Inviting & Involving

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Help for Hurting Hearts

Help for Hurting Hearts

In Person: Sundays, Sept 25 - Oct 30, 2-4 pm

A 6-week grief recovery seminar for those experiencing grief ^^button-text^^

Event Beginning: 9/25/2022 2:00 PM

Fall Plant Sale

Fall Plant Sale

Order online: Sept 30 - Oct 9
Pick up: Oct 15

Support the Garden Ministry's mission to grow produce for Network of Community Ministries with your purchase of pansies, violas, kale, and other fall plants for your yard. ^^button-text^^

Event Beginning: 9/30/2022 12:00 AM

Totebags for Persons who are Homeless

Totebags for Persons who are Homeless

Totebags filled with basic toiletries, snacks, socks, hats, and gloves are prepared each Advent season as part of our ministry to those facing homelessness.

Financial contributions will be taken Oct 1-31. Bags will be filled Dec 18. ^^button-text^^

Event Beginning: 10/1/2022 12:00 AM

Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Domestic Violence Awareness Month

October is Domestic Violence Awareness month.

We are called not only to recognize the signs and symptoms of domestic violence, but also shed light on the issue, provide support for victims, and advocate for change. ^^button-text^^

Event Beginning: 10/1/2022 12:00 AM

The Journey Youth Choir Christmas Greenery Sales

The Journey Youth Choir Christmas Greenery Sales

Support The Journey Youth Choir's summer tour with your order of fresh, beautiful holiday evergreens from Sherwood Forest Farms. Wreaths, centerpieces, and garlands can be picked up the first week of December. They smell amazing and last all season. ^^button-text^^

Event Beginning: 10/2/2022 12:00 AM

Sr. Adults Autumn Renewal

Sr. Adults Autumn Renewal

2 pm, October 3 to 4 pm, October 4 at Prothro Conference and Retreat Center

One- and two-day options available to renew and refresh with "Angels Among Us." Register by Sept 23. ^^button-text^^

Event Beginning: 10/3/2022 2:00 PM

Disaster Relief Response

Disaster Relief Response

We are saddened by the news of destruction and devastation in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian. It will take years to recover, and the United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) will be there to assist every step of the way. ^^button-text^^

Event Beginning: 10/6/2022 12:00 AM

UWF Fall Unit Meeting

UWF Fall Unit Meeting

Tue, Oct 11, 6:30-8 pm, Coleman Family Hall

United Women In Faith will welcome Kelley F. Newcomer, M.D., to our Fall Unit Meeting. Kelley will talk about the life-changing medical mission trip to Panama that she and the entire team experienced. ^^button-text^^

Event Beginning: 10/11/2022 6:30 PM

Exploration of the Wesleyan Concept of Grace

Exploration of the Wesleyan Concept of Grace

Wed, Oct 12-26, 1:30-3 pm, Room 203

Senior adults are invited to join in a discussion about grace and God’s forgiveness as the basis of our relationship with God. ^^button-text^^

Event Beginning: 10/12/2022 1:30 PM

Practical Ideas to Walk Humbly

Practical Ideas to Walk Humbly

In conjunction with the sermon about Walking Humbly, you're invited to extend your worship experience with these five action steps. ^^button-text^^

Event Beginning: 10/15/2022 12:00 AM

3rd Grade Bible Retreat Day

3rd Grade Bible Retreat Day

Sat, Oct 15, 9am - 1 pm

3rd graders, join us for a fun retreat day as we explore your new Bibles! We will play games and participate in exciting activities to learn how to use your Bibles and make them your own. $20 includes lunch. Register online. ^^button-text^^

Event Beginning: 10/15/2022 9:00 AM

Sawdust Brothers Wood Show & Sale

Sawdust Brothers Wood Show & Sale

Sun, Oct 16, 9:30 am - 12:30 pm, Coleman Family Hall

See items built for our church, including three altar tables. Beautiful charcuterie boards, fancy end-grain cutting boards, bowls, vases, toys, birdhouses, and few surprises will be for sale. ^^button-text^^

