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.

UPCOMING FAMILY & FELLOWSHIP EVENTS

Join Us and Invite a Friend to the “Sunday Fun Day” Block Party on Sunday, September 7th
Join us on Sunday, September 7th, from 5 to 7 p.m. in the church's front parking lot for an awesome “Sunday Fun Day” community-wide block party! 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 for a fun and fellowship-filled event at our church!

Please click on SUNDAY FUN DAY BLOCK PARTY to sign up to bring/donate food items and/or to volunteer at one of the inflatables. If you can donate food items or volunteer, please sign up no later than Friday, September 5th, at 9 p.m. Thank you for helping to make our “Sunday Fun Day” Block Party a great community-wide event!

Wednesday Night Dinner in Hinton Hall: September 10th
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, September 10th, is Chicken Piccata, noodles, English peas, broccoli casserole, garlic bread, and dessert. For the kids – chicken tenders and 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 August and September are:
September 10th: Cans of diced tomatoes;
September 17th: Oatmeal;
September 24th: Cans of tuna fish.

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.

Wednesday Night Dinner in Hinton Hall: September 17th
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, September 17th, is Breakfast for Dinner - assorted quiche, choice of sausage or bacon, cheese grits, tater tots, French toast sticks, biscuits, 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 Dinner in Hinton Hall: September 24th
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, September 24th, is fried catfish, hushpuppies, corn pudding, fried okra, collard greens, and dessert. For the kids – fish sticks and chips.

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.

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.

Blessing of the Animals: 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! 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.