Adopt-a-School Update: May 2026
We were fortunate to have principal, Lucy Seiber, and Community Resources Coordinator, Antonio Cruz-Rodriguez, present at the Sharing our Journeys recently. They gave us so much more insight into the needs of our Adopt-a-School. Upcoming events: The new Husky Pack Leaders committee, a student council for 4th and 5th graders, is focusing on rebuilding the school garden to promote student …
Season of Creation: May 10 & 17
Earth Day has passed but FUMC’s observance of the Season of Creation is coming soon! The Green Team has scheduled two speakers for the Sharing Our Journeys class to help us learn more about our environment and how we may care for it. On May 10th the presenter will be sharing about data centers and their significant use of resources. …
Sharing Our Journeys, Sundays, 11am
Sundays, 11am, Chapel & Zoom Dr. Anna Haensch, Data Centers, Season of Creation In observance and celebration of the Season of Creation, the Green Team has planned the program for the Sharing Our Journeys class for each of the next two Sundays. On May 10th, the speaker will be Dr. Anna Haensch, Research Associate Professor, Data Science Institute, and Associate …
Second Harvest Food Bank Work Day, May 30
Saturday, May 30, 8:15 – 11:45am An easy opportunity to impact food insecurity for families in our area is available on Saturday, May 30 at Second Harvest Food Bank. We will meet at Second Harvest, 2802 Dairy Drive, at 8:15am. This opportunity is for people over 12 years of age. The facility requires closed toe shoes and no tank tops. …
Congregational Assessment Survey
Please Take a Moment to Complete Our SurveySurveys Are Anonymous and Due by May 15 You have been invited to participate in the first step: a congregational assessment using the Congregation Assessment Tool (CAT). This anonymous assessment will help us gain a clearer picture of the heart of First Church—our strengths, our growing edges, the diversity of perspectives among us, and the energy …
Isthmus Brass Spring Concert, May 6
Wednesday, May 6, 7pm, Sanctuary, $20 The Isthmus Brass presents their Spring Concert on Wednesday, May 6 at 7pm in our sanctuary as part of the Arts@First Concert Series. Music includes popular classics, traditional pieces for brass and big band jazz numbers. Come enjoy a wonderful program of virtuosic brass works! Suggested donation $20.
Director of Children, Youth, Young Adult, and Justice Ministries
Position Description: This position is designed to provide leadership, coordination, and expertise for ministry programs serving children, youth, young adults and justice ministries. FUMC seeks to foster a vibrant, inclusive and active learning environment, where people in these age groups can explore and deepen their faith journey in a welcoming and safe environment. Further, this Director will work to develop, …
Lenten Book Study: “The Difficult Words of Jesus” by Amy-Jill Levine
IN-PERSONLed by Dr. Glenna Jackson and Rev. Scott WaltersThursdays, 2pm, Chapel, Feb. 19, 26, Mar. 5, 12, 19, 26 ONLINELed by Rev. Cathy Weigand and Rev. Ran YooWednesdays, 6:30pm, Zoom: Feb. 25, Mar. 4, 11, 18, 25, Apr. 1https://emory.zoom.us/j/91269281307Meeting ID: 912 6928 1307 Questions? Contact Rev. Scott Walters or Rev. Ran Yoo