Apr 21, 2023
Silver Connections and the Silver Screen
FUMC’s 3-B group is hosting a movie matinee for our senior adults as part of the Silver Connections ministry. Join us in Cokesbury Hall on Friday, April 21, 2023, at 4:30 p.m. Will we watch North by Northwest or Roman Holiday—you get to decide. Call or text Donell Ries at 605-933-1606 or Joana Arthur at 703-403-6628 if you need transportation or accommodations.
Apr 15, 2023
Parent’s Night Out
Parents Night Out on Saturday, April 15th from 4pm-7pm. We are again capping participation to 30 children from 3 years old to 5th grade, so please reserve your spot! The theme this time will be Easter! So get excited for Easter crafts, games, and a movie! Dinner will be provided. To reserve a spot or with any questions, please contact Sarah Chambers at gro.cmuainocnarf@htuoy
Apr 9, 2023
Easter Services
7:00 a.m. – Early Morning Service 9:00 a.m. – Traditional Service 11:00 a.m. – Contemporary Service
Apr 7, 2023
Good Friday Service
Please join us April 7 at 7:30 pm in the sanctuary for our Good Friday Service. Good Friday, or Holy Friday as most of the rest of the world calls it in their languages, proclaims God’s purpose of loving and redeeming the world even in the face of human rejection and cruelty through the cross of our Lord, Jesus Christ. It is a day that is holy and makes us holy because God was drawing the world to God’s self…
Apr 7, 2023
The Last Soup-er Youth Fundraiser
We hope you’ll join us for our next dinner, a fantastic pun for Good Friday- the Last Soup-er! On Friday, April 7th from 5:30pm-7:15pm (or until the soup is gone)! As before, there will be the option to eat in, or take out. Everyone is then invited to move straight to the Sanctuary for our Good Friday service at 7:30pm. We will have 2 options for soup, and reservations are encouraged and appreciated. Please email Sarah to reserve a spot…
Apr 6, 2023
Maundy Thursday Service
Please join us April 6 at 7:30 pm in the sanctuary for our Maundy Thursday Service. 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 the crucifixion of Jesus. The English word “Maundy” comes from the Latin mandatum, which means “commandment.”
Apr 2, 2023
Weekly In-Person/Live Streamed Worship – One Service
Please join us for Worship – One Service at 10:00 am. Come to 6037 Franconia Road and worship with us in person (more info below), or Watch live stream at Franconia UMC’s YouTube channel or via the Facebook page.
Mar 25, 2023
Easter Celebration
Join us for a fun-filled time of egg dyeing, crafts, a video of the Easter Story, singing and dancing and of course, an egg hunt. This egg hunt you get to not only find the eggs, but hide them for others. The children will be divided into three groups with not more than 25 children in each group. Families will be placed in the same group. At least one adult will need to remain with the children to help with…
Mar 8, 2023
Otterbein Concert Choir
Otterbein Concert Choir hosted by our Music Ministry Wednesday, March 8 at 7:00pm. Franconia UMC Sanctuary The ensemble’s tour concert program, entitled “Earth, Sacred Treasure,” features the music of William Byrd, W. A. Mozart, Morten Lauridsen, Andrea Ramsey, Elaine Hagenberg, and Otterbein music faculty member Jennifer Bernard Merkowitz. The Otterbein University Concert Choir is the most select of Otterbein University’s five vocal ensembles. The choir tours annually to destinations domestic or abroad, with recent itineraries including New Orleans, Germany, Savannah,…
Mar 5, 2023
Franconia First Steps
Cokesbury Fellowship Hall, Sunday, March 5th, 12:30 to 2 p.m. Are you interested in finding out more about Franconia UMC or exploring church membership? Come have pizza with the pastor. In this informal time of fellowship, we will explore opportunities to connect, serve, and grow in faith at Franconia UMC (in addition to having lunch together). Mrs. B. has prepared special activities for children in the Stage Room. Please RSVP by Monday, February 27 gro.cmuainocnarf@eciffohcruhc ot so that we can adequately plan…