Wabash First United Methodist Church Names Space in New Wesley Foundation Student Center Through Impactful Gift

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 Memorial Fund to the Wesley Foundation at Purdue University so that they may continue to shine the light of Christ for generations to come,” said Rev. Lore Blinn-Gibson, senior pastor of Wabash First United Methodist Church. 

Wesley Foundation at Purdue University welcomes all students who seek to grow in a respectful community regardless of theological, religious, or political perspectives or backgrounds. This gift will help to expand Wesley’s work to come alongside students in all stages of faith journeys and continue to build its inclusive community for students to grow through fellowship, worship, and recreation.  

“Through this generous gift, Wabash First United Methodist Church affirms a deep and shared commitment to the students we serve at Wesley,” said Rev. Dr. Glen Robyne, Lead Pastor and Director at Wesley Foundation. “We are truly grateful for their partnership and support. Naming the Student Center’s conference room in their honor not only recognized their generosity, but also establishes a meaningful space where students can gather in community and grow as leaders for generations to come.”

Wesley Foundation has always relied on the generosity of churches, alumni, families, and friends. As we enter this exciting new era, we invite you to become a part of our legacy. Make a gift today or learn more about Wesley’s giving priorities. 

About Wesley Foundation at Purdue University 

For the past 109 years, Wesley Foundation at Purdue University has reached thousands of Purdue students, both American and international, through life-changing campus ministry. Wesley students and staff have established a variety of ministries that cater to the needs, callings, and passions of its diverse student community. This includes providing worship services, mentoring young leaders, participating in social justice activities, counseling students in crisis, engaging in fellowship, leading mission trips and service projects. This “home away from home” for many students welcomes all denominations, faiths, races, nationalities, political bents, theological leanings, gender identities and orientations.