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.
- Boy Scout Bottle and Can Drive, Every Month – 9 am to 1 pm
- We have numerous open slots on the liturgist roster for June through September. Please sign up in the Narthex or call the office.
- Our next Leadership Board meeting is scheduled for Monday, June 8, at 7:00 PM in the Giffin Room.
- Thanks to all who have given to the Miracle Sunday initiative. We have raised more than $450. Giving can continue until May 31.
Farewell Pastor Bill Florin
Pastor Bill will begin serving at the Woodbury, CT United Methodist Church on July 1st. His last Sunday leading worship at First United Methodist Church of Shelton will be June 21st. Plan to join us for worship and fellowship as we say good-bye and thanks.
We will have a celebration lunch to honor Pastor Bill and his family. Sandwiches will be provided. If you can help by providing a salad for the luncheon, please contact Pat F.
If you would like to contribute toward a monetary gift for Pastor Bill, please talk with Elaine W. or Chris C.
The UMC Handbook 2025-26
Did you know that we have a UMC handbook? This colorful, engaging publication will give you some distinctives about our United Methodist Church, key points of our Wesleyan tradition, structure and governance, and a lot more. And it’s free!
You can download the handbook hereDistrict Email Updates
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here...First UMC of Shelton is a sustaining member of the Messy Church global network of churches.
Messy Church: Saturday, January 10 Big Success: Our first Messy Church was a great experience for all. We also learned how to make it even better. Our next Messy Church will be June 13th at 3:00 PM. Invite friends, neighbors, and family to this Christ-centered, all-ages worship and celebration. Fun is guaranteed.
Want to know more? The following is a 15-minute overview of Messy Church: