Duluth First United Methodist Church

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.

Family and Fellowship Events

Join us at Duluth First United Methodist Church throughout the week as we offer many activities for families and fellowship!

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.
Missions Ministry Fundraiser - Cinnamon Rolls: Sunday, October 5th

The Missions Ministry will be having a delicious fundraiser coming up on Sunday, October 5th, 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.

Cinnamon rolls will be $5 each, or two for $9, and donations are always accepted. Pre-order forms (paper and online) are available for individuals and Sunday School classes to place their cinnamon rolls orders ahead of time. The deadline for placing pre-orders will be Thursday, October 2nd, at noon.

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!
"blessing of the animals" service:
sunday, october 5th

Bring your pets for our “Blessing of the Animals” service on Sunday, October 5th, at 3:00 p.m. on the Fellowship Terrace, located in front of the Dorothy L. Rainey Fellowship Hall. We will gather for a short service and offer a blessing for each animal individually. All friendly leashed, crated, or contained animals are welcome! Is your pet not interested in being with other animals? Bring a photo or a special toy to have blessed!

In case of rain the service will be held under the rear portico entrance of the Sheldon Family Life Center. Please contact Rev. Dr. AnnaKate Rawles by e-mail at arawles@duluthumc.org with any questions.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT DINNER IN HINTON HALL:
OCTOBER 8TH
Our Food Ministry staff, along with the amazing Dinner Belles and Beaus, prepare excellent meals at very reasonable prices. Enjoy fellowship around the table with family and friends. The menu for Wednesday, October 8th is Monterrey chicken with BBQ sauce/cheese/bacon, scalloped potatoes, squash casserole, veggies, rolls, and dessert. For the kids - chicken tenders 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.
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 F145, 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 FOOD DRIVES
The Wednesday Night Food Drives at Duluth First UMC for the Hands of Christ Duluth Co-op are our weekly mission project, combined with the many Wednesday evening activities offered at the church.

Items needed during the month of October are:
- October 8th: Peanut butter and jelly;
- October 15th: Spaghetti and pasta;
- October 22nd: Canned fruit;
- October 29th: Cans of diced tomatoes.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT DINNER IN HINTON HALL:
OCTOBER 15TH
Our Food Ministry staff, along with the amazing Dinner Belles and Beaus, prepare excellent meals at very reasonable prices. Enjoy fellowship around the table with family and friends. The menu for Wednesday, October 15th, is homemade lasagna, sautéed zucchini, broccoli, garlic bread, 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.
trunk-or-treat:
sunday, october 26th

Fall is upon us, and you know what that means? It’s time for pumpkins, leaves, football, and Trunk or Treat! Trunk or Treat, on Sunday, October 26th, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. in the church’s front parking lot, is an excellent opportunity to gather your friends, family, and neighbors and bring them to Duluth First United Methodist Church for fun, food, and, of course, going trunk to trunk collecting candy. This is such a great way to share your love of church community with others, and “boo-tiful” way to fellowship with one another! Everyone is invited to participate!

Our goal is to have 40 trunks this year - that means we need YOU! We hope to have lots of fun, decorated trunks, and even better, decorated trunks with games. We also need volunteers to help set up, break down, donate candy, and take candy refills to our awesome trunks. Click on TRUNK OR TREAT to claim your spot and\or volunteer to help at the event. Set-up time begins at 4:30 p.m. and trick-or-treating begins at 5:00 p.m.

Please contact Rev. Dr. AnnaKate Rawles with any questions by e-mail at arawles@duluthumc.org, or call 770-476-3776, ext. 128.