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ADULT GROUPS ADULT GROUPS Join one of FUMC Georgetown's engaging adult groups and deepen your faith and sense of community. We offer various opportunities for fellowship, support, and spiritual growth, catering to diverse interests and schedules. Whether you seek connection with others or just a community with like-minded individuals, there’s a welcoming space for you here. For more information or to inquire about a specific class, please email adults@fumcgt.org United Women in Faith (UWF) Circles Hannah Circle meets on the 2nd Tuesday of the month at 10:00 AM in the church Parlor. Lydia Circle meets on the 1st Tuesday of the month at 6:00 PM in the Parlor. Reading Circle meets on the 2nd Monday of the month at 11:30 AM in the Fellowship Hall. Susanna Wesley Circle meets on the 4th Monday at 6:00 PM in the church Parlor. FUMC Men's Ministry For questions about the FUMC Men's Ministry, visit fumcgt.org/men Class Meeting This group meets weekly on Sunday mornings in the Wesleyan style of a class meeting. Group members check-in with each other about the ways God is working in their lives, the faith struggles they are having, and the prayers they are praying. Group size maximum is 10 people, so when the group grows beyond that, they divide and start a new group. Location: Room 301. Covenant Groups Covenant groups, also known as accountability groups, Wesley class meetings, and reunion groups, are intended for people to draw on the strength of God and each other as they journey through life together. These groups are committed to creating a safe space for listening deeply, praying for each other, and keeping discussions confidential. The groups are ongoing. Those wishing to join them are welcomed with the expectation that group norms are followed. The Class Meeting and Sunday Morning Covenant Groups meet on Sundays from 9:40–10:40 AM. The Being and Becoming Covenant Group meets on Tuesday afternoons from 3:30–5:00 PM. Micah Workers A group that is devoted to creating God’s beloved community in our church and beyond. We are guided by the scripture from Micah 6:8 "And what does the Lord require of you, but to act justly, love mercy, and walk humbly with your God." Our mission is to provide scriptural and historical education about racial justice to inspire and encourage involvement in creating God’s beloved community. Check church communications for articles and events that will be offered throughout the year (e.g. book studies, forums, movies, classes, etc.).

CHILDREN'S MINISTRY At First United Methodist Church, we are nurturing children's growth in grace through a developmentally appropriate environment. Our Children's Ministries offer opportunities to grow in and learn about God's grace all through the year; through Sunday morning studies, summer camps, missions, and the Learning Tree Preschool. For any additional questions or concerns, contact children@fumcgt.org Connect with us by joining the Children's Ministry Facebook Group! @FUMCGTchildren Children's Sunday School Join us for Children's Sunday School from 9:45-10:40 AM Children's Sunday School Topics January 11th January 18th January 25th February 1st Our Children’s Sunday School provides a welcoming, age-appropriate environment for PreK-4th grade children. Kids gather in Room 203 for engaging lessons designed just for them, while parents are welcome to attend an A dult Sunday School class during the same hour. Children's Church Join us for Children's Church from 11:00 -11:45 AM For our 5 year-olds - 3rd graders, Children’s Church is an extension of our regular worship service, designed especially for kids! Here, they can participate in worship at their level while still being connected to the larger church community. 10:45 AM MCMC Service – During this service, children are invited to the front for a Children's Moment. After the Children’s Moment, Children’s Ministry staff will lead them next door to Room 1003 for Children's Church. Pick-up is at the end of the service from Room 1003. 11:10 AM Sanctuary Service - Before this service, children should be dropped off in Room 1003 in the MCMC. They will be walked back to the Sanctuary by Ministry staff to join their parents for the end of worship. Please Note: Children’s Church does not meet on the first Sunday of each month so that children may take communion with their families. Nursery Care Nursery Care is available for Ages 4 and Under For our youngest members, we provide a safe and loving nursery from during the Sunday School hour and all services. Our nursery is located in Room 123 in the ALC and is open from 8:30 AM -12:30PM. For questions or concerns, contact children@fumcgt.org Volunteer in our Children's Ministry We are always looking for volunteers to help with Vacation Bible School, Mission Mondays, Children's Sunday School and much more! Contact children@fumcgt.org for more information on how to volunteer. All volunteers must be MinistrySafe Certified prior to volunteering. CHILDREN'S EVENTS No events at the moment

