We are excited to announce that Noah Bennett joined our congregation as an affiliate member last Sunday at the 10:00am service! Welcome, Noah!

We begin a powerful and set apart journey toward Easter next week on Ash Wednesday, Feb. 18. Join us for the imposition of ashes and a check in with your soul for one of our two special worship services -- 12:10 & 7:00 pm.

Our Lenten sermon series begins on Sunday, Feb. 22. The sermons and several Sunday School classes will be following Adam Hamilton’s recently released book, “Why Did Jesus Have to Die?” If you are not a part of a Sunday School class, Lent is a great time to join one!

Our Lenten offering will once again support “Rise Against Hunger.” We are raising money, along with other area United Methodist churches, to fund our food packing project later this spring. Think about what you would spend for lunch out once a week during Lent and give that money to our special offering. Our goal is to raise $10,000 to eliminate hunger around the world.

May these 40 days of Lent lead us to an appreciation of Jesus’ gift to us and God’s final word of victory in the resurrection.

On Tuesday, February 17, from 5pm-7pm, join us in the Social Hall for a delicious evening of food and fellowship at our Shrove Tuesday Pancake Dinner! Before we begin the season of Lent, let’s gather as a church family for a time-honored tradition - fluffy pancakes, warm syrup, and great company. Bring your appetite and invite a friend! Donations are welcome and all proceeds will go toward our Lenten offering. Come hungry, leave happy, and start Lent with a full heart (and stomach.) See you there!

We invite you to join us for an Ash Wednesday service on February 18th at 12:10pm or 7:00pm. The 7:00 pm service will be livestreamed. Please come at the time that works best for you. Children are welcome at both services. At the 7:00 pm service, our children will help us prepare the ashes. Whether this is familiar or completely new, Ash Wednesday is a grounded and meaningful way to step into the season of Lent together.

In observance of President's Day, the church office will be closed Monday, February 16. Will resume normal office hours on Tuesday. We hope you all have a fun and safe holiday!

The United Women in Faith Book Club will meet Friday, February 20 at 1pm at Persimmon Hill Bakery. The book for the month is My First Summer in the Sierra by John Muir. New members are always welcome!

Our annual Community Easter Eggstravaganza is hopping closer, and we need your help to make it egg-straordinary! Please donate plastic Easter eggs in the baskets by the welcome desks and spread some egg-streme joy throughout our community.

Feeling egg-specially helpful? If your church Small Group, Sunday School class, or Bible Study wants to shell-ebrate Easter by helping stuff eggs, we’d love to have you join the fun!
Don’t leave us scrambling - contact Irene Upson at iupson@fumcstw.org to donate eggs or to get your group involved.

Momentum Youth’s 8th Annual Chili Cook-off has been rescheduled for February 22, 5:00-7:00pm.  $2 a person at the door gets you a full chili dinner, as well as an opportunity to taste the entries! Enter YOUR favorite chili by CLICKING HERE or contact Janelda Lane at jlane@fumcstw.org 

The Church Technology Assistant supports weekly worship services by working alongside the Technology Director to ensure smooth, high-quality technical production for both in-person and online worship experiences. This role is hands-on and service-focused, involving preparation during the week and active participation on Sunday mornings. When the Technology Director is unavailable, the Church Technology Assistant will also help lead and coordinate Sunday tech volunteers.

Prior experience with ProPresenter and Planning Center is strongly preferred. Familiarity with PowerPoint, Digital Soundboards, PTZ cameras, OBS, Blackmagic ATEM systems, Vista lighting software, and both hymns and modern worship songs are all a plus but not required. This is a paid, part-time position, on-site training will be offered.

Please visit our website for more information:
https://fumcstw.org/jobs