Events
Sanctuary Grand Reopening
On Sunday, March 30th, Sioux Falls First United Methodist Church will unveil its newly remodeled Sanctuary! The remodeling helps ensure that we can continue to provide engaging worship services and serve our members, visitors, and the Sioux Falls community for decades to come.
The First United Methodist Church congregation has faithfully served the Sioux Falls community for over 150 years and has been in its current building for over 100 years! The remodeled Sanctuary features a larger and more accessible chancel area, new audio, video, lighting, and refurbishment of the pews, flooring, and walls. The beautiful J.F. Nordlie three-manual and pedal organ and 42-foot dome remain centerpieces.
In addition to major Sanctuary remodeling, the exterior of the building was restored to protect it from water intrusion while maintaining its historic beauty. The church's music room, hallways, and stairwells were also improved.
Our congregation of 1,200 members from our beautiful building serves our downtown neighbors and the entire Sioux Falls community. In partnership with numerous community organizations, including Feeding South Dakota, The Banquet, and Nightwatch, our congregation served meals to more than 18,618 people in 2024! Our church building is home to KIDSTOP, an after-school program specifically serving students enrolled at Lowell, Garfield, Laura Wilder, Hawthorne, and Edison schools. South Dakota Toy Lending Library has also found a home in our building.
All are welcome to join our celebration on Sunday, March 30, during our three worship services, held at 8:30, 9:45, and 11:01 a.m.
Exploring Influences on Peacemaking: Building Empathy, Becoming Peacemakers
We will be having a learning session led by Faith Minnich Kjesbo on the topic of "Exploring Influences on Peacemaking: Building Empathy, Becoming Peacemakers." What does it mean to be a practical "Christian peacemaker" in our time? This interactive session will explore concepts such as bias, micro-inequities, and psychological safety through a theological lens, inviting participants to practice strategies that help build empathy as we journey toward becoming more impactful peacemakers for the transformation of the world. Please register by calling the church office at 605.336.3652 or emailing Pastor Jordan.
S.A.G.E.S. (Senior Adults: Growing, Exploring, Serving)
We will have a catered hot meal. Please call the church office (336-3652) for your dinner reservation. ALL are welcome!!!!
Jan 8 – Chicken Wild Rice Casserole, Green Beans, Strawberry Fluff
Feb 12 – Baked Chicken Breast in Sauce, Mashed Potatoes, Glazed Baby Carrots
Mar 12 – Meatloaf, Mashed Potatoes, Whipped Fruit
Apr 9 – Beef Stroganoff, Glazed Baby Carrots, Pistachio Fluff
May 7 – BBQ Pork, Potato Salad, Green Bean Casserole
June 11 – Baked Chicken Breast in Sauce, Mashed Potatoes, Glazed Baby Carrots
July 9 – Chicken Strips, Baked Potato, Fresh Fruit
Aug 13 – Meatloaf, Cheesy Hash Browns, Fresh Fruit
Sept 10 – Tator-Tot Casserole, Glazed Baby Carrots, Fresh Fruit
Oct 8 – Baked Chicken Breast in Sauce, Mashed Potatoes, Whipped Fruit
Nov 12 – Ham, Au Gratin Potatoes, Glazed Baby Carrots
Dec 10 – Turkey, Dressing, Sweet Potatoes, Green Bean Casserole
Building with Habitat for Humanity
On the 2nd Saturday of each month, we gather and make a difference in the community.
Serving Breakfast at the Banquet
Today we are cooking & serving a hot breakfast at the Banquet. Volunteers are always needed.
Bystander to Upstander
This event has been postponed until a time yet to be determined.
Triple F
Triple F--Food, Fun, Fellowship
Triple F invites you:
Friday, March 28, 5:30 p.m., Fireplace Room
Potluck Dinner: Please bring a salad or dessert. The main dish (chicken), drinks, and table service will be provided.
Program: Tiffany Butler will present a short program about the Arch Residential Treatment Center. After the presentation, we will walk across the street to tour the Arch.
Please R.S.V.P. by March 24 to:
Roger and Janet Wehde wehderj@midco.net
Dennis and Mary Lu Green greendm@midco.net
Serving Breakfast at the Banquet
Today we are cooking & serving a hot breakfast at the Banquet. Volunteers are always needed.
S.A.G.E.S. (Senior Adults: Growing, Exploring, Serving)
We will have a catered hot meal. Please call the church office (336-3652) for your dinner reservation. ALL are welcome!!!!
