Join us this Sunday to continue our Dare to Dance Again series.
Biblical references are - John 10:11-18 and 1 John 2:16-24
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Have you considered joining?
All new(ish) attendees will get a special gift!
Come get your questions about what church membership can mean for you and your family.
THIS Sunday (22nd) at 3 pm in the Sanctuary!
There will be an opportunity to take vows of membership at that time if you wish!
Pastor Josh can answer any questions you have or arrange another time.
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Fire at Madonna House Apartment
Some of you may have heard in the news of a destructive fire at the Maddona House senior apartments. Everyone, including our security guard Larry Potter was not hurt, praise God!
However now about 40 residents are displaced and living with family or a hotel.
We are working through Micah Ministries(who is working through DSS) to provide assistance.
We are asking for YOU to pick up Walmart gift cards (in any amount), please place these in the wall slot in the admin hallway (room 108) or you can donate $ so we can purchase these. (Memo: gift cards Madonna House).
IN ADDITION - If you and your class/ small group, civic organization or team would like to provide an evening of dinners for these displaced seniors. Youll find the SIGNUP GENIUS link - HERE.
Currently 28 meals is the need (that's as of today, Friday 5/20). This will change as time goes on so please keep an eye on communications or contact the Micah coordinator - Jill Clare
jill@dolovewalk.net
540-848-5157
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Guys! Are you looking for a great way to stay connected and in the Word during the summer? Try Pastor Jerry's men's group on Thursday evenings! This will be available on Zoom too!
Click on the graphic for more information.
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Add it to your summer habits and stay connected in Christ!
Click on the image for more details!
Available on Zoom or in person.
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Just added to our calendar
FUMC Summer series POTLUCK!
Get it on YOUR calendar!
Wednesday, June 22nd at 5:30 PM in Kobler Hall.
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Save the date: Reception for Pastor Josh
Before we welcome Pastor Ohhwan in July, it is time to get on your calendar our "Farewell" reception for Pastor Josh.
We will be celebrating his ministry with us at a reception on June 12th, right after the 11:15 AM Sunday worship service, in Kobler Hall. We hope you will come out to wish him well.
Click on the image for a letter from our lay leaders. Love offering donations can be made by check or through SimpleChurch
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"How can I share the love of God with others"?
These are just a few of the ways! Check our "come serve" page for more!
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Nursery attendants needed!
Do you like holding a baby, or playing with kids? In order to continue providing reliable nursery care over the summer, we'd love to add a few people to our roster! If you've used the nursery over the last year this might be your chance to pass along the kindness!
Contact Kelly Sienkowski to get signed up! Paid or volunteer spots available (background check required unless already on file)
Reminder: As we go into the summer months when youth and children's Sunday schools are on a hiatus, children 5 and under are welcome in the nursery during the 9:45 service, but in addition, there will be a "kid corner" set up in the back of Kobler Hall for those wiggly little ones!
Email Kelly
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Q & A with Pastor Ohhwan! | | |
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Maybe you'll find something in common! Part 1 ... stay tuned for more
Q - What life experience/ circumstance brought you into the ministry of the United Methodist Church?
A - I had wanted to become a pastor when I was 19 but had to live in another way to come up to my parents’ expectations. I would have courage 15 years later. My wife and I both felt God was calling us to life in the wilderness almost at the same time. It was when I was away from her and the kids due to my job. We decided to not plan anything at our will but follow where God makes an opening for us. And we've come this far!
Q - What are your children’s names and ages?
A- Sue Kim, 17, going to be 18 in August, Tony Kim, 16, Hannah Kim, 9.
Q - What is your favorite...
1) Food - Korean Noodles
2) Color - Blue
3) Drink - Sprite!
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Lots of ways you can donate both at FUMC and to the community! | |
There are still several items to sign up for!
Our snack tent is our most popular station at Vacation Bible School! We need lots of food to make the program fun and successful. Non-perishable items can be brought into Mission Control at FUMC (marked bin) anytime between now and June 10th. Perishable items can be brought in the week before VBS, by June 12th, to the Kobler Hall kitchen. Thank you all so much for your support! Please contact Jillian Murray with any questions - at jillianmurray@fumcva.org
CLICK ON THE GRAPHIC TO SIGN UP
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Also needed for VBS .. small craft items!
Order on Amazon from our wish list and they will be delivered straight to FUMC!
Thank you for your support!
CLICK ON THE GRAPHIC
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We are a donation site for Kits & Cans for Annual Conference | |
Click on the link below to learn more. We are a collection site for ...
- UMCOR Kits – This year we will focus on collecting UMCOR Cleaning & Hygiene kits. School kits can be added to this collection, however, we will focus on the two kits to maximize our global impact.
- Diapers (Size 3-6) at the Central location (that's us!)
