Women of Faith Bible Study
Join the Women of Faith for a Thursday morning Bible study from 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. in room 256 (Building C). This fall, we will begin a new study on September 10 and continue through October 29, exploring Esther by Kelly Minter. For more information or to sign up, please contact Martha Lee Sanders at trsanders@mindspring.com or (770) 595-3649.
Disciple Fast Track Bible Study
Disciple Fast Track, an adaptation of the original bestselling Disciple Bible Study, provides a accessible option for busy people seeking meaningful, sustained engagement with the biblical text. Throughout this season, we will study portions of the Old Testament, connecting its lessons to contemporary life.
Class meets in room 256 (Building C) every Monday, from September 14 – October 26, from 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. (except October 12)
FUSE Flag Football
Are you ready for some flag football? Join us for FUSE Sports!
3 years old – Kindergarten: Wednesdays, from 4:20 p.m. – 5:30 p.m., beginning on September 30, on the activity field at MFUMC. Come join us for football and then stay for church family supper.
Kindergarten – 2nd grade: Sunday afternoons, 2:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m., beginning on September 27 on the activity field at MFUMC.
Good SAM October Clothing Drive
Donate Gently Used Adult Fall & Winter Clothing to support the Good Samaritan Ministry.
We’re collecting warm clothing for adults in need through the month of October.
Items needed: Coats, hats, gloves, belts, new socks, and underwear. Look for the collection bins at the entrances of the church.
Clergy Appreciation Month
October is Clergy Appreciation Month!
This month, we give thanks for our clergy and the faithful ministry they share with our church family. Take a moment to show your appreciation with a kind word, handwritten note, card, or message of encouragement. A simple gesture can mean so much! Let’s celebrate and encourage our clergy throughout October.
Dementia Support Groups
If you are loving someone through dementia, you do not have to do that alone.
Marietta First United Methodist Church is partnering with Loving through Dementia, an outreach ministry offering help, hope, inspiration, and dementia education for all families facing Alzheimer’s or related dementias.
LEARN MORE
The following Dementia Support Groups are now being offered:
Dementia Family Support Group: If you are loving a parent, friend, or other relative through Alzheimer’s or related dementia, please join us.
Dementia Spouse Support Group: If you are loving a husband or wife through Alzheimer’s or related dementia, please join us. This group meets twice a month.
MEETINGS:
– Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at 6:00 p.m.
– Wednesday, November 18, 2026 at 6:00 p.m.
– Wednesday, December 16, 2026 at 6:00 p.m.
To Register: Contact Sheila Welch: info@lovingthroughdementia.org or (404) 642-6027.
Camp Glisson 2027 – $200 off for First-Time Campers
Register Today For Faith-Forming Fun This Summer at Camp Glisson!
Camp Glisson is offering first-time campers an automatic $200.00 discount! Whether you're new to Glisson or have already sent a sibling or three, any and all campers attending Glisson overnight camp for the first-time in Summer 2027 will automatically get $200.00 off, which will be applied at checkout during the registration process.
AI, Faith, and Wesleyan Grace: a Four–Week Course
A.I., Faith, and Wesleyan Grace: Continuing the Conversation
Artificial intelligence is changing how we communicate, connect, and experience the world. But what does this mean for our faith, our relationships, and our understanding of God's grace? Join Pastor Lahronda on Wednesdays, October 14, 21, 28, and November 4, at 6:30 p.m. in the Reception Hall for a four-week exploration of artificial intimacy, human connection, and the practice of grace in an AI world.
Grounded in John 1:1–14 and our Wesleyan tradition, our conversations will draw from Sherry Turkle's book, Artificial Intimacy, as we explore questions about technology, relationships, and God's presence in our changing world.
Whether you're curious, excited, skeptical, or simply wondering what AI has to do with faith, there's a place for you in this conversation!
Reading the book is optional. No prior participation or registration required. You may purchase the book here.
Special Services Orchestra (Youth and Adult)
If you are interested in playing your musical instrument for Worship and Special Events at our church, please sign up below. Rehearsals vary per event.
SAM Trip to the Governor's Mansion
Join the Senior Adults Ministry for a special tour of the Governor’s Mansion on Wednesday, October 21. There will be no Senior Adult Luncheon on this day.
Registration is full.
Meet at 9:00 a.m. in the Polk Street Parking Lot to ride the church bus to the mansion. Following the tour, we'll stop at OK Cafe for lunch. Plan to return to the church by 2:00 pm.
