On Sunday, we begin a special sermon series about YOU! In November, Pastors Adam and Val reflect on what makes FUMC more than just a church, but a family - where every seat feels like home. In the first sermon in the series, we look back at the Saints of our church. We are who we are today because faithful Christians before us taught us, served alongside us, and showed us what it means to follow Jesus. All Saints Sunday services will take place at all three worship services, 8:30, 11:00 & 11:15 am.

We've spent four weeks building a house together, and this Sunday we're adding the finishing touches—the furnishings that make it uniquely ours. We all have our own faith stories that shape who we are. Your experiences with God are like your fingerprint—no one else has the exact same journey, and that's exactly how God designed it. This week we'll explore how the moments you've witnessed, the people you've met, and the ways you've served all come together to create your personal faith story.

When we read something confusing in the Bible, it's okay to stop and ask questions instead of just accepting it without thinking. Our ability to reason helps us tell the difference between the Holy Spirit and teachings that people create for their own purposes. The church should be a safe place where everyone can ask questions and wrestle with their doubts without being judged. Join us for worship on Sunday as we continue to explore what it means to follow God with both our hearts and our minds.

Our traditions give shape and structure to our faith. But if those traditions don’t match what Jesus taught, it can lead us away from what really matters. In Matthew 15:1 - 9, Jesus challenges the religious leaders for holding onto traditions that hurt people instead of helping them know God. This Sunday, we’ll look at how our framework—our traditions—should support a faith that’s built on knowing and following Christ. See you there!

On Sunday, we kick off a new sermon series, "The House the LORD Built." In October, Pastors Adam and Val guide us through a keystone practice of the United Methodist Church that John Wesley taught to help us apply and understand the Christian faith, the Wesleyan Quadrilateral. This first week, we examine the foundation of our faith - Scripture. Come hear how Scripture, especially when we study it as a whole —not just the parts we like—can help us build a life that is fulfilling and enduring.

In the final sermon in our series, "Beyond the Walls", we listen to the words of the prophet, Micah.  He reminds us of what the Lord Himself requires of us: "to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly..." As we prepare for next weekend's Worship Without Walls, let's remember to live out these words in our service to others. We'll see you Sunday!