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Children's Ministry
First United Methodist Church has a long tradition of quality programs for children and their families. Under the leadership of Associate Pastor Debbie Gara, an active year-round program provides enriching Sunday School experiences for infants through sixth graders. Sunday School begins at 9:00 a.m. each Sunday (September through June). Occasional special assemblies and parties add variety to the program. A winter camp for grades 1-6 takes place each January at Camp Sky Meadows. Children's Choirs (see Music Ministry) provide music experiences each Sunday during worship. A special Summer Sunday School program meets at 10:00 a.m. (concurrent with Worship) late June through August.
Youth Ministry
A dynamic program is available for youth grades 7-12. Under the leadership of Youth Council President Cheri Ehrlich, President of Youth Fellowship Kayla Staats, and Associate Pastor Allison Mark, weekly activities provide opportunities for fellowship, study, and service. A winter retreat, summer drama program, summer camp and choir tour complement the weekly program. Sunday School classes meet at 9:00 a.m., music programs rehearse Sunday afternoons (see Music Ministry) and Youth Fellowship gathers every Sunday evening at 6:45 p.m. for dinner and a variety of programs and activities. Youth also have opportunity to participate in the church video ministry, acolyte program, and Boy Scout Troop 27.
A detailed brochure and full-year calendar are available through the Church Office.
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Adult Ministry & Fellowship
A variety of Sunday, mid-week and other short-term classes are available to adults. Under the leadership of Associate Pastor Debbie Gara, year-round opportunities are planned to provide growth in personal faith and discipleship. Informal and formal fellowship groups foster strong ties between members of the congregation. Regularly-meeting groups include Genesis Fellowship (couples with young children), Entheos (ages 35-50), Pathfinders (singles and couples ages 50-retirement), Questers (singles and couples ages 60+), Lamplighters and Aldersgate (singles and couples ages 70+). United Methodist Men and United Methodist Women are active with monthly meetings. Friendship Days outings offer one-day and multiple-day trips for our active, older adults.
The Faith in Action Program, under the leadership of Associate Pastor Debbie Gara and coordinator Marlene Farrell, provides ministry for home-bound adults.
Detailed brochures are available on Adult Ministry activities by contacting the Church Office.
Intergenerational Programs
Intergenerational experiences include camping at Camp Sky Meadows over the Memorial and Labor Day weekends along with the fall Women's Retreat, the annual Advent Workshop as well as church picnics.
Several fellowship groups foster strong ties including United Methodist Women and United Methodist Men.
Friendship Days offers one- and multiple-day bus excursions for the members and friends of FUMC.
Music Ministry
FUMC offers a comprehensive music program. All of the ensembles are open without audition.
The Chancel Choir provides worship service music on a weekly basis and is open to adults. The choir rehearses on Wednesday nights at 7:30 p.m. in the music rehearsal room.
"Sounds of the Risen Son" (the youth choir) sings for worship periodically throughout the year, and participates in an annual concert tour. The choir rehearses at 5:30 p.m. on Sunday evenings.
Two children's choirs for grades Pre-K through grade 6 rehearse on Sunday mornings and perform periodically in the worship service..
Handbell Ensembles are available for children, youth and adults.
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