All Things Foundry | May 1

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Parenting Seminar: Creating Space for Gender Diverse Kids to Thrive

Join Foundry Family Ministries for a parenting seminar "Creating Space for Gender Diverse Kids to Thrive" with Keynote Speaker Rev. Rachel Cornwell. This seminar is for parents, grandparents and caregivers of children of all ages. Parents of young children will receive information about how to create space for their young ones to thrive no matter their gender expression or identity as they grow. Caregivers of kids who are aware that they are trans, non-binary, or gender non-conforming will learn more about the importance of education, support, and affirmation.

Foundry Kids Day: Saturday, May 14

We will hold Foundry Kids Day for kids up to fifth grade on Saturday, May 14 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. This will happen in conjunction with our Parenting Seminar: Creating Space for Gender Diverse Kids to Thrive. This event will provide both childcare and activities for kids centered around education, arts/crafts, recreation, and spiritual practice.

Care Team and Stephen Ministries Meeting

Join Foundry Hospitality and Congregational Care for an interest meeting around our Care Team and the upcoming Stephen Ministries initiative.

Stephen Ministry offers a proven and effective way to organize, equip, and supervise a team of congregation members — called Stephen Ministers — to provide high-quality, one-to-one, Christ-centered care to people in the congregation and the community experiencing life difficulties.

If you have any questions about Stephen Ministries, please contact Pastor Kelly at kelly@foundryumc.org.

Pre-Cana Marriage Retreat: May 21

Join us for Pre-Cana Marriage retreat on Saturday, May 21. Pre-Cana provides couples an opportunity to learn more about each other and marriage during this one-day virtual retreat.

Featured experts will talk about finance, intimacy, personality, and counseling. The cost is $250 per couple. For more information please contact Pastor Kelly at kelly@foundryumc.org.

Ushers and Greeters Interest Meeting:
Sunday, May 22

We would love for you to join our Hospitality team as an usher or greeter! If you’d like to learn more, join us on Sunday, May 22 from 10–11 a.m. both online and in Conference Room 101. Contact Pastor Kelly at kelly@foundryumc.org to learn more.

Her Journey: A Holy Land Experience with Pastor Ginger in January 2023

Come stand in the location where women encountered Jesus and experience biblical stories coming to life. Visit holy sites to worship and pray together, engage in local ministry, break bread with local families, and share communion as a community of women on the journey of faith. This trip will be held in January 2023 with Pastor Ginger Gaines-Cirelli as one of the guest speakers.

Resilience For Times When... You Don't Want to Get Out of Bed

Journey through The Great 50 Days of Easter with Foundry as we let stories from the early church as recorded in Acts inspire us. In story after story, we receive examples of followers of Jesus’ Way who face obstacles, keep going, and learn and grow as a result. These and other stories will be highlighted as we seek encouragement for the living of these days.

On Sunday, May 8, our sermon will focus on Acts 9:36–43 and will be delivered by Senior Pastor Rev. Ginger Gaines-Cirelli.

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