Can we contribute money instead of collecting kits?
- If you prefer to make a financial contribution to enable UMCOR to purchase relief kits, you can contribute $75 for each cleaning kit; $12 for each health kit to Advance #901440.
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Marine Corps Marathon THIS Sunday (22nd)
The Marine Corps Historic Half will return to the streets of Fredericksburg once again on May 22, 2022. Both the City and the Marine Corps Marathon organizers want to make travel as easy as possible for those people coming into the city for church services. In previous discussions, we promised a map of the race route, including access routes into the downtown area.
Attached is a PDF map of the Half Marathon race route. Please note:
• The race route is highlighted in red.
• The recommended travel routes to impacted churches are highlighted in green.
• The streets highlighted in white are also open to traffic.
• Times in which the streets will be opened are listed along the route.
• Rt. 1 will be open to traffic in both directions for the entire event.
Please click on the image to see the whole map and check if your route to church will be affected. Our Charlotte St. parking lot will still be open.
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UMW / United Women in Faith
Are you looking for a new way to honor someone for a job well done or someone who has impacted your life or faith journey? The United Women In Faith has just what you need. From Mother’s Day through Father’s Day we will be collecting money for missions through our Candle Burning program. Look for more information on our mission in the coming weeks.
Checks should be made out to FUMW & sent to our unit treasurer, Darlene Davis, 164 Longstreet Avenue, Fredericksburg, VA 22401. You may also use the Simple Church App/Candle Burning. Please include a note indicating the person you wish to honor.
Click the graphic to Email Darlene with questions.
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Prayer Gathering for Jeremiah Community
On Wednesday, June 1, at Hurkamp Park, we will gather as Micah churches, neighbors, and community members for an ecumenical prayer and vision gathering looking toward our dream for Jeremiah Community. Our service begins at 6:30, but feel free to join us in the park beforehand at 5 PM, to enjoy a picnic-style meal with our neighbors.
Many of you know by now that Micah and its churches are casting a vision for a supportive community of small homes, where our neighbors might have a chance at hope, healing and life beyond the displacement and disconnection they have experienced. This is our Jeremiah Community vision, and we want everyone to have a chance to be part of it.
Come join us on June 1 at 6:30 pm to gather again at Hurkamp Park, to look back on where we have been and dream ahead toward a new vision for loving God and loving neighbor, being the church in Fredericksburg. We're excited for this moment to share our vision of a life-sharing community where our neighbors can live affordably, and have purpose and meaningful relationships.
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Click on the image above to read an update on the efforts for Ukraine.
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Churches condemn hate, urge action after shootings | After what officials quickly identified as a white supremacist attack in Buffalo, New York, United Methodists are responding with prayers and calls to do the hard work of addressing racism. United Methodists also are responding to a mass shooting at a California church. Heather Hahn reports for United Methodist News. | | | |
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Parking Change reminder
Our community here including members and staff will need to adjust our habits of parking in the small parking lot between The Methodist Green and the building at 710 Princess Anne Street (internally known as the "dumpster lot" ). The use of this lot was granted to the owners, tenants, and clients of 710 Princess Anne Street several years ago between the hours of 6 am and 6 pm, Monday through Saturday.
To "love thy neighbor" the managers of the building and our Trustees have now agreed that the first 6 spaces closest to Princess Anne Street will be marked for Units 1-6 or Units A-F, and will be reserved for those tenants during the hours of 6 am – 6 pm Monday through Saturday. The remaining 4 spaces are available to FUMC staff and members at all hours, but we should not abuse this permission. All spaces are available to FUMC on Sundays.
The entire parking lot will continue to be available for our Youth on the day of the Christmas parade, so we can continue to use it for our fundraising snacks sales.
So please don’t park in this lot on a regular basis, and not in the first 6 spaces during the restricted hours. Let's all be good neighbors and respect our neighbors’ need for their parking spaces.
Sincerely,
The Trustees
Questions or concerns should be relayed to Blair Mitchell - Chairperson
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Rappahannock River District of the United Methodist Church Newsletter | Cans & Kits for Conference, Team Jeremiah Presentation, and more District Newsletter May 19, 2022 With the further postponement of the General Conference session to 2024, Virginia Conference clergy an | | | |
And the award goes to ... | |
Congratulations!
Congratulations to Pastor Mary who has been approved to be a fully licensed UMC pastor as of Annual Conference in June!
Send her a note of Congrats or give her a high five!
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Kelly Blosser & Margaret Mock
Congratulations to Kelly & Margaret for completing the UMC Local Church Historians' School!
Click on the Archives logo to read a letter recognizing their work.
Our webpage will soon include a new "Archives & History" section that houses videos, information, and recent historical finds! Stay tuned@
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