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August 29-September 4, 2010

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TODAY

All Church Picnic:  A great family day at the church TODAY, beginning at 10:45 a.m.--games, bouncy house, slip-n-slide and dunk tank.  Lunch will be served at noon. Everyone is welcome to attend.

UPCOMING

CrossWalk Moving to the Chapel:  Beginning Sunday, September 5th, CrossWalk will have a new look.  Join us for alternative worship in the Chapel from 10:45 to 11:45 a.m. each week.  We are excited to use the newly renovated chapel.  Our worship experience draws from video clips, upbeat, contemporary music, conversational sermons and meditation.  Everyone is welcome.

What Does it Mean to be a Methodist?:  What makes us unique?  Sunday, September 5th, 10:45 – 11:45 a.m. in the Bride’s Room.  Led by Ross Loomis.

Information Luncheon:  If you are interested in becoming a member or learning more about us, please join us for lunch at noon on Sunday,  September 5th in the Bride’s Room.

OpenStage Theatre Presents Brilliant Traces:  Tickets are $13.00 for the 2:00 p.m. matinee on Sunday, September 26th.  Reserve your tickets starting Sunday, September 5th at the Adult Faith Formation table in Fellowship Hall.

Mother’s Day Out Program:  We will begin our 34th year on Tuesday, September 7th.  MDO is a licensed, drop-in child care service provided for children between 1-6 years of age.  Hours:  Tues. & Thurs., 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m., (2:30 p.m. for 3-6 yrs.) and Fridays, 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. (2-6 yrs.).  Cost:  $5.50/hr, $5/siblings.   Call Gail Farnum, 223-3370 for further information.

Temple Grandin:  Watch the HBO movie, “Temple Grandin” on Tuesday, September 7th at 6:00 p.m. in the Cinema Center.  Dr. Grandin will speak at FUMC on Tuesday, October 5th.

Women of Worth:  Bring a sack lunch and join us at noon in the Conference Room the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of each month, September-May.  Our first book for discussion will be Mere Christianity by C. S. Lewis Our first meeting is September 8th.

Poetry:  Pathway to the Heart:  Join JoDean Culbert in an exploration of poetry that touches our hearts.  Wednesdays, September 8, 15 and 22nd from 6:30-7:30 p.m. in the Upper Room.  Light meal available at 5:30 p.m.

TUF Teen Circle:   We will meet on Sunday, September 12th, 4:00 p.m. at the church and then go to Bev Winsett’s home to swim and eat pizza.  We will return to the church by 6:00 p.m.  All girls, 5th-12th grades are invited.  For information call Bev Winsett at 484-8447.

Information Session for JustFaith:  On Sunday, September 12th from noon to 1:00 p.m. in the Conference Room.  JustFaith is a program that offers adults an intentional way to deepen their compassion and become agents of social transformation.

What is “Religion”?:  Join Jim Boyd on Mondays, September 13th - October 4th from 4:30-5:30 p.m. in the Parlor to explore some of the different meanings and uses of the word “religion.”

Adapting to Aging—Adult Children and Parents:  Join mother and daughter Bobbie Pullin and Jackie Ricketts to share how to navigate these changing situations with sensitivity and understanding.  Tuesdays, September 14, 21 and 28th, 7:00-8:00 p.m. in the Upper Room.

Beginning and Belonging at FUMC:  Get to know other new members and visitors and connect with other groups in the church on Wednesdays, September 15th - October 6th, 6:00-8:00 p.m. in the Bride’s Room.  A light meal is available at 5:30 p.m.

What’s Love Got to Do With It?:  How do your ideas about God affect your relationships?  Wednesdays, starting September 15th, 6:30-7:30 p.m. in Artisan Avenue with Rev. Megan Ryan.

Dr. William Cavanaugh:  Speaking on his new book, The Myth of Religious Violence, on Sunday, September 19th at 6:30 p.m. in the Parlor.  Presented in partnership with the Fort Collins Theologian-in-Residence program.

Come Blow Your Horn:  Be a part of the ALL CHURCH TALENT SHOW, “Come Blow Your Horn,” on October 3rd.  Deadline to enter is September 19th.  Contact Gretchen Bennett, 897-2764 or Kathy Schuster, 223-1859 for information or to enter.

ONGOING

Men’s Coffee and Discussion Group:  Every Wednesday morning, 9:00-10:30 a.m. in the Youth Basement.  All men are invited.  Donuts and coffee will be served.  Questions call Lee Hoover, 282-3648 or Dale Manning, 484-3002.

Wednesday Theological Study:  How do we deal with our doubt or our dark nights of the soul?  Join Rev. Schuster Wednesdays, 12:00-1:00 p.m. in the Parlor.  We will explore, Faith at the Edge, by Robert N. Wennberg. 

Northern Colorado Faith Library Hours:  Monday-Thursday, 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.; Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and Sunday, 8:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.  See us at www.nocofaithlibrary.org.

Caregivers Support Group:  Meets Tuesdays at 3:00 p.m. in Rev. McFee’s office.

Taking Action:  Early Stage Memory Loss Support Group, meets the first Thursday of the month, 2:00-4:00 p.m., Cinema Center and Village Commons. Call Emmalie Conner, 472-9798 for further information.  Alzheimer’s Association Memory Walk, 9:00 a.m., September 12th, at the CSU Oval.  Contact Megan Balmforth, 970.472.9798 or megan.balmforth@alz.org to sign up.

Yoga at FUMC:   Mondays, 5:30-6:30 p.m. in the Parlor. ($10 donation per session)  

Grief Support Group:  Every Tuesday at 4:00 p.m. in the Conference Room.
Chronic Ailment Support Group:   Are you searching for support to cope with a chronic ailment, illness or health condition?  Pick up a brochure at the information desk in Fellowship Hall. Join us every Wednesday, 10:30 a.m. in Club 56 Room.
Service CD’s & DVD’s:   Video DVD’s ($10) of special services and CD’s ($3) of Sunday services are on the table outside the office. 

Kids’ Closet School Donations:  Hours are Tuesdays, 3:00-7:00 p.m. and Saturdays, 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.  Back to school supplies and clothing are needed in the Kids’ Closet.  Bring your donations anytime during church hours.  All donations go to families in need. 

OPPORTUNITIES

Mission Kitchen:  Sign up in Fellowship Hall to serve meals at the Mission Kitchen, Monday, September 20th, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Grocery Cards:  Grocerty cards available Sunday mornings or in the church office during the week. Fill out the envelope in the pew pocket, place it in the offering plate and pick up your cards after the service at the UMW table in Fellowship Hall. Grocery cards available for King Sooper, Safeway and Sunflower Market. 
Love in Action is Ready for Action:  If you need help, locate the brochure in a pew pocket and call for Love in Action.

 
   
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