Backpack Ministry School Supply Drive
School is coming to an end, but the Backpack Ministry is just getting started. Help provide school supplies to children in our community by donating supplies, packing backpacks, or delivering backpacks. MFUMC partners with the City of Marietta School social workers to help ensure students have the necessary supplies to start the school year. A donation of $25 will supply a fully packed backpack. To donate, please visit mariettafumc.org/give, select "Backpacks" or indicate "Backpacks" on your check in the Sunday offering. We are accepting fully packed backpacks or supplies from the supply list, the week of July 21-25. Please join in the packing fun on Saturday, July 26, or assist with prep on various other dates; for available packing and delivery slots, VOLUNTEER HERE.
Download the List of needed items here.
Marietta City Schools Supply List 2025-2026
Elementary 6th, Middle & High
(1)Backpack w/o wheels (1)Backpack w/o wheels
(1)Crayons 24 count (1)#2 Pencils & Mechanical Pencils 10 count
(1)Colored Pencils 10-12 count (1) Ink Pens – blue or black, 10-12 count
(1)Markers Washable-Thick (1)Markers Thin Tip
(1)#2 Pencils 10-12 (1)Colored pencils
(1)Pencil Pouch (2) Highlighters
(2) Highlighters (1) 1 inch 3 ring Binder w/ clear front pocket
(1) 1-Subject Spiral Notebooks (1)College Ruled Notebook paper
(1)Scissors, Blunt and Pointed Tip (1)Dividers 8 Tab
(6) Glue Sticks (1)Index Cards 3x5/100 count
(1) Wide Ruled Notebook paper (1) Pencil Pouch or carrier
(1)Composition books
(3) Pocket Folders with metal fasteners
(2) Pocket Folders without fasteners
(1)Index Cards 3x5/100 count
Children's Choir Registration
Registration for the 2025/2026 Wednesday Children's Music Program will open on July 1st! REGISTER HERE.
Rising 6th Grade Outing
If you have a RISING 6th grader, we would love for them to join us for our Fusion Rising 6th Grader outing on July 16 from 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. We will gather at the Lower Room at Marietta FUMC at 5:30 for pizza and snacks. We will give the rising 6th graders a tour of the lower room; then, we will take the church buses to “Adventure Air,” an awesome trampoline park located in Kennesaw! The cost of registration is $36, this covers the cost of Adventure Air and dinner. Drop-off and pick-up will be at the Lower Room (youth space) at Marietta FUMC. REGISTER HERE
Blood Drive
On Monday, July 21, from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm in the Family Life Hall we'll roll up our sleeves to help save lives! We will proudly partner with the American Red Cross, each pint of blood we collect can help save up to three lives and will touch the lives of so many more. REGISTER HERE
What a great way to pay it forward and make an impact on people in our community and across the
country. We are very excited about the drive and I hope you are too. Sign up to donate using the sponsor code MFUMC at redcrossblood.org
Must Summer Lunch Program
Need a service project for the summer? Need to get the family out of the house, away from electronics for a few hours? Meet in the Discipleship building C to help pack 100 meal kits for MUST Ministries for kids in our community for 9 weeks, starting May 28 through July 23, every Wednesday from 10:00 am to 11:30 am. The sign up is now open. REGISTER HERE
Moving On Up
Rising 4K kids (4 years old by September 1) and their parent(s) are invited to join us in the Fuse Box during the 9am and 11:15am services to get a sneak peek at what they can expect as they make their transition upstairs in the new school year.
This is a great chance to expose your kiddo to the format of children's worship, while having you there with them, before they are thrown into the festivities of our big Promotion Sunday on August 3rd.
No sign up is required, but attendance is highly encouraged.
Please reach out to Amber Whitaker (amberwhitaker@mariettafumc.org) with any questions.
Pew Readiness
Rising 4th and 5th graders are invited to join us during Sunday School on July 27th to learn all about what to expect as they make the transition to staying in worship.