PALS PALS Place PALs Place is a respite ministry for people in our community who are challenged by the complications of Alzheimer’s disease or other dementias. PALs Place meets every Monday from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. The only exception to that is a Monday when the church office is closed. Caregivers bring their loved ones to the McKinney Christian Ministry Center where they are offered conversation, activities, lunch, exercise, and entertainment. Applications for PALs Participants may be picked up in the church office. For more information, contact care@fumcgt.org or call the church office at 512-863-2370. PALS Support Group The PALs Support Group is for caregivers and family members of loved ones diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease and other dementia-related illnesses. The support group meets on the second Monday of each month at 10:00 AM (except on holidays when it meets on the second Monday) in the McKinney Christian Ministry Center room 1003. Members of the group are encouraged about their daily situations and good habits of self-care. They are given information that will guide them to make good choices for the care of their loved ones. The group meets during the time of our PALs Ministry, but it is not necessary that participants in the support group have a loved one in our PALs Ministry. For more information, contact care@fumcgt.org or call the church office at 512-863-2370. Specialized Care Groups Grief Support Group First United Methodist Church is offering a support group for those experiencing grief and loss. GriefShare is a 13-week grief recovery support group, featuring videos on varying topics of grief and recovery as well as small group time for listening and sharing. This newest version of GriefShare was just released and includes updated videos and workbooks. The suggested donation for materials is $25. To register for a group, visit the GriefShare website at www.griefshare.org . For more information, contact care@fumcgt.org or call the church office at 512-863-2370. Funerals & Memorials Services At FUMC, we are honored to host memorials or funerals for departed loved ones. Our pastoral staff will work with you to determine the right type of service and walk through the planning stages with you. Please contact the church office at office@fumcgt.org for more information. Grace Garden Columbarium Located in the center of the FUMC Campus, Grace Garden is a beautiful place of peace not only for those who come to remember departed loved ones, but also for those desiring a place of reflection and prayer. Families who choose cremation for their loved ones will find Grace Garden a wonderful option. Within the walls of the garden, the restful sounds of the Trinity fountain are surrounded by beautiful foliage and statuary, offering a tranquil and private setting for meditation. The garden's peaceful setting creates a comfortable meeting place for families and friends to gather in love and remembrance, a consoling link between life and death in our community of worship. For more information or to request services, please contact the church office at office@fumcgt.org. CARE MINISTRY At First United Methodist Georgetown we seek to be aware of the joys and concerns of our faith community and of our extended church family. We offer peer counseling through our trained Stephen Ministers. We also offer short term support groups to help our members and guests find their way through difficult circumstances. Congregational Care Pastoral Support Pastors are available to visit and pray with you and/or loved ones in times of illness, death, or other crisis. If you have a pastoral emergency, call the church office at 512-863-2370 and ask to speak with a pastor. Stephen Ministry Stephen Ministry is a program of our congregation that equips lay persons to provide distinctively Christian one-to-one care to those who are experiencing all kinds of life needs and circumstances, both in our congregation and community. Stephen Ministers are committed Christian people who express God’s care to others through regular visits to offer Christian support and care. Stephen Ministers participate in regular support and supervision under the guidance of trained Stephen Leaders. If you are experiencing difficult times and would like to contact a Stephen Minister, please email care@fumcgt.org .