There is NO COST for the tour! Lunch at OK Cafe will be at your own expense.
Church Family Supper: October 21
Join your church family for Church Family Supper on Wednesday, October 21, from 5:15 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. in the Family Life Hall. We look forward to sharing a meal and fellowship together!
Please register online so we know you’re coming & can plan accordingly. The cost is $8.00/meal with a $30.00 family cap. Children 3–12 years old $5.00, ages 3 and under eat free.
Children’s Ministry Team invites all to join in the Bring Your Own Pumpkin. Bring a pumpkin of any size to decorate and we will provide all the supplies (paint, stickers, glitter) you need!
Bring Your Own Pumpkin
Families are invited to join Children's Ministry for Bring Your Own Pumpkin during Wednesday Night Supper on Wednesday, October 21 from 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Bring a pumpkin of any size. We'll provide all the supplies (paint, stickers, glitter) to decorate your pumpkin. We can't wait to see all your awesome creations!
No registration required.
Interwoven: Introducing a New Women's Group
Interwoven is a new opportunity for women of all generations and seasons of life to build meaningful friendships, share wisdom, offer encouragement, and grow in faith together.
Interested in joining? Please fill out this QUESTIONNAIRE.
These intentional, Christ-centered groups bring women together across generations and life stages—not based on age, marital status, parenthood, or career. Groups will meet approximately once each quarter for fellowship, conversation, and connection, with the flexibility to gather more often if they choose. We will launch the group this Fall!
Coffee with Pastor Harden
I'd love to spend a little time with you over coffee! On October October 25, I'll be at the Holy Grounds Café between services, and I'd be glad for you to stop by and join me for a cup of coffee and conversation.
Some folks have expressed a desire to get to know me a little better, and I'd enjoy getting to know you better, too. So come by, grab a cup of coffee, and stay for some fellowship if you can. And who knows? You might even meet someone you don't know. I hope to see you there!
Fall Festival: Host a Trunk!
If you'd like to decorate a trunk and pass out candy at Marietta FUMC's Annual Fall Festival on Sunday, October 25, please register below.
HOST A TRUNK
Trunk or Treating will run from 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m., and our lot will open at 1:45 p.m. for you to begin setting up. If you think you need extra space (more than one parking spot), please sign up for more than one slot. We normally have around 400-500 people attend, so be prepared for lots of excited trunk-or-treaters!
Weekday Fall Book Fair
Stop by our Weekday Scholastic Book Fair during Church Family Supper on Wednesday, October 28! A portion of all the proceeds will go to support our Weekday Ministry, so every purchase helps make a difference!
YACA Dinner and Trivia Night
Come join YACA at The Marietta Square Market for dinner and trivia night on Thursday, October 29! All young adults are welcome for food, fellowship and fun. Please plan to arrive at The Market by 6:00 p.m. so you can purchase food and be ready for trivia!
Contact Matthew Canada for more information.
Marietta FUMC Meals on Wheels
If you are interested in joining the MFUMC Meals on Wheels delivery team, please contact Andrea Rapowitz, our Volunteer Services Manager at Cobb Senior Services. She will discuss all the processes before beginning delivery (background check, fingerprinting and orientation required).
The Extension Dinners
MFUMC is showing love to the Men’s and Women’s Extension by providing dinners on a regular basis throughout the year.
The Extension provides addiction recovery support to homeless members of our community. Through these meals, we have the opportunity to share Christ’s redeeming love and grace with the individuals we serve. Volunteers are needed to prepare meals, and serve supper in April and throughout the year.
SIGN UP TODAY (Deliver your food item(s) on your selected date, from 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. at The Extension)
November Food Drive
During November, please Restock the Church Pantry, helping to support the Good Samaritan Ministry Assistance program. Your efforts throughout the month can make a significant difference in the lives of those in need in our community.
How to Help:
– Grab a Bag: Pick up a collection bag from the bins located around the church.
– Fill It Up: Use the attached Grocery List to choose the items you’d like to donate.
– Return Your Bag: Bring your filled bag back to any of the collection locations around the church campus.
Thank you for being the hands and feet of Christ in our community!
Hospitality at Marietta FUMC
Do you know what makes our church a welcoming place to be - YOU! You're invited to learn more about being a part of our Sunday Hospitality Team on Sunday, November 1 in Holy Grounds Cafe from 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. It takes us all to be Sunday Greeters, Ushers and make our Holy Grounds Cafe a welcoming space.
