This Week @ FUMC (Page 39)

This Week @ FUMC (Page 39)

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‘Breaking Barriers/Building Bridges’ Meeting, Apr. 7, 12:30 pm

“Breaking Barriers / Building Bridges” Special Kick-Off Meeting:  Sunday, April 7; 12:30 pm, in the Sanctuary In late February we wrote to you immediately following the specially-called General Conference of the United Methodist Church on human sexuality. We explained that a majority of delegates to General Conference voted to adopt a “Traditional Plan” that retains current restrictions against same-sex marriage in the church and prohibitions on ordination of gay clergy. During the March 14 meeting of our Church Council we…

VBS Helpers Needed!

Vacation Bible School (VBS) is coming soon! It’s the week of July 8-12 and registration for our children opens the first week in April. We need more adult volunteers to help so we can open our program to the children of our surrounding community. Click here to register. No special skills are required; all materials will be provided.

LISTEN: Lenten Worship Series

Have you ever misplaced your phone—which is on vibrate of course—and then asked someone to call it? We get quiet, listening in order to be ready to hear that little buzz. It is a quieting down and high alert all at the same time. We will quiet down and heighten our attention to the “still, small voice” of God and our true self in this series.

FUMC Always Has and Always will Welcome All: Our Response to General Conference 2019

Re:  Actions of the General Conference of the United Methodist Church As many of us are aware, Tuesday, February 26, 2019 concluded the called General Conference of the United Methodist Church on human sexuality. You can read more about the details here (www.vaumc.org/GC2019), but know that the delegates adopted a “Traditional Plan” that retains current restrictions against gay marriage in the church, and the prohibition on ordination of self-avowed, practicing, homosexuals. It also adds tighter accountability and discipline regarding violation…

Worship Series: a Future with Hope

Beginning February 17th “For surely I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord, plans for your welfare and not for harm, to give you a future with hope.” -Jeremiah 29:11 The image of a tree and the progression of the growth of living things offers a way to focus on our own growth as the people of God: who we are and what we are called to do and be. In a time when hope is needed…

Sermon Series 2019: Adam Hamilton’s “Unafraid”

Unafraid:  Living with Courage and Hope in Uncertain Times In this series, based on the book by Adam Hamilton, we explore the most common worries and fears experienced by Americans today, consider practical steps for overcoming these fears, and reflect upon fear in the light of scripture and a faith that promises again and again that we don’t need to live in fear. Let’s live with courage and hope. January 20—An Age of High Anxiety January 27—Fear of the Other…

Jan. 13 Sermon _ Baptism of the Lord

The sermon title for January 13 – “the Baptism of the Lord” Sunday is “Baptism-Shaped Life” Are you wondering about this Sunday’s topic? Who baptized Jesus? Why would the son of God need to be baptized? Read more here.
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