PRAYER MINISTRY We are a praying congregation, and we covenant to be in prayer for the concerns on the hearts of our community. Here at FUMC Georgetown, we seek to support each other through prayer. There are a number of opportunities for prayer including prayer times in our weekly worship services, prayer in small groups, and praying the labyrinth located on our church campus. Request Prayer Let us know how we can pray for you! If you have prayer requests, please submit them to pray@fumcgt.org . Your prayer requests will be shared with the pastors and the discipleship staff. If you would like your prayer request publicized in FUMC Georgetown communications, please indicate that in your request. If you would like to add a family member or friend to the published prayer list, please ensure that you have that person’s permission. Prayer Groups Prayer Partner Teams Our Prayer Partners ministry consists of teams of three to five people who pray with our pastors before worship and commit to pray for our pastors and staff on a regular basis. We are committed to growing and expanding our prayer ministry to bless our entire church family and provide critical prayer support for our church’s mission of “Living Out God’s Love Everywhere We Go.” Prayer Shawl Ministry Team Our Prayer Shawl Ministry Team meets weekly on Thursday mornings at 10:30 AM to pray for the needs of our congregation, to work on our knitting, crocheting, and quilting projects, and to pray over our completed shawls and lap robes. Our beautiful shawls are available for anyone who would be blessed by receiving one. For more information or to join, contact kpena@fumcgt.org. Centering Prayer Group Our Centering Prayer Group provides an opportunity once a week for group study and reflection followed by a 20-minute period of silence. They meet on Tuesdays at 10:00 AM at the Wesleyan Independent Living Chapel. The purpose of the group is to help people develop a closer relationship with God. They use the method taught by Contemplative Outreach and maintain an affiliation with Heart of Texas Contemplative Outreach. They find that praying in the centering manner together is very helpful for inviting God to be present within them and making them what God intends for them to be. Prayer Labyrinth Located next to the MCMC, the prayer labyrinth is a winding path that leads unerringly to the center where you are invited to stay and pray. When you are ready, turn around and walk the same winding path out again. As you complete your prayer walk and walk back out to the edge you may feel a new sense of empowerment to love God and love your neighbor. The prayer labyrinth can help calm the mind, relax the body, reduce stress, and provide space that helps guide your mind and heart in prayer. Function follows form; this form, the prayer labyrinth, leads your mind to new places in prayer. The path is a metaphor for a journey with God in which you can trust God every step of the way.

FACILITIES & EVENT PLANNING First United Methodist Church is known as an historic downtown church and we have many opportunities to serve our members, guests, and community with our lovely facilities. For all our events, both internal and external organizations, please fill out the form linked below. If you have questions about our facilities, please contact our Facilities Director Mike Robertson at 512-863-2370 ext. 237 or email Mike@fumcgt.org . Event Planning & Facility Use Form FUMC Campus Facilities The FUMC Campus offers a welcoming space for worship, fellowship, and community service. While our facilities primarily support our church family and ministries, we occasionally accommodate outside non-profit groups whose missions align with our values, as outlined in our Facilities Use Manual. If your organization meets the criteria and is interested in using our space, please complete the Event Planning form linked above to begin the process. We look forward to the opportunity to serve you and the community! Pay Facility Usage Fee Getsemani Center & Annex FUMC Georgetown is also the proud owner of the Getsemani Ministry Center and Annex located at 412 and 414 E 19th Street in Georgetown. This site is a popular ministry and group meeting site. For more information about the Getsemani site, please email g etsemani@fumcgt.org . To inquire about using the space for a specific event, please complete the Event Planning Form linked above. Pay Getsemani Usage Fee Facility Use Manual

Pumpkin Unloading Oct 08, 2025, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM in the MCMC Lawn Help us unload the Pumpkin Truck! Bring work gloves and a wheelbarrow if you have one, and gather outside the MCMC at approximately 4:00 PM. We will have pizza and lemonade after unloading is complete. Please be aware that this time and date is dependent upon the arrival of the Pumpkin Truck, and is subject to change! Pumpkin Patch Oct 09, 2025 - Oct 31, 2025 in the MCMC Lawn CLICK HERE to sign up to Volunteer in the patch! Patch Hours: Monday-Friday 1:00-7:00 PM Saturday & Sunday 10:00 AM-7:00 PM Halloween 1:00-5:00 PM Movie Night in the Patch Oct 10, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM in the MCMC Parking Lot We’ll gather in the MCMC Parking Lot for screenings of Spookley the Square Pumpkin , Toy Story of Terror, and It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown. Bring your chairs and blankets, and come enjoy a movie and popcorn in our pumpkin patch. No rsvp required.

