| Sunday, September 13th
Rooted & Rising - Rising
Isaiah 40:28–31
The Bridge: Chitwood Hall at 9:00 a.m.
Traditions: The Sanctuary at 11:00 a.m.
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This Sunday is the final Sunday of Rooted & Rising.
If you haven’t already, please remember to return your commitment card by this Sunday.
Your commitment for next year helps us plan responsibly for the ministries and opportunities ahead. As soon as we receive the remaining cards, we’ll continue the budgeting process for the coming year.
This week, our takeaways were coneflowers. We have more! If you would like some, please stop by the church and pick them up.
Thank you for being part of Rooted & Rising—and for helping us look faithfully toward what comes next.
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Saturday, September 12th | 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Chitwood Hall
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Join FUMCT Wellness for a morning of listening deeply, speaking kindly, connecting fully, and resolving graciously.
The Art of Connection will explore ways to grow in understanding, compassion, and empathy.
Designed for all, each participant will leave equipped with new methods for listening in our homes, workplaces, churches, and our community.
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Join us for a Youth Tailgate and Watch Party! |
Saturday, September 12th | 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM | Callahan
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Join us for a Youth Tailgate and Watch Party as Alabama takes on Kentucky! Come enjoy food, fellowship, and football with friends as we cheer on the Tide together.
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Whether you’re brand new to First United Methodist Church of Tuscaloosa, have been worshiping with us for a while, or are thinking about making FUMCT your church home, First Steps is the place to begin.
First Steps is a three-session pathway designed to help you connect with our church, deepen your faith, and discover your place in what God is doing through FUMCT.
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| Step Two: Believe
Explore the foundations of the Christian faith, what it means to be United Methodist, and the practices that help us grow as followers of Jesus—including worship, Scripture, prayer, and life together.
Wherever you are in your faith, there is always a next step
Join us this Sunday, September 13th, from 4:30-5:30 PM for our first Believe session.
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Coming up this Wednesday Night: | Wednesday, September 9th
Dinner 4:45-6:00 PM
Kids (Under 12) $7
Adults $10
Family Max $30
Pay with Cash, Check, or Venmo
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Dinner This Week:
Tossed Salad
Artichoke Chicken
Wild Rice
Green Beans
“Piggy” Mac
Rolls
Ice Cream Bar
Tea, Water, Lemonade, Coffee
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Our roots are deep. In June of 1818, Ebenezer Hearn, a Methodist circuit rider, rode into what was to become Tuscaloosa, but what at the time was a struggling pioneer settlement. And on that day, our church was born. Tradition has it that the birth took place in Joshua Halbert’s “hotel,” or tavern, then one of two log cabins standing above the river among the scattered board shanties of the pioneers.
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| Have you met our new member? |
If you haven’t had a chance to meet our new member, Vickie McLendon, be sure to say hello and give her a warm welcome when you see her!
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| Explore the Rooted & Rising Webpage |
Visit our Rooted & Rising webpage to celebrate where we’ve been, explore the vision for what’s ahead, and learn how we can continue growing together into God’s future.
Click here to visit Rooted & Rising.
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What's Happening This Week |
Wednesday 9/9 - Tuesday 9/15 |
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Wednesday 9/9:
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM Weight Room Circuit
Friday 9/11:
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Step & Sculpt
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM Senior Fitness
Saturday 9/12:
9:00 AM - 12:00 PMThe Art of Connection
Monday 9/14:
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Interval Training
1:30 PM - 4:00 PM Pickleball Open Play
Tuesday 9/15:
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM 20/20/20
11:30 AM - 12:15 PM Senior Fitness
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Wednesday 9/9:
10:30 AM - 11:45 AM Women's Small Group | Room 219
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM Craft Circle
Sunday 9/13:
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM First Steps - Step 2: Believe
Monday 9/14:
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM UWF Charlotte Shamblin
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM The Inbetweeners Small Group | Fellowship, support, and Bible study for young adults who feel “in-between" life’s stages | Off Site
Tuesday 9/15:
7:00 AM - 7:45 AM Men’s Bible Study led by former senior pastor, Ken Dunivant | Lee Classroom, First Floor
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Wednesday 9/9: Wednesday Waypoint
4:45 PM - 6:00 PM Dinner
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM Wednesday Waypoint Small Groups
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Saturday 9/12:
2:00 PM - 6:00 PM UA @ Kentucky Tailgate and Watch Party
Sunday 9/13:
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Youth Ministry Sunday School
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM Youth Ministry Sunday Night Service
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Wednesday 9/9:
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM Choir Rehearsals
Tuesday 9/15:
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Bridge Band Rehearsals
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Featured Upcoming Events: |
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2027 & 2028 Travel Preview: Save the Date! |
Join us Tuesday, September 22 at 1:00 PM in the Lee Classroom as Jack Brinson with Collette Tours shares a preview of our upcoming travel opportunities.
