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.
Contact Barbara Stoeve for more information on this great
fellowship ministry.
Forever Friends
The Forever Friends (senior fellowship group) meet once a month,
usually on the first Friday. Check back here later for May plans.
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! For more information contact Jan & George Caruso.
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. For more information, contact Susan White.
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. Contact Gary and Marilyn Larson
for more information.
United Methodist Men
The United Methodist Men meet monthly (2nd Saturday morning of
each month) at 8:00am for breakfast, fellowship and a program. Contact Ron
Williams for more information.
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. Contact Pastor Tom for more
information.