SERVE OUR COMMUNITY There are many ways to serve at our community in Georgetown and it's surroundings areas. For more information about these opportunities, email missions@fumcgt.org. Disaster Relief The Disaster Relief team at First United Methodist Church Georgetown is dedicated to providing critical support and assistance in the wake of emergencies. When disaster strikes, United Methodists have a long legacy of helping their neighbors and communities, and this team continues that tradition by offering aid, resources, and compassion to those affected. Through coordinated efforts and a spirit of service, they work tirelessly to bring relief and hope to those in need. See below to learn how we use our hands and feet to 'Live Out God's Love Everywhere We Go.' Learn More Education Connection Our Mission is simple, straightforward, and achievable…every child reading by the end of 3rd grade. Join us as we combat childhood literacy, one of the largest problems in our community, by equipping volunteers to read one-on-one with students at Annie Purl Elementary School, while supporting educators as they help children to learn and grow. Volunteers meet with one child once a week to help them improve their reading skills. Please consider giving 30 minutes per week to help us reach our goal—to have every child reading by the end of third grade. You just need a willing heart, a background check, and a video or in person training. For more information or to volunteer, visit https://www.education-connection.org Project Transformation Project Transformation envisions a world that is rooted in love, pursues the equity of all people, and amplifies God’s call on every life. PT’s mission is to transform communities by engaging children, college-age young adults, and churches in purposeful relationships. PT’s program goal is to empower children, through relationships, to discover and live their God-given potential in mind, body, and spirit for future success. If you are interested or have questions, contact children@fumcgt.org Getsemani Community Garden Founded in 2012, Getsemani Community Garden grows food for those in need, offers neighbors a place to garden, and provides lessons on how to garden. Garden volunteers meet Tuesday and Friday mornings at Getsemani Community Garden, 412 E. 19th St, 9:00 AM–12:00 PM. Quail Valley Neighborhood Ministry The Quail Valley Neighborhood Ministry, a partnership between FUMC Georgetown and The Salvation Army Georgetown Service Center, is focused on providing meaningful recreation and social opportunities for kids and families within the greatest area of need in the Annie Purl Elementary attendance zone. All events are located at the corner of Quail Valley and Katy Lane unless noted. For more information or to volunteer, contact bobkalka@gmail.com or sign up HERE . Backpack Buddies The Backpack Buddies Program is a volunteer organization that provides food each weekend to food-insecure students. In collaboration with the GISD administration, counselors at each elementary, middle, and high school campus determine which students are in need of food on the weekends and invite them to participate in the program. Over 47% of the Georgetown ISD students are eligible for the free or reduced-price school breakfast/lunch program and are therefore eligible for the Backpack Buddies Program. FUMC volunteers pack food bags each week for Wagner Middle School. There are approximately 110 volunteers from ten Georgetown area churches that pack food bags for all the Georgetown ISD schools—currently over 900 bags per week. For more information or to volunteer, contact info@georgetownbackpackbuddies.org Helping Hands of Georgetown Helping Hands of Georgetown is a mobile food pantry dedicated to breaking down barriers to essential resources in our community. We provide crucial food support to those in need, ensuring that everyone in Georgetown has access to nutritious meals. Join us in our mission to make a difference and support those who need it most. For more information or to volunteer, contact Sasha Christensen at Executive@helpinghandsgtx.org Texas Ramp Project Serving 139 counties in Texas, the Texas Ramp Project is a nonprofit organization that provides handicapped ramps for low income adults and children with disabilities. If you are interested or have questions, contact Volunteer@texasramps.org Sleep in Heavenly Peace Serving all of Williamson County, Sleep in Heavenly Peace builds and provides free beds to families with children who do not have a place of their own to sleep. Their mission is simple: "No Kid Sleeps on the Floor in Our Town!" For more information or to volunteer, contact Ben Lake at ben.lake@shpbeds.org Georgetown Helpers Georgetown Helpers is an all-volunteer service group made of men and women from Georgetown and its surrounding areas, providing minor home maintenance and repair services with a key focus on safety issues in the home. Most of their work supports senior and those with disabilities. No experience necessary! For more information or to volunteer, contact Jim Ruth at GeorgetownHelpers@gmail.com The Caring Place Since 1985, The Caring Place has provided for the basic human needs of all people in our community in a welcoming, respectful and caring way. The Caring Place is a community-based, community-supported, and community-serving organization located in Georgetown, Texas. The success of The Caring Place depends on the dedication and professionalism of our volunteer workforce. The Caring Place has hundreds of volunteers who give of their time every year. For more information or to volunteer, contact Rita Turner at rturner@caringplacetx.org Isaiah 117 House The Isaiah 117 house provided physical and emotional support in a safe and loving home for children awaiting placement. They aim to to reduce trauma for children awaiting