Contact Beth Dawson for more information.
Andrew Van Varick Organ Recital
On November 1, at 3:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary, Associate Director of Music and organist Andrew Van Varick will be presenting his first organ recital on the Glatter-Götz pipe organ at Marietta FUMC. On the program will be a variety of works by Johann Sebastian Bach, Calvin Hampton, Herbert Howells, Louis Vierne, and more.
We will be selling tickets to the organ recital after both services on Sunday, October 25, and at Church Family Supper on Wednesday, October 28. PURCHASE TICKETS
Blessing Food Bag Packing
Help Feed a Child for The Weekend- Join us for a meaningful service opportunity to pack bags of nonperishable food for children in Marietta. Stay after church supper to join us for the packing or come early to help with set up. Every helping hand makes a difference!
Our next packing day is Wednesday, November 4.
Beth Berman Dinner & Silent Auction
Join us on Thursday, November 5, from 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. in the Family Life Hall for an evening of fellowship and generosity in support of the Beth Berman Mission Fund.
Beth Berman Auction donations are DUE on Friday, October 23. Please turn in before this date, the auction will go LIVE on Sunday, November 1.
Want to be a part of the team? Volunteers are needed!
SAM Trip to Savoy Automobile Museum
Join the Senior Adults for an adventure to Cartersville, Georgia to visit the Savoy Automotive Museum on Tuesday, November 10, from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
REGISTER HERE
Meet the church bus in the Polk Street parking lot by 9:45 a.m. Please register to pay the admission fee for entrance to the museum, lunch to follow at Doug’s Place, cost is on your own.
Veteran's Day Recognition
Calling all Veterans of Marietta First United Methodist Church! We are honored to recognize and thank you for your valiant service this Veteran’s Day. If you are a member of our church and have served in the military, we invite you to complete a short form so we can celebrate your dedication and sacrifice. Please include your name, branch of service, military title/rank, and a photo from your time in service. Thank you for the courage and commitment you have shown to our country.
A Celtic Christmas 2026 – Tickets on Sale NOW
A CELTIC CHRISTMAS 2026: TICKETS ON SALE NOW.
Tuesday, December 8, 7:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary
World acclaimed Irish Tenor, Emmet Cahill, hails from Mullingar, Ireland, and is the lead singer with PBS phenomenon Celtic Thunder. He will be accompanied by Pianist Seamus Brett with featured performances by the Chancel Choirs of First United Methodist Church of Marietta and First Presbyterian Marietta and the fabulous Glatter-Götz Pipe Organ. This Christmas concert will include stunning renditions of your favorite Christmas carols and sing-a-longs for the entire audience.
Childcare is available for children ages 8 weeks – Pre-K. REGISTER HERE
Discovery Weekend 2027
Discovery Weekend is a winter retreat hosted right here at Marietta FUMC! Discovery Weekend features amazing worship, off-campus host homes, and college and high school leaders ready to serve in BIG ways for our middle school students! Throughout this weekend, students play games, experience worship, hear challenging messages, and participate in a service project. Middle school students will have the chance to unpack their experiences with high school and college leaders in small groups. The dates for this weekend retreat are Friday, January 22, through January 24, 2027.
Fusion Costa Rica Mission Trip 2027
We are excited to return to Costa Rica to serve for our 7th year! The trip dates are April 3-9, 2027. This trip is for high school students (currently in grades 9th-12th). Registration open though November 11.
Blood Drive: October 19
Join us for a Blood Drive on Monday, October 19 from 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. in the Family Life Hall.
SIGN UP HERE (Use sponsor code: MFUMC)
An estimated 38 percent of Americans are eligible to give blood or platelets, but of those, less than 10 percent actually donate each year. If you are healthy and eligible, please come out to donate. Most donations take about an hour, so book your appointment, roll up your sleeve and become a part of the lifesaving mission of the Red Cross mission!
Consecration Sunday
Consecration Sunday will be Sunday, October 18, during both worship services. There will be a special brunch between services in the Family Life Hall from 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Please mark your calendars for brunch and as we celebrate the story of our church on October 18!
Church Family Supper: October 14
Join your church family for Church Family Supper on Wednesday, October 14, from 5:15 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. in the Family Life Hall. We look forward to sharing a meal and fellowship together!
