Join Us in Garfield, Kansas
Welcome to Garfield United Methodist Church
Our church desires to bring together our community in both fellowship and service to impact those around us. We invite you to join us and fellowship with other believers!
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Garfield United Methodist Church
204 Sherman, Garfield, Kansas
Worship Service Every Sunday at 8:45 AM
Holy communion held the first Sunday of each month.
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We celebrated Garfield UMC's 145th anniversary in May of 2023. In 1873, Garfield Methodist parishioners first met with other denominations in a combined Sunday School and the church's official, chartered, beginning dates back to May 27, 1878.
Our Vision
Garfield’s Vision: Garfield UMC strives to attain growth by reaching out to families and being in mission to the community. Garfield UMC has a Blessings Box, (outside the church) filled with food, available to anyone in the community. Garfield UMC collaborates with Larned UMC in doing home repairs in either community. To ensure the focus during Advent is Jesus, there is a celebration for decorating the Gazebo in the Park, food and fellowship included. This is a focal point during the Christmas Season. For the children in the community, bags are placed on the church lawn for special occasions. These are picked up as soon as they are placed. We have honored our first responders. We serve outside the community by helping with the Food Pantry, Summer Food Program, and Budget Shop in Larned. Discipleship is changing lives. Become involved in Garfield UMC, change your life, and fulfill Jesus’ call to serve, not be served.
Growing Together
The community is invited to our 8:45 AM Sunday morning worship. Through worship alone, we celebrate God-given talents in a variety of ways including special music and skits. Throughout the year, we also offer special services such as Ash Wednesday worship, Easter sunrise services, Christmas Eve Candlelight Worship Service, and more. We strive to bring Christ-centered unity, peace, and understanding to many as we continue growing in our faith.
Meet Our Pastor
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Pastor Angela DeFisher
Towanda, KS, is where I call home, having lived there from birth until the end of 8th grade before my family moved around Kansas due to my father's role as a United Methodist Pastor. Prior to my time in Larned, I spent five years as the Pastor at Milford United Methodist Church in Nebraska. With 20 years of experience in ministry, I hold a BA in Psychology from Southwestern College in Winfield, KS, a MA in Counseling from Asbury Theological Seminary, and a MDiv from Saint Paul School of Theology.
Outside of my pastoral duties, I love playing card and board games, watching movies, and exploring various crafts. My family includes my mother, Pam, who moved to Larned with me, and my nephew, Jason, who resides in Manhattan, KS. My favorite Bible verse is Jeremiah 29:11 "For surely I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord, plans for your welfare and not for harm, to give you a future with hope."