The Walk: Five Essential Practices for Christian Living
January 10, 2021
We will begin the new year exploring essential practices for our daily walk with Christ that are also an essential part of growing together in the church. Get connected in Faith United’s church-wide worship and study series beginning the week of January 10. Contact Kathy Schmucker, Spiritual Formation Director, at kschmucker@faithumchurch.org for more information and to find a group that best fits your schedule. More information can be found here.
Current Groups:
- Sundays at 9:45 am, via Zoom beginning January 10. Facilitator: Kim Reynolds
- Tuesdays at 10:30 am, via Zoom. Facilitators: Pam Wig, Judy McLaughlin, and Kathy Schmucker
- Tuesday Women’s Group at 6:30 pm, via Zoom beginning January 12. Facilitators: Sue Bell and Sue Schillings
- Wednesdays at 6:30 pm, alternating weeks via Zoom beginning January 13. Facilitator: Kathy Schmucker
- Wednesdays at 7:00 pm, via Zoom. Facilitator: Pastor Steve
- Thursdays at 6:30 pm, via Zoom beginning January 14. Facilitator: Pastor Jake
Wednesday Morning Women’s Study
Incarnation: Rediscovering the Significance of Christmas
Beginning January 6
9:00 am via Zoom
Learn the meaning behind the names of Christ and the difference He makes in our lives this Christmas. His parents gave him the name Jesus. But the prophets, the shepherds, the wise men, and the angels addressed him by other names. They called him Lord, Messiah, Savior, Emmanuel, Light of the World, and Word Made Flesh. In Incarnation: Rediscovering the Significance of Christmas, best-selling author Adam Hamilton examines the names of Christ used by the gospel writers, exploring the historical and personal significance of his birth. Join us we come together in the new year to remember what’s important. In the face of uncertainty and conflict, Christians reclaim the Christ child who brings us together, heals our hearts, and calls us to bring light into the darkness.
Men’s Life Study
Coming Soon!
Thursday Afternoon Group
Prayer Shawl Ministry
Check back soon for updates about group gatherings.
Coordinator: Mike Flechtner
Prayer Shawls are the most heartfelt of gifts. They wrap, enfold, comfort, mother, hug, cover, shelter, beautify and give solace to our recipients. Our knitters and crocheters laugh, cry, love, and pray over the shawls while we make them. The official Prayer Shawl Ministry meeting is from 1-3 on the first Thursday of the month. Because we have so much fun, we meet the other three Thursdays to knit, crochet, and have fellowship. Please join us. We provide the hooks, needles, patterns and yarn. The Prayer Shawl Group will be meeting outdoors at the church and will be limited to 10 people.
Friday Afternoon Study
Theology for the Times
Fridays at 3:00 pm by Zoom.
Contact Tom Strauch and Kathy Schmucker.
Theology for the Times"...with the Bible in one hand and the newspaper in the other." This is how a 20th century theologian calls for followers of Jesus to discern and empower faithful living. Join this effort by engaging in a 'Theology for our Times' conversation to inform faithful living.
Book Discussion Group
Our next book discussion, on January 28, 2021 at 7:00 p.m., will take us back to 1965 and the Vietnam War. We will be reviewing, “Two Souls Indivisible,” by James S. Hirsch. This book gives a riveting account of how 2 POW’s, Second Lieutenant Fred Cherry and Ensign Porter Halyburton, were able to forge a strong bond and friendship despite their racial differences and horrific living conditions. Please plan to join us for a Zoom discussion about this powerful and true story.
Contact Jan Baker or Bonnie Reynolds for more information.
United Methodist Women
The United Methodist Women is a community of women whose purpose is to know God and to experience freedom as whole persons through Jesus Christ: to develop a creative, supportive fellowship; and to expand concepts of mission through participation in the global ministries of the church. Circle of Faith, Circle of Love and Lydia Circle welcome new members!
Virtual lobby
Sundays at 9:00 am
A weekly virtual gathering! Grab your coffee and donuts (or whatever morning treats you prefer) and join us for conversation and fellowship via Zoom on Sunday mornings!
What is the Emmaus Ministry?
Learn about Emmaus Spiritual Renewal Weekends and accountability groups.
Music Groups
Faith United offers a wide variety of music groups for all ages to use their gifts and passion for vocal or instrumental music in worship.
Faith and the Environment
“Faith and the Environment” Ministryis an expression of our congregations' need to put into action the gratitude we feel for this magnificent earth. The divine nature of our Creator bestows on all that is created as a sacred legacy. Collectively we commit ourselves to the task of under-standing and preserving this legacy."
Learn more about discipleship at Faith United