Greetings Topeka First UMC,

I hope that you are having a great week! 

Coming up this weekend in worship, we are continuing our sermon series, "Failing Forward." This Sunday, Pastor Sandra will lead us through failing forward when we have failed someone, or someone has failed us. Please remember to bring cards and well wishes for David Blackman and his retirement.

The following Sunday, May 3, is graduate Sunday and presentation of 3rd grade bibles. After worship will be our town hall luncheon. Please be sure to sign up so we know how much food to cook.

See you Sunday,
Pastor Brad

1. Progress on the Simplified Accountability System
2. Staff Updates
3. Strategic planning updates
4. Be the Bridge updates with updated information about the portico and costs
5. A proposal to begin an internship program in the Fall of 2026

Jeanne Hentzler is turning 100 years old on May 2! We would like to recognize her with a card shower from her Church family. Jeanne is our longest tenured church member of 88 years! Please help make her special day a joyful one!

Cards can be sent to:
Jeanne Hentzler
1011 SW Cottonwood Ct., Apt. 107, Topeka, KS 66604

You can also bring the cards to church and we'll deliver them.

You're invited to gather with community members, faith leaders, and local officials for the Topeka JUMP Nehemiah Assembly on Thursday, April 30 at 6:30 PM at Washburn University's Lee Arena.

This is a powerful opportunity to come together and take faithful, collective action around some of the most urgent issues facing our community, including homelessness, affordable housing, and food insecurity. Through stories, shared concerns, and specific calls to action, we will work toward real, tangible change in Topeka.

Your presence matters. When we show up together, we make it clear that these issues cannot be ignored. We hope you'll join us and consider inviting a friend, neighbor, or fellow church member to come alongside you. Contact Pastor Grace for more information!