There are so many great ways to get connected at FVUMC in 2026 – we have opportunities for all ages. Information and registration links are listed below for everything we’ve got planned for children, youth, and adults.
Be sure to note that a few of the upcoming programs, like Kids NPraise music program and our Discovery weekend for youth, do have registration deadlines.
Upcoming Events
- Chili and Games: Sunday, January 25 at 5pm – Join us for soup and chili followed by a fun game night for all ages. Cook up your favorite crockpot soup or chili recipe to share, but if desserts are more your thing, bring it on. We can’t wait to see you!
Children’s Ministry: Birth-5th grade
- Register at fvumc.org/childrens-ministry-registration
- Weekly Sunday School and nursery for all worship services (no Sunday School on 12/28)
- STARTS JAN 4: K-5 Small groups on Sundays 4:30-6pm
- Kids NPraise music & drama, Wednesdays at 4:30pm
- STARTS JAN 21 – open to children age 4-8th grade
- Spring session registration open through January 18
- Seeds of Faith Preschool
- Registration in late January 2026 for the 2026-27 school year
- Half-day program for ages 2-6
- Visit fvumc.org/preschool-registration for information and tour dates
- Raising Resilient Kids Family Workshop
- FIRST: Expert panel for youth and adults while children are busy with fun activities in childcare
- THEN: Families join together for interactive all-ages breakout sessions
- Two opportunities:
- Sat, Feb 7 at FVUMC 10:15-12:45
- Wed, Feb 11 at Spring Hill UMC 5:45-8:05pm
- Cost: $10/adult, $7/child – max $35/family (includes meal + childcare)
- Click here for registration form
Youth Ministry: 6th-12th grade
- Register for ALL youth opportunities in one place: fvumc.org/youth-ministry-registration
- STARTS JAN 4: Lifeline Sunday Youth Group from 4:30-6pm
- STARTS JAN 4: Youth praise team (band, vocalists, choir) and youth handbell choir – email mu***@***mc.org
- STARTS JAN 7: Life Groups: weekly small groups organized by grade and gender on Wednesdays 6:30-8pm
- Discovery Weekend Retreat: email yo***@***mc.org
Adult Ministry: Discipleship + Special Interests
- Adult Discipleship registration for Core classes, Bible studies, workshops, small groups
- Sunday School
- Short-term Bible studies
- Workshops on topics including journaling
- Special interest groups for quilting, gardening, men, women, active adults, and more
- Support groups: Caring for Parents, Caregiving of Spouses, Men’s Health Support, and more
- GriefShare program registration: griefshare.org/findagroup
- Loss of a Spouse Seminar on Jan. 10
- Weekly GriefShare class starts Jan. 22 (join anytime)
- New Members Class registration: fvumc.org/newmembers
- Held several times per year
- 2-hour session on Sunday afternoons from 4-6pm
- Childcare available with RSVP
- Upcoming sessions on Jan. 11 or Feb. 15
Music + Worship: Start in JANUARY – Rehearsal schedule varies by group
- Contemporary music groups – email mu***@***mc.org
- Contemporary praise band
- Contemporary praise choir
- Youth praise band/choir
- Traditional music groups – email tr**************@***mc.org
- Adult Handbell choirs (beginner, intermediate, advanced)
- Senior adult handchime choir (all skill levels) + outreach ministry
- Traditional worship choir
- Traditional orchestral ensemble
- Tech team – supporting worship and special events – email te**********@***mc.org
Missions & Serving: At church + in the community
- Missions – email mi******@***mc.org.
- We partner with groups such as:
- Clothing Closet giveaways
- Red Cross Blood drives
- Covenant Community Garden
- Disaster response workteams
- Habitat for Humanity workteams
- Family literacy tutoring/mentoring program
- Monthly meal delivery outreach
- Serving Teams – email me*****@***mc.org
- Racial equity team
- Visitation team – connecting with the homebound
- Serving teams for Sunday mornings, special events