placement, lighten the load on welfare services, and ease the transition for foster families. Volunteer positions include hosting donation drives, leading engagement activities +more! Care Giving volunteers (those who work with the kids in the home) must be 18+ and complete a full background check . For more information or to volunteer, contact WilliamsonTX@isaiah117house.com Wesleyan Senior Healthcare Volunteers at The Wesleyan utilize their skills and talents to nourish the mind, body, and spirit of those who call The Wesleyan home. From providing personal companionship to grounds beautification, there are ample service opportunities for individuals, church congregations, civic groups, and local businesses. For more information or to volunteer, contact Life Enrichment Director Carly Gurgin at Carly.Gurgian@wesleyanhomes.org Faith in Action Faith in Action Georgetown is a non-profit organization helping seniors maintain their independence and quality of life. Volunteers are needed to provide transportation to medical appointments, grocery stores and various other errands. This volunteer opportunity is very flexible and extremely rewarding. Volunteer drivers are scheduled online at your convenience. Volunteers establish their own limits of time and driving areas. You will enjoy spending time with these gracious and delightful individuals. For more information or to volunteer, visit https://www.faithinactiongt.org/volunteer Carver Center for Families The Carver Center for Families (CCF) in Georgetown, Texas is a family resource center (FRC) that nurtures the health and well-being of children, youth, and families, and builds on the strengths of our community’s parents, caregivers, and residents, as well as the organizations that support them. For more information for to volunteer, visit https://carvercenterforfamilies.org/affiliates/

Through our “Rooted in Faith, Growing for Tomorrow” campaign, we have prepared for the future. Thanks to the generosity of our congregation, we are now turning that vision into reality. Looking for the Newest Updates? Want to stay informed throughout the construction process? Be sure to visit the slat walls located in both the Main Building and the McKinney Center (MCMC). These displays will feature the latest construction updates, project timelines, progress photos, important announcements, and other news related to our building improvements. Check back often to see how your support is helping bring these projects to life! Still Want to Make a Commitment? It's not too late! We invite you to pray about how God is calling you to be a part of this Capital Campaign as we invest in the future of our church. Commitment Card Give Online Online giving is convenient. Through the secure Realm Connect platform, you can make a one time gift, set up scheduled giving, edit scheduled giving, change your method of giving, and more. Give Online Now Pledge to Give Questions about Giving? For questions about giving or for other ways to give, please contact the church office at (512) 863-2370 or office@fumcgt.org. The Projects Sanctuary Improvements As part of this campaign, several important updates will be made to the sanctuary to improve accessibility, functionality, and long-term sustainability. The current pews have reached the end of their useful life and will be replaced. The new seating layout will provide additional space between rows, improving accessibility and ease of movement throughout the sanctuary. To further enhance accessibility, the steps in the southeast corner of the sanctuary, nearest the MCMC, will be removed. As a result, the sanctuary flooring will be replaced to create a more accessible and cohesive worship space. The exterior wood doors along Ash Street have also reached the end of their useful life and will be replaced. In addition, a stage expansion is will provide more working space during worship services and increase usable space for the choir and orchestra. Office & Restroom Additions To better serve our congregation and improve accessibility, a new restroom facility will be added within close proximity to the sanctuary by converting the current office workroom. This improvement will provide more convenient access for those attending worship services, reducing the distance individuals must travel and creating a more welcoming and accessible worship experience for all. McKinney Center Updates Our Contemporary worship service is currently held in the McKinney Center (MCMC), a space that often feels more like a gymnasium than a dedicated place of worship. While we value the flexibility of the gym for large receptions and special events, we also recognize the need to create a more welcoming and worship-focused environment. Planned renovations include reconfiguring the stage area, updating the lighting, and adding windows and larger entrance openings along the west wall. These improvements will help create a space that better reflects the purpose and spirit of worship. McKinney Center Nursery Addition Currently, our Nursery is located on the opposite side of our campus from our Contemporary service in the MCMC. In order to better serve our families with young children, we will add a nursery to the MCMC. This will be an extension on the northwest corner of the existing building. It is intended to be a single room, divided into two halves. At this time, it is expected to have a total maximum capacity of 24 children and will have its own restroom. HVAC/Education Building Updates The bulk of this project will focus on replacing three floors of HVAC system that is years past its service. The possibility of a pipe bursting and flooding the building calls us to make this a priority today. From the classrooms to the music mezzanine floor down to the offices and fellowship hall, this renovation will touch a significant portion of our