NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION CLASSES
Includes overview of denomination and First United Methodist Church.

ADULT FELLOWSHIP
A gathering of adults of all ages meeting for food, fun, and fellowship. 

COFFEE HOUR
A social gathering for all ages between worship hours in Fellowship Hall.

UNITED METHODIST WOMEN
An organization of church women committed to the support of world, national, and local missions.  General meeting quarterly.  Circles meet monthly.  Task force provides funeral dinners, emergency casseroles, wedding receptions, shut-in visits, and hospitals visits.

PRAYER CHAIN
An organization of persons who have agreed to pray for particular persons or situations when so requested.

PRAYER GROUP
Members gathering for prayer and support.  Meets Thursdays at 12:00 noon.

SEWING GROUP
United Methodist Women gathering to sew and prepare items primarily for mission projects.  Meets 4th Tuesday of each month at 10:00 a.m.

HOUSING PARTNERSHIPS
An ecumenical program which seeks to provide home ownership to families who do not qualify for conventional housing.  Needs volunteers who can use a hammer or a paintbrush.  Meets the 3rd Saturday of each month.

STEPHEN MINISTRY
A nurturing ministry of volunteers trained to listen and counsel members of our congregation in need of emotional support.  A Stephen Minister is a fellow believer who has been called by God and has received special training to believer who has been called by God and has received special training to be a personal, confidential, Christian caregiver in your life.

VIP for VIPs
Visitation Program for Very Important People, a lay visitation program for homebound persons.

CELEBRATION PRAISE TEAM
The Praise Team leads contemporary, informal worship on Sunday mornings with occasional outside engagements.  We practice one evening a week.  All instruments and singers are welcome.

BOY SCOUTS
Troop 550 meets regularly at our church and is sponsored by this congregation. Several church members are involved in the Scouting program.  Meets 7:00 p.m. on Monday nights with leader Mike Bealmear.

HOT MEALS 
Free meals are prepared and served by church volunteers to persons who, for different reasons, are in need of this kind of assistance.  Every Monday at 5:00 p.m.

SMORGASBORD
Annual two-day dinner prepared and served by the members and friends of FUMC.  This Church tradition raises monies for missions, worldwide and local. by serving approximately 1600 meals in two days. There are always spots for helpers Wednesday, Thursday and Friday with childcare available. Everyone in the Church actively participate in some capacity. It is a wonderful way to meet other members and fellowship. Contact the Church office 372-2851 or Karen Brown at kbrown@fumccolumbus.org

LITURGICAL ARTS
A program to enhance church services through banners and decorations.