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Welcome Fairmont UMC Raleigh NC

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A PLACE YOU CAN CALL HOME

If you’re looking for a church home in the Raleigh and Triangle area, you’ll love Fairmont UMC. Find out why and plan your visit here.

Plan Your Visit

Childrens Time

WE LOVE OUR KIDS

Children are very important to us. We strive to create a place where the entire family can belong and love following Jesus.

Children's Ministries

Women of Faith Group

COMMUNITY FOR YOU

There is a place for you at Fairmont UMC. You’ll find Groups are an easy place to belong and meet lifelong friends!

Find Your Place

The Very Good Gospel

The Very Good Gospel  by Lisa Sharon Harper

on Zoom (Noon time) study: Mondays  Sept. 13th – Oct. 18th

The Very Good Gospel by Lisa Sharon Harper

“What can we do to build shalom between nations, in our communities, and in our own lives? Through a careful exploration of biblical text, particularly the first three chapters of Genesis, in The Very Good Gospel Lisa Sharon Harper shows us what “very good” can look like today — in real time. Because despite our anxious minds, despite division and threats of violence, God’s vision remains: Wholeness for a fragmented world. Peace for a hurting soul. Shalom.” Lisa Sharon Harper

Study Guide

Fairmont UMC is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

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Meeting ID: 854 1628 5374
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Sept. 13th

Foreword by Walter Brueggemann
Chapter 1; The Very Good Gospel
Chapter 2; A Glimpse of Shalom

Sept. 20th

Chapter 3; Two Trees and the Fall
Chapter 4; Shalom with God

Sept. 27th

Chapter 5; Shalom with Self
Chapter 6; Shalom Between Genders

Oct. 4th

Chapter 7 Shalom and Creation
Chapter 8 Shalom for Broken Families

Oct. 11th

Chapter 9 Shalom and Race
Chapter 10 Shalom Between Nations

Oct. 18th

Chapter 11 Shalom and Witnessing Peace
Chapter 12 Shalom and Life … and Death … and Life
Conclusion

 

Falling Upward

Falling Upward by Richard Rohr Falling Upward by Richard Rohr

Zoom (Noon time) study – Monday May 10th – June 14th (break on Memorial Day, May 31st)

In Falling Upward, Father Richard Rohr--the founder of the Center for Action and Contemplation--offers a new paradigm for understanding one of the most profound of life’s mysteries: how our failings can be the foundation for our ongoing spiritual growth. Drawing on the wisdom from time-honored myths, heroic poems, great thinkers, and religious texts, the author explores the two halves of life to show that those who have fallen, failed, or “gone down” are the only ones who understand “up.” Rohr takes you on a journey to understand how the heartbreaks and disappointments of life are steppingstones to the spiritual joys that the second half of life has in store.

Fairmont UMC is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

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(May 10th)

1. The Two Halves of Life (Steps & Stages of God & Religion)

2. The Hero & Heroine’s Journey

(May 17th)

3. The First Half of Life (Conditional & Unconditional Love, Holding a Creative Tension, First Half Done Poorly, discharging Your Loyal Soldier)

4. The Tragic Sense of Life (The “Tragic” Natural World, The Great Turnaround)

(May 24th)

5. Stumbling over the Stumbling Stone

6. Necessary Suffering (All Creation “Groans” (Romans 8:22))

7. Home & Homesickness

(June 7th)

8. Amnesia & the Big Picture (“Heaven” & “Hell”)

9. A Second Simplicity (Anxiety & Doubt)

10. A Bright Sadness

(June 14th)

11. The Shadowlands (Depression & Sadness)

12. New Problems & New Directions (Loneliness & Solitude, Both-And Thinking)

13. Falling Upward (Mirroring)

Nurture Programs

The Nurture Team leads a variety of care giving ministries, including Meals for the Mending, Card Ministry, and helps build community through the Fairmont Directory and fellowship meals. To get more information, contact the church office, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Can't Be in Raleigh? Worship with Us Online!

Rev Christine Turner leading worship

Sunday Worship on YouTube

Need help with preschoolers during the week?

Fairmont Early Learning Center

Fairmont Early Learning Center

FAQ

Have questions? We have the answers!

Where are you located?

Our address is 2501 Clark Avenue in Raleigh. We are 2 blocks north of Hillsborough Street and NC State, and 3 blocks west of the Village District in Raleigh.

What time is worship?

Sundays at 11:00 AM & 7:00 PM

Where do I park?

Fairmont UMC has two parking lots. One is across the street from the church’s main entrance on Clark Avenue and Horne Street (its entrance is at 300 Horne Street). The second lot is accessible off Clark Avenue on the same side as the church building next to our Hut (2503 Clark Avenue). You can also park by the curb on Clark Avenue and Horne Street.

Is there something for my kids?

Yes!

Children's Ministries

What does worship typically look like?

Sunday Morning Sunday Night Live

How do I join a ministry?

Talk to our pastor, choir director, or children’s coordinator before or after worship, and they can help you find a ministry that gets you excited at Fairmont.

You can also contact any one of our staff members:

Contact Us

How do I join a small group?

You can talk to our pastor, or someone in the pews next to you, and they will be able to point you in the right direction. Our small groups are open and a great place to learn, form friendships, and find belonging at Fairmont.

How can I get involved in serving?

When you see a community or church event that interests you, put your name down on our Sign-Up Board or talk to our pastor. There are many ways to serve our neighbors in the church and wider community at Fairmont.

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