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REV. DON HANSHEW, SENIOR PASTOR
REV. RACHEL COLLINS, PASTOR OF DISCIPLESHIP
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Summer is almost here, and that means students will be out of school and our regular youth group programming will come to an end for a few months. That does not mean that youth ministry will end!
Over the course of this year, the amazing FCUMC volunteer youth leaders and so many members of the congregation have poured encouragement and love into our students. This has led to the students having a strong desire to give back, not only to the Fountain City community, but to surrounding cities as well!
Over the summer, the youth will have the opportunity to serve multiple times each month. These service opportunities were prayerfully thought of by the students themselves during Sunday school several months ago. It is important to the students that they serve the unhoused, the elderly, young children, God’s animals, and the Earth that we are so blessed to live on! It is our goal as a youth ministry team to provide students with a chance to do each of these things at least once this summer.
We will begin in June with two service projects: visiting Windsor Ridge Assisted Living and assisting at Second Harvest Food Pantry. The end of June will also include our FCUMC Youth mission trip to West Virginia where students will see first-hand the impact that they can make even in another state! If you are interested in volunteering to serve with the youth this summer, please email me. This is going to be a great three months of serving!
Matt Randle,
Director of Youth & Young Adult Ministry
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Gresham Middle School Staff Luncheon
Fountain City UMC hosted the Gresham teacher/staff luncheon on Monday, May 4. They were so appreciative of everything, but the homemade desserts were the talk of the school! Special thanks to those of you who sent baked goods for this event! Your time and talents have been an extension of God’s love, and we are so grateful!
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2026 Hands-On Mission Project
The results are in! FCUMC collected eleven food buckets for Liberia and $560 for Zimbabwe virtual kits. Thank you, church family for your contributions to this important mission of the Holston Conference.
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FCUMC Cemetery Cleanup Event | June 6 at 8:30 a.m.
5500 Aster Road, Knoxville, TN, 37918
The church is hosting cemetery clean-up days twice a year to care for and honor those laid to rest there. Volunteers of all ages are welcome. Please consider joining us for a time of service and fellowship as we work together to keep this sacred place beautiful. Sign up >>
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Community Outreach Team Update
The community meal had ended for this year. Our last meal was in April and over the months we served, we utilized 100 volunteers and fed an average of 20 guests each month! We had music provided every month by the Fountain City Art Center musicians and their students. Guests were able to take away food, hygiene items, and clothing items. Our guests included church members, housed and unhoused neighbors, and invited guests from the park and lake.
A big THANK YOU to all the groups, Sunday school classes and individuals who helped make our meals a big success. The meal is on pause until fall but Community Outreach is Taking One More Meal to the road for the summer. Watch for us around town helping feed our vulnerable neighbors and for more information soon on how you can help!
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Community Action Committee is requesting gently used or new t shirts, elastic waist shorts, and underwear for males and females. Sizes M-XXL are most needed. Please no used underwear.
These items can be placed in the bin labeled "Community Outreach" in the mission donation area outside the Gym. Thank you for supporting this important local mission!
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Did You Know? That your personal donations to KARM Thrift Stores can further the ministry of Making Disciples and Changing Lives at Fountain City United Methodist Church?
Corners Of Your Field is a partnership between FCUMC and Knox Area Rescue Ministries, encouraging FCUMC church members to be intentional about selecting their gently used household items for donation to KARM Stores. The stores then return a portion of the value of these items in the form of gift cards to FCUMC to help those directly in our care. Be sure to mention you are with FCUMC when dropping off donations!
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Blessing Box Needs:
- Chunky soups
- Peanut butter
- Canned green beans and corn
- Water!!
- Individual cereal packs
- Tuna pouches
- Granola bars
- Tampons
We are so grateful for Hugh Cannon’s long-term support of the Blessing Box. Rest in peace, faithful Hugh.
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While Fountain City Fellowship meals and classes are on hiatus until the fall, there is still SO MUCH going on this spring and summer at FCUMC. Come learn about these events and where we are (and where we plan to go) as a church at Quarterly Review, this Sunday, May 17 at 12:15 p.m. in Wesley Hall. Learn about opportunities to serve, discipleship programs for all ages, and more. Sunday discipleship classes: this is a great chance to send a representative from your class to learn more and bring it back to the class. Lunch will be served! We look forward to seeing you at 12:15 p.m. in Wesley Hall for Quarterly Review!
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Join The Friday Night Fun!
There is an exciting event happening every Friday night this summer beginning on May 22 called Friday Fun Night!
We will have games and karaoke in Old Fellowship Hall. Bring any games you would like to play, and snacks/drinks to share. Everyone is invited! Bring a friend! Please note: There will be no childcare.
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FOUNTAIN KIDS & FOUNTAIN LITTLES
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Exciting News for Fountain Kids!
Due to a recent increase in attendance, Sunday morning ministry for children will utilize small groups and designated rooms. We will continue with our large group, however our Red Robins will have a younger presentation for the lesson and rotational activities in their room. The Yellow Warblers and Great Eagles will have the current large group presentation before breaking into separate groups.