We will meet in their normal Sunday School class and walk down to the Sanctuary together where we will play a fun game to master important Sanctuary vocabulary, learn more about the elements of Communion, review the order of worship, and get the chance to ask Clergy your burning questions!
No sign up required, but attendance is highly encouraged.
IGNITE
🔥 Are YOU ready for the most unforgettable weekend of the year? IGNITE 2025 is the place to be!
Get ready for non-stop excitement with TRIBES competitions, powerful worship experiences, and meaningful time with your Fusion Family. From intense games to real conversations in small groups, this weekend is all about faith, fun, and connection.
🎉Open to all students in 6th–12th grade — don’t miss your chance to experience it all.
REGISTER HERE
Trip Basics:
When: August 15th-17th
Where: Woodlands Camp, Cleveland GA
SAM Braves Game
Join the Senior Adult Ministry to cheer on the Atlanta Braves against the Washington Nationals on Tuesday, September 23, for Los Bravos Night, celebrating Hispanic and Latino culture.
Meet the church buses in Polk Street parking lot at 5:30 pm. Please, park your vehicle in this lot.
Max capacity is 45 for this trip.
Registration cost includes the parking fee for the 3 church buses at Truist Parking lot.
Game time is at 7:15 pm. Gates open at 6 pm
This event involves a lot of walking, before you register, please consider your physical limitations.
Bags are not allowed to enter Truist Park. Exceptions may be made for; Small, single-compartment clutch or clear bags no larger than 5 x 9 inches
If you are unable to attend after you have registered, please find someone to take your ticket, then contact Karen Williams at the church office 770-429-7800 ext. 803 with the name of the person taking your ticket.
If you need assistance in registering on Realm, please call the church at 770-429-7800 for a staff member to assist you. REGISTER HERE
Welcome Rev. Dr. Harden Hopper and Rev. Dr. Lahronda Little
We will welcome our new ministers on Sunday, July 13 at both worship services and there will be a welcome reception in the Family Life Hall from 10-11 a.m. Let's give them a wonderful welcome to Marietta First!
2025 Vacation Bible School
Save the date for Marietta FUMC's 2025 Vacation Bible School! We will be hosting our "Road Trip" VBS from July 7-10 for rising 4K through rising 6th graders. This year's theme will focus on "Road Trip: On the Go with God" and we couldn't be more excited to create this experience for your kids.
*We still need THREE adult volunteers and three/four youth volunteers.
Not available the week of VBS but still want to serve? Join us at one of our Decorating Days! As we prepare for VBS, we'd love helping hands to create decor for our hallways, gathering areas, and classrooms. You may be cutting, pasting, wrapping, organizing supplies, etc. depending on the day. All ages and abilities welcome!
Join us as a VBS Volunteer!
Come join us as we take a Road Trip together and learn about how God is With Us Wherever We Go! We still need THREE adult volunteers and three/four youth volunteers. Volunteer perks include unlimited free snacks, an awesome t-shirt, service hours, childcare for children under 3, and more!
Volunteers are required to attend a training before VBS. REGISTER HERE
Lemonade on the Lawn
Join us Sundays, July 6, 20, and 27 after each worship service for Lemonade on the Lawn, a time to catch up during the busy summer for some refreshing lemonade and fellowship. We’ll be serving from the Fountain Courtyard, outside the Nursery entrance! Rain location is the Gathering Area, outside the Sanctuary.
The Great American Family Picnic
Celebrate Independence Day with family and friends at the beautiful Park on Polk at Marietta FUMC. 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.
Volunteer Info:
There are opportunities to help with set up on July 3, during the event with parking and check in and clean up following the event.
The sign-up is available on the church website at the GAFP Event information.
Farewell Reception for Brian Parks
We will celebrate Brian Park's 10 years of ministry in music with Marietta First on Sunday, June 29 in the Family Life Hall following the Patriotic Service. Stop by to send Brian off with our best wishes!
Patriotic Sunday
Our annual Patriotic Sunday service is on Sunday, July 2 at 10:30 a.m. (ONE service) in the Sanctuary and will feature guest speakers Director of Military and Veteran Services at Kennesaw State University Stacey Dixon and Adjutant General of Georgia Department of Defense, Major General Thomas M. Carden, Jr.
