Updates: April 19, 2026
Here is what's happening at First Church.
4/16/20262 min read
Camp Sunday, April 19
Join us for Camp Sunday, April 19. Wear your favorite camp attire. We will be learning more about life together as Christians, camping in general, and ways to help Storm Mountain Center (our closest United Methodist camp) with our time, talent, and treasure.
Lord's Prayer Book Study
We recite the Lord’s Prayer every week in worship. Do we know what we are saying or why we are praying it? The upcoming worship series (April 26-June 14) seeks to answer those questions. Come and take a deep dive with us for six weeks as we explore the power and meaning of this first Christian model of prayer.
Scripture and Hamilton’s book, the Lord’s Prayer: The Meaning and Power of the Prayer Jesus Taught,” will form the basis of the worship series. For those who want to go beyond the sermon, the pastors will lead Wednesday night studies in the church parlor at 6 p.m. starting on April 22. Books are available in the office for $10.
United Women in Faith News!
You can learn more about what is happening in our United Women in Faith by viewing their calendar available on the link below.
Blanket Project: Donations of children's themed fleece fabric are needed (3 and 1/4 yards).
These donations go towards completed tie blankets that are donated to the Children's Home Society later in the year.
Soul Care Saturday
April 18, 2026 in the Fellowship Hall
9:00 a.m. -1:00 p.m.
Registration opens at 8:30 a.m.
The keynote speaker will be a young adult, Emma McKirdy-Wilsey, who will be speaking about “boundaries.” Lunch will be served, and participants will have the option of “chair yoga,” in addition to prayer, Bible study, and fellowship with women of all ages.
Childcare available with 2 weeks notice
Sponsored by Rapid City First UWF
Rsvp to LaRee 605-341-1568 by April 9.
United Women in Faith Spring Luncheon
Calling all UWF women in our area. You are invited to come to our annual Spring Salad Luncheon, May 2nd at 10:30 a.m. in the Christian Life Center at Canyon Lake United Methodist Church, Rapid City, SD. Our program is centered on the theme Drawn into Faith. The cost is $10.00 for adults. We will have music, conversation and lots of food. Please call Canyon Lake Methodist Church office at 605-348-1080 to register or email Judy Lindskov at jklindskov@gmail.com. Tickets are available from the office at Canyon Lake UMC.
Mission Team Serving at Cornerstone
Answering the call to be the hands and feet of Christ out in the world, Rapid City First United Methodist is partnering with Cornerstone Mission to serve meals on the 2nd Tuesday (May 12th), beginning with setup at 4:30 p.m. and serving at 5:30 p.m. We are looking for at least 6 servers for the meals, as well as people to help cook, bake, and coordinate the meal. This is open to anyone who is interested in being part of a team, working together to bring not only a hot, nutritious meal but also the love of Christ to those Cornerstone serves. If this piques your curiosity, reach out to Pastor CC via email at CC@rapidcityfirst.org or by calling 605-201-5549.
