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Right of Renaming
We honor new beginnings and new chosen names through the grace of God. If you’d like a Rite of Renaming ritual, please let Pastor Ferdie or Pastor Cathy know. The liturgy may be conducted in a worship service or in private, and there is no fee.

Donations to the Renton Salvation Army Food Bank and Kent Animal Shelter (RASKC)

Donation collection boxes throughout October in the narthex and preschool entrance and outside by front door.

Donations can help someone on a limited income keep their beloved pet and can help the shelter provide food and other items.

Trunk or Treat Oct 24th

Trunk or Treat is happening October 24th! We have a sign up available in the Narthex. Please sign up for what you can, whether it be a trunk or a game, or both!

We are also asking for Candy Donations- Look for the green Monster in the narthex. Please remember, no peanut candy.

Thank you!

Blessing of the Animals - Sunday Oct 11h 11:30am

All are invited to a fun blessing of all God’s animals of the world. You don’t need a pet to enjoy this service. Invite your friends, neighbors, and relatives!

Bring your pet, a picture of pet, cell phone pic, or name of pet to be blessed by Pastor Cathy. Pets receive a certificate and treats! The service will be held outside near the main doors to the sanctuary building.

We’ll also have a memorial table- bring names or pictures of past beloved pets.

“Blessing of the Animals” is traditionally done in October near the Feast of St Francis. St Francis is the “Patron Saint of Animals.”

Office Closed - Monday Oct 5th

Please be aware that Emily, our Office Manager, will be out tomorrow, Monday October 5th.

She will be back in the office Tuesday, Oct 6th, regular hours (8:30am – 1:30pm)

UWF Quilt/Craft/Gift Sale today!
Come join us for a fun event that benefits our community. The United Women of Faith will be displaying their quilts, crafts, and gift items for sale TODAY, Sunday, October 4th from 11:30 A.M. - 2:00 P.M. in the Sanctuary and Narthex. We will also have baked goods available by donation. 
 
Cash or cards will accepted.  All proceeds go to local organizations supporting homeless children and families in need. 

World Communion Sunday -Today, October 4th


The first Sunday in October is World Communion Sunday. United Methodist congregations join many Christian churches across the globe for this celebration of unity among churches across denominations.

Your donations for the UMC special offering will support racial and ethnic students with scholarships, grants, mentoring and training for leadership development.

Half of the offering benefits World Communion scholarships for undergraduate and graduate students from the U.S. and other countries. The remainder provides grants to support training for worldwide inclusion, diversity, equity, and access.

Special offering envelopes will be available for in-person giving. Checks should include “World Communion Sunday” on the memo line.  Online donations may be made via Vanco on our Give page on the church website (visit fairwoodumc.org/give or scan the QR code above).

If you’re online with us today and wish to participate in Holy Communion, have some sort of bread and juice ready for later in the worship service. All are welcome to the table.

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