A Legacy of Welcome

As part of A Legacy of Welcome: The Campaign for Wesley Foundation, we are honored to share the stories of individuals whose generosity is shaping the future of Wesley Foundation at Purdue. Mike and Lesley Butler, both Purdue alumni, are among those helping lead the way. While Mike was involved in Wesley as a student, Lesley’s connection has grown through witnessing its lasting impact. Together, in memory of Mike’s parents–Henry and Dorothy Butler–they have made a $100,000 gi

Wesley Foundation at Purdue University announced today a $20,000 gift from Wabash First United Methodist Church in support of Wesley’s campus ministry and new Student Center set to open in summer 2026. Through this gift the Student Center’s conference room will be named for Wabash First United Methodist Church . “On behalf of the saints of Wabash First United Methodist Church who have been so generous over the years, we are honored to be able to give a grant from our Memoria

Student leaders from the Wesley Foundation have made a significant gift of more than $6000 in support of the new Wesley Student Center which is set to open in summer 2026. The leaders make up the Council on Ministries (COM) which is responsible for planning, organizing, and leading a wide range of activities, ministries, and outreach programs on and off Purdue’s campus. "Wesley has invested so much into me as a student leader and as a young Methodist that I wanted to persona

As part of A Legacy of Welcome: The Campaign for Wesley Foundation , we are honored to highlight the congregations and individuals whose generosity are helping shape the future of Wesley Foundation at Purdue University. Among them is West Point United Methodist Church , a small but deeply mission-minded congregation in Westpoint, IN, less than 10 miles from Purdue. With an average worship attendance of just over 30 in a town without a stoplight, West Point UMC has committed

For Robin Church, sharing the story of her son Gary Gentry Hester is both emotional and deeply meaningful. During his time at Purdue University, Wesley Foundation became a place of guidance and belonging during one of the most challenging seasons of Gary’s life. Today, more than three decades after his death, Robin is honoring that impact with a $10,000 gift to A Legacy of Welcome: The Campaign for Wesley Foundation , supporting the new Wesley Student Center. “Gary’s been gon

Wesley Foundation and First Church host the Annual International Student Dinner in August 2025. This annual event offers new international Purdue students the chance to connect with each other, meet members of the community, and learn about the resources and support available to them on campus, at First Church, and beyond. Wesley Foundation at Purdue University announced today a transformational gift from First United Methodist Church West Lafayette (First Church) to expand

Valentine’s Day is often associated with cards, flowers, and chocolates. But at Wesley Foundation, love looks like something deeper. It looks like open doors, shared meals, late-night conversation and lifelong friendships. Love at Wesley looks like students finding belonging, purpose, and faith in a place that feels like home. This Valentine’s season, Wesley’s “Share the Love” campaign supporting A Legacy of Welcome is an invitation—not just to celebrate what Wesley has meant