First United Methodist Church of Colorado Springs

Quilter's Circle

Fun for All

This group of quilters meets weekly sharing their projects and learning the skill from one another

Marian House-A Ministry of Catholic Charities

Hunger

FUMC is a sponsor of The Marian House Soup Kitchen providing meals to area homeless, in joint effort with Catholic Charities

Prayer Shawls

Caring

Members of FUMC lovingly knit or crochet prayer shawls given to our homebound members

Home Communion Ministry

Caring

Trained volunteers bring the consecrated elements to our homebound members in the week following Communion Sunday.

CrossRoads Contemporary Worship Service

Worship

CrossRoads Praise Band leads worship - Sanctuary

Family Promise/IHN-Interfaith Hospitality Network

Reaching Out in Mission

A ministry of the downtown churches housing homeless families for a week in each church providing job and life skills counseling and help, usually results in families returning to own home in under 180 days

John Wesley Ranch

Reaching Out in Mission

A retreat site for church functions, families, outside groups to enjoy the peaceful mountains, and time with God in his creation, see JohnWesleyRanch.org

Wonderfully Made

Worship

This is a Special Needs led worship experience for all ages and abilities.  

CrossRoads Worship Service

Music, Arts and Worship

A contemporary service, in an informal setting with our praise team, "CrossRoads" providing instrumentals and vocals. Lyrics are posted on jumbo screens at the front of the sanctuary

Nicaragua Mission Partnering with Just Hope

Reaching Out in Mission

Two trips have been completed bringing proper sanitation into an area where natural water is scarce and no indoor plumbing exists. A third trip is planned for December of 2015.

Wonderfully Made

Caring

This is a new worship service launching January 6, 2019.  The time for worship will be 5:30pm at FUMC Colorado Springs (420 N. Nevada Ave.) on the second floor north also known as Kingdom City/Children's Ministry.  All ages and abilities are welcome.

Children's Sunday School

Worship

Starts with Time for Children in Sanctuary then children go to Kingdom City for age appropriate classes that follow a three year rotational format covering most of the major stories in the Bible.

Children's Programs

Fun for All

Service of Healing - Order of St. Lukes

Health and Wholeness

Order of St. Lukes offers a healing service the last Monday of each month in the Lehmberg Chapel of FUMC beginning at 5:30pm

Refugees from Conflict

Reaching Out in Mission

FUMC has worked with Lutheran Family Services in assisting a population of refugees from the Liberian/Sierra Leone/Cote d'Ivoire conflicts resettle in the Pikes Peak region with many of these families in regular attendance and membership here.

Children's Prayer Chapel-Kingdom City

Spiritual Life

A small chapel with several prayer activities for children, including kneeling bench, a book to write or draw their prayers, a blessing fountain, a ribbon tree

Youth Ministry-The Zone

Fun for All

Youth and friends gather each Wednesday to discover what God's word has to say to them, and learn ways to apply that to their culture and daily lives

Preschool

Reaching Out in Mission

The preschool offers daily educational programming for 18 months to 5 year olds in Pre-K and Mom's Morning Out Monday through Friday; pre-registration is required. 

Hospital Visitors

Caring

FUMC ministers as well as a group of volunteers makes sure each hospitalized member is regularly visited while in hospital care

NOAH-Never Old At Heart

Fun for All

This group of 50+ enjoy trips to various regional sites on either day or multi-night outings, sharing time together while enjoying historic places, geographic wonders, and inspiring national parks

Walk to Emmaus

Spiritual Life

Weekend retreats designed for spiritual development and growth

Children's Worship

Worship

Starts in Sanctuary with Time for Children then children go to Kingdom City for age appropriate classes

First Company Theatre Group

Music, Arts and Worship

A production company within the church with its own Theatre presenting family-friendly performances semi-annually

Red Cross Disaster Shelter

Reaching Out in Mission

Certified in 2008 as a disaster shelter for the Red Cross with trained volunteers ready to assist in natural or man-made disaster

Early Risers Chapel Service

Worship

Lehmberg Chapel at corner of Boulder and Nevada

Wednesday Night Dinners

Fun for All

Bring the family to the church for a hearty, home-cooked, family-style meal before going on to classes, choir, or other scheduled activities

Altar Flowers

Caring

Families who have purchased altar flowers for Sunday Worship may choose to donate the flowers to a nursing facility in the city

Traditional Worship Service

Worship

Sanctuary

Project Angel Heart-El Pomar Foundation

Hunger

FUMC is the hosting distribution facility for Project Angel Heart a meal donation/delivery service providing pre-made, special diet specific meals to patients with life-threatening illnesses

Prayer Room

Spiritual Life

We have provided a room dedicated to prayer, complete with prayer guides, Scripture passages, meditations, in solitude or small groups, room is large enough to have several people or small groups, yet intimate enough to just experience the presence of God

Rides4Rubbish

Reaching Out in Mission

A ministry to Colorado Springs homeless community cleaning up public lands, parks, church and homeless working together whereby homeless can earn bus passes

Homebound Visitors

Caring

One part-time, retired UM Minister and volunteers who maintain contact with our aging and homebound members

Andrew Ministers

Music, Arts and Worship

Look for persons in red blazers who can help you find classrooms, worship services, or directions for special events

Pre-Surgery Prayer

Caring

Ministers visit with and pray with members prior to surgery

Sunday Hospitality

Music, Arts and Worship

Please join us for a cup of coffee and some light snacks and a time for fellowship in this informal setting

Stephen Ministry

Caring

A ministry of trained volunteers who provide confidential, spiritual, emotional and mental support to persons experiencing difficult times

Youth Ministry-The Zone

Fun for All

FUMC youth and friends gather for a meal and study/worship time together

Summer Softball League

Fun for All

FUMC volunteers organize a softball team that competes in a city league during the summer months

ESM-Ecumenical Social Ministries

Hunger

FUMC is a supporter of ESM, a downtown ministry to low income and homeless providing food, showers, job counseling and placement, GED classes, collecting food donations 1st Sunday of every month as well as financial support through First Fund

BSA-Boy Scouts of America Troop 777

Reaching Out in Mission

A long-standing Boy Scout troop open to all boys and girls in the city

Homebound or Residential Care Ministry

Caring

The homebound visitors and pastor visit regularly with our homebound members whether in a care facility or in their own home

Traditional Service

Worship

Sanctuary

Handbell Choirs

Music, Arts and Worship

We offer handbell choirs for children 4th through 6th grade; 7th - 12th grade; and adults