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Welcome to Fairwood Community United Methodist Church. Here are a few things to know about us!
Our worship service begins at 10:00am, after a five-minute countdown with announcements. It is currently a  hybrid service where it is streamed to our public Facebook page at the same time as the in-person worship in the sanctuary. 

Fellowship time is currently held in the gym in the Benedict Hall building, after the in-person worship. Light refreshments are served, and you’re welcome to bring your own covered water bottle with a straw or sippy seal.

We do not have a dress code, some come in casual sportswear, others in business attire – come in what is comfortable for you. Please be aware that some of us are sensitive to fragrances.
There is a wide array of parking available in the front and back of the building. There are handicap accecable parking spots available in the front of the church for those with low mobility. 
We have a blend of music styles. Some music is more contemporary where other music is traditional hymns of faith. We often have an anthem presented by our choir. We like to offer a special time early in the service for our children; this is right before they leave for Sunday School classes. Our pastor offers a challenging but uplifting message for us.
Children are welcome during worship services and invited to come up with Pastor Ferdie or a layperson for a special message early in the service. We offer children’s bulletins and clipboards with paper and crayons for children to use – see the table just to the right as you enter the sanctuary. The nursery room is available for our youngest children.
We know God loves all and welcomes all to worship.   We have worked to truly be open and inclusive to all persons – and are now a Reconciling congregation in the Reconciling Ministries Network. We hope you experience our welcome as a reflection of God’s love for you just as you are!
The church, sanctuary, parlor and rest rooms are wheel chair accessible. We have a unisex bathroom located in the nursery room.  Assisted listening devices are available for the hard of hearing.  Please ask an usher for assistance.
Please contact Pastor Ferdie at the church office to request an appointment: pastorferdie@fairwoodumc.org .
Rite of Renaming
Through baptism we highlight the interconnectedness of believers and our shared journey of faith. At Fairwood, together in community, we honor new beginnings and new chosen names through the grace of God. So, we now offer a Rite of Renaming to anyone interested. The liturgy may be conducted in worship service or in private, and there is no fee. The full text of the liturgy is available here. If you are interested or if you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact Pastor Ferdie.
If you need to use our facilities for an event, please fill out a facilities request form and attach it to an email and send to: office@fairwoodumc.org
Facilities Use Request Form Fillable
Building-Use-Request-Form-Outside-Groups
FCUMC building map

Questions & Answers

Here are some answers to common questions.

ur worship service begins at 10:00am, after a five-minute countdown with announcements. It is currently a  hybrid service where it is streamed to our public Facebook page at the same time as the in-person worship in the sanctuary. 
Fellowship time is currently held in the gym in the Benedict Hall building, after the in-person worship. Light refreshments are served, and you’re welcome to bring your own covered water bottle with a straw or sippy seal.

We do not have a dress code, some come in casual sportswear, others in business attire – come in what is comfortable for you. Please be aware that some of us are sensitive to fragrances.

We have a blend of music styles. Some music is more contemporary where other music is traditional hymns of faith. We often have an anthem presented by our choir. We like to offer a special time early in the service for our children; this is right before they leave for Sunday School classes. Our pastor offers a challenging but uplifting message for us.
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Children are welcome during worship services and invited to come up with a Pastor or a layperson for a special message early in the service. We also have sunday school directly after the children's message in the Benedict Hall building. We offer children’s bulletins and clipboards with paper and crayons for children to use – see the table just to the right as you enter the sanctuary. The nursery room is available for our youngest children. 

We know God loves all and welcomes all to worship.   We have worked to truly be open and inclusive to all persons – and are now a Reconciling congregation in the Reconciling Ministries Network. We hope you experience our welcome as a reflection of God’s love for you just as you are!
The church, sanctuary, parlor and rest rooms are wheel chair accessible. We have a unisex bathroom located in the nursery room.  Assisted listening devices are available for the hard of hearing.  Please ask an usher for assistance.
Please contact Pastor Ferdie at the church office to request an appointment: pastorferdie@fairwoodumc.org .
Rite of Renaming
Through baptism we highlight the interconnectedness of believers and our shared journey of faith. At Fairwood, together in community, we honor new beginnings and new chosen names through the grace of God. So, we now offer a Rite of Renaming to anyone interested. The liturgy may be conducted in worship service or in private, and there is no fee. The full text of the liturgy is available here. If you are interested or if you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact Pastor Ferdie.
Please fill out a facilities request form and attach it to an email and send to: 

office@fairwoodumc.org
Facilities Use Request Form Fillable
Building-Use-Request-Form-Outside-Groups
FCUMC building map