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Note from the Treasurer: September giving was $8,195 compared to budget of $8,526.  Year to date giving remains above budget. NEOCHtoberfest: The Northeast Ohio Coalition for the Homeless (NEOCH) is hosting its annual fundraiser, NEOCHtoberfest on Saturday, October 24th from 7-10 pm. Christina Stehouwer has been serving on NEOCH’s board and would like to extend anContinue reading “Announcements for Sunday, October 11, 2026”

Ice Cream Social Youth Fundraiser: Sunday, October 11 following the worship service there will be an ice cream social in the Fellowship Hall. This event will serve as a fundraiser for our youth. Ice cream will be provided by youth and their families, but please consider bringing a topping to share! A sign-up sheet forContinue reading “Announcements for Sunday, October 4, 2026”

Retreat Gathering – Today: Join us this afternoon at our retreat property in Geauga County. We will gather at 4pm for hiking, games and fellowship and have a potluck dinner around 5pm. Please bring a dish to share as well as your own table service.   Encounter Invitation: All are welcome to “Encounter,” a monthlyContinue reading “Announcements for Sunday, September 27, 2026”

Youth Gathering – Today: The FMC youth are invited to a potluck gathering at the Pettker’s home today at 6pm. Please bring a dish to share! Retreat Gathering – September 27: Join us Sunday, September 27 at our retreat property in Geauga County. We will gather at 4pm for hiking, games and fellowship and haveContinue reading “Announcements for Sunday, September 20, 2026”

Sunday School is Back: Sunday school classes at FMC are back! Classes are available for all ages at FMC. Our youth, children, and nursery Sunday school classes meet upstairs. The adult Sunday school meets in the room next to Pastor Alvis’ office. All classes start at 10:00am on Sunday mornings. 2026-2027 Volunteer Positions Begin: AlongContinue reading “Announcements for Sunday, September 13, 2026”

Retreat Gathering: Join us this afternoon at our retreat property in Geauga County. We will gather at 4pm for hiking, games and fellowship and have a potluck dinner around 5pm. Please bring a dish to share as well as your own table service. All are welcome! Sunday School Kickoff: Join us next Sunday (September 13)Continue reading “Announcements for Sunday, September 6, 2026”

Retreat Gathering: Join us Sunday, September 6 at our retreat property in Geauga County. We will gather at 4pm for hiking, games and fellowship and have a potluck dinner around 5pm. Please bring a dish to share as well as your own table service. All are welcome! Worship & Song Leader Retreat: This retreat isContinue reading “Announcements for Sunday, August 30, 2026”

Worship & Song Leader Retreat: This retreat is for anyone considering, and/or already involved in helping to lead and plan Sunday morning worship. It will be a time for us to meditate together on being a worshipping community, and to think through the practical parts of planning and leading worship. We’ll discuss worship resources, copyrights,Continue reading “Announcements for Sunday, August 23, 2026”

This Sunday, August 16 This Sunday, August 16, we will gather at Friendship Retreat in Geauga County (located at 17215 Old State Road, Middlefield, OH 44062) for our worship service at 11am. There will not be worship at the building or online. Please bring a chair or blanket to sit on during the service.  We will also be assembling MCC schoolContinue reading “Announcements for Sunday, August 16, 2026”

Sunday Worship at Retreat: Next Sunday, August 16 we will gather at Friendship Retreat in Geauga County for our worship service at 11:00am. There will not be worship in the building or online. Please bring a chair or blanket to sit on during the service. Following the service, we will share lunch together. You canContinue reading “Announcements for Sunday, August 9, 2026”