FUMC ADULT SPIRTUAL FORMATION
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The FUMC United Methodist Men’s group has a tradition of monthly breakfast meetings and lending their assistance to various church projects and events. At this time, meetings are suspended because of COVID-19 concerns. Call the church office for further information about this group.
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The United Methodist Women (UMW) of First United Methodist Church Fairbanks support missions near and far, to include helping women and children in the local community, and across the state, nation and world.
The group holds fundraising events throughout the year to support special programs and as an outreach to local residents in need. Members of the local UMW determine the disbursement of funds to various ministries.
UMW members also participate in educational opportunities to learn more about a variety of mission needs and ways to serve. They share that information with our local congregation through presentations and the church newsletter. Contact the church office to learn more about the UMW and their current projects at FUMC.
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The FUMC Prayer Chain consists of church members who are committed to responding to prayer requests the Church receives. The Prayer Chain has two coordinators who initiate prayers through the chain via telephone.
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The Circles of Care Ministry helps members of our church family by taking food to those who are ill or recovering from an injury or surgery, families with a newborn, or persons grieving a family member’s death. The Coordinator communicates with the volunteer “cooks” and the families in need to arrange the food preparation and schedule for delivery.
Information is always appreciated to identify families in need. The church office should be contacted with the names of these persons and as many details about the situation as possible.
Circles of Care can always use more cooks and delivery drivers! Call the church office for a contact person.
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This group pieces together and sews quilts that are presented to families when their children are baptized at the church. Members also knit and crochet prayer shawls that are gifted to members and non-members who need the comfort of prayer.
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This group selects, reads, and discusses one book each month. The book list is created annually, using suggestions and recommendations of members. Come share your literary suggestions and enjoy fellowship with others.
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This group meets Wednesdays at 7:00 PM. More Details Coming Soon!
SPIRITUAL FORMATION is expressed in three ways:
Maturity of being, characterized by a personal and communal relationship with God in Jesus Christ;
Maturity of knowing, characterized by intentional and transformational learning and reflection about God, self, and the world; and
Maturity of doing, characterized by intentional actions compelled by what we believe and who we are in Christ.
UNITED METHODIST MEN’s GROUP
The FUMC United Methodist Men’s Group has a tradition of monthly breakfast meetings and lending their assistance to various church projects and events.
Call the church office for further information about this group.
The United Methodist men’s breakfast is on the 3rd Thursday of the month at 7:am at The Bakery. This month it will be on July 21st and is the first one in many months due to Covid.
UNITED METHODIST WOMEN’s Group
The United Methodist Women (UMW) of First United Methodist Church Fairbanks support missions near and far, to include helping women and children in the local community, and across the state, nation and world.
The group holds fundraising events throughout the year to support special programs and as an outreach to local residents in need. Members of the local UMW determine the disbursement of funds to various ministries.
UMW members also participate in educational opportunities to learn more about a variety of mission needs and ways to serve. They share that information with our local congregation through presentations and the church newsletter.
Call the church office to learn more about the UMW and their current projects at FUMC.
FUMC PRAYER CHAIN & prayer requests
All of us long to connect with someone who can identify with our circumstances and share in our day-to-day life. Prayer is just that - a personal experience and intimate connection with our loving Heavenly Father. Through prayer, we guided by the peace, power and presence of the Holy Spirit.
The Prayer Chain consists of church members who are committed to responding to prayer requests the Church receives. The Prayer Chain has two coordinators who initiate prayers through the chain, via the telephone.
Please call the church office for more information.
Prayer requests may be made in person, over the telephone, by e-mail, or by a written form found in the church pew. Call the church office if you would like to become part of the Prayer Chain.
THE CIRCLES OF CARE MINISTRY
We CARE about our church members & families!
God's purpose for our lives is that we grow and nurture engaged disciples. We best love God and make disciples by loving others.
The Circles of Care Ministry helps members of our church family by taking food to those who are ill or recovering from an injury or surgery, families with a newborn, or persons grieving a family member’s death. The Coordinator communicates with the volunteer “cooks” and the families in need to arrange the food preparation and schedule for delivery. Circles of Care can always use more cooks and delivery drivers!
Please call the church office to serve within this ministry or if you know someone in need.
Do you Know someone in need?
Information is always appreciated to identify families in need. The church office should be contacted with the names of these persons and as many details about the situation as possible.
Call the church office to learn more!
CRAFT GROUP
The Craft Group meets Monday mornings from 9:00 am to 12 noon, with a relaxed schedule that allows members to come and go as their schedule permits.
Group members piece together and sew quilts that are presented to families when their children are baptized at the church. Members also knit and crochet prayer shawls that are gifted to members and non-members who need the comfort of prayer.
When members are not creating baby quilts and prayer shawls, we welcome you to bring your own craft projects to work on while in fellowship with each other.
COME JOIN THE FUMC BOOK CLUB!
Books are actually quite social - a writer speaking to a reader - come join us as we make the reading of a book the center of church fellowship!
RUTH CIRCLE BOOK CLUB
This group meets the first Friday of each month at 10 a.m. The members select, read and discuss one book each month. The book list is created annually, using suggestions and recommendations of members. Come share your literary suggestions and enjoy fellowship with others.
The Ruth Circle shares information about upcoming book selections through the church announcements and newsletter and welcomes interested readers! Call the church office for the Ruth Circle meeting time and contact information.
Call the church office to learn more!
ADULT BIBLE STUDY
This group meets Wednesdays at 7:00 PM.
We study the Bible BECAUSE?
It is essential to our understanding not only of God, but ourselves as well.
Without God’s Word, we will be purposeless and disrupted from our call and the purpose for our salvation.
When we base our lives on the Word of God, then Christ can create His work in us by the power of the Spirit!