Music
Youth Ensemble – Our youngest group of singers and bell ringers. Open to youth of all ages.
Praise Choir – Our seasoned singers which provide the liturgical music for each Sunday service.
Jammin’ with Jesus – Our praise band of musicians and singers provide today’s contemporary music in service.
Men of Faith – Our select men’s chorus giving us Spiritual music on Sundays and special occasions.
Instrumentalists – Talented singers and musicians adding special solos and duets on Sunday mornings.
Children
Sunday Morning
Sunday School (includes Childcare) – Our trained, certified Safe Sanctuary Nursery staff will watch over your toddlers ages 0-3 while you enjoy our 10:00 am worship service. You are always welcome to meet the staff and see the facility at any time. Children age 4 through High School are excused early in the worship service to have fun in our Sunday school classes. Parents may elect to have their kids stay with them in worship if you like.
ECUMENICAL VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL (VBS) – offered each July for 5 evenings for children grades K-5. This is a FREE community event sponsored by Stafford Clergy Assiociation
Youth
Our youth and young adults venture on regular trips and camps to help them build relationships, have fun, and most importantly, strengthen their walk with their Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
Women
Come & join in fun, fellowship & ministry! The purpose of the First United Methodist Church Women’s Ministry group is to be disciples of Jesus by developing a creative, supportive fellowship as we address spiritual and social issues that emphasize children and women.
All women are invited to join us on the first Saturday of the month at 9:15-10:45 am in Fellowship Hall. Our programs are varied and may include a business meeting, spiritual growth studies, and ministry projects as we offer a time of food and fellowship.
Throughout the year we “connect” with our church by providing small gifts to those becoming members, being baptized, joining through confirmation, graduating from high school and college. We donate to special needs of our church and community as they arise. We support a card and caring ministry to those facing illness, death, or other needs. Come and join in with ‘women of faith’ working together for the glory of God! For more information contact Tanya Buchanan or call the church office (860) 684-2468 and leave a message for her.
Men
The FUMC Men’s group meets on the second Saturday of the month at 7:30a.m. for a wonderful fellowship breakfast. From time to time we will have a special speaker. We invite all men to join us. For more information see Dave Buchanan or contact the church office (860) 684-2468 and leave a message for him.
The FUMC Group
The primary focus of this group is to gather together in Christian fellowship through fun events and activities! So far this year we have had a potluck dinner – movie night, a trip to Village Haven, RI, where all enjoyed a wonderful meal, and a trip to Crossroads Cathedral in Manchester to see the Passion Play.
Look for future events and join in the fun. All are welcome!
Prayer
Praise and Prayer Service
Join us at 6:00 pm Wednesday evening for an informal prayer and praise service.
Our Prayer Chain
We have an ongoing prayer chain where your special prayer request is distributed to people who will pray daily for names and needs on a prayer list. You can add your by contacting us here.
Request a Prayer
Contact Connie or our pastor at (860) 684-2468 for a specific prayer need. You can leave a prayer request after hours or weekend by contacting us here.
Bridge Builders
This ad hoc group was formed in early 2016 to bring focus on ways that the church can find new ways to bring God to the community of Stafford Springs. It has provided leadership in new ways to serve the greater community in Christian outreach.
Trunk or Treat event for youngsters
Providing Home Furnishing for Homeless Vets
We furnished two units with furniture, linens, curtains and cleaning supplies for two veterans moving into Woodland Springs. There will be additional units to furnish in 2017 as construction is completed
Women to Women
Our mission is to educate, encourage, and equip women for the most important, yet toughest job in the world — parenting. Through practical, biblically based teaching on parenting and through supportive interaction in small groups led by experienced mothers, we wish to foster growth, not only in our parenting skills, but in our wholeness as women.
We are women from different backgrounds seeking a Christian response by which we can guide our children in today’s world. Though at various stages of parenting, we share a common desire to grow as women and mothers.Childcare is provided free overseen by certified Safe Sanctuary trained personnel.
Thursday mornings at 9:00a.m. – 10:30a.m.
Open to women of all ages (single, married, divorced) and children.
For Our Community
Safe Net Ministries
We participate in providing both laity and pastoral leadership for this community ministry in God’s service with area churches. Safe Net Ministries serves to supplement the work of Stafford Family Services we strive to provide food, clothing, and utility assistance. For more information or to volunteer call 860.851.9987 and leave a message with a call back number.
Flo’s Friendship Kitchen
FUMC hosts Flo’s Friendship Kitchen on Wednesdays and Fridays. Lunch is served on Wednesday at 11:30am and dinner is served on Fridays at 5:00pm. Everyone is welcome to attend. Home delivery of meals can be arranged for each day’s meal. If you’d like to volunteer please call the church and leave a message. 860.684.2468
Woman to Woman
Provides group support for women who have lost a spouse, partner or child. Meets Wednesday at 10:30am. We meet OFF-SITE. Please contact the church for more details.