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Adoption Support Group

We invite current and future parents who share the desire of adopting a child into your family to consider joining our Adoption Support Group.  This group offers a safe environment for parents to share joys and concerns, resources and ideas, and identify and work to solve problems together.  We welcome all individuals of all faiths who are considering domestic or international adoption, going through the process of adopting, or have completed the adoption process.  Contact Dawn at hoopde18@yahoo.com or 338-8287 or Amy at adennis@fumcgb.org for more information.

Al-Anon Family Group

The Al-Anon/Alateen Family Groups are a fellowship of relatives and friends of alcoholics who share their experience, strength and hope, in order to solve their common problems. We believe that alcoholism is a family illness and that changed attitudes can aid recovery. Al-Anon's primary purpose is to help family and friends of alcoholics, whether the alcoholic is still drinking or not. The group meets every Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. in Room Z120 of the Ziemer Building.

To learn more click Al-Anon Family Group.

Cancer Support Network

This group utilizes resources from cancer survivors, their family members, and other members who want to be involved in the network. The CSN also utilizes resources of the Stephens Ministry and the Meal Ministry.

To learn more click Cancer Support Network

Card Ministry

Cards of celebration, sympathy, and encouragement are sent to those in our congregation experiencing significant moments in their lives.

Compassionate Friends

The Compassionate Friends (TCF) is for families who have experienced the death of a child. This self-help, community-based group offers friendship, support and understanding; it meets the third Thursday of each month at 7:00 p.m.

To learn more click The Compassionate Friends

Holy Knitters

A group makes prayer comforters/shawls for those who are sick or in need of comfort. The knitters pray as they work. Baby comforters are given to each child when baptized.

Home Prayer Ministry

These people offer intercessory prayer from their homes each week for people of our congregation and beyond.

Inside Out—Eating Disorder Support Group

If you feel you or someone you care about is turning to an eating disorder to cope with life stressors, please join Inside Out each Sunday in Room Z120 from 3:00 - 5:00 p.m.  Inside Out is an Eating Disorder Support Group for women of all ages willing to work through painful life issues in a positive, loving, supportive, and non-judgmental group setting.  Prepare to express your emotions while working on your mind, body, and spirit.  All women of any faith are welcome. If you would like to join us or for more information: contact Kathryn at 491-0302, Molly at 465-8057.

Intercessory Prayer and Study Group

This women's group meets every Monday to study together, and pray for the needs of the congregation, the community, and God's world.

Meal Ministry

A home-cooked meal is delivered to members who are just coming home from the hospital or who may be experiencing other types of family crisis. If you are interested in being part of the team, or if you know of someone in need of a meal, please e-mail the church office.

Nursing Home Visitors

Members of the congregation are paired with members who live in nursing homes for regular visits and friendship.

Prayer Chain

Prayer requests from our congregation are passed along by telephone and/or email to those who will offer prayers on their behalf. Call the church office with a prayer request.

Stephen Ministry

Stephen Ministry is a lay ministry of Christians caring for one another. Trained Stephen Ministers provide one-to-one support and a listening ear for those experiencing life's difficulties.