First Things First Newsletter

Children's Church Summer Break:  Our Children’s Church program is on summer break for the season. However, the Children’s Center will remain open during Sunday worship for families who may need a space for their child(ren). Please note that the Children’s Center will be unstaffed during the summer months, so parents or guardians are asked to remain with their children while using the space. The room does include audio and video access to the worship service so families can continue to participate in worship together. 

Summer Shorts Worship Series: Tiny Stories, Big Questions:  This summer we'll keep things casual as we explore the shortest books of the Bible - tiny stories that ask big questions about faith and life. Wear your summer attire - shorts, Hawaiian shirts - and join us.

Youth Confirmation Class:  All middle school and high school youth are invited to join our upcoming Confirmation Class. Together, we will explore the Christian faith, our Methodist heritage, and our place in the life of the Church. This time together will include an overnight retreat, a service project, along with sessions to explore various topics. There is still time to join! Reach out to Pastor Angel for more info. We will be meeting on the following Sundays at 5:00 p.m. at Loomis FUMC.

• June 7, June 21, July 5, August 2, August 16
• Youth Retreat July 17-19 (details TBD)
• There will be a special celebration on August 29 with Confirmations taking place in worship on Sunday, August 30.

"Our Hearts Were Strangely Lukewarm" Seminar Discussion: Cathie Wierbick is facilitating a four-week seminar organized by the United Methodist General Commission on Religion & Race based on the book "Our Hearts Were Strangely Lukewarm: The American Methodist Church and the Struggle with White Supremacy" by John Elford. Sessions are on Wednesday evenings in June, beginning at 6:00 p.m. in Herigage Chapel. The course assumes that all participants will have already read the book. Prices start around $5.00 on Kindle. Limited scholarship assistance is available. Please confirm your participation with Cathie if you would like to join the seminar. 

Bishop's Offering for Fred Finch Youth & Family Services: As part of the Annual Conference theme, "Healing the World," Bishop Sandy is inviting congregations to support the ministry of Fred Finch Youth & Family Services, which provides behavioral health, educational, and supportive services for children, youth, young adults, and families. If you would like to contribute, please write "Bishop's Offering" on the memo or notation line of your check or envelope. We will present the congregation's offering at Annual Conference later this month.