Promotion Sunday Update!

Children Kindergarten - 5th Grade and their families are invited to the Back to School Breakfast in the Lower Room on Sunday during the Sunday School hour. Children will still get to meet their new Sunday School teachers, complete some fun activities, and kick off the new year together, with the added fun of joining the Youth one last time before school begins. 

Children who are Nursery or Preschool age (infant - 4K) will meet in the Weekday Building and have a morning of fun activities around our theme, God's love is sweet! Check-in for all Children's activities will still run from the Nursery Lobby in Building B. 

All 6th-12th graders are invited to join us in the Lower Room on Sunday, August 2, from 10:00 a.m. –11:00 a.m. for a back to school breakfast!

All children are encouraged to bring their backpacks to either the 9:00 a.m. or 11:15 a.m. services on Sunday, August 2. During the Children's Moment, children will receive their backpack tag Bible verse for the year and we’ll offer a blessing to our children, teachers, and all staff beginning a new school year!

Join the YACA Ministry for a fun Movie Night on Thursday, July 30, from 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. in the Lower Room! Enjoy a relaxing evening with friends as we watch a movie together. Snacks and drinks will be provided—just bring yourself and get ready for a great night of fellowship and fun.

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Kindergarteners through 5th graders are invited to join us for Jammies in July! Come in your pajamas for a morning of games, crafts, and a summer time movie. Cost per child is $5.00, which includes a morning snack and lunch.

Join us at the Park on Polk for Fusion Color War on July 26, at 6:30 p.m. as we wrap up our summer events! All 6-12th graders are invited, make sure to wear clothes you can get messy in!

Celebrate More Life. Give Blood. Monday, July 20 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in the Family Life Hall. Lights. Camera. Take action! All who come to give, will receive a Fandango Movie Ticket by email (up to $15.00 ticket price and fees).

REGISTER FOR APPOINTMENT, using sponsor code: MFUMC.

All kids Kindergarten - 5th Grade are invited to join us for Pew Readiness to learn all you need to know about worship! On July 19, during the Sunday School hour, we'll meet in the Sanctuary and start with a Scavenger Hunt, hear from the worship team, and more. If you'd like to attend with your child, we'd love to have you. No registration required. This will take the place of Children's Sunday School.

We are having a Prayer Ministry team meeting this coming Sunday, July 19, at 10:10 a.m. in the Parlor.

Registration for the Wednesday Children's Choir program for the 2026-2027 Year is NOW OPEN. First rehearsal day will be Wednesday September 9.

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We’re excited to invite students in grades 2–5 to participate in our upcoming LIT City Community Spelling Bee on Sunday, July 12, from 12:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. in the Lower Room! This will be a fun and encouraging opportunity for students to practice spelling, build confidence, and celebrate literacy with our community.

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Selected students will have the opportunity to represent our church/organization at the 2026 LIT City Citywide Spelling Bee on September 5, 2026!

There will be a welcome reception for our new Associate Minister, Rev. Tatayana Richardson on Sunday, July 12 from 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. in the Family Life Hall. Join us to celebrate her appointment to Marietta FUMC!

Calling all musicians (singers and instrumentalists) to participate in Patriotic music, Sunday July 5, during the 10:30 a.m. worship Service!

• Call time: Sunday, July 5, at 9:00 a.m. in the Sanctuary

• Rehearsals will be scheduled with availability

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Join us at 10:30 a.m. in the Sanctuary for one service on Patriotic Sunday, July 5. Our worship service will include hymns of national thanksgiving and traditional patriotic music, celebration of Holy Communion as the body of Christ, and a time of recognition of our veterans.

Our veterans and active service members will be recognized on Sunday, July 5 at the 10:30 a.m. Patriotic Service. Plan to meet Pastor Harden on the front steps of the Sanctuary before the service to be a part of the Procession at the beginning of the service.

Celebrate Independence Day with family and friends at the beautiful Park on Polk at Marietta FUMC on July 4, from 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Your reservation guarantees you entrance to the beautiful, shaded park area and pre-determined lawn space for a bring your own picnic dinner, two reserved parking spots, access to organized activities, and the BEST SEATS IN TOWN for the holiday fireworks show.  

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Volunteers are needed for event set up and clean up: VOLUNTEER REGISTRATION

Young Adults – Come enjoy some of the most classic board games in the Holy Grounds Coffee Shop from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.!

We will celebrate dads on June 21, in the Gathering Area from 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. There will be special treats and a fun gift to let them know how special they our to our families and church! Be ready to share all of your best "Dad Jokes."

The Charlotte (North Carolina) Choir School serves children and youth from throughout the greater Charlotte area. The girls' choir, boys' choir, and mixed high school choir will be visiting Marietta on their Summer Tour on June 18, from 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary! You can hear them for free in our Sanctuary, accompanied by the Steinway Piano and Glatter-Gotz Pipe Organ. You can learn more about them here.

Back by popular demand! The Women’s Ministry is hosting a fun time of fellowship on Sunday afternoon, June 14, starting at 2:00 p.m. in the Reception Hall. We will play BINGO together! This will be a great opportunity to meet other women of the church. Light refreshments will be served. Please register so we know how to plan!

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Contact Wanda Grogan at wandagrogan@mariettafumc.orgfor more information.

Our planning meeting for the Czech Republic Mission Team will be Sunday, June 14, at 12:30 p.m. in Holy Grounds Cafe. Spend some time in Discipleship Abroad in Prague, Czech Republic. If you’re interested in joining this mission trip, please register for the event to receive more details as the plans are finalized.

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All VBS attendees and their families are invited to join us on Sunday, June 14, from 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. in the Family Life Hall for our VBS Family Cookout. During this event, we will serve hamburgers and hotdogs, watch our end-of-week VBS recap video, play games, and celebrate the end of a fun week together!

Join us as we get ready for VBS: Snowball Mountain Challenge! We want to transform our spaces into a winter wonderland for all the kids and families who are coming into our church for VBS. All ages and abilities welcome, as we'll be doing everything from coloring, to organizing, to hanging decor, and more. We will host decorating days on May 31, June 7, and June 11.

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WEATHER UPDATE: Due to inclement weather, Our Worship in The Park service on May 31 will be moved to the Sanctuary. We will have normal 9:00 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. services in the Sanctuary.