A good buddy of mine I have known since second grade (What was that, 10 years ago?) came with his family to Knoxville and stayed with my family this weekend. We had a lot of fun catching up, laughing about some of our idiosyncrasies as parents, and talking about life in general. The [...]

We’ll Miss You, Stan!
The Staff-Parish Relations Committee (SPRC) has received the resignation of our church administrator, Stan Frazier. Stan will continue full time through the month of August and part time into September. Hired as our first church administrator four years ago, Stan has been a valuable asset to many committees and individuals [...]

The FCUMC Preschool has openings in the four-year-old class for fall 2008. Monday-Wednesday-Friday classes are available. Call Susan Todd at 689-5518 for more information.

Sunday, August 3, there will be a Confirmation Information Meeting at 9:45 a.m. in the Chapel. All sixth graders and their parents are invited to attend. This year’s Confirmation is open to all sixth through eighth graders. If there are older youth interested in a Confirmation class, we will make that class available at a [...]

Sunday, August 10, 5:00-6:00, in Wesley Hall - Childcare Provided
Because you are a leader of a Sunday School class or small group ministry, we want to thank you for your leadership in helping others discover a meaningful relationship with Jesus. You are a very important part of the discipleship journey for those who are [...]

Did you know that all worship bulletins since 1952 have been bound into beautiful books and have been placed in our church library? This is a great resource available to research things of interest.
For example, would you like to know the exact date when you joined FCUMC? You can find the bulletin for that particular service, [...]

If you are a parent  (single or married) of a child birth-5th grade and you would like a night out to reconnect with your spouse over a quiet dinner or simply enjoy a quiet evening alone, then our Parent Night Out cooperative ministry is for you!  We have three openings right now for our Fall [...]

You can register for The NET (After School for Middle School) by downloading and filling out this registration form.
More information about The NET.

Do you know what happens during these dates: August 8-24, 2008, August 25-28, 2008 and September 1-4, 2008.
Here is the opportunity for almost one full month of riveting television watching. You will be so glued to the screen that you won’t be able to leave your house. People will “call in sick” [...]

Come to this fun event benefiting Family Promise of Knoxville, the umbrella organization of Interfaith Hospitality Network, on Saturday August 23, 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. at the Knoxville Museum of Art. Individual tickets are $10 in advance, or $15 at the door. Family Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door.
You and local [...]

Bring a picnic and join us for Popcorn and a Picture Show!  Plan to spend the first Friday of August outside at the movies.  We’ll be showing “An American Tail”, Friday, August 1, gathering at 7:30 p.m. Pack up your lawn chairs and meet us in our outdoor theater (the choir room parking lot). Fun [...]

The Volunteer Ministry Center is looking for medical personnel to assist with medical care on Wednesday mornings from 8:30-noon. Both physicians and nurses are needed to provide needed medical care to the homeless community of Knoxville. If you can give a Wednesday morning of your time once a month, please call Nancy Douglas [...]

Christina Burroughs and Maggie Williams have been selected to receive Dr. William Melton Scholarships for 2008. Both young ladies are active members of FCUMC and are presently serving as summer interns. Christina is a Junior at UT, and Maggie is a Sophomore at Maryville College. Congratulations to both!

The Staff-Parish Relations Committee (SPRC) has regretfully accepted the resignation of John Needy, effective October 1. John has served our congregation as Director of Congregational Care for the past 12 years, and we are indebted to him for his compassionate service of love. He has ministered to many individuals and families during times [...]

This is your invitation to the Church-wide Pool Party, August 5, 2008, 6:15-8:30, at Inskip Pool. The cost is $3.50 per person, or $10.00 per family. Extra dogs and “dopes” (drinks) are available for 50 cents each.
This is an excellent opportunity for families, Sunday School classes, church groups, and folks of all ages to gather [...]

In trying to be more efficient with our space, Sunday School classes have graciously agreed to move. The Children’s Library is temporarily offline, and the Prayer Room has moved. Other changes are forthcoming.
Please note these room changes:
Prayer Room - now located in Room 112
Discovery Class - moved to the former Prayer Room (Room 117)
Friendly [...]

Due to the relocation of some classes and groups, some changes to the library are forthcoming. Don’t be surprised if on your next visit you find the furniture has been rearranged or removed. Therefore, because of these changes as well as our space constraints, we ask that all book donations be held until further [...]

As much as every student and teacher would like to cling to the days of summer, they are quickly slipping away. With summer coming to an end, the NET ministry team looks forward to a new beginning. While saddened at the leaving of Teresa Teague, we feel strongly that this ministry at FCUMC should and [...]

We are currently searching for an interim Director of The NET after school middle school-age program.  The position is for 5 months (August – December) 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m., M-F, 15 hours a week.
Interested individuals should contact Rev. Don Hanshew at dhanshew@fountaincityumc.org or call the church office at 865-689-5175. Resumes may be submitted by [...]

As I sat at my computer to write this column, I was headed in a different direction until I glanced over at some of my books. My eyes fell on one entitled Keeping Holy Time; and I thought, “What about a book entitled Making Time Holy”? Sounds like a great title. Maybe [...]