Highlights and excerpts from this year’s Annual Conference

The United Methodist Church has introduced a new vision statement, aiming to deepen its commitment to God’s dream for the world.

Every Tuesday and Wednesday afternoon, Milford First’s second floor comes alive with energy, laughter and learning. A team of dedicated volunteers, including several group high school students, step in to serve as reading coaches and mentors through our WonderKids after-school tutoring program. Get to know two of our high school senior volunteers.

Every Sunday, we begin our worship services with a simple breath prayer from Milford First's lay leader to guide us through the week. Read this month’s breath prayers along with weekly reflections from Deb Johnson.

In a season often marked by excess, we are called to shift our focus from material gifts to the priceless gift of Jesus’ love. These devotionals challenge us to approach Christmas with hearts aligned to God’s purpose, fostering a deeper sense of generosity and intentionality. Together, let’s discover the joy and freedom that come from giving thoughtfully and living out the true spirit of the season.

As we continue our Advent journey at Milford First, week two of our daily Advent devotionals from Advent Conspiracy invites us to reflect on what it means to spend less. In a season often marked by excess, we are called to shift our focus from material gifts to the priceless gift of Jesus’ love.

As we enter the season of Advent, we invite you to journey with us through a series of daily devotionals inspired by Advent Conspiracy. This week, we focus on slowing down and re-centering our hearts on the true meaning of Christmas: worshiping fully.

In our fast-paced world, nurturing gratitude can help anchor our hearts and enrich our lives. A core part of our faith journey, gratitude is a deeply rooted response to God’s grace and blessings. This reading list will help you cultivate gratitude and spark meaningful conversations through a variety of stories, perspectives and practices.