Families & Fellowship

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.

Events


  • Wednesday Night Dinner in Hinton Hall:

    September 2nd

    Join us for a time of food and fellowship around the table with family and friends at our Wednesday Night Dinners from 5 to 6:30 p.m. in Hinton Hall, located on the 2nd floor of the Sheldon Family Life Center. Chef Kenny Lewis, our Food Ministry Manager, along with our very talented and dedicated Dinner Belles and Beaus volunteers, prepare excellent meals at very reasonable prices.

    The menu for September 2nd is oven-fried chicken, mashed potatoes with gravy, Southern green beans, fried okra, biscuits, and dessert. For the kids – the same.

    Dinners are served from 5 to 6:30 p.m. in Hinton Hall, with to-go boxes available from 6 to 6:30 p.m.


    The prices for Wednesday Night Dinners are:

    • $10.00 for adults (including seniors and from 11 years up);
    • $7.00 for children 10 years and younger;
    • $30.00 for family meals (nuclear family members and their children under 18 years);
    • $7.00 for salad bar only, which includes the salad bar, a choice of baked potato or sweet potato, dessert and a drink.

    Credit/debit card payments, as well as cash and checks, are accepted.

    Please Note: Menus are subject to change.

  • Wednesday Night Food Drives for Hands of Christ Duluth Co-Op

    The Wednesday Night Food Drive at Duluth First UMC for the Hands of Christ Duluth Co-Op is our weekly mission project, combined with the many Wednesday evening activities offered at the church. Donated food items can be left on the Food Drive table located outside of the main entrance to Hinton Hall, located on the 2nd floor of the Sheldon Family Life Center.


    Items needed during the month of September are:

    • September 2nd: Peanut Butter and Jelly;
    • September 9th: Canned Peas;
    • September 16th: Cans of Diced Tomatoes;
    • September 23rd: Tuna Fish;
    • September 30th: Cans of Mixed Veggies.

    Items needed during the month of October are:

    • October 7th: Peanut Butter and Jelly;
    • October 14th: Boxes of Spaghetti and Pasta;
    • October 21st: Canned Fruit;
    • October 28th: Canned Peas.

    Join us for a delicious dinner and fellowship in Hinton Hall, pick up a to-go dinner for your family, join us for any of our Wednesday evening activities, and drop off food items to help other families in need. We thank you for your support!

  • Parent Connection Group MEETINGS:

    WEDNESDAY EVENINGS

    Parent Connection, our small group for parents of children of all ages, meets on Wednesday evenings from 6 to 7 p.m. in rooms F206/207, located on the 2nd floor of the Sheldon Family LIfe Center. Discussions will center around positive Christian parenting in a world that often seems to look to culture for a parenting model.

    Please contact Rev. David Burchett by e-mail at dburchett@duluthumc.org for more information.

  • YOUTH MINISTRY SUNDAY NIGHT GATHERINGS

    Students in the 6th through 12th grades are invited to join us on Sunday nights for Sunday Night Gatherings from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Youth Center (“The Fish Tank”), located on the 1st floor of the Sheldon Family Life Center. Sunday Night Gatherings include great dinners, fun games, amazing worship, inspirational and relevant messages and life-changing small groups.


    The Sunday Night Gathering schedule for September is

    • Sunday, September 6th: Sunday Night Gathering at 5:30 p.m. in the Youth Center (“The Fish Tank”);
    • Sunday, September 13th: Church-wide Cookout from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. under the trees in front of the church;
    • Sunday, September 20th: Sunday Night Gathering at 5:30 p.m. in the Youth Center (“The Fish Tank”);
    • Sunday, September 27th: Sunday Night Gathering at 5:30 p.m. in the Youth Center (“The Fish Tank”).

    Please click on YOUTH MINISTRY for more information.


    Questions? Please contact Rev. Min Lee, Director of Youth Ministries, by e-mail at mlee@duluthumc.org.

  • WEDNESDAY NIGHT DINNER IN HINTON HALL:

    SEPTEMBER 9TH

    Join us for a time of food and fellowship around the table with family and friends at our Wednesday Night Dinners from 5 to 6:30 p.m. in Hinton Hall, located on the 2nd floor of the Sheldon Family Life Center. Chef Kenny Lewis, our Food Ministry Manager, along with our very talented and dedicated Dinner Belles and Beaus volunteers, prepare excellent meals at very reasonable prices.

