Adult
Service Groups.
Soothing Stitches: Prayer Shawl Ministry
As shawls are knitted or crocheted, images of healing, compassion, and joy are prayed into the stitches. The work of our hands blesses the heart of each shawl’s recipient. Join our circle of knitters and crocheters at church or work on your project at home and add your handiwork to our next shawl blessing. In addition to shawls, Soothing Stitchers create hats for new babies, mittens, and caps for Spirit Lake mission, prayer squares (something new this year!) and other loving gifts. Our shawls have gone to Appalachia with our Appalachia Service Project Mission Team and to South Korea with a member. Shawls go to members of our church family, and their friends and family as an expression of our care and prayers.
Contact: Pastor Lynn Mikels
Social Groups.
POSH (Parents of Small Humans)
We are a group for Parents of Small Humans - preschool and younger - who are looking for connection to those in a similar boat. Everything from teething babies to those first pre-school days can be a joy and/or a challenge, so community is important! This group is where you can find support, advice, or a sympathetic ear - all judgement free, and perhaps an hour or two of escape from the world of parental responsibility.
Contact: Sara Reich and Alex Namowicz
POLO (Parents of Loud Ones) Group
Are you a couple with young children? This group is designed just for you, providing an opportunity to become better acquainted with other parents of young children. Childcare available by reservation; please provide a sack supper for your children.
Contact: Alicia Smith and Rebecca McClaney.
Act 2
Get caught in the act…Act 2 that is. This social group is primarily for those in their 50s and 60s, many of whom are in their second act – juggling older kids, grown kids, new careers, and even grandkids. While we have no regular schedule, we typically meet 4-5 times per year. Our activities include events like comedy shows or bowling to low key game nights and pizza parties. Join us for one or several events. One thing we guarantee is that you will have fun and meet great people. Don’t sit on the sidelines. Get into the Act…Act 2.
Contact: Laura Hynes
Next Chapter
Next Chapter is a group for people who have reached the “Next Chapter” in their lives. Participants are over 50 (there’s no top age). The group meets several times a year to play games, attend concerts or plays, or go out to eat. It’s a fun way to get to know others in our church!
Contact: Mary Ann Laforet
Tri-S
The three S’s of Tri-S are Social, Spiritual, and Service. This group is predominantly made up of people in their 70’s, 80’s and 90’s. Their deep connection to each other and to the church makes them a vital part of FUMCAH.
Contact: Church office
First Monday Breakfast Club
Monday morning breakfast club meets the first Monday of every month at 8:00am at Elly’s Pancake House for breakfast, fellowship and a program on a current issue.
Contact: Frank Scott
Commonground
Commonground is a social group for those mostly in their 30s and 40s many of whom are juggling school age and older children, aging parents, and life in general. We get together at fun events like game nights, BBQs, and our annual Christmas Party.
Contact: Carolyn Conlee
Rainbow Circle
As a reconciling church, we’re committed to providing safe places for all people to experience, know, and grow in the love of God. FUMCAH is committed to providing safe places for all people to experience, know, and grow in the love of God. Rainbow Circle is a meeting place for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer + folk who want to consider the intersections of faith, sexuality, and gender identity. Join us for our biweekly conversation group on Wednesdays at 6:30. We’ll gather (on Zoom during the pandemic) to talk about faith and life.
Contact: Pastor Liz