Apr 25, 2021
Covenant Groups – Informational Meeting
Join others who are interested in learning more about Covenant Groups on April 25, 1:30-2:30 p.m. These groups will form around the 11 Attributes discussed at the April 18 workshop, (one at a time, two or three at a time). Typical size of groups will be 3-7 people. The focus is to provide accountability for each other on how successful they are in living into those attributes in a safe and trusting relationship that is based on questions, active listening, and taking turns leading the group. This event…
Apr 18, 2021
“Attributes of Christ” Workshop
The Adult Discipleship Ministry is offering a Zoom workshop about the Attributes of Christ as a follow-up to the current worship series “The Way of Christ.” Hosted on April 18, 1:30-3:30 p.m., this workshop will provide more information about the 11 Attributes which comprise the ways in which we focus on “Becoming More Like Jesus.” Included will be: a self-assessment of the Attributes (taken prior to the workshop), a review of the attributes, tips and techniques of how to “live…
Apr 3, 2021
Egg-ing for Easter!
Open to all of our Springfield-Kingstowne-Franconia friends and neighbors! Franconia UMC would love to “egg” your house for Easter! To help children celebrate the glory of Jesus’ resurrection, we would like to come to your house and hide one dozen Easter eggs* in your front yard for your children to find. This is a free event. *And because the tomb was empty on Easter morning, so is one egg! Only one registration is required per household. How it works: On…
Apr 2, 2021
Good Friday – Choices at the Cross
Join us for a time of reflection, Biblical readings, and hear hymns to mark Good Friday in our hearts.
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.