Please be aware that our services are livestreamed, and any adults or children participating in musical groups, children’s messages, and liturgist roles will appear on camera.
Pastor Jeanine begins a new sermon series this week, based on Psalms: “Moments that Take Your Breath Away.” Her focus this Sunday will be “This is the Day.” We will also be celebrating a baptism, as well as Communion. It’s a joy-filled service, so be sure to join us! Whilethe service will be streamed and available at any time following, we hope you will be able to attend in person. It is truly an enhanced experience.Thank you to the Livestream Team for making this online service possible.
Our special music this week will feature soprano Mary Whitlock. Although our regular music groups take a break for the summer, there will continue to be wonderful and inspiring music provided by talented soloists and small ensembles. We hope you will join us in celebrating the wonderful depth of musical talent at FUMC!
A nursery for children age 5 and under is available on the lower level. Activity bags for children remaining in worship will be available at the Family Table in the Narthex. Sunday School will resume in the fall.
For those who will watch the service online, either live or later in the week, please fill out the Connect Card. If you are attending in person, you may also record your attendance using this card. This is important for maintaining accurate church records. If you need help or have questions, please call the church office at 218-727-5021 between 9am and 3pm, Monday-Friday. You can find all our online services on the Worship Service Video Bulletin Archive page and our YouTube Channel.
The May 2025 edition of First Family should now be in your homes. The online version on this website, is viewable, downloadable, and sharable. You can find information on church activities, as well as a photo album of FUMC’s April adventures in this issue. If you want to go back and find something specific, you can also find years ofFirst Family, available in the archivesat any time.
We worship in person in our Sanctuary every Sunday at10am and online on YouTube every Sunday morning at10am. The service can also be watched online anytime after 10amSunday morning.
June 1 – Holy Communion & Baptism
Pastor Jeanine begins a new sermon series based on Psalms, “Moments that Take Our Breath Away.” This week: “This is the Day.”
June 8 – Pentecost
Sermon: “Holy Spirit Encounters”
June 15 – Father’s Day
Minnesota Teen Challenge will share stories of recovery with songs and testimonials.
The 2025 CHUM Rhubarb Festival is Saturday, June 28 and will be held from 10am-3pm at Asbury United Methodist Church (6822 Grand Avenue, Duluth). Volunteers to help with the Coppertop’s contribution of 200 strawberry rhubarb pies to the bake sale. This is the 20th anniversary of this major community and fundraising event for CHUM, and there are many opportunities to help. For additional information, see page 10 of the May issue of First Family. Please contact Anita Zager and let her know what you can to do and when.
Wednesday, May 7 – 10am-3pm. We’ll be making and rolling pie dough to freeze. 200 strawberry rhubarb pies = 400 crusts! Please sign up for an hour, a half day, or all day – whatever works for you. Invite a friend! If you have a rolling pin, please bring it with you.
June Schedule
Sundays, Mondays, Tuesdays – drop off fresh rhubarb in the kitchen.
Every Tuesday – 1 – 4pm. Chopping rhubarb and prepping strawberries. We can schedule an evening prep session if you have 4 people who’d like to volunteer. Contact Anita Zager.
Every Wednesday – 9:30am – 3pm. Assembling pies, wrapping and freezing.
Festival Week: June 23-27
Look for the kitchen schedule in the June issue of First Family. We’ll be making, baking, and boxing pies, coffee cakes, and crisps.