FUMC Young Adult Connector
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Quest 2025 – Celebrating a great Summer We found God out in this world…
- VBS volunteers still needed Aug 4-8: Contact rlunning@fumcnorthvile.org or sign up on our church app!
- Give365 Huron River event: July 8, God moments, fellowship, nature, kayaks, and 581.1 lbs of trash were removed from the Huron River!
- Young Adult Summer Retreat on LAKE MICHIGAN! July 18 – July 21, We enjoyed our Lake Michigan weekend retreat. Activities included hiking, games, the sand and water, prayer and devotions, disc golf, cooking, shopping, beach cleanup, dancing and more!. It was full of adventure, fellowship, and faith development. Watch for news of a Young Adult retreat in 2026!
The month ahead:
PUB THEOLOGY, Tues., Aug 5
- 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! Pickleball! Mondays, 6pm-9pm, Fellowship Hall
- Good News! Pickleball will be available every Monday evening through August 25th. We have two courts set up in Fellowship Hall that will be accessible to church members, friends, etc. 45-minute time slots are available. Sign up on the church app or the church website. As the summer heat hits, play in the cool setting of Fellowship Hall! Questions? Email Alan Reynolds at acreynoldsx4@gmail.com. —This trial run will be evaluated for potentially opening up the courts as a means of outreach to the community. Your participation will help us identify any logistical challenges, so we encourage you to sign up and join the fun! If successful, a third or fourth court could be added. Paddles and balls are available for those new to the sport who want to give it a try.
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, Aug 19
- 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.
All Church POTLUCK! Wed, Aug 20, 5:30pm
- Sign up on the church app or just show up with a little something to share! If you don’t have time to bring anything, just contact Tracy and she will get it covered for you! Last month was very fun, so we truly hope you will join us:)
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:
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!
JOB opportunities – If you are looking for employment, there are opportunities with our day care center and with our Mom’s Morning Out program!
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!
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/
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 in March 25 each year.
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.