Support for families is an important ministry at Duluth First United Methodist Church. Parenting classes with childcare provided offer help and support to families. Activities for the family to do together are also a part of the church calendar.
A variety of events are offered for Christian fellowship for all ages – singles, couples and families. Movie night, dinners, Trunk or Treat, and Christmas Caroling are just a few examples of the fellowship events at Duluth First United Methodist Church.
UPCOMING FAMILIES & FELLOWSHIP EVENTS
Violin Recital Presented by Emily Anne Klayman: March 1st
Please join us on Sunday, March 1st, at 3 p.m. in the Sanctuary in celebration as Emily Anne Klayman, one of the younger members of our church’s Music & Worship Arts Ministry, presents her Violin Recital. Performing a variety of music and marking her graduation from level 1 of the Suzuki Violin program, Emily Anne’s performance will include selections from the Suzuki Violin Book 1, including short pieces by J.S. Bach and F.J. Gossec. Friends of all ages, especially children, are welcome to join!
Wednesday Night Dinner in Hinton Hall: March 4th
The Dinner Belles and Beaus prepare excellent meals at very reasonable prices. Dinner is served from 5 to 6:30 p.m. in Hinton Hall of the Family Life Center. Enjoy fellowship around the table with family and friends.
March 4th is “Breakfast for Dinner” Night and the menu includes is quiche, bacon, sausage, cheese grits, tater tots, French toast sticks, biscuits, and dessert. For the kids - the same. We also offer a salad bar special - for only $4 you can enjoy a fully stocked salad bar, a baked potato/sweet potato, dessert and drink.
Prices are: adults - $7; seniors (age 60 and up) - $6; children ages 11 years and under $4; children under 2 years eat for free; no family (immediate family members only) pays more than $19.
Senior Fellowship Program & Luncheon: March 10th
The Senior Fellowship will meet for its monthly program and luncheon on Tuesday, February 11th, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. This is a great way for senior adults to come together for food, fun and fellowship. We will be putting candy into the plastic Easter eggs for the children’s Easter Egg Hunt on April 11th.
The meeting begins at 11 a.m. and the program starts at 11:15 a.m. Lunch begins at noon. A donation will be accepted for the lunch. All senior adults are welcome to attend the program or the lunch or both. Please call Bonnie Tinnell at 770-476-8680 for more information.
Wednesday Night Dinner in Hinton Hall: March 11th
The Dinner Belles and Beaus prepare excellent meals at very reasonable prices. Dinner is served from 5 to 6:30 p.m. in Hinton Hall of the Family Life Center. Enjoy fellowship around the table with family and friends.
The menu for March 11th is bone-in pork chops, macaroni & cheese, broccoli, baked apples, corn muffins, and dessert. For the kids – hot dogs and macaroni & cheese. We also offer a salad bar special - for only $4 you can enjoy a fully stocked salad bar, a baked potato/sweet potato, dessert and drink.
Prices are: adults - $7; seniors (age 60 and up) - $6; children ages 11 years and under $4; children under 2 years eat for free; no family (immediate family members only) pays more than $19.
United Methodist Women High Tea: March 14th
The United Methodist Women invite ladies, ages 6 and up, to join us for a Victorian High Tea on Saturday, March 14th, from 3 to 5 p.m. in Fellowship Hall. Please invite your mother, grandmother, daughter, granddaughter, aunt, friend, and neighbor to attend this fun event.
Tables will be set with beautiful tea services, and dainty sandwiches, warm scones, and scrumptious desserts will be served by gracious gentlemen, from our church, sporting black bow ties. Wear your lovely spring attire, including hats and gloves if you wish.
There is no charge, but a love offering will be collected to benefit Family Promise in their mission to put families back on their feet with jobs and homes. A nursery will be provided, as well as a young children’s activity room. Please sign up in the Gathering Room or outside Hinton Hall by Wednesday, March 11th.
The Roadrunners to See the Hay House
and Cherry Blossoms in Macon: March 17th
Join The Roadrunners on Tuesday, March 17th, as they go to see the Hay House and cherry blossoms in Macon. The Hay House, a stunning historical landmark built from 1855 to 1859 in the Italian Renaissance Revival style and one of Georgia’s most distinguished structures, was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1974. The house itself contains more than 16,000 square feet in 24 principal rooms.
The cost for the trip to the Hay House is $15 per person. The Roadrunners will leave the church parking lot at 8:45 a.m. and return by 5:00 p.m. Lunch on your own will be at Jeneane’s Restaurant. Please sign up for this trip at the Senior Fellowship program and luncheon on March 10th. For more information, please contact Shirley Conley at 770-967-9853, or Brenda Foster at 770-367-5112.
Wednesday Night Dinner in Hinton Hall: March 18th
The Dinner Belles and Beaus prepare excellent meals at very reasonable prices. Dinner is served from 5 to 6:30 p.m. in Hinton Hall of the Family Life Center. Enjoy fellowship around the table with family and friends.
The menu for March 18th is Monterey chicken, oven roasted potatoes, sautéed squash, green beans, rolls, and dessert. For the kids – chicken tenders and fries. We also offer a salad bar special - for only $4 you can enjoy a fully stocked salad bar, a baked potato/sweet potato, dessert and drink.
Prices are: adults - $7; seniors (age 60 and up) - $6; children ages 11 years and under $4; children under 2 years eat for free; no family (immediate family members only) pays more than $19.
Wednesday Night Dinner in Hinton Hall: March 25th
The Dinner Belles and Beaus prepare excellent meals at very reasonable prices. Dinner is served from 5 to 6:30 p.m. in Hinton Hall of the Family Life Center. Enjoy fellowship around the table with family and friends.
The menu for March 25th is country fried steak, mashed potatoes, turnip greens, fried okra, biscuits, and dessert. For the kids – hamburgers and chips. We also offer a salad bar special - for only $4 you can enjoy a fully stocked salad bar, a baked potato/sweet potato, dessert and drink.
Prices are: adults - $7; seniors (age 60 and up) - $6; children ages 11 years and under $4; children under 2 years eat for free; no family (immediate family members only) pays more than $19.
Easter Egg Hunt on April 11th;
Donations of Candy Needed by March 8th
Come join us on Saturday, April 11th, (rain or shine) for an Easter Egg Hunt at Duluth First UMC! The Easter Egg Hunt will begin at 10:00 a.m. with a gathering in the Fellowship Hall. Children, preschool through elementary age, and their families from are invited to participate.
Donations of individually wrapped candy are needed to fill the plastic eggs. Candy donations may be dropped off in the Easter candy donation baskets located in the Fellowship Hall, outside of Hinton Hall and inside the front doors of the Sanctuary. Donations are needed by Sunday, March 8th, as the wonderful members of our Senior Fellowship will be assembling the eggs on Tuesday, March 10th. If you have any questions, please contact Rev. Beth Brown Shugart by e-mail at bshugart@duluthumc.org, or call 770-476-3776, ext. 128.