Events
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Upcoming Events
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The Gathering
2nd Mondays, Coleman Family Hall
All senior adults are invited for a games, program, lunch, and fellowship!
Tuesday Afternoon Movies
Movies are free and all are welcome, so invite a friend!
Movies begin at 1:30 pm on most 2nd and 4th Tuesdays in the Worship & Arts Center.
Road Trip
This summer our worship series will feature Bible stories of travel, homecomings, and journeys. Take a gratitoad with you on your summer adventures and share your pictures so we can stay connected no matter where where we may be this summer!
Summer UMYF
Select Sundays in June-July, 6:30-8pm
UMYF is a great time to come together as a group to play, sing, learn, and pray. Students who have completed grades 7-12 are invited to join us!
Project Transformation Bookworm Buddies (Reading Week)
June 30 - July 3, July 21-23 Spring Valley UMC
Partner with us and Project Transformation to support children in their love of reading and academic growth by encouraging strong reading skills through the summer!
Summer Blend
July 13, 20, 27 and Aug 3
Have you wanted to sing in the Chancel choir but can't commit to rehearsals? Come experience Summer Blend Sundays with music that's fun for everyone to sing!
Community Movie Night
Fri, July 11, 5:30-8pm, Coleman Family Hall / Worship & Arts Center
People of all ages are welcome to this movie night! Vote for the movie (Paddington 2 vs. Moana) by bringing pantry or personal care items for Network of Community Ministries.
BIG Sunday School
Sundays, July 13 - Aug 3, 9:45-10:45am, Coleman Family Hall
Explore the Social Principles of the United Methodist Church in a special combined Sunday School series led by our pastors and retired clergy. Open to all classes, groups, and individuals.
Overnighter
July 19-20, in Host Homes
Get ready for a night full of fun, community, and connection! Individual youth families are invited to host sleepovers at their own houses and at their own discretion.
YOUTHWeek 2025
July 20-24, Local Fun
YOUTHWeek is a week of fun for all students completed 6th - completed 12th grades, here in town over the summer. Every evening we'll have exciting local activities for students to celebrate the end of summer.
Dynamo with Skyland and Lunamór
Fri, July 25, 7-9pm, Worship & Arts Center
Join Skyland for an energetic evening of reels, rock and revelry! Enjoy new music from the progressive folk band, along with a first-ever performance by guest group Lunamór.
All-Church Musical: Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
Auditions: July 26 and 28
Shows: Sept 25-27
Mark your calendars now for the opportunity to join our exciting summer family musical, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat! Auditions open to ages 3rd grade through adult.
Your Grandparents' Memories
Tues, July 29, 6:30-8pm, Room 203
Join us for a special presentation by Rob Davis as he shares the importance - and the powerful impact - of preserving the stories and experiences of older generations.
Partner Schools Work Days
Aug 2 (at Mark Twain Elementary) & Aug 9 (at Dover Elementary), 9am-12pm
Help Mark Twain Elementary and Dover Elementary get their schools and classrooms ready for an amazing year at our annual back-to-school work day!
Dover Elementary Backpack Bash
Aug 6-7, Dover Elementary
Help sort, stuff, and distribute backpacks to students at our partner school Dover Elementary!
Mark Twain Elementary Backpack Bash
Thurs, Aug 7, 4-7pm, Mark Twain Elementary
Help with check-in and backpack distribution for students at our partner school Mark Twain Elementary!
Really Living
Aug 8-10, Glen Lake Camp
Really Living is FUMCRyouth's largest retreat of the year! 7-12th grade students are invited to spend the weekend worshiping, laughing, and having a ton of fun on a retreat planned by the seniors!
Grief Recovery - Help for Hurting Hearts
Thursdays, Aug 21-Sept 25, 11:30am-1pm, Parlor
Those who have experienced the loss of a loved one are welcome, regardless of church affiliation, to come and process their grief and continue on a path of healing together.
Walk to Emmaus
Aug 28-31 & Oct 23-26, Saint Raphael Retreat Center
The Walk to Emmaus is a three-day spiritual retreat designed to bring you closer to Christ and give you a renewed spirit and love of servanthood.
Confirmation Prayer Partners Wanted
Sept 7, 2025 - Apr 19, 2026
We are looking for caring adults to serve as Prayer Partners for our 2025–2026 Confirmation class. This is a meaningful opportunity to support a young person's confirmation journey.
