190th Anniversary Events!
A Year-Long Celebration in 2024!

See our full schedule of events throughout the year to help us celebrate our 190th Anniversary on June 14th, 2024. 

Some of your favorite events are returning, including: a Spaghetti Supper, White Elephant Bingo, a Pot Luck and Annivesary Service, an Ice Cream Social, a Hudson River Cruise, a Penny Sale, Blessing of the Animals, our Veteran's Day Celebration, and of course - the return of the Roast Beef Dinner... and that doesn't include all our Christmas events!

Please note: many events require RSVPs in advance. So, mark your calendars now and sign-up!

190th Kickoff: Voting Results Coffee Hour
Sunday, January 21 | 11:30am

We asked you which events from FUMC's past would you like to see us host again to help us celebrate our 190th Anniversary. The results are in! We've committed to running any event earning 20 or more votes. 

See Voting Results
Spaghetti Supper
Sunday, February 25 | 5:00pm

It's a classic church supper, and the 1990s FUMC Youth Group's biggest fundraiser.

Come enjoy homemade sauce, homemade meatballs, spaghetti, salad, bread and dessert.

$20 per person. 

RSVP by Sunday, February 18.

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White Elephant Bingo
Sunday, March 24 | 6:00pm

Classic fun fellowship from the early 2000s.

Think of it as Secret Santa meets Bingo. Bring a new or gently used, WRAPPED, gift. Win prizes. Steal prizes. And get ready to laugh... alot! 

$5 per person, included cards and a dauber. Please additionally bring your wrapped gift.

RSVP by Sunday, March 17.

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Christmas Tree Planting Ceremony
Sunday, April 28 | 11:30am

Christmas has been the most special time of year at FUMC for generations.

Help us plant a Christmas Tree in our front yard for us to decorate each year.

Free to attend.

No RSVP required. 

Confirmation Sunday & Breakfast
Sunday, May 19 | 10:00am

Welcoming new members ensures our long church legacy continues.

Join us for a light breakfast to congratulate our five newest members.

Free to attend.

RSVP by Sunday, May 12. 

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Our 190th Anniversary Celebration!
Friday, June 14 | 6:00pm

June 14, 1834 - June 14, 2024

Classic Pot Luck & 190th Anniversary Service

It's our 190th Anniversary to the day, and we'll celebrate in a big way.

First, participate in a Classic Pot Luck. What makes it classic? We'll provide cookbooks compiled by members of FUMC throughout its history. (Optionally) Prepare a classic dish in honor of a past member's delicious recipe.

Then, we'll walk up the front steps, through the front doors and into the sanctuary just as our many ancestors did before us. We'll sing plenty of your favorite hymns, share the history of FUMC and celebrate the past, present and future of our "little white church on the hill."

Free to attend.

RSVP by Sunday, June 9. 

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Super Sloppy Sunday School Summer Sleepover
Saturday, July 20 | 12:00pm - Sunday, July 21 | 12:00pm

We're bringing back FUMC's legendary "Vacation Bible School" for 24 hours of super-sloppy fun. Skits, stories, games, crafts, snacks - and LOTS of messes are in store for our kids this summer.

Fee to attend.

RSVP by Sunday, July 7.

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Kids Church
Sunday, July 21 | 10:30am

The Sunday School kids take over the worship service for the 23rd and final hour of our Super Sloppy Sunday School  Summer Sleepover.

Fee to attend.

No RSVP required.

Ice Cream Social
Sunday, August 11 | 1:00pm

A classic get-together through the decades. It's always a fun, family favorite.

Enjoy fresh ice cream with all the fixin's, with a few surprises thrown in.

Free to attend.

RSVP by Sunday, August 11.

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Penny Sale
Saturday, September 21 | 7:00pm

Putting the FUN in fundraising for decades at FUMC.

Come enjoy raffles and fun prizes, while raising money for your church.

Free to attend. (Raffles for purchase.)

RSVP by Sunday, September 8. 

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Blessing of the Animals
Sunday, October 6 | 10:30am

A new service started by our Sunday School in 2023.

Bring your four-legged friends to the carriage shed to get blessed at a special service.

Free to attend.

RSVP by Sunday, September 29. 

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Roast Beef Dinner
Saturday, October 26 | 5:00pm

Yes, it's back - the most popular FUMC event in its history... but with less work.

Join us for a fully-catered roast beef dinner with mashed potatoes, gravy, vegetables and pies for dessert.

$30 per person. 

RSVP by Sunday, October 20.  

Limited to 100 attendees.

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Laity Sunday
Sunday, October 20 | 10:30am

A special celebration for the members and friends who have kept FUMC alive for 190 years, featuring our Sunday School and many of the "winners" from our Penny Sale FUNdraiser.

Free to attend.

No RSVP required.

Veteran's Day Celebration
Sunday, November 10 | 10:30am

Members of FUMC have served in every major conflict in our nation's history. 

Come celebrate our local heroes at a very special honor service and luncheon.

Free to attend.

RSVP by Sunday, November 3. 

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Night of 100 Hymns
POSTPONED TIL 2025

Sing 100 of your favorite hymns - all in one night! 

We'll journey through the hymnal singing a verse of each of your favorite songs.

Free to attend.

No RSVP required.

2nd Annual Church Lighting Ceremony
Sunday, December 1 | 7:00pm

Our 2nd Annual Lighting of the Church.

Kick off the Christmas season by counting down to the lighting of our church inside and out. 

Free to attend.

No RSVP required. 

Light Up Stony Point Holiday Parade
Friday, December 6 | 7:00pm

The 3rd Annual event, hosted by the Stony Point PAL.

See our Sunday School kids on our float up 9W in this incredible new Stony Point tradition.

Free to attend.

No RSVP required. 

Sunday School Christmas Play & Pizza Party
Sunday, December 15 | 4:00pm

A 100+ year tradition at FUMC.

See our Sunday School kids present the true meaning of Christmas, as only they can do.

Free to attend.

No RSVP required. 

Carols & Cookies Christmas Sing-A-Long
Sunday, December 22 | 7:00pm

Christmas caroling is one of the grandest holiday traditions. 

Sing 25 of your favorites, featuring the incredible talents of Marilyn Marino as our guest pianist and organist.

Free to attend.

No RSVP required. 

Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
Tuesday, December 24 | 11:00pm

One of our most special services of the year for the past 20 years.

A Festival of Lessons & Carols. Walk into church on Christmas Eve. Walk out on Christmas Day.

Free to attend.

No RSVP required.