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First United Methodist Church of Baton Rouge

First United Methodist Church stands at the heart of downtown Baton Rouge as an anchor of stability for many of the people of our great city. Since 1834, First Church has been a place to worship God, to learn the story of God's love, to grow as disciples of Jesus Christ, and to serve the larger community. First Church is a place with open hearts, open minds and open doors, where people at all stages of their faith journey can feel comfortable and grow in discipleship.

  1. 852

    Follow Jesus to True Life

    April 26, 2026; Follow Jesus to True Life by Rev. Kale Wetekamm; Gospel Lesson John 10:1-10; www.FirstMethodist.org

  2. 851

    Then Their Eyes Were Opened

    April 19, 2026; Then Their Eyes Were Opened by Rev. Brady Whitton; Gospel Lesson Luke 24:13-25; www.FirstMethodist.org

  3. 850

    'Stay: God Is Not Finished Yet'

    April 12, 2026; 'Stay: God Is Not Finished Yet' by Pattye Hewitt; Gospel Lesson Matthew 27:1-10; www.FirstMethodist.org

  4. 849

    The "So What?" of Easter

    April 5, 2026; The "So What?" of Easter by Rev. Brady Whitton; Gosple Lesson Matthew 28:1-11; www. FirstMethodist.org

  5. 848

    What in the Name of God?

    March 29, 2026; What in the Name of God? by Rev. Brady Whitton; Gospel Lesson Matthew 21:1-11; www.FirstMethodist.org

  6. 847

    Hope for the Grieving

    March 22, 2026; Hope for the Grieving by Rev. Brady Whitton; Gospel Lesson John 11:1-6, 17-28, 32-35, 38-48, 53; www.FirstMethodist.org

  7. 846

    For the Thirsty

    March 8, 2026; For the Thirsty by Rev. Brady Whitton; Gospel Lesson John 4:3–21, 25–30, 39–42; www.FirstMethodist.org

  8. 845

    Faith in the Dark

    March 1, 2026; Faith in the Dark by Rev. Kale Wetekamm; Gospel Lesson John 3:1-21; www.FirstMethodist.org

  9. 844

    Built on Belovedness

    February 22, 2026; Built on Belovedness by Rev. Brady Whitton; Gospel Lesson Matthew 4:1-11; www.FirstMethodist.org

  10. 843

    Transformed (part 5): Sticking with Jesus

    February 15, 2026; Transformed (part 5): Sticking with Jesus by Rev. Brady Whitton; Scripture Lesson Philippians 3:12-14; www.FirstMethodist.org

  11. 842

    Transformed (part 4): You Can't Do It Alone

    February 8, 2026; Transformed (part 4): You Can't Do It Alone by Rev. Brady Whitton; Scripture Lesson Acts 2:42-47; www.FirstMethodist.org

  12. 841

    Transformed (part 3): God's Story, Our Story

    February 1, 2026; Transformed (part 3): God's Story, Our Story by Rev. Brady Whitton; Scripture Lesson 2 Corinthians 5:16-21; www.FirstMethodist.org

  13. 840

    Keeping the Dream Alive

    January 25, 2026; Keeping the Dream Alive by Rev. Brady Whitton; Scripture Lesson Micah 6:6-8; www.FirstMethodist.org

  14. 839

    Transformed (part 2): God-Power, Not Willpower

    January 18, 2026; Transformed (part 2): God-Power, Not Willpower by Rev. Brady Whitton; Scripture Lesson Philippians 1:1-11; www.FirstMethodist.org

  15. 838

    Transformed (part 1): First Things First

    January 11, 2026; Transformed (part 1): First Things First by Rev. Brady Whitton; Gospel Lesson Matthew 3:1-2, 5, 13-17; www.FirstMethodist.org

  16. 837

    An Epiphany that Leads to Worship

    January 4, 2026; An Epiphany that Leads to Worship by Pattye Hewitt; Gospel Lesson Matthew 2:1-12; www.FirstMethodist.org

  17. 836

    Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus (Christmas Eve Message)

