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!
Braiding Sweetgrass
Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer – Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge, and the Teachings of Plants
Via Zoom study – Monday, Beginning — April 17, 12:00 noon – 1:00 pm
All are welcome to join in on our weekly group discussion.
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Meeting ID: 817 2513 7097
Passcode: 549771
Discussion Leaders:
Amanda Rhodes (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.)
Richard Loeppert (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.)
Author Robin Wall Kimmerer is a member of the indigenous Potawatomi nation and a distinguished professor of botany and biology at SUNY. In the book Braiding Sweetgrass, the author skillfully weaves three separate narratives -– indigenous wisdom, the expectations of scientific objectivity, and her personal life experiences as an indigenous American --- into considerations of the tapestry of creation and life, of which humans are a part. The additional themes of beingness, reciprocity, gratitude and family are prominent throughout the narrative. The book begins with the Haudenosaunee creation story of Sky Woman, and then proceeds through a series of interwoven, easily readable essays – a great read, a wonderful book for discussion, and very pertinent in consideration of the on-going climate crisis.
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.