All United Methodists asked to participate in Denomination-wide Survey

Letter From the Bishop

All United Methodists are being asked to participate in a denomination-wide survey authorized by the Council of Bishops and designed to listen to United Methodists across our connection about the present and future of The United Methodist Church. The insights gathered will directly inform the 2026 Leadership Gathering as we seek to follow the leading of the Holy Spirit.
The survey will be open from January 15 – February 15, 2026, and accessible on ResourceUMC.org.
The survey is estimated to take only ten minutes. Findings from the survey will be shared with the general Church in the months leading up to the October gathering.

Also, at the request of the Council of Bishops, United Methodist Communications (UMCOM) will host three churchwide webinars in order to help us discern our Wesleyan identity and new vision:

  • February 21, 2026, 10 am - 11:30 am Eastern: Wesleyan Mission, “Serve Joyfully”
  • March 21, 2026, 10 am - 11:30 am Eastern: Wesleyan Leadership, “Lead Courageously”

More information, including registration links, will be available on ResourceUMC.org. Those registered will have an opportunity to submit questions beforehand. All webinars will be recorded and available for later viewing.

Mardi Gras Celebration/Ash Wednesday Service

Breakfast for Supper! 

Join us on Wednesday, February 18th beginning at 6 PM for a Pancake Supper/Breakfast for Dinner Celebration for Mardi Gras! The menu will include pancakes, syrup, fruit toppings, eggs, bacon, and sausage. At the conclusion of the dinner and some King Cake, we will have a short Ash Wednesday service in the Fellowship Hall at 7 PM with the imposition of ashes. If you would like to help with getting supplies, cooking, cleaning, or decorating, please volunteer. We'll have a sign up genius link soon.

Chili Cook Off is February 8

Mission Lunch for Youth Group: Please support the Fairmont Youth Group Luncheon on February 8! Diners are encouraged to bring their own chili in a slow cooker and sample the many other chilis, and "vote" for their favorites to benefit the Youth Group this year.

No cash? Just a card? No problem!  Each dollar you donate to the Mission Lunch will get you a ticket to vote with!  

We need folks to sign up to bring chilis (fully cooked), salads, and desserts. Sign up sheet is on the board at the back of the sanctuary. Watch for an online form coming soon.

Chocolate Party for the Work Team 2026

Chocolate Party - Saturday, February 7 from 5:00 pm-8:00 pm at the Wimbledon Subdivision Clubhouse-425 Coorsdale Dr, Cary, NC 27511 - proceeds go to the Mission Work Team.

Sign up to help make the party a success! Link HERE

2026 Summer Mission Trip

The 2026 Summer Mission Trip is to western North Carolina, June 21-27. The purpose is help with the ongoing recovery from Hurricane Helene. Our first fundraiser--the Chocolate Party--will be Saturday, February 7th at same clubhouse we had it before.(Watch for more information coming soon!) 

Trip details are still being worked out (a specific location, place to stay, etc). There will be a meeting for all those interested in learning more on Sunday January 25th after the morning worship service.

Book of Revelation Class

Our Class on the Book of Revelation will re-start on Sunday, January 18 at 9:30 AM in the Hut. We will study the second half of the book and wrestle with some of the biggest topics in the faith.