Event Beginning: 10/16/2022 9:30 AM

Carter BloodCare Blood Drive

Carter BloodCare Blood Drive

Sun, Oct 23, 8am - 12:30 pm, Carter BloodCare Bus in FUMCR Parking Lot

Please schedule an appointment to give blood and give life. As a thank-you, donors will receive two pairs of socks while supplies last. ^^button-text^^

Event Beginning: 10/23/2022 8:00 AM

Fall FUNfest 2022

Fall FUNfest 2022

Sun, Oct 23, 4-6 pm, FUMCR Parking Lot

We invite you and your family and friends to a fun afternoon of decorated trunks, candy, entertainment, a chili cook-off, a train, and more. ^^button-text^^

Event Beginning: 10/23/2022 4:00 PM

We Read Together

We Read Together

FUMCR members are invited to read with elementary students in need of additional reading support at Mark Twain and Greenwood Hills Elementary Schools. Training and materials are provided.

Training weeks: Oct 10 and 17
6-week program begins: Oct 24 ^^button-text^^

Event Beginning: 10/24/2022 12:00 AM

UMYF - Zoo Photo Scavenger Hunt

UMYF - Zoo Photo Scavenger Hunt

Sun, Oct 30, 12-4 pm

See the zoo through a whole new lens on a photo scavenger hunt! ^^button-text^^

Event Beginning: 10/30/2022 12:00 PM

Hymn Sing

Hymn Sing

Tue, Nov 1, 1:30-2:30 pm, Chapel

We're kicking off a new monthly Music Ministry event! Join Kim O'Neil and Ian Gill to sing some of your all-time favorite hymns. If you happen to have a Cokesbury Hymnal, bring it with you! ^^button-text^^

Event Beginning: 11/1/2022 1:30 PM

Meredith Willson's "The Music Man"

Meredith Willson's "The Music Man"

Nov 4 at 7:30pm, Nov 5 at 2 and 7:30 pm, Worship & Arts Center

Step back in time to River City, Iowa, early 1900s where Professor Harold Hill comes to town to form a youth band. ^^button-text^^

Event Beginning: 11/4/2022 7:30 PM

Coat and Toy Drive

Coat and Toy Drive

Nov 14 - Dec 12

The church at-large is invited to participate in Senior Adult Ministry's annual coat and toy drive. New and gently used coats in all sizes as well as new toys will be collected, organized, and distributed to local agencies. ^^button-text^^

Event Beginning: 11/14/2022 12:00 AM

Website Information Session

Website Information Session

Mon, Nov 14, 1-2 pm, Room 203

Senior Adults are invited to a website info session with FUMCR website manager Francy Collins. Questions may be submitted with registration or asked during the session. Bring a mobile device for a hands-on practice. ^^button-text^^

Event Beginning: 11/14/2022 1:00 PM

Men's Social Gathering

Men's Social Gathering

Thur, Nov 17, 7 pm, The Wing'd Nut

FUMCR guys and friends are invited for fellowship, football (Packers vs. Titans), and food! Hosted by Men of Faith. ^^button-text^^

Event Beginning: 11/17/2022 7:00 PM

Advent Workshop

Advent Workshop

Sun, Nov 27, 2-4 pm

Come and join us as we kick off the Advent season with family worship and crafts! ^^button-text^^

Event Beginning: 11/27/2022 2:00 PM

Life After...

Life After...

...losing a spouse. A monthly space to share and support one another through grief and growth in a casual gathering for women at every stage of losing their life partner.

3rd Tuesdays, 6:30-8:30 pm, Room 204 ^^button-text^^

Event Beginning: 11/29/2022 6:30 PM

Network "Stakesgiving"

Network "Stakesgiving"

Participate in Network's first ever "Stakesgiving Challenge" in November by donating food or clothing to help them address the increased need during the holiday season.

The organizations that donate the most food and clothing will be named winners! ^^button-text^^

Event Beginning: 11/30/2022 12:00 AM

Why Is This So Awkward?

Why Is This So Awkward?

Sat, Dec 3, 10 am - 3 pm, Bartula Family Life Center

High school students (9th-12th graders) are encouraged to attend this sex education event that focuses on sacred identity, relationships, and decision making. ^^button-text^^

Event Beginning: 12/3/2022 10:00 AM