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.
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.
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!
Becoming the Pastor's Wife
Becoming the Pastor's Wife: How Marriage Replaced Ordination as a Woman's Path to Ministry by Beth Allison Barr
We will start Becoming the Pastor's Wife How Marriage Replaced Ordination as a Woman's Path to Ministry by Beth Allison Barr on September 8 Monday at noon.
From the book insert: "Becoming the Pastor's Wife examines the connection between the decline of female ordination and the development of the role of the pastor's wife in the evangelical church, tracing its patterns in the larger history (ancient, medieval, Reformation, and modern) of Christian women's leadership."
Though we are United Methodist we can learn something new like the patriarchy in the evangelical church.
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- Sept 8 Introduction, Chapter 1
- Sept 15 Chapter 2, 3
- Sept 22 Chapter 4, 5
- Sept 29 Chapter 6, 7
- Oct 6 Chapter 8, 9
How We Learn to Be Brave
We will start “How We Learn to Be Brave” by Mariann Edgar Budde Episcopal Bishop of Washington on June 2 Monday at noon on Zoom.
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This quote is from the back of her book:
“In her sharing her story and that of others who have faced real challenges with “grit and grace,” my good friend and fellow bishop Mariann Budde reminds us that extraordinary courage is possible for ordinary people. To help us she offers us both the faith and the tools that makes such courage possible for us.” - The Most Rev. Michael B. Curry
June 9 Introduction, Chapter 1
June 16 Chapter 2-3
June 23 Chapter 4-5
June 30 Chapter 6-7
Radical Integrity: The Story of Dietrich Bonhoeffer
Starting on July 7, we’ll begin our next book entitled Radical Integrity: The Story of Dietrich Bonhoeffer by Michael Van Dyke. Dr. Bonhoeffer was a German theologian imprisoned in Nazi Germany for his opposition to the regime. This easy-to-read book gives some insight into his formative years and relates how his faith led him to oppose tyranny. We’ll also review some of Bonhoeffer’s other sermons and writings throughout the study. All are welcome to join us!
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The Authoritarians by Bob Altemeyer
Our Monday noon Zoom book group will be starting a new book April 7: The Authoritarians by Bob Altemeyer. Walter Brock will be leading us.
The book is not about authoritarian leaders like dictators, but rather the people who follow them. While written in 2006, its insights are timeless. The author has made the book freely available at theauthoritarians.org.
We will continue to use the following Zoom link: Zoom
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.
What does worship typically look like?
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:
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.