This Week in Worship

All Saints Sunday

The Bridge: Chitwood Hall at 9:00 a.m.

Traditions: The Sanctuary at 11:00 a.m.

Wednesday, October 28th:

Dinner 4:45-6:00 PM

Kids (Under 12) $7

Adults $10

Family Max $30

Pay with Cash, Check, or Venmo

Dinner This Week:

Chef's Surprise! Come hungry and see what's cooking.

Trunk or Treat is TOMORROW!

It's almost time for Trunk or Treat on Wednesday, October 28!

Dinner begins in Chitwood Hall at 5:00 p.m. Trunks should be set up and ready by 5:15 p.m. in the back playground parking lot, and trick-or-treating will take place from 6:00–7:00 p.m.

Want to decorate a trunk and join the fun? Email nicole@fumct.org to reserve your spot!

Reminder: Fall Back on November 1!

Daylight Saving Time ends on Sunday, November 1! Don't forget to set your clocks back one hour before heading to bed Saturday night. Enjoy that extra hour of sleep, and we'll see you at church!

Traffic Notice for Sunday, November 1

Please be aware that Greensboro Avenue between 7th and 8th Streets will be closed from 9:45–10:15 a.m. on Sunday, November 1, weather permitting. Our neighbors at First Baptist Church will be recreating a photograph of their congregation taken 100 years ago!

If you'll be traveling on Greensboro Avenue during that time, please plan an alternate route.

Congratulations to our acolytes who received their acolyte pins last Sunday! We're grateful for their dedication and willingness to serve in worship.

We were so happy to celebrate the baptism of Chase Bolyard during The Bridge worship service on Sunday, October 25! We rejoice with him as he takes this meaningful step in his faith journey.

These friendly faces help care for our children on Sunday mornings and Wednesday nights! We're so thankful for the love, care, and attention they give our youngest church members each week.

L to R: Latosha, Prinesha, Traci, Kallie, Emma, Grace, Lillie

First United Methodist Church Tuscaloosa is hiring a Pastoral Executive Assistant and Congregational Care Coordinator. We're looking for someone to join our church staff and help support the ministries and daily operations of FUMCT.

Interested in learning more or know someone who might be a great fit? View the job opening and application details here.

Our Hopes for the Future

As part of Rooted & Rising, we asked members of our congregation to share one hope they have for the future of FUMCT.

Here are two of the responses we received:

“Continued growth—keep the foot on the gas!”

“Continuing to be a place youth love to come and grow—increasing the youngsters we impact.”

We’ll be sharing more of these hopes in the weeks ahead.

Wednesday 10/21:

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM Weight Room Circuit

1:30 PM - 2:30 PM Yoga

Friday 10/30:

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Step & Sculpt

10:15 AM - 11:00 AM Senior Fitness

Monday 11/2:

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Interval Training

1:30 PM - 4:00 PM Pickleball Open Play

Tuesday 11/3:

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM 20/20/20

11:30 AM - 12:15 PM Senior Fitness

Wednesday 10/28:

10:30 AM - 11:45 AM Women's Small Group | Room 219

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM Craft Circle

Monday 11/2:

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 11/3:

7:00 AM - 7:45 AM Men’s Bible Study led by former senior pastor, Ken Dunivant | Lee Classroom, First Floor

Wednesday 10/21: Wednesday Waypoint

4:45 PM - 6:00 PM Dinner

6:00 PM - 7:00 PM Wednesday Waypoint Small Groups

Sunday 11/1:

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Youth Ministry Sunday School

6:00 PM - 7:30 PM Youth Ministry Sunday Night Service

Wednesday 10/28:

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM Choir Rehearsals

Tuesday 11/3:

6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Bridge Band Rehearsals

Monday 11/2:

5:30 PM - 6:30 PM Finance - Stabler

Join us for Mahjong for Memories on Wednesday, November 4 at 10:30 AM at Christ Episcopal Church in downtown Tuscaloosa. The event will begin with brunch followed by tournament play, all benefiting Connect, a local nonprofit respite care program supporting individuals living with dementia and their families.

The event is chaired by Julie Claytor, along with a wonderful committee of volunteers, and tournament play will be led by Magic of Mahjong.

To learn more about Connect’s weekly respite care program and caregiver support group, visit www.connectforjoy.org.

Join us for a Sleep in Heavenly Peace Bed Build on Saturday, November 7, from 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. at the Forest Lake United Methodist Church gym.

Volunteers will help build beds for children in our community who don’t have a bed of their own. No experience is necessary, just a willingness to help.

This event is sponsored by First United Methodist Church, Forest Lake United Methodist Church, and Trinity United Methodist Church. 

Join us on Sunday, November 8, from 2:00–5:00 p.m. at First United Methodist Church Tuscaloosa for Mental Health in the Church, a training designed to help church leadership teams better understand mental health challenges and respond with greater awareness, outreach, and compassion.

To register, call (205) 824-8320 or email office@unitedcounseling.org.

Our church's Annual Charge Conference will be held on Monday, November 16, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. in the Lee Classroom.

Orders for the Fall Meat Sale will be accepted October 12 through November 9.

Smoked Ham: $65
Boston Butt: $45
BBQ Sauce: $10

Payment may be made by cash, check made payable to FUMCT with “Meat Sale” on the memo line, or Venmo.

Orders will be available for pickup on Wednesday, November 18, just in time for Thanksgiving and the Alabama-Auburn game. Pickup time will be announced later.

To place an order or learn more, contact Lynne Richardson at 205-556-4951 or 205-242-9499.

All proceeds support local agencies serving women, children, and youth. Thank you for supporting UMW/UWF fundraising efforts!

There’s more to discover in the Craft Room! In addition to yarn, thread, needles, project kits, and other craft supplies, you’ll find a variety of handmade and donated items for sale, along with local favorites like Richard Scott’s honey and Robertson’s BBQ sauce.

Best of all, proceeds from Craft Room sales are donated each year to local agencies serving women, children, and youth.

Come shop with us on Wednesdays from 1:00-4:00 PM, or contact Lynne Richardson at 205-242-9499 for more information.

October 25, 2026

In Honor of Rev. Robin C. Wilson
and the Church Staff
Given by Martha and Bill Allen

In Memory of Annette Neely Mills
Given by David Lawson

In Memory of Annette Neely Mills
Given by Dell Anderson
for Hands of Christ

In Memory of Annette Neely Mills
Given by Carl Jamison
for Hands of Christ

In Memory of Annette Neely Mills
Given by Bryan Chandler
for Hands of Christ

In Memory of Dr. John Ratledge
Given by the Lee Class
for the Music Ministry

In Memory of Dr. John Ratledge
Given by Lynn Findley
for the Music Ministry

In Memory of Dr. John Ratledge
Given by Sandra and Roger Reed
for the Music Ministry

In Memory of Vaudie Hyche Hallman
Given by Carolyn and Mack Long
for Matthew 25

In Memory of William "Bill" Owen, Sr.
Given by Karen and Omar Smith
for Matthew 25

Visit our Ways to Give page to see all the different ways you can give, including our online donations portal, Venmo, recurring gifts, and more.

Questions? Emails us at contact@fumct.org.

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