At First United Methodist Church, the ministry of prayer is a vital component of our life together. 

A PRAYER LIST is printed in the worship bulletin each Sunday, and all those listed there are included in the prayers of the congregation that day. 

A PRAYER CHAIN, consisting of over 50 households, receives prayer requests, either via email or by telephone, and offers prayer within the home. 

In addition, we have a PRAYER QUILT MINISTRY.  Upon request, a prayer quilt is assembled for an individual needing prayer and encouragement.  That quilt is placed in the sanctuary for one week and members of the congregation offer prayer over the quilt during that time.  At the end of the week, the quilt is delivered to the individual. 

Ministries for Men and Women

First United Methodist Church of Windsor has active units of both United Methodist Men and United Methodist Women.  These organizations provide fellowship and also do fundraising in support of our congregation.  The United Methodist Men sponsor regularly-scheduled Men’s Fellowship Breakfasts on Sunday mornings that are open to all men and young men of the church.  The United Methodist Women sponsor monthly “Soup and Salad” suppers and an annual Fall Bazaar.  In addition, the UMW remembers our shut-ins at holiday time and our college students around Valentine’s Day. 

Mission Ministries

The Missions Committee of our church keeps us involved in addressing needs locally, nationally and globally.  The first portion of our Advent and Lent offerings is designated for specific mission projects, and we are a covenant church with Habitat for Humanity.  We distribute food to needy families in Windsor every Tuesday afternoon using food supplied by the CHOW Food Pantry of the Broome County Council of Churches.  In addition, we sponsor a Hunger Walk every Fall to raise funds for CHOW and Windsor Human Development, and we are a covenant church with the Lao United Methodist Church in Johnson City, New York.  At holiday time, the people of our congregation supply Windsor Human Development with over 70 gifts for needy children in our community. 

Christian Education Ministries

First United Methodist Church provides a Sunday School program for toddlers through adults, which meets on Sunday mornings at 9:30 a.m. from September through June.  In addition to learning the stories of faith from scripture, students learn music, engage in craft activities and have their own special fellowship events.  There is an annual Christmas Pageant and the Sunday School year concludes with a “Fun Festival” on the front lawn of the church.  In addition, the pastor offers various adult education opportunities during the week; check our church calendar for the latest class offerings.

Worship Ministries

The Worship Committee designs and implements sanctuary arrangements and narthex displays that enhance our experience of worship throughout the year.  The annual “hanging of the greens” evening prepares our worship space for Advent and Christmas, and Wednesday evening services throughout Lent focus our attention on the Cross of Christ.  The Prayer Quilt Ministry mentioned above is overseen by the Worship Committee. 

All of these ministries are pleased to receive requests for persons within and beyond our church family.  To access any of these ministries, please contact either the Pastor or our office coordinator. 

Contact us.  Please E-Mail: wumc_1@juno.com

This Page Was Last Updated: April, 2007