Worship Times
... Summer Worship from June 1st to Labor Day will begin at 9:30 a.m. Nursery care will be available to those 5 and under. Communion is held each Sunday and all are invited to God's Table to share in the meal. There is a coffee time in the Narthex following the service. Please come and say hello!
... Beginning September 9th (the Sunday following Labor Day) until Memorial Day in May our Sunday worship service is at 10:30a.m. During the school year Chancel Choir practice and Adult classes are before worship at 9:15. Nursery Care is available at 9:15 for children five and under. Sunday School will take place during worship following the Children's Sermon.

Choirs
First Church loves music and hopes you will come not only to listen but to participate in it! We sing hymns as well as praise songs, often have special music and enjoy all three of our choirs.

Chancel Choir
Anyone who enjoys music and a chance to enrich the worship service with praise is encourage to be part of our choir. We welcome anyone who can carry a tune and keep the beat! The choir rehearses each Sunday at 9:15 a.m. during the school year. It is led by Greg Boris.

JuBELLation Handbell Choir
Our bell choir is known through out Missoula for their great performances. They provide music once a month during the worship service and also present a Christmas concert. They practice each Wednesday at 6:00 p.m. during the school year. They are led by Cindy McAfee

Joyful Noise Children's Choir
All children from the first through the sixth grade are welcome to participate in making a Joyful Noise. They participate in worship once a month and rehearse each Wednesday from 6:15 - 7:00 p.m. during the school year.

Adult Spiritual Growth Groups Do you feel like you are on a spiritual journey? We hope you will allow us to walk with you on this journey and together we will find the answers to our questions. Classes meet on Sunday mornings from September to June from 9:05 to 10:15. Our adult groups tackle specific topics of interest to the spiritual life of today's Christian. Click here for class descriptions.

Walk to Emmaus Fourth Day groups for men and women also meet at the church. For more information on the Walk to Emmaus contact Pat Mahoney.

Children's Ministries
Spirit Trek Sunday School meets during the worship service, right after Children's Time and is for  Preschool - 6th grade.  Our Exploring Faith program is a bible study that enables children to experience God through Jesus Christ.  Activities will include stories, crafts, music and scripture. Call the church office (549-6118) for more information.
Nursery care is available for those not ready for preschool.

First United Methodist Youth Fellowship (FUMY)
Seventh through twelfth grade students meet most Wednesday evenings from 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. from September until May. They do service projects, make discoveries about themselves and others, and have fun!



Wesley Foundation - University of Montana Campus Ministry - Welcome Picnic on Thursday Sept. 4th at 6:00.
The Missoula Wesley House is located across the street from Miller Hall on the University of Montana campus at 1327 Arthur Avenue. College students and visitors are welcomed to stop by. Check them out to find more details about their worship service, Bible studies, and mission opportunities. Special events usually include a food drive in the fall and a spring break mission trip. They have lots of opportunities for you to look at! 
Ministers this year are Karen Alley and Mark Douglass
Phone: 671-2334 / E-mail:umwesleyhouse@gmail.com
Please send the names of U of M students from your local church to the Wesley Foundation so they can invite them to join their activities.

United Methodist Women
UMW is open to any woman who would enjoy their companionship and is dedicated to supporting missions. They raise money for mission projects locally, in Montana, nationally and globally. They meet the first Thursday of each month at 11:30 for a potluck luncheon, a program and a business meeting. First Church also has morning and evening Fellowship Groups which meet once a month.
2008 Fall Meetings: Regular meetings on Sept. 4, Oct. 2, and Nov. 6.
District Meeting in Stevensville Sept 13th; Conference Meeting in Great Falls Oct. 3-4.
Ruth Fellowship meets the second Thursday at 10:00 a.m. in the church parlor
They invite you to come and share their fellowship, a monthly program, and outreach to church members who need a little TLC.
L.A.N.S. Fellowship meets the second Monday at 11:30 a.m. in the church parlor
They are Women Living Actively in the New Society. They are interested in social action in the community as well as fellowship.
GEMS Fellowship meets the third Thursday at 7:00 p.m.in the church library
This group of working women is particularly interested in the UMW Reading program and are supportive of one another.
Vespers Fellowship meets the third Wednesday at 1:00 in homes
They have been meeting together for a long time which has lead to many long friendships. They invite you to lunch in homes with a program and meeting.
Thela Fellowship meets the third Monday at 6:00 in homes
This group of retired ladies meet for dinner, devotions, a program and lots of visiting.
UMW also has special interest groups for crafts, knitting and book study.

United Methodist Men
United Methodist Men meet 1st & 3rd Saturdays, at 8:30AM in the Library.

Amazing Grays
The Amazing Grays are a group of church members who have been blessed with some gray hairs. They get together once a month for companionship and an enjoyable time. They go out to dinner, have a pot-luck and game night at the church, a holiday party or sometimes make a day trip by bus to some place in Montana. Friends are always welcome. Rides will be provided for those who no longer drive. Participants may sign up following church for the current activities.

Membership
New Members are received throughout the year. To learn more, please contact Pastor Barry Padget by stopping by or calling the church office at 549-6118.

Stephen Ministry Church
We participate in Stephen Ministries, where trained Stephen Ministers walk with those whose lives are in turmoil for one reason or another. Members of the congregation are encouraged to consider doing the 50-hours of training and helping others in this way. As a Stephen Minister you often find satisfaction in your own life as you nurture your care receiver. Stephen Ministers also help with prayer requests each Sunday and serve communion.

Missoula First United Methodist Church Foundation: The Foundation offers two scholarships each Spring. The Foundation Scholarship is for an active member of our church and The Katie Payne Scholarship is for a woman pursuing a nursing or medical arts career or a career in law, government or politics . Application Deadline is April 15th.

UMCOR
We care about others. We participate in giving relief to victims of natural disasters through UMCOR. Our church gave generously to those affected by Katrina and the tsunami and will continue to support UMCOR when it heads to new disasters.
We also give to local agencies such as Poverello and The Salvation Army, to state agencies such as the Blackfeet Parish and the Intermountain Home in Helena, to national missions through apportionments, and globally we are also supporting a pastor in Angola with a monthly check. We are also a Jubilee Church.

We are a church partner with Missoula's Habitat for Humanity. Join Us!

Accessibility
Our church is handicap accessible through the door on the southeast corner of the building. There is an elevator there that will bring you up to the sanctuary or down to fellowship hall. We have large-print bulletins with hymns, large print hymnals, and hearing assistance devices for those that are hard of hearing. A sign language interpreter is currently available upon request. Just let the office know Monday through Thursday so they can arrange for her to be in attendance on Sunday.

Tower Tidings Newsletter
Our newsletter, The Tower Tidings, is mailed to members and visitors 10 times a year. It is available on this website or you may ask to be put on our mailing list by checking the column marked "Mailing List" on the Visitor Registration pad or calling the church office. View the current issue of Tower Tidings...

Staff
Barry Padget, Pastor
Patsy Ward, Administrative Assistant
Leslie Lindley, Treasurer
Jackie Krahn, Financial Secretary
John Schaff, Custodian
Abby Pace, Nursery Attendant
Music Team:
Greg Boris, Music Director
Marilyn Fry, Pianist
Cindy McAfee, Handbell Choir Director
Rhanda Johnson, Joyful Noise Director