Festival Choir for Patriotic Sunday
You are invited to join the Festival Choir for Patriotic Sunday, Sunday June 29, 2025, 10:30 a.m. service. The dress rehearsal will be Wednesday June 25, 7:00 p.m., Choir Room, Building C, Room 263. Please register online to receive music and additional rehearsal options. REGISTER HERE
Holy Grounds Summer Sale
Holy Grounds is having a summer sale! Books and selected inventory are 50% off just in time for summer reading. We are offering new summer drink items of lemonade and iced tea on Sunday mornings so stop by for a refreshing drink, great coffee and a good book!
Donuts with Dad
Join us in Holy Grounds Cafe to celebrate our dads with donuts and fun photos. Following 9:00 worship.
Park Work Day
Help keep our park safe and inviting for our church and community at our next Park Work Day on Saturday, June 14 at 9:30 a.m. Clean up debris, spread mulch, and prune plants with your church family. REGISTER HERE
Father’s Day Guest Preacher
On Sunday, June 15 for Father's Day, Rev. Dan Brown will be our guest preacher. Brown is a retired United Methodist Minister having served for 44 years in the North a Georgia Conference, and retired in July of 2020.
Pentecost Sunday
Celebrate the birthday of the church on Pentecost Sunday, June 8 at both worship services. Pentecost is a day of celebration for all that God has done and is doing within the life of the church. Everyone is encouraged to wear red to celebrate. There will be special birthday treats in the Gathering Area.
June Family Dinner & Concert
Join us on Wednesday, June 4, for a Family Dinner & Concert! At 5:00 p.m., Dinner will be in the Family Life Hall and a brass quintet concert will follow at 6:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Featuring Trumpeters: Michael S. Brown Jr & Jon Klausman; French Horn: Dilon Bryan; Trombone: Destiny Miskel and Tuba: Corey Sherman.
Family Must Summer Lunch Packing Day
This sign up is open to the MFUMC Children's Department families to engage all family members to pack MUST Summer Lunch "Kids' Kits". REGISTER HERE
A "Kids' Kits" are meal in a plastic bag full of 5 days worth of SHELF STABLE/nonperishable food, consisting of an entree, snacks, a breakfast item, and a drink. We will be preparing 100 kits EVERY WEEK for 9 weeks.
Packing Location at the church, is in Discipleship Building C, in the hallway of the food pantry, set up just like Blessing in Backpack is done if you are familiar with this.
Delivery of the packed "Kids' Kits" food bags, will be to First Presbyterian Church 189 Church St. NE once the packing is complete.
This is a family-friendly event, everyone is welcome. Church Nursery staff is available for younger children, 4 years old and under, who is not ready for lunch packing yet. Please put in the comment section your child's name and age, when signing up that you will want to use the Nursery staff.
June Food Drive
Support Our Community Partners This Summer!
Join us in making a difference during the month of June by providing food donations for MUST Ministries’ Summer Lunch Program and MFUMC’s Good Samaritan Ministry.
Worship in the Park on Polk
Join us on Sunday, May 25, 2025 at 10:30 a.m. for one worship service in the Park on Polk. Bring your chairs or blankets, dress casual, and enjoy a wonderful morning of worship outside!
Summer Family Choir
Do you enjoy singing, but can't commit to weekly rehearsals? Do you simply want a chance to experience worship from a different side? No robes required, simply wear your Sunday best! Sundays: May 25 (Park on Polk), June 8, June 15, June 22 (Sanctuary). REGISTER HERE
SAM Barbecue and Bluegrass
Join our Senior Adults for some home-cooked barbecue and bluegrass on Wednesday, May 21 in the Family Life Hall from 12 noon to 1:00 pm. REGISTER HERE
This is the last luncheon for the season, there are no luncheons in June and July.
Charge Conference
On Monday, May 19, at 6:00 p.m., the 2025 Charge Conference will be held in the Reception Hall at Marietta FUMC. This will be to approve clergy housing allowances.
