishop Bob Fannin. The parables of Jesus give to each one of us an insight into our personal lives; the dreams, the hopes, the reality of daily living. The message of the Son of God is revealed in a way that we can understand through the “stories” of the Gospels, the good News of the coming Kingdom.

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New Course Offerings Registrations are now being taken for our 2012 Courses & Offerings. Get involved and continue your faith journey by joining a Bible study, jump start your New Year's resolution with the 3-D Plan, or explore your creativity by attending The Artist's Way. These are only a few of the many opportunities to grow in faith and fellowship at First United Methodist Church. Click on the button below for more information.

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Welcome to First United Methodist Church. First Church is a full service church, ministering to all ages, stages and walks of life. Find your church home here.

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Weekly Worship

Sunday Morning: 8:30 AM and 11:00 AM - Sanctuary
Sunday Evening: 6:00 PM - Ory Parish Hall

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You can now view our Sunday Morning sermons online. Due to copyright on the music used in worship we are no longer able to have the full worship service available. Archived sermons will be available in the coming weeks. Click here to view the sermon. Our Sunday morning worship service is televised and on the radio, or listen to our podcasts on iTunes.

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Find out what's happening at FUMC by checking out the events below!! Follow us on Twitter and Facebook!

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Youth
January 29, 2012 (5:00 pm - 7:00 pm)
Prayer Ministry
January 29, 2012 (6:45 pm - 7:45 pm)
Intercessory Prayer
January 30, 2012 (9:30 am)
Fit at First
January 31, 2012 (9:30 am - 10:15 am)
Books of Life
February 01, 2012 (6:30 pm - 8:00 pm)

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Prayer Ministry
January 29, 2012 (6:45 pm - 7:45 pm)
Fit at First
January 31, 2012 (9:30 am - 10:15 am)
Fit at First
February 07, 2012 (9:30 am - 10:15 am)
Fit at First
February 14, 2012 (9:30 am - 10:15 am)
Fit at First
February 21, 2012 (9:30 am - 10:15 am)

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Youth
January 29, 2012 (5:00 pm - 7:00 pm)

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Stewardship at First

giving Learn more about how you can help support the ministries of First United Methodist Church of Baton Rouge by making an online donation today.
You can also donate to "The Future is Now!" building fund, designate a gift in honor of someone special, or schedule a recurring donation with convenience and security.

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The Center For Spiritual Formation

The Ministry of Spiritual Formation provides a variety of insightful and inspiring courses and events that encourage and support authentic discipleship and compassionate service.

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Connections For Life

A one-year housing and transitional program for women coming from prison, providing the women with a network of support services to lead them to independence.

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News Feeds

Exemplary Teachers - UM agency awards professors at 11 schools
The UMC’s General Board of Higher Education and Ministry gives Exemplary Teaching Awards to top professors at UMC-affiliated schools. Staff writer Mary Jacobs reports on some of the recent winners.
UMC reforms face test at General Conf.
The recent Pre-General Conference Briefing made clear that some delegates have serious questions about proposed reforms for the UMC. Our story from Tampa, scene of the briefing, provides details.
Supreme Court shields church from bias laws
United Methodist leaders say the decision puts the onus on the denomination to do justice in its hiring practices.

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