Featured trips include the Mackinac Island Tulip Festival in May 2027, a Grand Hawaiian Adventure across four islands in September 2027, and planned 2028 trips to Scotland and the Islands of New England.
All are welcome, so bring your travel-loving friends and family!
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Volunteer for Rise Against Hunger Meal Packaging Event |
Join us on Wednesday, September 30th as FUMCT partners with Rise Against Hunger for a meal packaging event! Volunteers will work together to package nutritious meals that will help provide food and hope to people facing hunger around the world.
This is a hands-on opportunity for all ages to serve together and make a meaningful impact. Sign up here to volunteer and be part of the effort!
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How's your telephone voice? Are you friendly and outgoing? Do we have a job for you!
It doesn’t pay anything but the rewards are incalculable. Volunteer to serve a half-day per week as our church receptionist. Contact Melissa@fumct.org if you are interested.
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| Matthew 25 is Collecting 2027 Calendars |
Matthew 25 is collecting 2027 calendars to share through its ministry. If you receive free calendars in the mail that you don’t plan to use, please consider donating them instead of throwing them away.
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Community Soup Bowl Volunteer Sign-Up Is Now Online |
The Community Soup Bowl now offers online volunteer sign-up for weekday and weekend shifts. As part of this transition, the previous scheduling process and mailed reminder postcards will be discontinued.
Weekday shifts are 10:15 a.m.–12:30 p.m. and primarily involve serving lunch. Weekend shifts are 8:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. and may include food preparation, serving, and cleaning.
First United Methodist Church is proud to be one of the founders of the Community Soup Bowl and grateful for the many members who continue to support this important ministry.
Click Here to Sign Up to Volunteer
Need help with online sign-up? Stop by the church office and see Melissa Tuten for assistance.
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September 6, 2026
In Honor of Jane Nichols
Given by Peggy Harvey
In Honor of Melissa Tuten
Given by Peggy Harvey
In Memory of Annette Neely Mills
Given by Peggy Harvey
In Memory of Annette Neely Mills
Given by Dr. Karen C. Crunk
In Memory of Annette Neely Mills
Given by Harriet Walker
In Memory of Annette Neely Mills
Given by Charleigh and Bob Davis
In Memory of Annette Neely Mills
Given by Donna O'Connor
for Hands of Christ
In Memory of Annette Neely Mills
Given by Ann Marinello
for Hands of Christ
In Memory of Annette Neely Mills
Given by Sue and Ronny Robertson
for Hands of Christ
In Memory of Annette Neely Mills
Given by Janet Roy and Fred Horn
for Hands of Christ
In Memory of Annette Neely Mills
Given by Karen and Daniel Tidwell
for Hands of Christ
In Memory of Annette Neely Mills
Given by Polly and Fred Morgan
for Hands of Christ
In Memory of Annette Neely Mills
Given by Rhonda and Bobby Cowart
for Hands of Christ
In Memory of Annette Neely Mills
Given by David Stegall
for Hands of Christ
In Memory of Annette Neely Mills
Given by Anne and Mike Spruill
for Hands of Christ
In Memory of Annette Neely Mills
Given by Sharyn and David Nunn
for Hands of Christ
In Memory of Annette Neely Mills
Given by Elizabeth and Henry Pruett
for Hands of Christ
In Memory of Annette Neely Mills
Given by Joy and George Nunn
for Hands of Christ
In Memory of Annette Neely Mills
Given by Richard P. Holman, Jr.
for Hands of Christ
In Memory of Annette Neely Mills
Given by Dr. and Mrs. J. Paul Diaz &
Dr. and Mrs. John Davis Diaz
for Hands of Christ
In Memory of Annette Neely Mills
Given by Donna McAllister
for the Soup Bowl
In Memory of Annette Neely Mills
Given by Lynn D. Gregory
for the Matthew 25 Fund
In Memory of Cathy Miller Sorrell
Given by Lynn D. Gregory
for the Matthew 25 Fund
In Memory of A. Charles and
Annette S. Freeman on her birthday
Given by Louise and Jack Gambrell
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Tuesday Tip from FUMCT Wellness |
Fight dementia and protect your thinking and reasoning skills by learning new things every week. Challenge yourself - read varied genres and topics, play games and puzzles that require different types of skills, try creative projects, or learn a skill that connects the body and mind. Be an active learner. After you read, listen or watch, do something to process the new info or skill.
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