Community
Love Your Neighbor Campaign- 2024
Tired of the negativity in our world? Dismayed by how people are treating one another? Let’s join together to follow Jesus’ call to “love our neighbors.” Join us this fall as we partner with Kingstowne Communion and other area churches to be a visible example of Christ’s love in the world. We invite our neighbors to join us in sharing intentional acts of kindness in our community. Love Your Neighbor T-Shirt: no longer available …
Vacation Bible School
Stellar VBS at Franconia UMC July 10 – 14, 2023 from 9:00 a.m. – Noon. Launch kids on a cosmic quest where they’ll have a blast shining Jesus’ light to the world. Stellar rockets kids on an out-of-this-world adventure that’s light years of faith-building fun. We will start and end each day in the sanctuary with a time of celebration. The children will be divided by age into crews of no more than 12. The crew leaders will then help the children move through…
09/12: Volunteer to Help Package 20,000 Meals on Oct. 3!
Volunteers Needed for Rise Against Hunger Event on World Communion Sunday Our fourth annual Rise Against Hunger event is scheduled for Sunday, October 3 in Cokesbury Hall. We are planning to put together approximately 20,000 meals.
09//10: School Supply Collection Now Through Sept. 28!
School Supply Donations for Local Students The NOW Ministry is collecting school supplies to help the students who attend our nextdoor neighbor, Franconia Elementary School. Franconia is hoping for at least 50 each of the following: – Composition notebooks (no wire), preferably black and white – Plastic folders with no clasp At least 25 each of the following: – Glue sticks – Pencil boxes – Pencil case with 3 holes that can be put inside of a binder – Washable markers…
Handbell Caroling Opportunity!
We’re putting together a group of Christmas carolers! We are going to be caroling using handchimes this year since we can’t sing.
Koinonia Holiday Food Basket Donations Now Being Collected
Holiday Food Baskets for Koinonia The NOW Ministry is accepting donations to feed five local families for Thanksgiving and Christmas!
Gift Cards Being Accepted for Rising Hope Canned Goods; Deadline Nov. 13
Canned Goods for Rising Hope Food Pantry (no triskaidekaphobia allowed)
Bishop Lewis Calls for Prayer, Fasting for Healing of the Nation
Bishop Lewis has issued A Call to Prayer and Fasting “For the Healing of the Nation” leading up to Election Day.
Advent Study Opportunity Begins in November
This Advent you’ll have two opportunities to participate in the 4-week Adam Hamilton study, Incarnation: Rediscovering the Significance of Christmas.
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