FUMC Young Adult Connector
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The month ahead:
Quest 2025 – Accepting reservations! If your quest might be to find God in this world, then join us for our community outreach programs, for a day or for a trip! Contact Tracy to express interest in being a leader, mentor, or participant; tortlieb@fumcnorthville.org
- Give365 Huron River canoe event is tentatively scheduled for July 8, 2:30pm, with a 3pm launch time (no charge for young adults).
- Young Adult Summer Retreat on LAKE MICHIGAN! Now accepting reservations: Fri, July 18 – Mon, July 21 (flexible arrival/departure times available) Join us for an amazing Lake Michigan weekend retreat. This is a sponsored event with nominal cost to you (basically your transportation and BYO breakfasts)! Activities may include disc golf, volleyball, a prayer labyrinth, hiking, games, and the sand and water. It will be full of adventure, service, and faith development. If you are interested just email Tracy Ortlieb at tortlieb@fumcnorthville.org. , or feel free to just put in a reservation to save your spot.
PUB THEOLOGY, Tues., June 3
- We meet on the first Tuesday of the month at rotating locations! – People have been gathering in pubs and public spaces for ages, talking about life, philosophy, faith, and deep questions of meaning. The format is simple: beverages, conversation, and God. Each meeting, the local location is provided to the email group (restaurants & parks) – please sign up for details- email Tracy: tortlieb@fumcnorthville.org
NEW! Skill Builders
- Inviting Young Adults age 18+ to LEARN about skills they would like to develop. What interests you – gardening, cooking, bike or car mechanics, power tools (wood working, landscape, or sewing), painting, finance & budgeting, recycling & repurposing, etc.? Contact Tracy to let her know about your interests, and she will try to schedule a custom FREE class around it with folks from our congregation who have the skills you yearn for! Guests are welcome and encouraged!
YA 3rd TUESDAY, Tues, June 17
- We meet monthly for fellowship, refreshments and conversation prompts to spark your faith thinking. To express interest and get the most current plans, email Tracy.
GAMERS?
- Do the words Dungeons and Dragons, anime, Discord, or Twitch mean anything to you or someone you love? If you’d like to be connected to a UMC “For Nerds, Geeks, and Gamers” group that plays together online, contact Pastor Sarah at swheatley@fumcnorthville.org
Other opportunities:
UMC Internships: Do you know a young adult looking for a summer internship in a service or justice-related ministry setting? The Michigan Conference’s Connexion intern program seeks young adults, ages 18-28 each summer, and other opportunities are available too. Visit https://michiganumc.org/young-adult-ministries-toolbox/
Community Outreach! We have opportunities to serve and be in mission year round! For more information, simply contact Tracy at tortlieb@fumcnorthville.org. For upcoming trips, Young Adults qualify for a scholarship to cover part or most of your costs!
Circle, each Sunday, 9:15-9:50 ; A different way to do Sundays! Multi-gen Bible Verse small group discussion with Pablo Valencia; Currently held in Fellowship Hall. You can call this gathering church and depart spiritually fed into your week ahead, OR stay for the 10am service with scriptural insights!
Campus Ministry Connections, Rev. Jeff Williams is the Chairperson of the Div. of Higher Education and Campus Ministry for the UMC. He is trying to connect college students with the Wesley Director or campus ministry staff. If you would like to be connected to this resource, it is easy, just email Tracy at tortlieb@fumcnorthville.org and she will get you connected!
JOB opportunities – If you are looking for employment, there are opportunities with our day care center and with our Mom’s Morning Out program!
SCHOLARSHIPS! Did you know that just one application can be submitted for all the scholarships open through GBHEM? Visit the web page to learn more. Applications due by March 25, 2025.
Quest 2025 If your quest might be to find God in this world, then join us for our community outreach programs, for a day or for a trip! Contact Tracy to express interest in being a leader, mentor, or participant; tortlieb@fumcnorthville.org
Returning in the spring: Sat in the “D”, Join the effort to help out neighbors in Detroit! No experience necessary, we always need helpers for jobs with our local partners. We will meet at the church at 8:30am if you want to car pool – Or meet us at our designated project at 9:00. RSVP to (aljohnson0619@gmail.com), text or phone call (734.718.2183)
Other Ongoing ministry events
YOUNG ADULT FAITH JOURNEY (age 18+)
Sometimes, stepping out and trying something new can really allow us to grow…spiritually or in relationship with others, it is all good! Join us on any of the multiple opportunities throughout the year, you are sure to find one that works for you. Friends age 18 and over are invited too! -To sign up for future events, contact Tracy Ortlieb: tortlieb@fumcnorthville.org.
MUSIC MINISTRY OPPORTUNITIES
There are lots of opportunities to help with the music ministry of our church! Please contact Beth at emitchell@fumcnorthville.org to get all the details!
Young Adult Small Study Group
Small can be good! If you are interested in spiritual growth via a committed small* study group, this is for you! Contact tortlieb@fumcnorthville.org to express interest. We will select dates and times depending on our signups and specific study interests (Bible/Social Justice/Personal growth/etc).
*What will be small about it? – commitments to prepare will be minimal (possible short readings) – group size – duration of study to be limited
Contact Tracy for upcoming study details and sign-ups, tortlieb@fumcnorthville.org.
Career Network Ministries
Young adults interested can sign up for career assistance – you never know the network your church family might be a able to offer! Sign up by contacting Tracy Ortlieb at tortlieb@fumcnorthville.org
CLICK HERE to visit the FUMC church calendar for dates, times and locations of all events!
For Questions, contact Tracy tortlieb@fumcnorthville.org
Looking for MORE?
UPDATED LINKS: Click on your school below, or Google “Wesley Foundation (+name of your school)”! This might be the place to make some new connections…or to have some fun…or to find some good food🙂
MSU
UofM
GVSU
CMU
If you can’t find your local chapter on-line, just email tortlieb@fumcnorthville.org for help.