Safe Gun Disposal Event – June 7
On Saturday, June 7, FUMC will be hosting a “Safe Gun Disposal” event in the church’s parking lot. Rev. Jeff Wild and his “Guns to Gardens” crew will be accepting rifles and guns and breaking them down. The pieces will later be melted and used to make garden tools such as trowels and pick axes which later be offered for …
Green Team Times April 2025
WELCOME TO OUR 2025 ‘SEASON OF CREATION’Our theme this year is: ‘GETTING FROM HERE TO THERE’ ‘TRANSPORTATION SUNDAY’ ON SUNDAY, MAY 4TH9:30 TO 11:00 AM – Sunday Worship followed by Coffee Fellowship11:00 TO 11:30 AM –Presentation in the chapel by a Madison Metro employee to explain about the bus rapid transit (BRT) service in Madison now as well as future …
Second Harvest Food Bank Work Day, Jun. 7
Saturday, June 7, 8:15am – 11:45am Another easy opportunity to impact food insecurity for families in our area is available on Saturday, June 7 at Second Harvest Food Bank. We will meet at 2nd Harvest, 2802 Dairy Drive at 8:15 a.m. This opportunity is for people over 12 years of age. The facility requires closed toed shoes and no tank tops …
Stewardship Update – April 2025
Harbors and Anchors During the Storm Times are turbulent these days. I feel this turbulence at work and in everyday life – I also see that in the life of our church. Biblical values our church has held as foundational have lately been questioned by many in our society. As a congregation, we try to make our church be a …
Season of Creation, May 4 & 11
Earth Day has passed, but the FUMC Green Team’s celebration of the Season of Creation is coming up! Two Sundays, May 4th and May 11th have been set aside for this observance. During worship services, you will hear references to God’s creation and our need to be good stewards of it. After the worship services, please join the Green Team …
Spring Garden Party for Senior Adults
Thursday, May 29, 11:45am, Fellowship Hall Our guest is Dr. Melissa A. Rosenkranz from The Center for Healthy Minds. She is the Distinguished Chair in Contemplative Neuroscience and Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at UW. She will join us for our lunch and share her knowledge of the value of staying connected for our general health and well-being. Menu: Sandwiches, including tuna fish, …
Green Team Times April 2025
Let’s welcome spring by celebrating Earth Day! As you may or may not remember, ‘Earth Day’ was founded in 1970 by Wisconsin Senator Gaylord Nelson, who spearheaded efforts for a national day to be focused on environmentalism. In 1990, Earth Day was adopted globally! Earth Day has also expanded to the entire month of April with many activities as ‘park …
April Adopt-a-School News
By Kathy Carpenter Yes, the soccer goals are in and the kids are loving them!! April 10 Parent-Teacher conferences are fast approaching. We are still in need of donations to cover the meal that FUMC is bringing in to the teachers on their long day. Please contact Kathy Carpenter. Items needed at Hawthorne Elementary: Thank you for your consistent caring …
Grounds Cleanup Day
Saturday, April 12, 10am Will be focusing on lawn clean up, lawn treatment, and removing dead material from the flower beds. If you are interested, contact Brian Chapmen using the form below. Contact Brian Chapman