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.



UPCOMING FAMILY & FELLOWSHIP EVENTS


Wednesday Night Dinner in Hinton Hall:  August 20th - Taco Night!
Our Food Ministry staff, along with the amazing Dinner Belles and Beaus volunteers, prepare excellent meals at very reasonable prices. Enjoy fellowship around the table with family and friends. Wednesday, August 20th, is Taco Night. The menu is tacos with a choice of beef or chicken, flour tortillas, a choice of black or refried beans, yellow rice, lettuce, tomato, cheese, salsa, sour cream, guacamole, and dessert. For the kids – the same.

Dinner service hours are 5 to 6:30 p.m., 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 only – husband, wife, 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.

Wednesday Night Activities: Something for Everyone!
Make plans to join us on Wednesday evenings at Duluth First United Methodist Church and take part in activities for everyone:
Wednesday Night Dinners:  5 to 6:30 p.m. in Hinton Hall, 2nd floor of the Sheldon Family Life Center;
Book Bunch for kids (ages 3 – 4):  6:15 to 6:30 p.m. in the Louise McDaniel Memorial Library, 2nd floor of the Sheldon Family Life Center;
DuluthKids (ages Kindergarten through 5th grade): 6 to 7 p.m. in the Children’s (C and D wings) classrooms;
Youth Bible Study (grades 6 – 12): 6 to 7 p.m., room F149, 1st floor of the Sheldon Family Life Center;
Parent Connection Group: 6 to 7 p.m., room F145, 1st floor of the Sheldon Family Life Center;
“The History and Archaeology of the Bible” Class for Adults: 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. in room F151, located on the 1st floor of the Sheldon Family Life Center;
Happy Sacks: 6 to 6:30 p.m., room F152, 1st floor of the Sheldon Family Life Center;
Yarn Art Ministry: 6 to 7 p.m., room F205, 2nd floor of the Sheldon Family Life Center;
Handbell Ensemble rehearsals: 6 to 7 p.m., in the Sanctuary;
Chancel Choir rehearsals: 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the Don Lee Music Suite.

Wednesday Night Dinner in Hinton Hall:  August 27th
Our Food Ministry staff, along with the amazing Dinner Belles and Beaus volunteers, prepare excellent meals at very reasonable prices. Enjoy fellowship around the table with family and friends. The menu for Wednesday, August 27th, is baked ham, macaroni and cheese, green beans, turnip greens, corn muffins, and dessert. For the kids – hot dogs and French fries.

Dinner service hours are 5 to 6:30 p.m., 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 only – husband, wife, 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.

Save the Date! Block Party on Sunday, September 7th
Mark your calendars now for Sunday afternoon, September 7th, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. for an awesome block party coming your way. There will be something for everyone - hamburgers, hot dogs, inflatables, a DJ, Toofpick the clown, cotton candy, and a lot of fun and fellowship! What a wonderful opportunity to invite our community to join us in a wonderful afternoon!
Additional information will be available closer to the date of the event.

BSA Troop 419’s 9th Annual “Cars for Campouts” Classic Car Show, Cruise In, & BBQ:  Saturday, October 4th
BSA Troop 419 will hold their 9th Annual “Cars for Campouts” Fundraiser Car Show, Cruise In, and BBQ on Saturday, October 4th, 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 – if it rolls, please bring it and participate.
 
Preregistration by October 3rd is $20, and registration on the day of the show is $25. Register at https://tinyurl.com/cars4campouts-2025. 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, 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.