It is God who calls and the faith community that responds. God's people gather together to worship and play in the form of singing, praying, studying, serving and sharing faith. Through CHRISTIAN EDUCATION we invite people to be transformed as they come to know and experience God through Jesus and grow and serve as Christian disciples.

We have special classes, retreats, day outings and mission projects throughout the year for all ages. Read our newsletter, the Ecclesia, check the bulletin boards, and talk with our faith community to find out the latest news.
 
Small Group Opportunities at First United Methodist Church of Salisbury
 
 Sign-ups are located on the bulletin board

 

Men’s Bible Study

Facilitator:Steve Haines; Day Offered:Tuesday mornings at 10:00 am OR Tuesday evenings at 7:00 pm.

 

Women’s Bible Study: "Always True":
God's 5 Promises When Life Is Hard

Facilitator:Sherri Barnes; Day Offered:Tuesday evenings at 7:00 pm; Cost of Book:$11.00; Beginning Tuesday, April 17, 2012 in the Elizabeth Stanback Room.

 

Casting Queens

A group of women who gather on Wednesday evenings to knit prayer shawls.  If you would like to learn or already know how to knit or crochet, please come and join this group.  Enjoy the fellowship, as well as knitting together.  Time:Wednesday, 6:30-7:30 pm;  Place: Church Parlor 

   
 
 
First Family Celebration
  1. For Kids ages 3-5th grade: First Kids is a program on Wednesday evenings from 6:15-7:15 pm.  They meet every Wednesday evening to learn scriptures, Bible stories, play, and crafts. There is also child care for children 0-2 years of age.
  2. For Youth 6th-12th Grade: Bible study on Wednesday evenings from 6:30-7:30 pm.  Come and join the fun and fellowship, and bring your friends! In the youth room with Adam.
 
 
FUMC Salisbury Youth
The Youth of FUMC Salisbury are involved in fellowship, mission and worship. Through retreats, programs and worship, FUMC offers opportunities for youth to grow spiritually. Youth participate in Sunday Morning Worship by serving as acolytes and in the music ministry. From September through May, the youth typically meet on Sunday Evenings between 5:30 and 7:30 for recreation, food, fellowship, small group discussion and a closing worship service. Opportunities are available for youth to develop leadership roles and serve in local, national and international missions.
 
Music Opportunities
 
Adult Handbells
2nd and 4th Wednesdays, 6:15-7:00 pm
Contact:  Matthew Brown
 
Chancel Choir
Wednesdays, 7:15-9:00 pm
Contact:  Matthew Brown
 
Music Opportunities 
for Children
 
Novice Choir
This training choir is for children in Kindergarten
and first grade or other choristers.
Wednesdays, 4:00-4:45 pm
Choir Room
Contact: Matthew Brown
 
Junior Choir
This choir is for children who are returning choristers from the previous season and for any child currently in second through sixth grades.
Wednesdays, 4:45-5:30 pm
Choir Room
Contact: Matthew Brown
 
Covenant Singers
This choir is for the Youth of our Church in grades 7-12.
2nd and 4th Sundays, 12:15-12:45 pm
Choir Room
Contact: Matthew Brown
 
 
*** If there is a Bible study or short term small group opportunity that you would like to see offered, please contact the church at 704-636-3121.
 
Education Ministry Mission Statement for First United Methodist Church of Salisbury
 
The mission of the Education Ministry Team is to support the Pastoral Staff (specifically the Director of Christian Education and Children and Family Ministries) in planning, coordinating and overseeing church based religious educational opportunities for people of all ages. Specifically, this will include:
 
Assessing the needs, identifying gaps and setting priorities for the congregation’s educational opportunities for all ages
 Planning and evaluating settings for teaching, learning and practicing spiritual activities for all ages
 Identifying and equipping effective leaders for each of the educational efforts provided
 Developing and administering the annual education budget
 Empower, Enable, Enrich and Equip teachers, leaders and participants who take part in education
 
The specific tasks of the Education Ministry Team are to:
 Publicize and promote opportunities for teaching and learning 
Coordinate Sunday School and age-level ministries
 Plan and coordinate special events e.g. Vacation Bible School (with the Children’s Ministry Team) and other educational opportunities e.g. small group studies
 Create a course offering information guide so the congregation is aware of what we have to offer
 Promote and coordinate rally day
 
The membership of the education Ministry team shall consist of:
 Director of Christian Education and Children and Family Ministries 
 Sunday School Superintendent
 Coordinators from: 
 Children’s Ministry Team
 Youth Ministry
 Youth Sunday School
 Adult Sunday School 
 Young Adult Ministry 
 
The on-going activities for which the education ministry team will be primarily responsible for are:
 Sunday School for all ages
 Support the First Family Celebration on Wednesdays
 
Discipleship Programs
First United Methodist Church of Salisbury offers many different classes during the fall, winter and spring for members to increase their knowledge and Christian discipleship through special Bible studies. Experiencing God, The Christian Walk and Disciple I and II are just a few of the classes that have been taught. These classes are usually offered during the day and evening to give everyone who would like to participate a chance to do so. Discipleship classes are also offered for youth at various times during the year.