day to day ministry. We have engaged with an MEP (Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing) engineering firm who very recently completed a full analysis of those systems. For a large and complex system like this, there are multiple options for repair and future replacement. At a high level, those options include going back with a chilled water system or moving to one of several types of refrigerant-based systems. We will refresh the classrooms and meeting rooms in the Education building following the repair and replacement of the new HVAC. This is expected to be largely cosmetic updates to those spaces. Have Questions? Name* Contact Email or Number for Responses* Questions* Submit Our biggest and most pressing key focus is replacing our failing HVAC system in the education building. Corroded pipes, the threats of bursts and floods, and inefficient heating and cooling are urgent issues that cannot be ignored. As part of this Capital Campaign, we aim to completely replace this system. HVAC/Mechanical Broken pews, uneven flooring, and limited accessibility to restroom facilities are just a few of the obstacles that many of our guests and members face in our sanctuary. As part of this capital campaign, we aim to remove these mobility barriers to create a worship space that is accessible to all. Sanctuary Updates As the center of our Contemporary Worship Service, our MCMC is reaching it's capacity. In this Capital Campaign, we aim to relocate the nursery from across campus to a more accessible location for our young families. In addition, updating the lighting, stage and seating will help to create a space that is more sacred and welcoming to new members. MCMC Updates THE PROJECTS At the same time, there is energy and excitement around the growth of our congregation. One area of new growth is young families with children. These parents need easier access to a nursery. As we continue to add chairs in the contemporary service, we desire to update the MCMC gym to look more like a worship space. Our Sunday morning Children’s Worship needs dedicated space, and we hope to build a multi-purpose Prayer Chapel to assist with Sunday morning needs as well as smaller funerals and weddings. Church leadership named a building committee in November of 2023. Over the past year, they have worked to organize this growing list of needs and opportunities so that our facilities can be accessible for all. They received feedback from staff, engaged an architect and project management firm, and are currently in the process of completing a master plan of possible options for our ministry campus. These preliminary cost estimates include construction costs as well as professional services, other soft costs, and several conservative contingencies. These figures also include $350,000 to finish out white Annex building at some point in the future.

ADULT MINISTRY FUMC Georgetown encourages you—in addition to regular worship—to take advantage of the many Sunday School classes, Bible studies, and opportunities to find a trusted, small group of spiritual friends who will help nurture your growing faith. Groups and Studies Brochure For information on how to participate in any of our Adult groups or classes, email adults@fumcgt.org . Young*ish Have you heard about Young*ish? It's our ministry, for Young-ish grownups. Married, single, with kids, without kids, dog people, cat people... you are welcome to be part of this new and active ministry! Watch the weekly announcements during worship and the newsletter for details about cookouts, Bible Studies, and evenings out around town. For more information, email youngishfumcgt@gmail.com Adult Ministry Adult Sunday School At FUMC Georgetown, we offer a variety of Sunday school classes ranging from discussions, to book studies, to lecture style classes. Most classes meet from 9:45 AM-10:40 AM. Sunday School Adult Groups Looking for community? FUMC Georgetown offers a variety of adult groups for fellowship, service, and connection. From shared interests to life-stage support, there’s a welcoming group waiting for you. Groups Adult Studies Ready to grow in your faith? Join an adult study to explore Scripture, deepen your spiritual life, and learn alongside others in a supportive, small group setting. Studies Men's Ministry Find your place and your people. Whether you're into Bible study, service projects, sports, golf, meals, or something else -our Men's Ministry has a space for you to connect, grow, and serve. Join a pod, build friendships, and deepen your faith. Whether you're just exploring church life or ready to dive in, there’s a place for you here. Learn about our Men's Ministry Women's Ministry Find friendship, faith, and purpose through our vibrant Women’s Ministry! Connect with other Women in our weekly United Women in Faith (UWF) Circles, join us for fun luncheons, retreats, and other meaningful gatherings throughout the year. There’s a place for every woman here! For more information about events and how to join, email bbergman4331@gmail.com Seniors M&Ms Methodists on the Move (M&Ms) is a Senior Adult Ministry at FUMC Georgetown. This ministry offers retirement aged adults events and activities, such as day trips, serving opportunities, educational speakers, art classes, and much more! The hope is that this ministry will help our Sr. Adults know they are valued in this church, and they will meet new friends, learn new things, explore new places, and reach new people in our community. Seniors Living Smarter Live better. Live wiser. Live more fulfilled. Seniors Living Smarter offer free seminars to equip, educate, and inspire Seniors to make informed choices and decisions around you lifestyle goals. To sign up: visit seniorslivingsmarter.com/seminar, or call 512-682-7339. Seminars are offered on our campus in the MCMC classrooms monthly.