    December 28, 2025; Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus (Christmas Eve Message) by Rev. Brady Whitton; Gospel Reading Luke 2:1-14; www.FirstMethodist.org

  18. 835

    Born of the Virgin Mary

    December 21, 2025; Born of the Virgin Mary by Rev. Brady Whitton; Gospel Lesson Matthew 1:18-25; www.FirstMethodist.org

  19. 834

    The Gift of Repentance

    December 7, 2025; The Gift of Repentance by Pattye Hewitt;  Gospel Lesson Matthew 3: 1-12; www.FirstMethodist.org

  20. 833

    About That Day and Hour

    November 30, 2025; About That Day and Hour by Rev. Brady Whitton; Gospel Lesson Matthew 24:36-44; www.FirstMethodist.org

  21. 832

    Give All You Can

    November 23, 2025; Give All You Can by Rev. Brady Whitton; Scripture Lesson 2 Corinthians 9:6–8; www.FirstMethodist.org

  22. 831

    Save All You Can

    November 16, 2025; Save All You Can by Rev. Brady Whitton; Scripture Lesson 1 Timothy 6:6-10; www.FirstMethodist.org

  23. 830

    Earn All You Can

    November 9, 2025; Earn All You Can by Rev. Brady Whitton; Scripture Lesson Colossians 3:23-24; www.FirstMethodist.org

  24. 829

    Heirs of Salvation

    November 2, 2025; Heirs of Salvation by Rev. Brady Whitton; Scripture Lesson Ephesians 1:11-23; www.FirstMethodist.org

  25. 828

    God Rewrites the Scorecard

    October 26, 2025; God Rewrites the Scorecard by Rev. Brady Whitton; Gospel Lesson Luke 18:9–14; www.FirstMethodist.org

  26. 827

    Until All Things Are Made Right

    October 19, 2025; Until All Things Are Made Right by Rev. Brady Whitton; Gospel Lesson Luke 18:1-8; www.FirstMethodist.org

  27. 826

    Is Your Jesus Big Enough?

    October 12, 2025; Is Your Jesus Big Enough? by Rev. Brady Whitton; Gospel Lesson Luke 17:11-19; www.FirstMethodist.org 

  28. 825

    Stop Faithing So Hard

    October 5, 2025; Stop Faithing So Hard by Rev. Brady Whitton; Gospel Lesson Luke 17:5-10; www.FirstMethodist.org

  29. 824

    How to Succeed at What Matters Most

    September 28, 2025; How to Succeed at What Matters Most by Rev. Brady Whitton; Scripture Lesson Luke 16:19-31 (The Rich Man & Lazarus); www.FirstMethodist.org

  30. 823

    Healing is in Your Hands

    September 21, 2025; Healing is in Your Hands by Rev. Kale Wetekamm; Gospel Lesson Luke 13:10-17 CEB; www.FirstMethodist.or

  31. 822

    A Better Way (part 6): Hope that Holds On

    September 14, 2025; A Better Way (part 6): Hope that Holds On by Rev. Brady Whitton; Scripture Lesson Romans 12:1-2, 9-18 (NRSV); www.FirstMethodist.org

  32. 821

    A Better Way (part 5): Humility that Values Others

    August 7, 2025; A Better Way (part 5): Humility that Values Others by Rev. Brady Whitton; Scripture Lesson Romans 12:1-2, 9-18 (NIrV); www.FirstMethodist.org

  33. 820

    A Better Way (part 4): Peace That Heals Divisions

    August 31, 2025; A Better Way (part 4): Peace That Heals Divisions by Rev. Brady Whitton; Scripture Lesson Romans 12:1-2, 9-18 (NIV); www.FirstMethodist.org

  34. 819

    A Better Way (part 3) – Empathy that Acts

    August 24, 2025; A Better Way (part 3) – Empathy that Acts by Rev. Brady Whitton; Scripture Lesson Romans 12:1-2. 9-18 (CEB); www.FirstMethodist.org

  35. 818

    A Better Way (part 2): Love Devoted to Good

    August 17, 2025; A Better Way (part 2): Love Devoted to Good by Rev. Brady Whitton; Scripture Lesson Romans 12:1-2, 9-18 (MSG); www.FirstMethodist.org

