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.

 

  • Please join us for Blessing of the Animals on Sunday, October 18th. All are Welcome!
  • Boy Scout Bottle and Can Drive, Every Month – 9 am to 1 pm
  • Next session of Faith Circle — Sharing Our Faith Stories October 25th — “Where have you experienced grace or God’s presence in your life?”
  • We have numerous open slots on the liturgist roster for October through December. Please sign up in the Narthex or call the office

Faith Circle — Sharing Our Faith Stories

One of the gifts of being a church is the opportunity to truly know one another—not only by name or through our Sunday conversations, but through the stories that have shaped our lives and our faith. This fall, I would like to invite you to join me for Faith Circle — Sharing Our Faith Stories. We will gather after worship with a cup of coffee, share a little of our own journey, and listen to one another with care and curiosity. There is nothing to prepare and no right answer to give. Simply come as you are and bring your story.

Schedule of sessions:
🌿 October 25 — Moments of Grace Where have you experienced grace or God’s presence in your life?
🌿 November 1 — The Road I Am Walking Now Where are you in your journey with God right now?
🌿 November 15 — God’s Invitation What might God be inviting you to become, receive, release, or do?

☕ 11:20 a.m.–12:30 p.m. • After Worship

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WHAT HYMN CARRIES YOU?

Is there a hymn that lifts your spirit, gives you strength during difficult times, brings you comfort, or reminds you of God’s presence? We would love to know the hymns that are meaningful to you—and sing more of them together in worship. Please choose a Post-it note and write down the title of a hymn or song you love from The United Methodist Hymnal, The Faith We Sing, or Worship & Song. Then place it on the whiteboard in the narthex. Share a song that has carried you, so we can sing it together.

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