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JUNE 2022
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WORSHIP NEWS
The CHOSEN Sermon Series
The CHOSEN is the first-ever multi-season series about the life of Christ. 
Our multimedia sermon series based on season one of the series continues through June at both campuses.  Stories to come: Healings, Nicodemus meets Jesus, and Samaria and the woman at the well.  Come and See!
Ways to enhance your experience of The Chosen series.
  • Go to the weekly episode watch party Wednesdays, 4:45 pm, Downtown.
  • Join an In-person study session (Saturday or Sunday) at West Campus
  • Check out our webpage: fumclawrence.org/chosen.  (For details about the series, the watch party, home viewing options, and study sign-ups.)
JUNE 12,  UMC  PEACE WITH JUSTICE SUNDAY
Donations for this special Sunday support programs and ministries to educate, equip and mobilize actions in support of identified Economic, Health, and Gender Justice Priorities. Each Annual Conference has a Peace with Justice Coordinator developing local social justice ministries. Fifty percent of the offering remains in your annual conference to support this ministry.  PEACE with JUSTICE VIDEO
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MINISTRY NEWS AND UPDATES
NEXTGEN MINISTRY:  CHILDREN and YOUTH
Invite your friends and neighbors to join you and Register NOW for VBS!
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: Help make this summer something to remember.
Interested in volunteering?  Email Julie at children@fumclawrence.org.
Join us for 4 days of fun and service in Emporia. Invite a friend, register now!.
An amazing week of service, spiritual growth, and friendship!  Register here
in case you missed the April Awareness Walk - here's your chance to see it!
Our thanks to Max Bates (Videographer) and all of the contributing artists!
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WesleyKU at Westwood House
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Wesley KU will be open for students to access the food pantry or talk to pastors every Wednesday from 2-5 pm this summer! We will also be holding monthly meet-ups for students in the area!
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SASS Socially Active SeniorS

Pickleball, and so much more!  SASS activities are open for men and women, singles and couples, those who are First Church members, and those who are not.  Join us!  See the SASS Activities for June here.
JUSTICE MINISTRY
This is our once-a-year opportunity to celebrate our shared work, tell our stories, and invest in our future together.  There will be food and fun!
Watch the news, this work is as important as it ever was.
Please join us!  Listening is a great place to begin.  Get Zoom Link here
MISSION MINISTRY
Help us fill the new Underwear Depot!  Read more about it here.    
Caring for our neighbors.

Now collecting items on the 
New Wish List for the DARE Center.

Collection Bin will be available in the Downtown Church Donation Station.
Great summer volunteer activity for families and friends.  Click the image to sign-up!
CARE TEAM MINISTRY
News from Stephen Ministry
 Calling those who are looking for a way to help others by listening, encouraging, and being there. Stephen Ministry is a one-to-one walk with hurting people, and we would like to tell you more about how you can get involved. Please contact Laura Irick at 785-749-5542 or l.irick@sbcglobal.net.
 
News from the Big Garden
The Big Garden is growing! We have delivered 33lbs of asparagus, broccoli, lettuce, spinach, and radishes already, and we are just getting started. We invite you to join in this amazing ministry, whether you are an experienced gardener or you want to learn. Planting a seed and then picking the vegetables is God's love in action. We garden on Wednesday evenings at 5 pm. Come on out and see what's growing!
Check out our updated Care Webpage at fumclawrence.org/congregational-care/.
VOLUNTEERS STILL NEEDED
IN THE COMMUNITY
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COMMUNITY REMEMBRANCE PROJECT, JUNE 9-11
Three days of education and remembrance about racial violence in Lawerence.
JUNE 9, 6:30 pm, Guest Speaker: Dr. Brent Campney, Lawrence Public Library
JUNE 10, 7:00 pm, Lynching Marker Dedication, City Hall
JUNE 11, 1:00 & 3:00 pm, "Then Three Were Taken" Screening, Watkins Museum
Community Remembrance Project event flyer with details.
 
FIVE RIVERS BASIC LAY SERVANT MINISTRY CLASS, JUNE 22-JULY 20
Details and registration information
SAVE THE DATE!
Your Giving Makes All This Possible!  Thank You!
Donations help First Church to continue and grow in ministry
to the Lawrence community and beyond.
GIVE ONLINE NOW
Or mail checks directly to First UMC 946 Vermont St., Lawrence, Ks 66044.
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