  36. 817

    A Better Way (part 1): Faith That Transforms

    August 10, 2025; A Better Way (part 1): Faith That Transforms by Rev. Brady Whitton; Scripture Lesson Romans 12:1-2, 9-18 (NRSV); www.FirstMethodist.org

  37. 816

    Out of Many, One: Claiming Our Unity in Christ

    August 2, 2025; Out of Many, One: Claiming Our Unity in Christ by Rev. Brady Whitton; Scripture Lesson 1 Corinthians 10:16-17; www.FirstMethodist.org

  38. 815

    Shocked by Grace

    July 27, 2025; Shocked by Grace by Pattye Hewitt; Gospel Lesson Matthew 20:1-16; www.FirstMethodist.org

  39. 814

    Pray Like Jesus (part 5): Deliver Us From Evil

    July 20, 2025 Pray Like Jesus (part 5): Deliver Us From Evil by Rev. Brady Whitton; Gospel Lesson Matthew 6:9-13; www.FirstMethodist.org

  40. 813

    Pray Like Jesus (part 4): Forgive Us Our Trespasses

    July 13, 2025; Pray Like Jesus (part 4): Forgive Us Our Trespasses by Rev. Brady Whitton; Gospel Lesson Matthew 6:9-15; FirstMethodist.org

  41. 812

    Pray Like Jesus (part 3): Give Us Our Daily Bread

    July 6, 2025; Pray Like Jesus (part 3): Give Us Our Daily Bread by Rev. Brady Whitton; Gospel Lesson Matthew 6:9-13; www.FirstMethodist.org

  42. 811

    Pray Like Jesus (part 2): Your Kingdom Come

    June 29, 2025; Pray Like Jesus (part 2): Your Kingdom Come by Rev. Brady Whitton; Gospel Lesson: Matthew 6:9-13; www.FirstMethodist.org

  43. 810

    Pray Like Jesus (part 1): Our Father in Heaven

    June 22, 2025; Pray Like Jesus (part 1): Our Father in Heaven by Rev. Brady Whitton; Gospel Lesson Matthew 6:9-13; www.FirstMethodist.org

  44. 809

    A Beautiful Mystery: Why The Trinity Matters

    June 15, 2025; A Beautiful Mystery: Why The Trinity Matters by Rev. Brady Whitton; Gospel Lesson John 16:12-15; www.FirstMethodist.org

  45. 808

    God's Prescription for a Wounded World

    June 8, 2025; God's Prescription for a Wounded World by Rev. Brady Whitton; Scripture Lesson Acts 2:1-21; www.FirstMethodist.org

  46. 807

    Emmanuel: God is Still with Us

    June 1, 2025; Emmanuel: God is still with us by Rev. Dr. Don Cottrill; Gospel Lesson  Luke 24:44-53; www.FirstMethodist.org

  47. 806

    Lydia: Eager to Listen, Ready to Receive

    May 25, 2025; Lydia: Eager to Listen, Ready to Receive by Pattye Hewitt; Scripture Lesson Acts 16:9-15; www.FirstMethodist.org

  48. 805

    To Love As Jesus Loved

    May 18, 2025; To Love As Jesus Loved by Rev. Brady Whitton; Gospel Lesson John 13:31-35; www.FirstMethodist.org

  49. 804

    You Are Not Alone

    May 11, 2025; You Are Not Alone by Rev. Brady Whitton; Text comes from Psalm 23; www.FirstMethodist.org

  50. 803

    So Much More Than Our Mistakes

    May 4, 2025; So Much More Than Our Mistakes by Rev. Brady Whitton; Gospel Lesson John 20:1-18; www.FirstMethodist.org

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First United Methodist Church stands at the heart of downtown Baton Rouge as an anchor of stability for many of the people of our great city. Since 1834, First Church has been a place to worship God, to learn the story of God's love, to grow as disciples of Jesus Christ, and to serve the larger community. First Church is a place with open hearts, open minds and open doors, where people at all stages of their faith journey can feel comfortable and grow in discipleship.

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