    The menu for September 9th is smothered pork chops, rice, collards, candied carrots, rolls, and dessert. For the kids – hot dogs and French fries.

    Dinners are served from 5 to 6:30 p.m. in Hinton Hall, with to-go boxes available from 6 to 6:30 p.m.


    The prices for Wednesday Night Dinners are:

    • $10.00 for adults (including seniors and from 11 years up);
    • $7.00 for children 10 years and younger;
    • $30.00 for family meals (nuclear family members and their children under 18 years);
    • $7.00 for salad bar only, which includes the salad bar, a choice of baked potato or sweet potato, dessert and a drink.

    Credit/debit card payments, as well as cash and checks, are accepted.

    Please Note: Menus are subject to change.

  • Youth Confirmation Class Begins

    Sunday, September 13th

    We’re so excited to announce that our Youth Confirmation Class will begin on Sunday, September 13th, from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. in room F152, located on the 1st floor of the Sheldon Family Life Center! It’s going to be a great year of learning and growth as we dive into the basics of our Christian faith and The United Methodist Church through confirmation classes on Sunday mornings.

    Our students will also have the opportunity to attend a confirmation retreat from Friday, January 29th, through Sunday, January 31st, at the Glisson Camp and Retreat Center, joining many students from other churches across our conference. Our students will also put their faith into action by participating in a service project.

    Church, we invite you to keep our confirmands and their families in your prayers as they embark on this exciting journey together. Also, if you would like to be part of this exciting journey by supporting our students and their families, please contact Rev. Min Lee, Director of Youth Ministries, for more information by e-mail at mlee@duluthumc.org.

  • Save the Date! Church-wide Cookout: Sunday, September 13th

    We are holding a church-wide cookout on Sunday, September 13th, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. in front of the church under the trees. Invite your friends and neighbors and bring the whole family as there will be something for everyone - hamburgers, hot dogs, inflatables, a DJ, and a lot of fun and fellowship! What a wonderful opportunity to invite our community to join us for a fun and fellowship-filled event at our church!

    Please click on COOKOUT to sign up to bring/donate food items, to volunteer to grill, or to volunteer at one of the inflatables. Thank you for helping to make our church-wide cookout a great community-wide event!

  • WEDNESDAY NIGHT DINNER IN HINTON HALL:

    SEPTEMBER 16TH

    Join us for a time of food and fellowship around the table with family and friends at our Wednesday Night Dinners from 5 to 6:30 p.m. in Hinton Hall, located on the 2nd floor of the Sheldon Family Life Center. Chef Kenny Lewis, our Food Ministry Manager, along with our very talented and dedicated Dinner Belles and Beaus volunteers, prepare excellent meals at very reasonable prices.

    The menu for September 16th is lemon pepper chicken, buttered rice, broccoli, squash casserole, rolls, and dessert. For the kids – chicken tenders and French fries.

    Dinners are served from 5 to 6:30 p.m. in Hinton Hall, with to-go boxes available from 6 to 6:30 p.m.


    The prices for Wednesday Night Dinners are:

    • $10.00 for adults (including seniors and from 11 years up);
    • $7.00 for children 10 years and younger;
    • $30.00 for family meals (nuclear family members and their children under 18 years);
    • $7.00 for salad bar only, which includes the salad bar, a choice of baked potato or sweet potato, dessert and a drink.

    Credit/debit card payments, as well as cash and checks, are accepted.

    Please Note: Menus are subject to change.

  • WEDNESDAY NIGHT DINNER IN HINTON HALL:

    SEPTEMBER 23RD

    Join us for a time of food and fellowship around the table with family and friends at our Wednesday Night Dinners from 5 to 6:30 p.m. in Hinton Hall, located on the 2nd floor of the Sheldon Family Life Center. Chef Kenny Lewis, our Food Ministry Manager, along with our very talented and dedicated Dinner Belles and Beaus volunteers, prepare excellent meals at very reasonable prices.

