The Roseburg First United Methodist Church invites you to attend Sunday services, participate in our outreach efforts, and attend our ongoing activities and special events.
Events
- Lenten Advent Bible Study – March 9th 11:15am
We have many ongoing regular activities as well as special events throughout the year. We strive to keep our visitors and members in the loop with a weekly email announcement, bulletins at Sunday service, flyers around the church property, and The Courier, our bi-monthly newsletter.
You can also like our Facebook page for more updates. We hope to see you at a get-together soon!
Join Our Choirs
We believe music is a special and sacred part of our worship services. You are invited to join one of our choirs and participate in the joy of music. We have a Melodiers Hand Bell Choir that rehearse every Friday at 4:30pm and Chancel Choir that rehearses every Wednesday at 7pm.
We also host a number of gifted soloists during our Worship Services and our band “VOICE” offers contemporary musical worship alternating during the month with soloists and choirs.
For more information please contact Music Director Michael Wheeler at music@fumcroseburg.org
To join the Melodiers Hand Bell choir, please contact Wanda Eddy at weddy60@charter.net
Children & Youth Welcome
Children are welcome to remain in the sanctuary during service. If they would like to remain but, would rather sit at a table with other young ones, the kids’ table is available for quiet entertainment and friendship at the back of the sanctuary.
If you have kiddos who would rather stay in the pew with family, there are activity packs available at the Narthex entries for them, if needed.
Our nursery is here with our outstanding Manager Brittany and volunteers for children 0-5.
Children over 5 may be invited to the fellowship hall’s kids’ space if we have enough adult volunteers. Currently they are with us in the Nursery in the “youth room.”
Local Outreach
We believe in helping others. The Roseburg First United Methodist Church actively gives time and donations to several local organizations including the FISH Food Pantry.
First United Methodist Church of Roseburg (FUMCR) donates to several local charities:
• Through our United Women of Faith and offerings. In 2024 UWIF disbursed over $4,000 to 21 local charities.
• FUMCR is a point of contact and support for our local Fish Food Pantry through giving of monetary gifts, non-perishable food items as bags for neighborhood collections.
During Christmas 2024 our members and attendees offered gifts to 21 youth and children either in family transition or homeless who wouldn’t otherwise have received gifts. We worked with the local non-profit, FARA to provide these gifts.
Through the Grace of God for our abundant grounds, we are able to offer a portion of our grounds to Westside Community Gardens to encourage folks to experience the joy and health of growing their own food. This group includes a gardener who grows food for Meals on Wheels and our local Fish Food Pantry. We also have a public labyrinth for anyone to enjoy a spiritual walk of serenity, release and prayer.
We offer minimal prices for 12-step groups and other non-profit organizations to use our classrooms and also lease parking spaces to local businesses at reduced pricing compared to current rates.
During the summer, we are privileged to host the Roseburg High School Band’s rehearsals.
Global Outreach
Through FUMCR people are able to offer donations to the United Methodist Committee of Relief (UMCOR) stationed throughout the Globe. Currently there is much focus on Hurricane Milton and Helene recovery and Southern California Fire Recovery in the United States.
Through our Alternative Christmas Project we give to UMCOR, Church World Services, Heffer project, Public Health International and our local FISH Pantry. In 2024 we offered over $8,000 to these groups who serve the least, the last and the lost.
Ongoing Activities
Art and Soul crafters meet in Room 18 the 3rd Monday of each month at 5:30 p.m. Class begins with a short devotional that corresponds to the craft of the evening. Most of our classes are free or a minimal fee. We strive to use recycled and/or donated materials to create upcycled projects. Call Julie Pedersen at 541-530-1013.
Tai Chi is a gentle exercise suitable for all ages. It’s great for improving balance and focus. Meets every Tuesday and Thursday at 11am and Wednesdays at 11:30am in Room 16. $8.00 per class.
Men’s Group has a monthly meeting for a nice meal and camaraderie. For more information contact Steve Barfield at 541-957-2712.
Women In Faith (WIF) is an active organization locally, nationally and globally. All women are welcome to participate.
Each year WIF sponsors global and local mission programs, retreats, A Ladies Tea, a rummage sale, a holiday dinner and marketplace (November), mission recognition, and a World Thank Offering (November).
For more information on the United Women In Faith please contact our WIF President, Jan Barfield at 541-672-1629. Leave your name and number and a member of the Board will return your call.
Game Night Last Thursday of each month, 4:30-6:30pm is our next game night. Join us for fun and laughter. It’s a great place to try out new games and bring a game of your own to play with others!