At New Song we believe in the importance of building not only the vertical relationship between you and God but also building the horizontal relationships that are so important in developing the spiritual life. Here are some of the friendship groups and fellowship activities that you can be a part of:
Dinner for Eight Groups
Here's a fun way to get to know some fellow church members. Groups of eight
people (couples and singles) get together monthly for dinner. People sign up and
names are drawn at random. Dinner dates are set at the convenience of the other
group members. After four months, all names are put back in and re-drawn to form
new groups. New groups have been formed for January - April.
Forever Friends
The Forever Friends (senior fellowship group) meet once a month,
usually on the Second Friday..
Marriage Encounter
Your relationship with your spouse is one of the most important relationships
you have and the church can help make your marriage even better. Marriage
Encounter is 44 hours over the course of a weekend where married couples can get
away from jobs, kids, chores and phones -- and focus on each other. It's a way
to bring God into a marriage and make a great marriage even greater! If you'd
like greater depth, growth and enrichment in your relationship, you'll love the
difference a Marriage Encounter United Methodist Weekend can make!
A four page explanation of Marriage Encounter and Engaged
Encounter is available by request. Or click here for the Official Marriage
Encounter website.
New Song Clowns
Our clown ministry brings its own brand of joy to nursing homes and hospitals,
we well as enlivening our worship services on occasion.
New Song "Glad Hatters"
The New Song chapter of the Red Hat Society meets monthly for a
variety of fellowship activities. Open to all women over the age
of 55. Contact Arline Slocumb.
New Song Youth
Our youth program offers a balance of fun and games along with
serious Bible study and discussion of important life issues. Our
youth meet the second and fourth Sundays from 12:30pm - 2:30pm
with occasional special activities at other times. This includes
a light lunch at 12:30pm followed by games and a program. Check
out the Youth Page for more information.
Nifty Fifties
The Nifty Fifties is a fellowship group for young retirees and
older working adults. They usually meet monthly from October
through April.
Sharing/Caring Groups
We now offer several small groups (10-15 people) who meet twice monthly at
various times for fellowship, prayer, Bible study and discussion of spiritual
issues.
United Methodist Men
The United Methodist Men meet monthly (2nd Saturday morning of
each month) at 8:00am for breakfast, fellowship and a program.
United Methodist Women
The United Methodist Women met on Saturdays at 11:00am for a light lunch of soup and salad. A program follows.
Watch for more information or contact Marge Heer.
Young Adults & Young Marrieds
Our young adults (20's and 30's) and young marrieds get together occasionally
for fellowship.