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
Missions Ministry Fundraiser: Sunday, February 23rd The Missions Ministry will be having a delicious fundraiser coming up on Sunday, February 23rd, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in The Dorothy L. Rainey Fellowship Hall. We invite you to come help support Duluth First UMC in being the hands and feet of Christ in our community by stopping and enjoying some hot, delicious cinnamon rolls and scones. Cinnamon rolls and scones will be $3 each, or two for $5, and donations are always accepted. All proceeds will go toward supporting our local mission efforts which our general giving goes towards in the Duluth/Gwinnett County areas, such as the Hands of Christ Duluth Co-Op, the Duluth Care Team, Rainbow Village, Family Promise, and others. Thank you for your support! Chamber Chorale Concert: Sunday, February 23rd Join the Chamber Chorale on Sunday afternoon, February 23rd, from 2:30 to 3:45 p.m. in the Sanctuary as they present “A Few of Our Favorites”. The title says it all - we looked back at the anthems we have sung the last seventeen years, and chose a few of our favorites to share with you. We hope you’ll join us, and invite a friend! The concert is free and open to all. Childcare will be available. Wednesday Night Dinner in Hinton Hall: February 26th Join us for a time of food and fellowship around the table with family and friends at our Wednesday Night Dinner from 5 to 6:30 p.m. in Hinton Hall. Chef Henry Roerig, our Food Ministry Manager, along with our very talented and dedicated Dinner Belles and Beaus volunteers prepare excellent meals at very reasonable prices. February 26th is “Breakfast for Dinner” Night and the menu includes breakfast quiche, a choice of bacon or sausage, cheese grits, tater tots, French toast sticks, 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 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 Evening Activities: Something for Everyone! Join us on Wednesday evenings at Duluth First UMC for the following evening activities: 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 Youth Center, 1st floor of the Sheldon Family Life Center; Youth Bible Study (grades 6 – 12): 6 to 7 p.m. in 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; Adult small group studies - “Simply Psalms”: 6 to 7 p.m. in room F207, 2nd floor of the Sheldon Family Life Center; Yarn Arts Ministry: 6 to 7 p.m. in room F205, 2nd floor of the Sheldon Family Life Center; Happy Sacks: 6 to 6:15 p.m. in room F152, 1st floor of the Sheldon Family Life Center; Chancel Choir Rehearsals: 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the Don Lee Music Suite. Wednesday Night Food Drive: February 26th 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. On February 26th we ask you to bring cans of diced tomatoes. A table for donated items will be located outside of the main entrance to Hinton Hall. 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. Mardi Gras Pancake Supper: Tuesday, March 4th Make plans to celebrate Mardi Gras with your family and friends by attending a FREE pancake supper on Tuesday, March 4th, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. in the Dorothy L. Rainey Fellowship Hall. There will also be sausage, bacon, coffee, juice, milk, and water. Supper is FREE, but donations are appreciated! Proceeds will benefit Duluth First UMC’s Music & Worship Arts Ministry. Wednesday Night Dinner in Hinton Hall: March 5th Join us for a time of food and fellowship around the table with family and friends at our Wednesday Night Dinner from 5 to 6:30 p.m. in Hinton Hall. Chef Henry Roerig, 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 March 5th is fried chicken, mashed potatoes, 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 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. Ash Wednesday Service: March 5th Ash Wednesday will be observed on March 5th with a short service beginning at 6 p.m. in Hinton Hall, located in the Sheldon Family Life Center. During the service ashes will be placed on foreheads as we confront our own mortality and confess our sin before God within our community of faith. PLEASE NOTE: The service will take place during our regular Wednesday evening supper format, so plan to arrive early and receive your food before the service begins. Dinner is served beginning at 5 p.m. Food service will be stopped while the Ash Wednesday service is taking place. It will resume at the conclusion of the service. Vacation Bible School 2025 in Need of “Retired” Artificial Christmas Trees and Garland Vacation Bible School at Duluth First UMC is months away, and this year’s theme will be True North – Trusting Jesus in a Wild World, taking kids on a virtual adventure through the Alaskan wilderness and guiding them toward the Savior. Among other plans, we hope to create an indoor forest-like scene using as many artificial trees and greenery as we can get our hands on. If you’re looking to “retire” your aging artificial tree or garland this year, please reach out to Bryan Taylor by e-mail at bryantaylor44@gmail.com. You can bring it to the church, or even have it picked up from your home! Registration is Now Open for Camp Glisson Summer 2025 ‘Tis the season for summer camp registration! Early registration for Summer 2025 at Camp Glisson, is now open for members of North Georgia United Methodist churches and returning families of Summer 2024 campers. Glisson Camp & Retreat Center offers Summer Camp in the forests surrounding Cane Creek Falls near Dahlonega, GA. Since 1925, this place has become holy ground as thousands have had their faith strengthened through God’s presence there in creation and Christian community. Camp Glisson is part of the North Georgia Camp & Retreat Ministries of the United Methodist Church’s North Georgia Conference. Registration is open to everyone. To see the schedule and/or register, please go to https://glisson.org/register. |