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Wacky Wednesday Summer Day Camps at Fountain City UMC
Fountain Kids Summer Day Camps offer opportunities for kids to get active, build friendships and explore Bible stories with their Fountain Kids friends. With three themed Wacky Wednesdays, your kiddos will enjoy this time to engage in something they already love or find new interests! Make plans now to join the summer fun! Register for each day camp on our website!
June 10 | Sportmania
Lots of sports fun with basketball drills & competitions, a Bible lesson, lunch, & a trip to Topgolf!
June 17 | Cooking Class, Picnic and Sky Zone
Come to a cooking class with a lesson about food in the Bible led by FCUMC’s amazing Chef Teshia, followed by a field trip to Beardsley Farm with sack lunches for a picnic. Next, we will travel to Sky Zone Trampoline Park. What a fun day!
June 24 | Sportalooza
Let’s play basketball. Let’s play pickleball. Fun and run! Join in for a Bible animal lesson, followed by an early lunch before departing for Pigeon Forge to ride go carts, grab some ice cream and have more fun!
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Rainforest Falls VBS
Step through the mist into Rainforest Falls, overflowing with wild waterfalls, towering trees, and colorful creatures. Beneath a canopy of chattering birds and howling monkeys, kids plunge into a lifelong adventure of discovering the nature of God. Register >>
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It’s Mission Trip Time!
Come join the FCUMC Youth as they travel to Kimball, WV to assist with flood cleanup efforts and home repairs. Departure is on Saturday, June 27 and the return date is Thursday, July 2. Lodging will be at a local UMC.
The trip is $75 per student and covers food, transportation, and lodging. $25 is due at the time of registration, and the remainder is due by June 1. (installment payments are available by contacting the church office). If you have any questions, please contact Matt Randle.
Register >>
PLEASE NOTE: If you are a Youth Volunteer, please select "Youth Volunteer" as your Registration Type.
PARENTS: There will be a mandatory Mission Trip Youth/Parent Meeting on Sunday, May 31 at 5:30 p.m. in Wesley Hall. Dinner will be served.
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This fine group of FCUMC Singers and Seniors had a great day in Abingdon, VA on Saturday, May 9. After lunch at Fiddler's Restaurant, we saw Always…Patsy Cline at the Barter Theatre. Stay tuned for our next adventure!
Lunch Bunch
May 21 at 11:30 a.m. | Litton's
The Lunch Bunch is all about good food and good company! We gather on the third Thursday each month to enjoy a meal together while exploring local spots. For April, we’re keeping it really local and heading to Litton's! The Lunch Bunch is sponsored by the Young at Heart Group, and all are welcome. Come join in as we share a meal, laughter, and time together around the table!
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COFFEE & FELLOWSHIP ON SUNDAYS AT THE WELCOME CENTER
Stop by the Welcome Center before or after worship (8:00-10:45 a.m.) and let us bless you! See you Sunday!
SUNDAY SCHEDULE
8:30 a.m. Traditional Service in the Sanctuary
9:45 a.m. Sunday Morning Discipleship
11 a.m.Traditional Service in the Sanctuary
11 a.m. The Journey Contemporary Service in the Gym
Childcare and children's ministry is provided from 8:30 a.m. through the conclusion of the 11 a.m. worship services.
FOUNTAIN KIDS SUNDAY SCHEDULE
Fountain Kids Sunday School • 9:45 a.m.
Fountain Littles Sunday School • 9:45 a.m.
Fountain Kids Bible Experience • 11 a.m.
Fountain Littles Childcare • 11 a.m.
Sunday Bulletin for May 17, 2026
THE SPIRIT NEWSLETTER
Check out the May 2026 edition of The Spirit Newsletter.
CHURCH OFFICE HOURS
Monday-Thursday: 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Friday: 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
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NEXT UP AT FCUMC
MARK YOUR CALENDARS
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May 15: Preschool Graduation | 11 a.m. in the Sanctuary
May 21: Lunch Bunch | 11:30 a.m. at Litton's
May 22: Friday Family Fun Night | 6-9 p.m. in Old Fellowship Hall
May 31: Mission Trip Youth/Parent Meeting | 5:30 p.m. in Wesley Hall
June 6: Cemetery Cleanup Day | 8:30 a.m.
June 10: Fountain Kids Wacky Wednesdays Sportsmania
June 17: Ftn Kids Wacky Wednesdays Cooking Class, Picnic, Skyzone
June 24: Ftn Kids Wacky Wednesdays Sportalooza
June 27-July 2: Youth Mission Trip to WV
July 20-23: Rainforest Falls VBS
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Pastor On Call
After Hours & Weekends
When you need urgent pastoral care while the church office is closed, text or call 865-689-7894 to reach the
pastor on call.
Pastor Don's email:
Pastor.Don@fountaincityumc.org
Pastor Rachel's email:
Pastor.Rachel@fountaincityumc.org
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Live-Streamed Worship Services:
11:00 a.m. The Journey Contemporary worship and
11 a.m. Traditional worship
are live-streamed on our YouTube channel. Our Tuesday night Celebrate Recovery service is live-streamed on the CR North Facebook page and available on YouTube after its conclusion.
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