Adult Programs
Holy Wanderers
New Experiences, New Encounters, New Learning, New Friends – an excursion ministry. Join with others as we engage in new experiences, open to new learning and encounters. Call the church office for our next outing or check our Events section for the latest programs.
United Methodist Women
United Methodist Women is a community of women of all ages whose purpose is to know God and experience freedom as whole persons through Jesus Christ; to develop a creative, supportive fellowship; and to expand concepts of mission through participation in the global ministries of the church. Fellowship and study opportunities are found in monthly circle meetings and unit gatherings. Fundraising goals to benefit women and children through various organizations are met through a Rummage Sale in springtime and a Craft Fair in autumn. Look to this website for upcoming news about registration for the Fall Holly Day Craft Fair!
Rainbow Circle: For God... For ALL People... For a Change
- Fri, July 9, Matthew 5:16. Let your light shine before others.
- Thurs, July 29, Campfire and S'mores. Bring a camp memory or song to share. We are One in the Spirit.
- Fri, August 6 & August 19
7:00 – 8:30 p.m.
1803 E Euclid Ave, Arlington Heights, IL
Rainbow Circle extends our Reconciling welcome to lesbian, gay, bisexual,
and transgender (LGBT) people throughout the region. We will use two LGBT resources: The Word Is God, by Chris Glaser and The Grace of Coming Home, by Melanie Morrison to stimulate conversation as we share our faith and family experiences. This group is open to those with or without church affiliation.
For more current details, see meetup.com Contact Sue Laurie, s.laurie@fumcah.com Sue's Recently published article: Thanksgiving Over the Water
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Faith and Fiction
Summer Sundays, 7 - 8:30pm
Summer Tuesdays, 10 - 11:20am
Readers should secure their own copies of the book to be discussed. Folks don’t need to belong to this or any church to participate. Call the church office, 847-255-5112 for registration and location. Come once, twice or to all discussions. New books will be announced each quarter. Get Reading!
June 22 & June 27 - The Help by Kathryn Stockett
July 18 & July 20 - The Bread of Angels by Stephanie Saldana
August 15 & August 24 - Sarah’s Key by Tatiana de Rosnay
All Thunder
Meets monthly, on one weekend evening
September–May, various offsite activity events.
All Thunder is a social group primarily for those in their 30's, 40's
and 50's. Usually four or five events are held during the year. Past
events have included: pizza party, comedy club, karaoke, game night, handwriting analysis and the annual progressive dinner. New members are always welcome.
Monday Morning Breakfast Group
First Monday of each month, 8 a.m.
at Little America Restaurant in Mt. Prospect
There are lively discussions & featured speakers on interesting
topics. Everyone, church members and their guests are always welcome.
Come out for a morning of food, fellowship and fun!
Kaleidoscope
Sundays, 10:40 a.m. (directly after worship)
Room 10, lower level
September - May
Adult Christian education that colors your living with faith.
Refreshments are served during a stimulating presentation or interactive discussion. Bring a friend! It's always interesting. Call the church office or check our Events section for the latest programs.
FaithLink
Sundays, 10:40 a.m. (directly after worship)
Room 14 (lower level)
On Sunday mornings stay for FaithLink.
This engaging curriculum helps adults see the world through eyes of faith. There will be activities for children at the same time. We invite you to come and join us!
For more information, contact Pastor Tedd at, t.steele@fumcah.com
Tri-S
Meets the 2nd Wednesday of the month, 12:00 noon
September–May
Youth Center, lower level
Tri-S = Spiritual - Social - Service. A group for older adults. Pot
lucks, fellowship and special programs are featured.
Sisters Bible Study
Wednesdays, 7:15-8:30pm,
Chapel, main level
Join women of the church for once-a-month gatherings this summer. Coordinating with our June sermon series on prayer, Sisters will focus on different ways of praying. We are all unique individuals, experiencing God in diverse ways. Is it any wonder that we might have different prayer styles? Grow in your relationship with God and other women in our faith community!
June 2 - praying in color. This playful, prayerful way of meeting God requires no artistic experience, but is an artful way of sacred communication.
July 7 - praying in nature. We’ll share ways that we encounter God in the natural world, and weather permitting, move outdoors.
Commonground
Are you a couple with young children? This NEW group is designed just for you, providing an opportunity to become better acquainted with other parents of young children. Child care available by reservation; please provide a sack supper for your children. Contact Wendy Dunnington.
Next Chapter
This is our newest fellowship group, a social gathering for those
55–75 years old, pondering, planning, or
practicing an end to work! If you are interested call Diane Piper, 847-903-6967, or Marilyn Reed,
847-259-6125.
Spirit of Summer
Our “all church” multi age, mid-summer festival, Spirit of Summer, celebrates creation and creativity, echoing our summer theme, Prayer, Pen, Pulse & Palette.
Sunday, July 25, 10:45-4:00pm
Art in Chicago. Board the chartered mini-bus for a visit to two smaller jewels among Chicago’s art museums. First, a guided tour of the National Museum of Mexican Art in Pilsen, then travel about 4 miles north to the Ukrainian Institute of Modern Art. Lunch will be on your own. Cost of the excursion, which includes transportation and museum fees, is $40 per person, excluding lunch.
Pre-register by July 18.
Monday, July 26, 7:00-8:30pm
Adults: Art historian and popular lecturer, Michelle Paluch-Mishur, returns to First Church to enlighten us about modern art and the Modern Wing at the Art Institute of Chicago.
Children: (fall’s 1st graders & older) - Pulse and Palette, Part I. Begin the evening exploring the world of music through hand chimes, led by Francy Bearden. Followed by a visual art experience led by Abrakadoodle staff. Acrylic painting on canvas.
Tuesday, July 27, 7:00-8:30pm
Adults: Local sculptor, Fran Volz, will be our guest. Fran will share his experiences as an artist and discuss what inspires his creativity.
Children: Pulse and Palette, Part II. Percussion sets the beat as children begin the evening with a drum circle, led by drum instructor Chris Lavides, and visual arts with Abrakadoodle.
Cost of Monday's adult event is $5 per person. There is no charge for the Tuesday or Wednesday events. Pre-registration is required through the Registration Station or the Church Office. Child care for younger children available Mon. & Tues. evenings by reservation.
Wednesday, July 28, 6:00pm
A true “pot-luck picnic” in Fellowship Hall; bring your favorite picnic food (homemade or purchased). Lemonade and paper goods provided. After dinner, we’ll enjoy the award winning animated film Wall-E.
Volunteers in Mission (VIM)
Hands-on ministry to persons in need anywhere in the world is available through our United Methodist Volunteers in Mission (VIM).
Often this involves travel to another part of the country or world (e.g., Senegal Africa, Chile, North Dakota Indian reservation). Although volunteers are usually adults, older youth may participate in some of these teams. Work assignments often involve light home repair, support for medical workers or teaching of children. Exploration of VIM opportunities can be with any pastor, or any member of our Missions Commission.