Sharing Hope Beyond FUMC

How are you ministering beyond the walls of First United Methodist Church?

We believe sharing the hope of Christ happens in everyday moments and in places all across our community. Maybe you’re volunteering, serving a neighbor, encouraging a coworker, caring for a friend, or simply being a source of kindness and hope to someone who needs it.

How are you sharing the hope of Christ from the heart of High Point in ways beyond the ministries of FUMC? We’d love to hear your story and celebrate the ways our congregation is making a difference in the community.

Valet Parking Ministry

First United Methodist Church is exploring the return of our valet parking ministry to help members and guests who have difficulty walking from their cars to the church elevator. We are looking for volunteers to help make attending worship and church activities more accessible and welcoming for everyone. If you are interested in volunteering or learning more, please contact the church office. Your willingness to serve can make a meaningful difference!

Bring your best chili recipe and join us for a fun-filled night of bingo, laughter, friendly competition, and fellowship! Think your chili has what it takes? Enter the Chili Cook-Off and compete for Overall Winner, Spicy Winner, or Vegetarian Winner!



Not cooking? No problem! Come simply to enjoy the chili, play some bingo, cheer on the cooks, and enjoy a fun night together. Bring your chili, bring a friend, or just come ready to have a great time!

Make Your Voice Heard!

Methodist Day of Voting is Sunday, October 25! We encourage our church family and community to take part in the democratic process and make their voices heard. Polls will be open from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Visit the Guilford County Board of Elections to find your polling location and learn more about voting opportunities. Every voice matters, and every vote counts!

There’s a place for everyone at Sunday Table! Join us each Sunday from 5:00–7:00 p.m. for an evening of food, fellowship, and faith. We’ll begin with a shared meal in the Fellowship Hall from 5:00–5:30 p.m., followed by classes and groups for children, youth, and adults from 5:30–7:00 p.m.

Have you ever wondered how sacred music became what it is today? Join us Sunday evenings, October 11 and 25, at 5:30 p.m. as part of Sunday Suppers for “The History of Sacred Music: The More Things Change, the More They Stay the Same.”

Sondra Franks, who has been playing sacred music since before the age of nine, will lead us on a fascinating 4,000-year journey through the history of sacred music and its enduring place in worship and faith.



Please sign up as soon as possible so your packet will be ready.

First United Methodist Church of High Point is partnering with the American Red Cross for a community blood drive on Monday, October 26, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in the Allred Center.

Our goal is to collect 19 pints of blood, and we have 22 appointment slots available. Every donation can make a difference for someone in need, and we encourage you to sign up and invite your family, friends, and neighbors to participate.



Save the date and watch for more information about how to schedule your appointment. Together, we can help save lives right here in our community.

Join us Saturday, October 31, from 11:00 AM–12:30 PM for Pumpkin Palooza! We need volunteers to help make this a fun morning for our church and community.

Help us make Pumpkin Palooza a fun morning for our church and community!

Ways to help:

Before the Event

• Donate mums, plants, candy, or hay bales
• Make treat bags
• Help unload pumpkins
• Set up the Pumpkin Patch

Event Day

• Set up at 9:00 AM
• Staff food, craft, game, and activity stations
• Help with the Pumpkin Patch and story time
• Clean up at 12:30 PM

Every helping hand makes a difference. Thank you for volunteering!

On Sunday, November 1, we will gather for All Saints Sunday, a special time to remember and give thanks for those in our church family who have died since last year’s All Saints Sunday.

During worship, we will hear the names of those we have lost, see their names and photos displayed, and light a candle in their memory. Together, we honor their lives, give thanks for the ways they touched our community, and remember the hope we share in Christ.


If you have a loved one who was a former member, and would like them remembered during our All Saints Sunday service, please let us know by filling out this form.

Join us as we remember, give thanks, and celebrate the hope we share in Christ.

Pecans Are Back!

The Bill Harris Pathfinders Class will once again be selling fresh, new-crop pecans this fall! Pecans are expected to arrive during the first week of November. Choose from 1-pound bags of pecan halves or 12-ounce bags of chocolate-covered pecans. Both varieties are $13 per bag.