Park on Polk Concert: Georgia Brass Band
Due to the severe weather forecast for this weekend, The Park on Polk Concert has been cancelled.
Chalktoberfest – Parking Lot Hospitality
Due to the severe weather forecast for this weekend, Chalktoberfest 2026 has been cancelled.
Church Family Supper: October 7
Join your church family for Church Family Supper on Wednesday, October 7, from 5:15 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. in the Family Life Hall. We look forward to sharing a meal and fellowship together!
Join the Local Missions service project Blessing Food Bag Packing, stay after church supper to join us for the packing or come early to help with set up. Every helping hand makes a difference! SIGN UP to help!
Blessing of the Animals
Bring your four-legged, furry, or winged friends to the Pavilion in the Park on Polk on Sunday, October 4, at 2:00 p.m. for a brief time of prayer and to receive a blessing and a St. Francis medal for their collars.
Church Family Supper: September 30
Join your church family for Church Family Supper on Wednesday, September 30, from 5:15 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. in the Family Life Hall. We look forward to sharing a meal and fellowship together!
REGISTER HERE
Please register online so we know you’re coming & can plan accordingly. The cost is $8.00/meal with a $30.00 family cap. Children 3–12 years old $5.00, ages 3 and under eat free.
Third Grade Bible Presentations & Brunch
It is a joy and privilege to give a Bible to our third grade students each year, to help equip them to grow in their own faith and relationship with God through the reading and studying of the holy scriptures.
This year’s Bible presentations will take place during the 11:15 a.m. service on Sunday, September 27. Following the service, Children’s Ministry will host a brunch for our third graders and their families.
If you would like your third grade student to receive a Bible this year, please REGISTER HERE.
Educational Opportunities Trip Planning Meeting
As many of you know, we have an Educational Travel Ministry. We have followed the Journey’s of Paul in Greece, and looked at the development of the early Church in Italy. We have looked at Christianity’s growth in Ireland. We are now looking at planning our next trip. Rev. Dan Brown has several options in mind, but would love to talk with you before making a final decision. All interested in being a part of a trip in the next 12 to 18 months are invited to join us for a meeting on Sunday afternoon, September 20, at 4:00 p.m. in Room 261/262 (Building C). No registration required.
Family Promise Week
MFUMC will host Family Promise of Cobb County during the week of September 20 – September 27.
Three families will receive temporary shelter at our church for the week, while receiving the support needed to develop careers and income to obtain their own homes. They will be with us each day from about 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 a.m. We encourage you to consider becoming a part of our volunteer team during this meaningful week. Discuss in your Sunday School class, small group or among your church friends and visit our Sign-Up Genius to learn of the specific volunteer opportunities available. We’re looking for volunteers to help offer hospitality through meals, setup, overnight presence, and cleanup.
Speaking of God in an Age of Artificial Intelligence
Speaking of God in an Age of Artificial Intelligence: Ethically Engaging AI as the Church – Wednesday, September 16. This course, offered through the Candler School of Theology, empowers faith communities to navigate the promises and perils of A.I., build digital literacy, engage ethical discernment, and foster theological reflection in a rapidly changing technological landscape. We will meet in room 256 (Building C).
Church Family Supper: September 16
Join your church family for Church Family Supper on Wednesday, September 16, from 5:15 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. in the Family Life Hall. We look forward to sharing a meal and fellowship together!
REMINDER – NO CHURCH SUPPER NEXT WEEK 9/23/26, DUE TO SCHOOL BREAK.
Senior Adult Luncheon
Join us on Wednesday, September 16, from 12 noon – 1:00 p.m. in the Family Life Hall for our next Senior Adult Luncheon and hear from Shelia Welch, founder of Loving Through Dementia, as she shares practical ways to support and care for those going through dementia.
Altar Guild Luncheon
Altar Guild Luncheon. Whether you're new to Altar Guild or have been serving for a while, please join us for our September Luncheon on Monday, September 14 at noon in the Family Life Hall. The Altar Guild at Marietta FUMC serves our church and prepares our Sanctuary for worship every Sunday. There are many ways to serve! Meet our current members and get more information at the luncheon.
Contact Kimberly Keappler, Altar Guild Chair for more information, or Beth Dawson.
Women's Ministry Fall Kickoff
The Women's Ministry is hosting it's annual Fall Kickoff! Join us at The Marietta Educational Garden Center on Saturday, September 12, from 10:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Wear your favorite sun dress and fancy fascinator for a ladies' tea time together!
