WELCOME TO OUR CHURCH
Ford Street Church is for all people. We invite everyone to be a part of our church community and to share in our Christian faith. We embrace differences and support each individual’s story as we stand united in Jesus Christ. Being part of our church doesn’t mean that we all think or act the same, it means we encourage each other as we grow in our faith. In our ever-changing world, we strive for Ford Street to be a constant source of comfort and connection for all who need it.
Open Now "Gathering Grounds"
Gathering grounds is a place for small groups to grow and flourish in the pursuit of God’s love in Jesus Christ through study, conversation, and relationship.
Gathering Grounds funds ministries of compassion (such as the Lapel Food Pantry or the Lapel Elementary Supply Store which provides back-to-school supplies for children enrolled in free and reduced lunch programs) and to convene conversations in our community pertaining to justice (with a special focus on racism, sexism, and addiction).
Click on the Gathering Grounds Logo for times and days we are open.
WHAT'S HAPPENING
View our calendar of events. All are welcome so please feel welcome to join us anytime!
Food Pantry 9 am – 11 am. – Sat.
Pastor Blog
Pastor’s Notes 4-19-24
Join us this Sunday as Pastor John brings his message of how to share the light and hope of Jesus with family, friends, and community. As we look forward to the days ahead and the welcoming of Pastor Aaron Taylor, Emily, and their girls, please use this prayer and reflect on its meaning for you
Read MorePastor’s Noter 4-12-24
Join us this Sunday as we continue this season of Eastertide and look back on Jesus’ days leading to his crucifixion. This week we’ll delve into Simon Peter’s betrayal of Jesus and the days following as depicted in the Book of John. As we look forward to the days ahead and the welcoming of a
Read MorePastor’s Notes 4-5-24
Pastor’s Thoughts…… Wow, what a joy to be a part of this year’s Easter celebration at Ford Street UMC! Thank you to all who helped with the breakfast. I hope you enjoyed connecting with people as much as I did. My Daughter-in-Law and her family joined us (Jonathan wasn’t feeling well during breakfast and headed
Read MorePastor’s Notes 3-29-24
Join us at 8:00 am for Easter Breakfast in the coffee shop followed by Easter Worship at 9:30 am. Pastor’s Thoughts…… First: Wow and thank you! I am enjoying getting to know the community of Ford Street UMC. As a clergy person, what a joy to work with the worship team, the tech team,
Read MorePastor’s Thoughts 3-22-24
Pastor John’s thoughts heading into Palm Sunday: It is so good to be part of the Ford Street UMC community. It is all about relationships. Who is God putting in your path to connect with? I believe that most people today learn about Christ through healthy relationships with Christians. I want to challenge you to
Read MorePastor’s Notes 3-15-24
What a joy to be at Ford Street UMC Sunday! I was told people would gather in the Coffee shop from 8:30 on. To be honest, I wasn’t sure I believed them especially on the spring forward Sunday. I appreciated the chance to talk to so many people during that time. Even more, I appreciated
Read MoreWelcome Pastor John Randall
Ford Street UMC Introduction: I am Rev. John Randall. I want to thank Bishop Tremble, CS Saneta and the INUMC cabinet for this opportunity to be your intentional interim pastor/coach at Lapel Ford Street UMC for the next 4 months. The name Randall might be familiar to some of you. My home place is south
Read MoreONLINE GIVING
"It is more blessed to give than to receive."(Acts 20:35)
At Ford Street Chruch, we want to encourage all members to pray about giving and give as God leads them.