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03/12: Inclusion/Ability Task force Needs Your Opinion
Franconia UMC’s Task Force on Inclusion/Ability seeks your participation in a short survey. Click for more!
Support Our Franconia Elementary Spring Break Food Collection
Now through April 1: Families of students at Franconia Elementary School who currently rely on the free/reduced meals programs at the school struggle to have enough food at home during the week-long spring break.
VA Conference General Conference Delegation News
The Virginia Conference General Conference delegation adopts motion in support of Protocol; read more here. If you have any questions about the Protocol, please contact Pastor Melissa.
March Worship Series Looks at Last Week of the Life of Jesus
Throughout the six weeks of Lent we will “freeze-frame” moments in Holy Week so we might put ourselves in the picture, thereby “Entering the Passion of Jesus.”
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.