Apr 1, 2021
Maundy Thursday Worship (via Zoom)
This will be a traditional Maundy Thursday service, hosted via Franconia UMC’s Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82297714203. This Zoom link is also on the church calendar. Since this is a live Zoom service, you may use your own elements at home (juice, crackers, bread). Here’s a link to the order of worship, song lyrics and more: https://www.franconiaumc.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Order-of-Worship-Communion-Maundy-Thursday-2021.docx Maundy Thursday is an alternate name for Holy Thursday, the first of the three days of solemn remembrance of the events leading up to and immediately following…
Mar 28, 2021
Six Week Study: A Disciple’s Path
A Wesleyan Path to Discipleship To be featured via Zoom – Register by Feb. 14 (name/mailing address for materials/email) to gro.cmuainocnarf@pihselpicsid As a foundation for the Franconia Adult Discipleship Plan, all new and old members, and any newcomers and visitors to Franconia United Methodist Church are invited to sign up for the recently-revised A Disciple’s Path course from 21 Feb-28 March. Through this 6-week study, you will find out how to follow Jesus in a real and tangible way. You will engage…
Mar 22, 2021
Deadline to Sign Up for 4/2 Easter Egging Event!
Deadline to register for Franconia UMC’s Easter “Egg-ing” Event on April 2 is March 22. Details are here. Register here.
Mar 20, 2021
Easter Celebration – A Fun Virtual Event!
Join us March 20 at 4:00 p.m. for our first virtual Easter Celebration! We will: make fun crafts you can use to decorate for Easter share a story on why we celebrate Easter, and have a lot of fun fellowship All participants must register by Monday, March 15. Supplies will be delivered on Tuesday, March 16 and a link to the event will be emailed to registrants later that week. Space is limited, so register now. For more information, contact…
Feb 17, 2021
Ash Wednesday Virtual Service
Ash Wednesday service will be available February 17 at 6:30 pm via the church website and Facebook (pre-recorded service). Ashes for Ash Wednesday — We will have an Ashes for Ash Wednesday drive through distribution at church on Saturday, February 13, from 10 a.m. to noon. Ashes may also be available for pick up February 16, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. by appointment only. Please gro.cmuainocnarf@eciffohcruhc tcatnoc for more information.
Feb 16, 2021
Ashes Pick Up for 2/17 Worship Participation
You can pick up ashes from the church on Feb. 16, from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. by appointment only. Please contact gro.cmuainocnarf@eciffohcruhc for more information. Our virtual Ash Wednesday service will be hosted on Wed., Feb. 17, 6:30-7:00 p.m.
Feb 12, 2021
3-B Group Zoom Info Session
A Live Zoom session to discuss 3-B Groups! What are 3-B Groups? (Zoom log in can be found on the calendar, www.franconiaumc.org/calendar)
Feb 6, 2021
Valentine’s Day Celebration
During this pandemic, seeing those we love has become a bit of a challenge. We can still let them know how much we love them through kind words and deeds. Join us young and old, Saturday, February 6 at 4:00 p.m. on Zoom! We’ll make valentines to send to those we love and will have plenty of time to get them in the mail. We will join together for a time of fellowship and fun as we make our valentines…
Jan 31, 2021
Adult Discipleship Plan – Launch
Want to grow closer to God and center your life on loving Him and others? The Adult Discipleship Ministry Team is excited to announce the launch of Franconia UMC’s Adult Discipleship Plan (ADP) that will help us all grow in our relationship with God. Please join us as we learn about Belonging to the Body of Christ, Being Christ in the World, and Becoming More Like Jesus. The Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88441978157 More information about the ADP may be found on…
Jan 20, 2021
Inaugural Prayer and Healing Service
Join Bishop Lewis, the Virginia Conference Cabinet, and the Connectional Ministries office staff in a time of prayer for our nation and our leaders on January 20, 2021, as President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris are inaugurated. The event, “Inaugural Prayer and Healing Service,” will start at 9 a.m. with the Rev. Sylvia Meadows, James River District superintendent, and members of the Connectional Ministries staff in a time of centering. Join the event at this link: https://vimeo.com/500180032 Brought to…