Also, join us in supporting our community by bringing full-size men’s and women’s antiperspirant or deodorant to the tea to benefit students at Marietta High School.
Chancel Choir Fall Retreat Day
The Chancel Choir will be having their Fall Retreat Day on Sunday, September 12, combining with the choirs of St. Mark's UMC and St. James' UMC. We will be rehearsing music for our combined concert in May 2027, which will be featured in the upcoming year. All are welcome to join us. You do not have to be a current member.
Power 45 Fall Retreat
4th and 5th grade students are invited to join us for a weekend away at Camp Glisson’s annual Faith-ology Fall Retreat! We will grow closer to one another through fellowship and fun, while putting down deeper roots in our faith through meaningful times of worship and Bible study.
Dates: Friday, September 11 – Sunday, September 13
A Legacy That Grows: Endowment Foundation Meeting
Join us in room 261/262 (Building C) on Wednesday, September 9, at 6:30 p.m., following Church Family Supper, for an Endowment Foundation Meeting as we discuss how we "are planting trees whose shade we'll never enjoy," but future generations will. We want to leave a legacy for our children and their children, so that FUMC's building and campus will endure long after we're gone. Presenters will include: Karen Carlisle, Endowment Foundation Committee Chair; Bill Dallas, Endowment Foundation Committee Member; and Dr. Robert Shippey, Senior Director of Planned Giving at Kennesaw State University.
No registration required.
Church Family Supper: Wednesday, September 9
Join your church family for Church Family Supper on Wednesday, September 9, from 5:15 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. in the Family Life Hall. We look forward to sharing a meal and fellowship together!
Please register online so we know you’re coming & can plan accordingly. The cost is $8.00/meal with a $30.00 family cap. Children 3–12 years old $5.00, ages 3 and under eat free.
One Worship Service
Join us on Sunday, September 6, at 10:30 a.m. for one worship service in the Sanctuary. We will hold Holy Communion. The church offices will be closed on Monday, September 7, in observance of the Labor Day holiday.
Seersucker Sunday
Seersucker Sunday: September 6!
Help us celebrate the close of summer at our single worship service at 10:30 a.m. on Sunday, September 6 by wearing your seersucker! Suits, jackets, skirts, shirts, dresses—or whatever seersucker you have in your closet—are welcome. And if seersucker isn’t hanging in your closet, pastel colors will also work great!
2026 Charge Conference
On Thursday, September 3, at 7:00 p.m., the 2026 Charge Conference will be held at First United Methodist Church of Marietta in the Sanctuary.
YACA Health Teaching Series
The YACA ministry is hosting a 4–week teaching series every Thursday in September, from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. We will focus on different areas of health in our lives. There will be guest speakers that are qualified in their respective areas. We will be learning about the foundations of financial, physical, mental and spiritual health.
Church Family Supper: September 2
Join your church family for Church Family Supper on Wednesday, September 2, from 5:15 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. in the Family Life Hall. We look forward to sharing a meal and fellowship together!
Blessing Food Bag Packing
Help Feed a Child for The Weekend- Join us for a meaningful service opportunity to pack bags of nonperishable food for children in Marietta. Stay after church supper on Wednesday, September 2, to join us for the packing or come early to help with set up. Every helping hand makes a difference!
MFUMC Fantasy Football
Looking for a fun way to connect with your neighbors and put your football knowledge to the test? Join the MFUMC Fantasy Football league for a season of friendly competition and fellowship!
REGISTER HERE to reserve your spot!
Draft Details:
When: Tuesday, September 1, at 6:00 p.m.
Where: Taco Mac at 2650 Dallas Highway, Marietta, GA 30064 (Remote drafting options are also available)
Family Super Sunday
Children, Youth, and their families are invited to join us for a morning of friendly competition during Sunday School hour! Bring your favorite board or card game.
No registration required.
Prayer Team Meeting
We are having a Prayer Ministry team meeting this coming Sunday, August 30, at 10:10 a.m. in the Parlor.
YACA Bowling Night
Come enjoy a fun night of bowling with YACA from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. at Lucky Strike Kennesaw! Everyone ages 18-30 are welcome to join in! Make sure to invite a friend and we can't wait to see you there!
Lucky Strike Kennesaw: 775 Cobb Place Blvd NW Kennesaw, GA 30144