- Gifts Discernment at FMC: Gifts Discernment responses are due today! Please submit responses to Pastor Alvis.
- Inclusion Statement Vote: A draft of the proposed FMC Inclusion Statement was emailed out to congregants. On Sunday, May 26 we will vote on the statement in a short congregational meeting after the worship service. If you have any questions or comments about the statement, please contact Pastor Alvis directly.
- Outdoor Worship & Retreat Day: Next Sunday, May 26 join us for two opportunities to worship and fellowship outdoors! Sunday morning we will gather outdoors at FMC for worship at 11:00am. Please consider bringing a lawn chair or blanket to sit on. This service will not be live-streamed. Later in the day, join us at our retreat property in Geauga County for fellowship and a potluck dinner. Arrive at the property at 4pm for hiking and fellowship. A potluck dinner will begin at 5pm. Please bring your own table service and a dish to share.
- Graduation Sunday: On Sunday, June 9, we are having our Graduation Service in the morning followed by a lunch picnic outside. We are providing the lunches, but will need you to RSVP if you plan on attending, and what kind of wrap you would like. Bagged lunches will include a Wrap or Gluten Free Sandwich, chips, cookie and fruit. The option for wraps/gluten-free sandwiches are: Turkey Wrap: Turkey, havarti cheese, lettuce, avocado, mayo and tomato; Roast Beef Wrap: roast beef, provolone cheese, lettuce, red onion, tomato, horseradish sauce; Veggie Wrap: avocado, tomato, cucumber, bell peppers, red onion, hummus, lettuce. A freewill offering will be accepted to help cover the costs of the lunches. Please RSVP to Ruth at with your selection and dietary concerns before June 2nd.
- We are excited to announce that “Retreat” season is upon us! We hope that you will join us at our retreat property for a time of fellowship, hiking, relaxing, and food. Below are the dates when we will gather together at our retreat property. Arrive at 4pm, potluck dinner begins at 5pm.
- Sunday, May 26 – camping afterwards
- Saturday, June 22
- Sunday, July 14
- Sunday, August 4 – annual retreat morning worship (camping on Saturday)
- Sunday, September 1 – camping afterwards
- Sunday, September 29 – fall hot dog roast
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