MINISTRY SAFE FUMC Georgetown takes our responsibility to care for children, students, and vulnerable adults very seriously. A safe environment is fundamental to all as we grow in our relationship with Jesus Christ and others. Our policies follow the guidelines of the Central Texas Conference. These policies are intended to create a safe environment for children, students, and vulnerable adults, protecting them, the adults who work with them, and the mission of this church. For questions about our MinistrySafe process or policies, contact Jessica@fumcgt.org Ministry Safe Process The MinistrySafe Protection Policy of First United Methodist Church (FUMC) provides a covenant framework for sharing in ministry together. Our goal is to create a safe environment for children, students, and vulnerable adults as well as for adult staff and volunteers serving in these ministries. All FUMC employees and volunteers must complete this simple 5-step process to be certified for work with children, students, and vulnerable adults. Please complete and submit this Volunteer Application . This will initiate the process for a background check and MinistrySafe Sexual Abuse Awareness Online Training. You will receive an email from MinistrySafe to complete your secure online background check. You will need your social security number and your driver’s license number to complete the background check. You will receive an email with the link to the online training for MinistrySafe Sexual Abuse Awareness. Please allow one hour to complete this training. After completing the online training, please review the MinistrySafe Policies and Procedures to learn how the United Methodist Church is implementing MinistrySafe. Please sign the covenant statement , to abide by the procedures and policies of First United Methodist Church Georgetown. FUMC Georgetown Medical and Liability Release

DISASTER RELIEF The Disaster Relief team at First United Methodist Church Georgetown is dedicated to providing critical support and assistance in the wake of emergencies. When disaster strikes, United Methodists have a long legacy of helping their neighbors and communities, and this team continues that tradition by offering aid, resources, and compassion to those affected. Through coordinated efforts and a spirit of service, they work tirelessly to bring relief and hope to those in need. See below to learn how we use our hands and feet to 'Live Out God's Love Everywhere We Go.' For more Information or to Volunteer with the Disaster Relief teams, email DisasterRelief@fumcgt.org or call (512) 863-2370. Do Not Self Deploy to Disaster Areas

UPCOMING EVENTS Project Transformation Volunteering Mon, Jun 01 FUMC Georgetown More info Learn more Youthpalooza Mon, Jul 27 Various locations More info RSVP Gift of a Plan - Young*ish Workshop Tue, Jul 28 MCMC More info RSVP M&Ms Potluck Lunch Wed, Aug 05 FUMC Fellowship Hall More info RSVP Men's Golf Outing Thu, Aug 13 Berry Creek Country Club More info Learn more Adventure Awaits Back to School Breakfast Sun, Aug 16 FUMC Downstairs Gathering Area More info Learn more Called Church Conference Tue, Aug 18 FUMC Sanctuary More info Learn more Disciple Bible Studies Wed, Aug 19 FUMC Georgetown More info Learn more Open Table Cookout Tue, Aug 25 McKinney Christian Ministry Center More info Learn more GriefShare Thu, Aug 27 MCMC More info RSVP Spiritual Formation Study Mon, Sep 28 FUMC Georgetown More info RSVP