Jan 8 – Chicken Wild Rice Casserole, Green Beans, Strawberry Fluff
Feb 12 – Baked Chicken Breast in Sauce, Mashed Potatoes, Glazed Baby Carrots
Mar 12 – Meatloaf, Mashed Potatoes, Whipped Fruit
Apr 9 – Beef Stroganoff, Glazed Baby Carrots, Pistachio Fluff
May 7 – BBQ Pork, Potato Salad, Green Bean Casserole
June 11 – Baked Chicken Breast in Sauce, Mashed Potatoes, Glazed Baby Carrots
July 9 – Chicken Strips, Baked Potato, Fresh Fruit
Aug 13 – Meatloaf, Cheesy Hash Browns, Fresh Fruit
Sept 10 – Tator-Tot Casserole, Glazed Baby Carrots, Fresh Fruit
Oct 8 – Baked Chicken Breast in Sauce, Mashed Potatoes, Whipped Fruit
Nov 12 – Ham, Au Gratin Potatoes, Glazed Baby Carrots
Dec 10 – Turkey, Dressing, Sweet Potatoes, Green Bean Casserole
Building with Habitat for Humanity
On the 2nd Saturday of each month, we gather and make a difference in the community.
Ash Wednesday
Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent — a time for reflection and preparation for Easter.
All are welcome!
Triple F
Triple F--Food, Fun, Fellowship
You are invited. First United Methodist Church. Fireplace Room.
Dominos and Dominoes
February 28st at 5:30 pm
Come ready to eat and play!
RSVP to Cheryl Boyd 605-941-8412, dcboyd@sio.midco.net
February "Lunch N Learn"
Trinity 101: Why Is God Father, Son, and Holy Spirit?
All are welcome. Please call the church office at 605.336.3652, or email Pastor Jordan to reserve a lunch.
While all three persons are equally God, they have different roles in the plan of salvation; the Father is the source of creation, the Son is the redeemer through his sacrifice on the cross, and the Holy Spirit is the one who applies the benefits of Christ's work to believers.
Triple F
Triple F--Food, Fun, Fellowship
You are invited. First United Methodist Church. Fireplace Room.
Dominos and Dominoes
February 21st at 5:30 pm
Come ready to eat and play!
RSVP to Cheryl Boyd 605-941-8412, dcboyd@sio.midco.net
Serving Breakfast at the Banquet
Today we are cooking & serving a hot breakfast at the Banquet. Volunteers are always needed.
Methodist Perspectives on Peacemaking
Join us for a discussion with Dr. Alisha Vincent and Rev. Joel Allen about empathy, bias, and loving others in a divided world from the perspective of Methodist history and theology.
S.A.G.E.S. (Senior Adults: Growing, Exploring, Serving)
We will have a catered hot meal. Please call the church office (336-3652) for your dinner reservation. ALL are welcome!!!!
Jan 8 – Chicken Wild Rice Casserole, Green Beans, Strawberry Fluff
Feb 12 – Baked Chicken Breast in Sauce, Mashed Potatoes, Glazed Baby Carrots
Mar 12 – Meatloaf, Mashed Potatoes, Whipped Fruit
Apr 9 – Beef Stroganoff, Glazed Baby Carrots, Pistachio Fluff
May 7 – BBQ Pork, Potato Salad, Green Bean Casserole
June 11 – Baked Chicken Breast in Sauce, Mashed Potatoes, Glazed Baby Carrots
July 9 – Chicken Strips, Baked Potato, Fresh Fruit
Aug 13 – Meatloaf, Cheesy Hash Browns, Fresh Fruit
Sept 10 – Tator-Tot Casserole, Glazed Baby Carrots, Fresh Fruit
Oct 8 – Baked Chicken Breast in Sauce, Mashed Potatoes, Whipped Fruit
Nov 12 – Ham, Au Gratin Potatoes, Glazed Baby Carrots
Dec 10 – Turkey, Dressing, Sweet Potatoes, Green Bean Casserole
First Steps "Musicality"
Musicality is a child's natural ability to express themselves through music. Musical experiences can help children develop
Building with Habitat for Humanity
On the 2nd Saturday of each month, we gather and make a difference in the community.
Wednesday Family Dinner
Come - Be Welcomed - Eat - Be Filled
We are excited to offer a Wednesday Night dinner for our church family, regular attendees, and visitors! Wednesday night dinners begin at 5:00 p.m. and end at 5:45 p.m. in the Multi-Purpose Room.
January 1, 2025
No Supper
January 8, 2025
Broasted Chicken, Mashed Potatoes and Gravy, Dinner Roll
January 15, 2025
Ham, Cheesy Hash Browns, Dinner Roll
January 22, 2025
Chicken Strips, Mac & Cheese, Dinner Roll
January 29, 2025
Lasagna, Tossed Salad with Ranch & French Dressing, Breadsticks
All are welcome regardless of the ability to pay.
A suggested donation of $6 per person or $25 per family of 5 or more is suggested to cover the meal cost.