Altar Guild Spring Lunch Meeting
Want to know more about Altar Guild? Join us for our spring lunch in the Pavilion at the Park on Monday, May 19 at noon and learn about the many ways Altar Guild serves our church. The Altar Guild is a group of volunteers who help with all worship services of our church; that the sanctuary is ready for worship, pews are straight, preparing communion or serving with the funeral, wedding or flower teams. The lunch is open to all! For more information, contact Kimberly Keappler at kkeappler@yahoo.com REGISTER HERE
Confirmation Interest Meeting
If you have a rising 7th grader, please join us for our Confirmation Interest Meeting on May 18th from 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. in the Lower Room.
SAM Trip to Marietta Greek Church Festival
Come join the Senior Adults as they become Greek for a day on Friday, May 16th on a day trip to the Marietta Greek Festival. Enjoy your favorite homemade Greek goodies, music, dancing, and atmosphere as you make your way around the beautiful grounds, experiencing the beauty of the Greek culture. REGISTER HERE
The event is inside and outside, rain or shine; there is a lot of walking that includes stairs. Vendors do not take cash, all purchases will need to be with a credit card.
Meet the church buses in the Polk Street parking lot by 3:00 pm.
Festival Location: Holy Transfiguration Greek Orthodox Church @ 3431 Trickum Road
Cost per person is $5.00
Need a Nametag?
As we welcome and show hospitality to our new Senior and Associate pastors, let's wear our nametags to make it easy for them to put a name to a face! If you need a replacement nametag, you can go to the "I need a nametag" registration. The cost for a replacement nametag is $5.00. ORDER HERE
Giving the Gift of Sanctuary Flowers
The flowers in our Sanctuary each Sunday glorify God and welcomes our congregation, and ministers to God’s people during times of worship and celebration. The flowers are offered in memory of loved ones and in celebration of special times. We have updated the process of reserving dates for flowers. Below is a link to the Flower Calendar where you can choose a date and indicate what the flowers are for. Susan Bruce is the contact for Sanctuary flowers and can answer any questions. CLICK HERE to request dates and provide information about who the flowers are for. Contact Susan Bruce at susanbruce@bellsouth.net for more information.
Power 45 Bowling Party
Join us for our Power 45 End of Year Party -- an afternoon at Bowlero!
We will meet at Bowlero from 1:30-3:00pm on Sunday, May 4. The cost per child is $35, which includes 1.5 hours of bowling (including shoes), choice of unlimited pizza, chicken tenders, drinks, and limited arcade credits for each child!
If your kid plans to bring a friend, make sure to register them as well. Please be sure to register HERE by Monday, April 21, so that we can give Bowlero a final head count.
Senior Sunday
If you have a graduating Senior, make sure they join us for Senior Sunday! Please complete the form HERE, and email a senior portrait with your student's full name and graduating high school to jadacowans@mariettafumc.org by April 23.
May Parent's Night Out
Join us for Parent’s Night Out on Friday, May 2 from 6 - 8:30pm.
Children ages 2 years old through 2nd Grade are welcome to join our Nursery Staff for a night of fun, games, crafts, play, and lots of fun!
All children are encouraged to bring a sack dinner and a water bottle filled with water. A fun themed dessert will be provided. REGISTER HERE
Church Family Cookout & Field Day
On Wednesday April 30th, join us from 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. for a special Church Family Supper and Family Field Day celebrating the completion of a fantastic season of Fuse Sports and Children's Choirs! With a Dads/Moms/Teens Soccer Skills Challenge; traditional cookout favorites prepared traditionally by the Manly Men with Meats Ministry; all the tater tots, ice cream, macaroni and cheesse that you can eat; and music from our young singers. REGISTER HERE
Taste of Marietta Parking Lot Hospitality
We are providing an opportunity to share our church parking lot and hospitality to visitors of the Taste of Marietta festival on the square on Sunday, April 27th. Many volunteers are needed to keep control of the church parking lots from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm. See the sign-up for volunteer time slots. REGISTER HERE