Place your order by contacting one of the class members listed below, or reach out to any member of the Bill Harris Pathfinders Class. Stock up for holiday baking, share a delicious gift, or enjoy a sweet treat while supporting the class!

To order, contact:

• Janet Kemp: 336-509-2667
• Cathy Briggs: 336-812-6690
• Pat Hart: 336-880-5800
• Peggy Shepherd: 336-687-6502
• Jim Newman: 336-880-9250
• Tee VanLandingham: 336-689-6399
• Ava Sipes: 315-560-9023
• Ann Teague: 336-689-1481

Help a local family enjoy Thanksgiving through The Great FUMC Turkey Run!

On Sunday, November 15, after the 11:00 a.m. service, purchase a 12–15 lb. turkey at:

Publix Super Market at Westchester Square,

2005 N Main St, High Point.

Bring it to A Shared Blessing Food Pantry on Wrenn Street, where donated funds will reimburse you for your purchase. One simple trip can help put a Thanksgiving meal on a neighbor’s table!

Step into a world of holiday magic at Christmas in Candyland! 🎄🍭 Join us Saturday, December 5 from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. for a festive morning filled with gingerbread houses, Christmas storytime, holiday treats, a pajama giveaway, our Community Prayer Christmas Tree, and plenty of family fun. And of course, Santa will be there!



Bring the whole family and celebrate the sweetest season of all with us!

Help make Christmas special for 500 Northwood Elementary students through Angel Friends of First! Our goal is to provide a $20 gift for every child. Make a monetary donation by December 6, join us for a pizza and wrapping party that evening from 5:30pm–7:00 p.m. at the Allred Center, or help deliver gifts to Northwood after the 11:00 a.m. service on December 13. Give, wrap, deliver, and share the joy of Christmas!

Celebrate the joy of the season with us at Christmas at First!

From meaningful worship and beautiful music to festive family fun, there are so many ways to experience Christmas together. Join us throughout the season as we celebrate the hope, peace, joy and love of Christ.

Everyone is welcome. Bring your family and celebrate Christmas at First!

Christmas Eve Nativity Sign-Up

Children are invited to participate in the Nativity during our Christmas Eve service! If your child would like to be part of this special Christmas tradition, please complete the form below.

Important: Participating children must arrive by 4:30 p.m. on December 24. More details will be shared closer to the event.

Our Children’s Choir is already underway! Children’s Choir meets at 10:00 a.m. on Sundays, replacing the previous Sunday School time. Sunday School will primarily take place on Sunday evenings.

We’re excited to have our children share their beautiful voices in worship throughout the fall! On September 13 and December 6, children will sing at both the 9:00 and 11:00 services. Please be in the choir room no later than 8:45 a.m. on those Sundays.

Fall Schedule

• Oct. 18: Rehearsal + sing at 11:00
• Oct. 25, Nov. 1 & 8: Rehearsal
• Nov. 15: NO rehearsal — Bells
• Nov. 22: Rehearsal + sing at 11:00
• Nov. 29: Rehearsal + sing at 10:30
• Dec. 6: Rehearsal + sing at 9:00 & 11:00
• Dec. 13 & 20: Fun Times + Rehearsal 🎶
• Dec. 27: NO rehearsal
• We’re looking forward to a wonderful fall of music, fellowship, and fun with our children! 🎵

Help create a warm, welcoming, and caring space for our youngest worshipers! Volunteers are needed during the 9:00 AM Praise & Worship Service on Wrennh. Whether you can serve regularly or occasionally, your help makes a meaningful difference to children and families in our church community.



Interested in serving? Contact Kim Myers at kim@fumc-highpoint.org.

Check Out The Loft Newsletter!

Stay connected with everything happening in The Loft! From upcoming events and activities to important updates and ways to get involved, the latest newsletter has all the details you need. Take a look and see what’s happening in our community!

Calling all young ringers! Our brand-new Youth Handbell Choir has officially begun at First UMC, and there’s still time to join!

Students in middle school through high school are invited, whether you’ve played handbells before or are completely new. Come make music, learn together, make friends, and be part of this exciting new ministry!

Sundays at 4:00 p.m. | Room 205, Education Building

Come discover the joy of ringing with us! We’d love to have you join the choir.