Welcoming Church Statement

The First United Methodist Church of Shelton is a welcoming family of God committed to becoming more and more like Jesus Christ.

We affirm and respect each individual as a child of God.  We celebrate the uniqueness of each person and welcome people of every age, ethnicity, and race, sexual orientation and gender identity, marital status, socio-economic situation, and physical/mental ability.

Empowered by the Holy Spirit, we strive to create a community of faith that reflects Christ’s message of love and justice.  We invite all to full inclusion in the life and ministry of our church in Christ.

 

  • In-person and Virtual Worship services for February 16th may change depending on weather conditions.  Check email for updates.  
  • Facebook Updates are available on our website under the Resources tab
  • The next Church Council Meeting will be on Sunday, February 16th
  • Our next New Members Sunday will be on March 2nd

Food Drive Results

Our August 24 food drive produced terrific results!

Food Drive

We received so much food from our generous neighbors and congregation members. The FUMC Blessing Box will be stocked well for at least a few weeks.

Food Drive

If you contributed food to the drive, thank you! If you know someone who did, please thank them. Together, we are helping our community by doing tangible work and serving as the hands and feet of Christ.

Spoons, Great Food, and Fellowship at Spooner House

Tuesday, July 2 marked our return to serving dinner for the residents of Spooner House in Shelton.

Through great teamwork led by Debbie Welch’s menu planning and shopping, lots of help in the kitchen, and the determination to make this a meaningful event, we served a delicious, nutritious meal to nearly 30 people, including some children who enjoyed the salad more than anything else.

It was a beautiful salad! We know the meal was well-received as many residents came back for seconds of Debbie’s secret recipe glazed chicken breast, oven roasted potatoes, fresh green beans, and dinner rolls.

Thanks to Debbie Welch, Roseann Haakerud, Karen Dains, and Adeline Hazzard for all the work to make this a success. (Pastor Bill scrubbed pots.) We will be back!

We are the People of God

The #BeUMC campaign reminds us of who we are at our best. As people of God called The United Methodist Church, we’re faithful followers of Jesus seeking to make the world a better place.

#BeUMC honors the core values that connect the people of The United Methodist Church. No matter the challenges we face, God is with us, and we continue to have opportunities to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world!

The campaign calls us to embrace our Wesleyan heritage and envision a promising future. Every day offers a chance to live into our mission and to strive to #BeUMC — to be the church our communities so desperately need.