Fredericksburg United Methodist Church
Friday News Blast 10/15/2021
Photo Directory - FINAL notice





  • TODAY IS YOUR DEADLINE for choosing your favorite family /individual shot for the directory AND making additional purchases (if you do not choose a favorite photo for the directory, the photographers will choose one for you)

  • All pictures have been emailed out. If you are missing your Directory Photos, CHECK YOUR SPAM FOLDER! We've had a few people let us know that emails from M&J Photography are going to their spam folders.
  • The email subject line will read
" Photos for (your last name) are ready".


  • If you didn't get yours done but would like to be included in the directory, please email us your photo or bring it by the office TODAY! PLEASE SEND THESE TO PAM CHILDS - OFFICE MANAGER.

  • UNFORTUNATELY due to copyright issues we CANNOT use pictures from previous directories. (thank you to those who have sent theirs in already, they are in process!)
Can you grab a slot? just a couple of hours here or there make a big difference! A GREAT thing for some families to do on a saturday!
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MOSAIC DEVOTIONAL
Oct. 17-23
Click on the graphic
Find this and previous weeks at THIS LINK
Youth Music! New Handbell groups!
Come check out these great groups of youth and learn a new skill!
Do you want to learn to read music? Gain confidence skills in performing and/or working in a group setting?
You definitely want to be in one of these!

Middle School Ringers
This is our intermediate handbell ensemble for grades 6-8. This new ensemble rehearses from 3:00-4:00 pm every Sunday from October through May.

 High School Ringers
This is our advanced handbell ensemble for grades 9-12. This new ensemble rehearses from 6:00-7:00 pm every Sunday from October through May.

Both groups will perform once a month in service, present a Christmas and dessert concert, and hopefully attend a handbell retreat. No experience of ringing bells or reading music is required. These are things we will work on throughout the year. This is a chance for our youth to bond through music and work towards common goals and events throughout the year. 
Contact Morgan Freeman (mkfreeman460@gmail.com) to get involved or just show up on Sunday!

NEXT WEEKEND - BE THERE OR ....
ART SHOW!
Opening night - Saturday, October 23rd 7 - 9pm
Come check out what the artisans of FUMC and the community have to offer!
Don't miss the likes of Bob Silkenson, Sandy Wiseman, Kelsey Wilson, etc .. Tammy Hedge is working hard to curate this and make it a successful event!

You can email Allison with any questions- allisonx@fumcva.org
Sunday 10/24
it's almost here - FUN-TASTIC Fall Festival at FUMC! Think games, music, crafts, prizes, chili and hot dogs (no reservation needed!), and good times! All on the Methodist Green (weather permitting)
Also an ART SHOW (see above)
You won't want to miss it - Invite a friend!
REGISTRATION is still open and going!
We are so excited to bring back in 2022 this beloved fun and uplifting ministry program and hope you will join us for this season. Registration starts on 10/4 and ends on 11/1 or when capacity is met, whichever comes first.
Our program is for K5 - 8th and all teams are co-ed. Each team will practice for an hour during the week and play a game on Saturday.
COVID: masks will be required unless players are actively playing. Each player must bring their own water bottle. Frequent use of hand sanitizer will be encouraged. Spectators are required to wear a mask if unvaccinated, but it is recommended for all when in close proximity indoors. Final COVID rules will be finalized and shared with participants in December.
Uniform sizing orders during registration are final this year - they will not be adjusted at the evaluation date. Please make note of the provided sizing guidance as the uniform manufacturer has changed and they will NOT have the same fit as prior years. Uniforms will not include a t-shirt this year.
Registration cost is $95 with a $5 sibling discount. Full scholarships are available to alleviate financial hardship. QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS Please Email fumc.upward@gmail.com

Click on the graphic above for more information and the site to register at, when it opens!
Looking ahead to November..




Your opportunity to SERVE & HONOR!
Mark your calendars now for 2 things on
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 7th!

A Veterans / All Saints Concert on the Methodist Green (weather permitting) featuring "Kings Cadence!
AND a Blood Drive!

You can sign up ahead of time to GIVE BLOOD by emailing Pastor Mary at betterhealth@fumcva.org
But there will be walk-in space the day of.
NEW class / Small group
"The Soul of Aging"
Don't miss this new class/study by Rev. Mochel Morris & Pastor Mary!
Click on the graphic to learn more, and then register (for both in-person or ZOOM attendance) by emailing Pastor Mary!
Check out this online Advent program! Begins the end of Nov.
From former Missionary Janet Lahr- Lews comes this wonderful Virtual Mission in the Holy Lands!
Each of the 4 sessions is 90 minutes, attend as many as you care to.

Registration is free, or you can make a donation of any amount that will be split evenly with the four sites we plan to visit.

Click on the graphic to download the flyer and the link to register!
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