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February Sermon Series to Explore Wesley
Rooted: Our Methodist Identity Our faith has roots, and when we look at those roots, we can more deeply understand our beliefs, our practices, and most importantly our relationship with God today. We will explore our early Methodist roots in the life and theology of John Wesley, which will help us to better understand our place in the present Christian landscape. As we connect with our Methodist roots, may we find new life and renewal in the beliefs and practices that gave life to the early Methodist movement. February 9th—Head and Heart 1…
UMC in the News
The United Methodist Church has made national news as it seeks to find a way forward towards its 2020 General Conference this May. Click to read more.
January Sermon Series: Deep Water
We often are tempted to stand in the shallow waters of life, when the good things in life are found in deeper water. It takes courage to “jump in!” Click to learn more about this series.
Epiphany Sunday Sermon Topic
Join us on Jan. 5 to celebrate “the 12th day of Christmas,” known as Epiphany in the church year. Click for more information.
Advent Worship Series: Heaven and Nature Sing!
Advent Worship Series –Heaven and Nature Sing “Make a joyful noise to the Beloved all the earth; break forth into grateful song and sing praises! Yes, sing songs of praise extolling Love’s way; lift up your hearts with gratitude and joy!” – Psalm 98 “Joy to the World,” a beloved Christmas classic, turns 300 this year. Composer Isaac Watt’s interpretation of Psalm 98 invites us to sing a “new song”– and it is a powerful cosmic performance of all creation…
FUMC Adopts Welcoming Statement
As part of renewed commitment to making our church accessible in all ways to all of God’s people, FUMC has adopted an official Welcoming Statement, which can be found at this page. If you have any questions about the statement or would like to be part of our committees on accessibility, please contact Pastor Melissa.
Upcoming Worship Series The Tie That Binds to Begin Oct. 13
“Above all, clothe yourselves with love, which binds everything together in perfect harmony. And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in the one body. And be thankful.” – Col 3: 14-15 Relationships form us. One of the most treasured hymns of Christianity in the last century was “Blest Be the Tie That Binds.” As we gather for worship in this series, we will be invited to consider how our relationships with…
Email Scam alert as of 9/21
**SCAM ALERT** An email claiming to come from the Pastor is scamming iTunes gift cards from unsuspecting members of our community. Please ignore and delete these messages. The return address looks like it is coming from FUMC; but remember, our OFFICIAL church emails do not end in GMAIL.COM. We understand scammers are sending similar messages appearing to come from pastors at other churches in the area to unsuspecting parishioners. Please delete such pleas and if you are uncertain whether an…
Bishop Lewis Returns to Episcopal Duties Sept. 9
Virginia Conference Bishope Sharma Lewis is set to return from medical leave on Monday, Sept. 9
Sermon Series: Won’t You Be My Neighbor?
Remember Fred Rogers? He was the very gentle host of the PBS television show “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood.” Many kids were completely enthralled with Mr. Rogers and his Neighborhood of Make-Believe. Mr. Rogers had none of the quick-moving story elements of “Sesame Street” or the color and energy of a Saturday morning cartoon. What Mr. Rogers offered was simple friendliness. Fred Rogers taught children how to be a good neighbor. As an ordained minister, Mister Rogers learned what it means to…