Updates: February 26, 2026
Updates for the church.
2/26/20262 min read
Reminder of Holy Week Services
During Holy Week, March 30 through April 3, we will have noon services with lunch provided. We hope you can join us, and keep an eye out for a schedule of speakers!
Psalms from the Inside Out
The Psalms give voice to the full range of human
experience — joy, grief, anger, fear, and hope — and invite
us to bring our whole selves before God.
No prior knowledge of the Psalms is needed. This
ongoing study invites open conversation, reflection, and
shared prayer.
When: in person Tuesdays at 5:30 p.m. and online starting Saturday, Feb. 28 at 9:30 a.m. MT time
Where: Rapid City First United Methodist Church
Led by: Pastor CC
Contact: 605-201-5549 | cc@rapidcityfirst.org
Lenten Study
Our Lenten study this year is “Seven Words,” by the Rev. Susan Robb. This study will engage adults on six consecutive Wednesdays at 6 p.m. in the parlor. This follows a 5:30 p.m. meal in the same place.
In Seven Words, Robb looks at the seven last words or phrases Christ uttered from the cross. According to the distributor, Robb accomplishes that look through a lens that finds life and hope in Christ’s final sayings, while exploring each from a biblical and historical perspective.
The class will view videos and discuss Robb’s book during the study, which will be led by Pastors CC and Duane. At least the first chapter of the book will be available this Sunday, Feb. 22. Because your giving supports adult education, the books are available for $10 each.
February Missions by the Numbers
Rapid City First United Methodist Church has been active in the local mission field during the month of February. Did you know your church:
Provided a meal for 120 people at the Cornerstone Rescue Mission
Created almost 100 valentines for our area Golden Valentine project
Made 50 sack lunches to be distributed to downtown community members in need
Collected 50 boxes of cereal for Feeding SD in Rapid City
Provided care for 30 children so their parents could have a Valentine’s night out
By partnering with agencies in the Rapid City area, we were able to make a difference!
Sundays During Children's Church March 1- April 5
Easter Journeys
Easter Journeys is a six-part adventure that invites children to walk step-by-step through the true story of Easter. They will travel with Jesus into Jerusalem, sit with Him in the Upper Room, pray with Him in the Garden of Gethsemane, reflect at the cross on Golgotha, and celebrate the joy of the empty tomb.
Each part of the journey shows us who Jesus is and what He has done for us. As children travel through each week, they will add a stamp to their passport or journey map. Each stop along the way will be filled with interactive storytelling, games, and crafts. Every step points to God's plan of salvation and leads to the greatest truth of all: Jesus gave His life for us and is alive forever, walking with each of us as we travel through life.
