Upcoming News, Events & Opportunities to Serve
Special Conference Offering The UM World Communion Sunday offering supports scholarships for US racial and ethnic minority students and international students, as well as grants for global inclusion diversity, equity, and access training.
Blessing of the Animals You and your pets are invited to join us this evening at 5 pm in the FLC parking lot for Blessing of the Animals. We are partnering with the Paulding County Animal Shelter for our offering.
Prayer Shawl Time Update Starting October 6th, we’re meeting on Tuesdays from 10:00–11:30 am in the Barton Room to help welcome more ladies into our group. We’d love to see you there! Questions? Contact Sue Peggs.
New Adult Bible Study Join Denise Williams starting October 7th at 6:30 pm in the Barton Room for our new study “When Helping Hurts”. We will explore how to love our neighbors effectively without doing unintended harm.
Spaghetti Fundraiser You are invited to a spaghetti dinner fundraiser for our Scout Troop 735! Join us on October 14th from 5:30-7 pm in the FLC. Cost will be $9 for adults and $5 for kids. Children under 3 are free.
Charge Conference Our Charge Conference will be October 18th at 4:30 pm in the Sanctuary. All are welcome to attend and hear about the church’s work in 2026 and what is to come in 2027. All members are encouraged to participate in the meeting, while voting rights are reserved for members of the Leadership Team and active and retired clergy.
Lunch Bunch Join us at Jim ‘N Nick’s on Hwy 278 on October 22nd at 11:30 am. If you’d like to ride together, the church van will leave from the church office parking lot at 11:10 am. Please RSVP to Ken or Debbie at kdray72@yahoo.com or call Ken at 678-876-8624 to let them know if you’re coming and if you will need a ride.
Take a Bible. Grow in Faith. We believe everyone should have a Bible of their own. If you do not have one, please take a pew Bible or choose one from the rolling cart in the FLC as our gift to you. We hope it helps you discover more about God and grow in your faith. For Questions about this ministry or Bible-reading tips, contact Mary Perren at perren0123@comcast.net.
Help Us Bring Others to Worship! We are exploring a Church Van Ministry to provide transportation for those who cannot get to worship on their own. Depending on volunteer interest, we may begin by offering rides periodically. If you would be willing to drive or support this ministry, please contact Pastor Ben at ben@dallasfirstumc.org.
Financial Update
General Fund As of 9/25/2026
Year-To-Date Income: $403,771.97(64.58% of annual budget)
Year-To-Date Expenses: $507,114.74(81.11% of annual budget)
Net YTD Operating Position: –$103,3421.77 (Deficit)
Annual Budget: $625,886.94
*This does not reflect Endowment Fund support to the budget.
If you have any questions about the above information, contact Brittney Billy at brittney@dallasfirstumc.org.