Wednesday Family Dinner
Come - Be Welcomed - Eat - Be Filled
We are excited to offer a Wednesday Night dinner for our church family, regular attendees, and visitors! Wednesday night dinners begin at 5:00 p.m. and end at 5:45 p.m. in the Multi-Purpose Room.
January 1, 2025
No Supper
January 8, 2025
Broasted Chicken, Mashed Potatoes and Gravy, Dinner Roll
January 15, 2025
Ham, Cheesy Hash Browns, Dinner Roll
January 22, 2025
Chicken Strips, Mac & Cheese, Dinner Roll
January 29, 2025
Lasagna, Tossed Salad with Ranch & French Dressing, Breadsticks
All are welcome regardless of the ability to pay.
A suggested donation of $6 per person or $25 per family of 5 or more is suggested to cover the meal cost.
Serving Breakfast at the Banquet
Today we are cooking & serving a hot breakfast at the Banquet. Volunteers are always needed.
Triple F
Triple F--Food, Fun, Fellowship
It's cold outside, the air ain't nice
let's all meet, for chili and dice...
ditch the cold and all the snow
let's all meet and play Bunco
Join us for the 12th Annual
Triple F Bunco Night
Saturday, January 17, 2025 at 5:30 pm
Fireplace Room, First United Methodist Church
We will provide chicken soup, chili, bread, soda crackers, and hot decaf coffee or water.
Please bring either a dessert or a snack to share.
RSVP to Renita Schepeler at rschepeler@yahoo.com
or Beckie Kaufmann at kauf1006@hotmail.com
Wednesday Family Dinner
Come - Be Welcomed - Eat - Be Filled
We are excited to offer a Wednesday Night dinner for our church family, regular attendees, and visitors! Wednesday night dinners begin at 5:00 p.m. and end at 5:45 p.m. in the Multi-Purpose Room.
January 1, 2025
No Supper
January 8, 2025
Broasted Chicken, Mashed Potatoes and Gravy, Dinner Roll
January 15, 2025
Ham, Cheesy Hash Browns, Dinner Roll
January 22, 2025
Chicken Strips, Mac & Cheese, Dinner Roll
January 29, 2025
Lasagna, Tossed Salad with Ranch & French Dressing, Breadsticks
All are welcome regardless of the ability to pay.
A suggested donation of $6 per person or $25 per family of 5 or more is suggested to cover the meal cost.
Serving Dinner at the Banquet West
On the 2nd Tuesday, we fund, cook & serve at the Banquet West.
Building with Habitat for Humanity
On the 2nd Saturday of each month, we gather and make a difference in the community.
Wednesday Family Dinner
Come - Be Welcomed - Eat - Be Filled
We are excited to offer a Wednesday Night dinner for our church family, regular attendees, and visitors! Wednesday night dinners begin at 5:00 p.m. and end at 5:45 p.m. in the Multi-Purpose Room.
January 1, 2025
No Supper
January 8, 2025
Broasted Chicken, Mashed Potatoes and Gravy, Dinner Roll
January 15, 2025
Ham, Cheesy Hash Browns, Dinner Roll
January 22, 2025
Chicken Strips, Mac & Cheese, Dinner Roll
January 29, 2025
Lasagna, Tossed Salad with Ranch & French Dressing, Breadsticks
All are welcome regardless of the ability to pay.
A suggested donation of $6 per person or $25 per family of 5 or more is suggested to cover the meal cost.
S.A.G.E.S. (Senior Adults: Growing, Exploring, Serving)
We will have a catered hot meal. Please call the church office (336-3652) for your dinner reservation. ALL are welcome!!!!
Jan 8 – Chicken Wild Rice Casserole, Green Beans, Strawberry Fluff
Feb 12 – Baked Chicken Breast in Sauce, Mashed Potatoes, Glazed Baby Carrots
Mar 12 – Meatloaf, Mashed Potatoes, Whipped Fruit
Apr 9 – Beef Stroganoff, Glazed Baby Carrots, Pistachio Fluff
May 7 – BBQ Pork, Potato Salad, Green Bean Casserole
June 11 – Baked Chicken Breast in Sauce, Mashed Potatoes, Glazed Baby Carrots
July 9 – Chicken Strips, Baked Potato, Fresh Fruit
Aug 13 – Meatloaf, Cheesy Hash Browns, Fresh Fruit
Sept 10 – Tator-Tot Casserole, Glazed Baby Carrots, Fresh Fruit
Oct 8 – Baked Chicken Breast in Sauce, Mashed Potatoes, Whipped Fruit
Nov 12 – Ham, Au Gratin Potatoes, Glazed Baby Carrots
Dec 10 – Turkey, Dressing, Sweet Potatoes, Green Bean Casserole