News & Notes from Milford First UMC
Weekly Breath Prayers: February 2024
Every Sunday, we begin our worship services with a simple breath prayer from Milford First's lay leader to guide us through the week. Read this month’s breath prayers along with weekly reflections from Deb Johnson.
Weekly Breath Prayers: January 2024
Every Sunday, we begin our worship services with a simple breath prayer from Milford First's lay leader to guide us through the week. Read this month’s breath prayers along with weekly reflections from Deb Johnson.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day: Connecting Faith and Action
Martin Luther King Jr. Day offers us a chance to honor the life of a man whose legacy reverberates through history, transcending boundaries of time, culture, and faith. Beyond commemorating a civil rights icon, this day offers an opportunity to integrate the principles of Dr. King's movement with our Christian faith, fostering a spirit of service, equality, unity and love.
The Journey of Advent: A Message from Pastor Mick
Join us this Advent season as we wait with excitement and joyful anticipation for the coming of the King of kings and Lord of lords into our lives anew.
Rooted and Growing Together: A Mural for Our Community
Milford First is partnering with ArtWorks to create a vibrant, community-focused mural that celebrates our region and church’s identity on the blank wall of our building facing the new Five Points Landing Park.
Milford First Designated a North Star Congregation
At the invitation of District Superintendent, Rev. Jenn Lucas, Milford First’s Visioning Board recently agreed to join a growing list of churches within the West Ohio Conference designated as North Star Congregations.
Mental Health Matters: Caring for Ourselves & Others
In today's fast-paced and demanding world, mental health and wellness have become crucial aspects of our overall well-being. As Christians, we’re called to honor God with our bodies and minds, which includes caring for our mental health. As we celebrate Mental Health Awareness Month, consider these five practical strategies that you can use to proactively care for your mental health.
Who Are We? We Are Milford First – the Light of Christ.
Milford First United Methodist Church is more than simply the name on the sign in front of our building. It’s a statement of our shared identity, and a statement of our shared commitment to being the Light of the World, serving our Risen Christ in our corner of God’s Kingdom.
Rev. Mick Whistler Appointed as Milford First’s Next Lead Pastor
Milford First UMC’s Visioning Board is pleased to share that Bishop Gregory V. Palmer, in conjunction with Rev. Jenn Lucas, superintendent of the Ohio River Valley District, and the West Ohio Conference Cabinet, has appointed Rev. Mick Whistler to succeed Rev. Steven Rodgers upon his retirement at the end of June 2023.
Q&A With Worship Leader Aaron Carpenter
Every Sunday, Milford First’s praise band, Quarter to Nine, leads our 9 a.m. worship service with beautiful music and song. We caught up with worship leader Aaron Carpenter to learn more about the band’s members and their unique style.