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: January 22nd 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. January 22nd is Taco Night! The menu is tacos (choice of chicken or beef), flour tortillas, choice of refried or black beans, yellow rice, lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, salsa, chips, guacamole, 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, January 8th, as the following evening activities resume at Duluth First UMC: 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: January 22nd 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 January 22nd we ask that you bring tuna fish. 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 Missions Ministry Fundraiser: Sunday, January 26th The Missions Ministry will be having a delicious fundraiser coming up on Sunday, January 26th, from 8:00 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 scones and cinnamon rolls. Scones and cinnamon rolls 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! Wednesday Night Dinner in Hinton Hall: January 29th 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 January 29th is chicken with wine sauce, noodles, roasted winter vegetables, steam broccoli, 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 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 Dinner in Hinton Hall: February 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 February 5th is fried catfish, corn pudding, collard greens, cole slaw, hushpuppies, and dessert. For the kids – fish sticks and French fries. $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. 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. Chamber Chorale Winter Concert: Sunday, February 23rd The Chamber Chorale will present their Winter Concert on Sunday, February 23rd, beginning at 2:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary. The concert will feature some of our favorite choral pieces from the last 15 years or so. Childcare will be available. Please make plans to join us! |