Have you graduated high school/college and are 18 to early 30’s and trying to figure things out? Do you know someone who is 18 to early 30’s and is trying to figure things out? If you answered “YES” to either of these questions, we want to get to know you!

Join us on Sunday afternoons at 3:30 p.m. at Break Roasters on the Duluth Town Green (3122 Hill Street NW) for some get acquainted time. Come get some coffee and meet other young adults trying to figure life out just like you are. Invite your friends to join us. If you have any questions, please contact Rev. David Burchett at by e-mail at dburchett@duluthumc.org, or call 770-476-3776, ext. 124.

We offer a variety of small group studies throughout the year. Study groups for women meet on Tuesday evenings and Thursday mornings, and a study group for men meets on Thursday mornings. There are groups on Wednesday evenings (seasonal; April - August) with a variety of topics. For additional information, please click on STUDIES FOR ADULTS and/or contact Rev. Beth Brown Shugart, Associate Pastor, by e-mail at bshugart@duluthumc.org.

Every Wednesday evening, parents of all ages are meeting from 6 to 7 p.m. in room F-206/207, located on the 2nd floor of the Sheldon Family Life Center, to discuss issues and concerns dealing with parenting in our world today from a Christian perspective. This is an open discussion group and everyone is invited to join us.

It takes a village to raise our children in a Christ-like way in our culture today, and we are building this group to serve as a place to receive support from other parents, advice and ideas from “more experienced” parents, and a reminder that you are not alone in what you are going through. For more information, please contact Rev. David Burchett by e-mail at dburchett@duluthumc.org.

Morning Fellowship (formerly Senior Adult Fellowship) is for the adults of our congregation who have many gifts and talents to offer to the church and the surrounding community. They are active and encouraged to participate in all aspects of the various ministries of the church. They are a vital part of the ministry of the church and are truly an asset to the surrounding community.

Morning Fellowship meets on the 2nd Tuesday of each month from 10 to 11:30 a.m. in room F145, located on the 1st floor of the Sheldon Family Life Center. Upcoming programs include:

• April 11th:  Talking with Rev. Terry Tippens, Senior Pastor
  
• May 9th:  What a Fellowship – getting to know each other better.

For more information, please contact Rev. Beth Brown Shugart by e-mail at bshugart@duluthumc.org, or call 770-476-3776, ext. 128.

The vision of the Ministry of Care at Duluth First United Methodist Church is to promote the Christian message of healing the body, mind, and spirit among all persons within our church and community. The Bible is very clear that as Christians, we are called to care for others through the giving of our time, resources, and ourselves. Getting caught up in our own lives and forgetting about the needs of others can be easy, but we are called to put others first. The foundation of community for God’s people can be summed up in the command to love your neighbor as yourself (Leviticus 19:18).

Maybe we need to be reminded of how our love for others contributes not just to their well-being, but to our own as well. If you have volunteered to help someone out, or have volunteered in any of the ministries in our church, you know this to be very true. The compassionate presence of Jesus to others reminds us that we are called to show compassion to others. Our presence is blessing to others, especially in times of need as we bring God’s comfort and peace to those around us.

Click on MINISTRY OF CARE to learn more about the any different programs and support groups make up Duluth First UMC’s Ministry of Care. It is through the efforts, energy, and compassion of our volunteers that these programs are able to reach out to those in need. Please read about the following care programs and supports groups at Duluth First UMC, and see if there is a place where you can give of your time and talents through volunteering – your help is needed! Maybe one of the support groups can help you out in a season of life that you may be going through.

Tracy Brinker and Linda Tonge
Ministry of Care Co-Chairs

The purpose of the Music & Worship Arts Ministry at Duluth First United Methodist Church is to blend music, voices, and worship arts in ways that honor God, connect with Scripture, and add to the worship experience. This growing ministry for all ages is integral to our church life and seeks to lead the congregation into a more meaningful and personal relationship with God. Made up of outstanding directors, vocalists and musicians, visual artists, and audio and visual worship technicians, as well as a desire for excellence and spiritual growth, this ministry demonstrates an appreciation for diverse music styles and various Christian music genres from different cultures. Recognizing the varying music needs of an ever-changing church population, the Music & Worship Arts Ministry strives to be relevant and sensitive to a transforming congregation.

Click on MUSIC & WORSHIP ARTS MINISTRY for more information, and/or contact David Daniel, Minister of Music & Worship Arts, by e-mail at ddaniel@duluthumc.org, or call 770-476-3776, ext. 116.

The Missions Ministries at Duluth First United Methodist Church bring the gospel in word and deed to people with the greatest need, so that individuals, families, and communities will have a life-transforming encounter with a living God. Our Missions outreach seeks to:

• Engage in “making disciples of all nations” (Matthew 28:19) by being mature and equipped followers of Jesus Christ.
• Be Involved in partnerships with ministries, organizations and churches in Gwinnett County, in Georgia, in our nation, and in our world for transformation through life to life encounters.
• Equip and Empower our congregation to serve in our mission outreach programs as they are called to use their God-given gifts, time and talents.
  

At Duluth First United Methodist Church, you can be actively involved in the mission field in the City of Duluth, in Gwinnett County, in Georgia, in other states and in other countries. If you want to get involved in any of our missions areas, please click on MISSIONS MINISTRIES and/or contact Rev. David Burchett by e-mail at dburchett@duluthumc.org, or call 770-476-3776, ext. 124.