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!
Mission Lunches
Mission Lunches
We host a Mission Lunch after church twice a month in our Fellowship Hall. It’s a “donate-as-you-can” meal, and we offer vegetarian, gluten-free, and kid-friendly food. All monetary donations support various mission projects or organizations in our church, city, or state. As stewards of our environment, we also use washable dishes and silverware, compost our waste, and use cloth napkins. This is a great place to meet more people, form new friendships, eat a fresh-cooked meal, all while lifting up some great non-profits and ministries in our region.
Adults
Adult Sunday School
The Margaret Hooke-Wesley Class uses the Cokesbury series, Adult Bible Study and Mature Years. The Margaret Hooke-Wesley Class is currently meeting on Zoom and in-person at 9:30 am each Sunday morning.
The Lowrimore Class uses the weekly lectionary text as a starting place for our discussions. But we never know where the Spirit will lead the conversation. Lots of questions, lively debate, and occasional humor. Everyone is welcome. The Lowrimore Class is currently meeting in person and on Zoom at 9:00 am each Sunday morning.
Monday Book Study
Our Monday Book Study currently meets at noon on Mondays on Zoom to discuss a faith-related book, led by different Fairmont friends. Bring your lunch and enjoy discussing different faith-related books throughout the year! Previous books have included titles by Walter Bruggemann, Rachel Held Evans, Lisa Sharon Harper, and Richard Rohr.
For schedule, information on the current book, & Zoom link, tap here.
College Ministry
The Wesley Foundation is the college ministry organization for The United Methodist Church. The Raleigh Wesley Foundation (RWF) is housed at Fairmont.
Fairmont has had a close connection with RWF since its founding in 1942, even before Fairmont had a church building. In the late 1940s the Wesley Foundation began meeting in Fairmont’s Fellowship Center (now The Hut) and they have been here ever since.
In the Raleigh Wesley Foundation, our prayer is that we may function as a Christ-centered faith community serving Wake County colleges and seeking to grow in our faith and follow Jesus in our daily lives. Call 919-833-1861, email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Visit the Instagram page for the Raleigh Wesley Foundation here: instagram.com/raleighwesley
Spiritual Development
Adult Sunday School
The Margaret Hooke-Wesley Class uses the Cokesbury series, Adult Bible Study and Mature Years. The Margaret Hooke-Wesley Class is currently meeting on Zoom at 9:30 am each Sunday morning. Email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for Zoom link or information.
The Lowrimore Class uses the weekly lectionary text as a starting place for our discussions. But we never know where the Spirit will lead the conversation. Lots of questions, lively debate, and occasional humor. Everyone is welcome. Our class is named for departed members and saints of Fairmont -- Gene and Julia Lowrimore. The Lowrimore Class is currently meeting on Zoom at 9:00 am each Sunday morning. Email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for Zoom link or information.
Fairmont Fellowship
Fairmont Fellowship – Each Wednesday, a small group meets on Zoom from 7-8 pm to share a devotion from the Upper Room and to share how it is with our souls this week. Come every week or once in a while – everyone is welcome! Email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for Zoom link.
Monday Book Study
Our Monday Book Study currently meets at noon on Mondays on Zoom. to discuss a faith-related book, led by different Fairmont friends. Bring your lunch and enjoy discussing different faith-related books throughout the year! Previous books have included titles by Walter Bruggemann, Rachel Held Evans, Lisa Sharon Harper, and Richard Rohr. For schedule, information on the current book, & Zoom link, tap here.
Advent Study with Pastor Christina
Join Pastor Christina for a four-week study during the season of Advent! We will study Light of the World by Amy-Jill Levine, a look at the Scriptures surrounding the birth of Jesus. There are two times and options to attend! Join in on Wednesdays at 7 pm on Zoom (starting Dec. 1) OR on Thursdays at 7 pm at the church (location TBD) starting Dec. 2. (We will mask and take part in all COVID safety procedures!) For more information, tap here.
Women’s and Men’s Groups
Women’s Fellowship
Fairmont women are invited to join Church Women United, made up of members from a diverse group of churches. Baptist, Presbyterian, United Methodist, Catholic, Congregational, and non-denominational. The purpose of the organization is to provide a gathering place for women who are diverse in race, denomination, and socio-economic status to work together for common purpose. They meet five times a year, currently virtually.
Men’s Fellowship
On hold for now, our Fairmont Men’s Fellowship meets monthly for breakfast on the third Friday at 7:00 AM in the Fairmont Fellowship Hall. Watch for information about the monthly meetings resuming.
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.