    The menu for September 23rd is country fried steak, mashed potatoes with gravy, creamed corn, collard greens, biscuits, and dessert. For the kids – hamburgers and French fries.

    Dinners are served from 5 to 6:30 p.m. in Hinton Hall, with to-go boxes available from 6 to 6:30 p.m.


    The prices for Wednesday Night Dinners are:

    • $10.00 for adults (including seniors and from 11 years up);
    • $7.00 for children 10 years and younger;
    • $30.00 for family meals (nuclear family members and their children under 18 years);
    • $7.00 for salad bar only, which includes the salad bar, a choice of baked potato or sweet potato, dessert and a drink.

    Credit/debit card payments, as well as cash and checks, are accepted.

    Please Note: Menus are subject to change.

  • Wednesday Night Dinner in Hinton Hall:

    september 30th

    Join us for a time of food and fellowship around the table with family and friends at our Wednesday Night Dinners from 5 to 6:30 p.m. in Hinton Hall, located on the 2nd floor of the Sheldon Family Life Center. Chef Kenny Lewis, our Food Ministry Manager, along with our very talented and dedicated Dinner Belles and Beaus volunteers, prepare excellent meals at very reasonable prices.

    The menu for September 30th is pulled BBQ pork on a bun, baked beans, macaroni and cheese, cole slaw, and dessert. For the kids – hot dogs and French fries.

    Dinners are served from 5 to 6:30 p.m. in Hinton Hall, with to-go boxes available from 6 to 6:30 p.m.


    The prices for Wednesday Night Dinners are:

    • $10.00 for adults (including seniors and from 11 years up);
    • $7.00 for children 10 years and younger;
    • $30.00 for family meals (nuclear family members and their children under 18 years);
    • $7.00 for salad bar only, which includes the salad bar, a choice of baked potato or sweet potato, dessert and a drink.

    Credit/debit card payments, as well as cash and checks, are accepted.

    Please Note: Menus are subject to change.

  • BSA Troop 419’s 10th Annual “Cars for Campouts” Classic Car Show, Cruise In, and BBQ:  Saturday, October 3rd

    BSA Troop 419 will hold their 10th Annual “Cars for Campouts” Fundraiser Car Show, Cruise In, and BBQ on Saturday, October 3rd, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the church’s front parking lot. If you have a special vehicle (all years, makes, models) – muscle cars, classics, resto-mods, exotics, bikes, and one-offs – please bring it and participate.

    Preregistration by October 2nd is $20, and registration on the day of the show is $25. Register at https://tinyurl.com/cars4campouts2026. Sixty participant-judged awards will be presented. If you just want to see some cool vehicles, feel free to attend as admission for spectators is free.

    Food and beverages will be available. Enjoy great food, hots dogs, pulled pork BBQ (available on-site or for take home), snacks and beverages.

    If you have any questions, please send an e-mail to carshow@bsatoop419.org, or call Mike Ringham at 770-815-4206. All proceeds from the event help make BSA Troop 419’s program one of the best in the council, and with your support, will continue to do so.

  • YOUTH FALL RETREAT IS FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 6TH, THROUGH SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 8TH:

    REGISTER BY SUNDAY, OCTOBER 11TH

    We are excited to participate in The Rooted Retreat (North Georgia UMC Conference Retreat) hosted by the Glisson Camp and Retreat Center, from Friday, November 6th through Sunday, November 8th, for our youth fall retreat! It will be an incredible weekend with powerful worship experiences, dedicated youth group time, fun activities, and food and lodging at Glisson Camp and Retreat Center. We are looking forward to a meaningful and fun fall retreat together.
     
    Information for the Rooted Fall Retreat is:

    • Dates: Friday, November 6th - Sunday, November 8th;
    • Location: Glisson Camp and Retreat Center (690 Camp Glisson Rd., Dahlonega, GA 30533)
    • Cost: $195 per student (You can pay in cash, check, or online). We want every student to be able to attend—scholarships are available if needed.
    • Registration Deadline: Sunday, October 11th.
    • Camp Glisson Website: https://glisson.org.

    To register, please click on ROOTED RETREAT. If you have any questions, please contact Rev. Min Lee, Director of Youth Ministries, by e-mail at mlee@duluthumc.org.