Below you will find a list of events coming up soon for all members, adults, children & youth, and miscellaneous. Simply click on the event link or follow any special registration instructions. If you have any questions, you can always call the church office at 251.626.1334.
ALL MEMBERS
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL – STELLAR FAMILY BLAST OFF! | June 11 | 5:30 p.m. | Main Campus | Top Parking Lot | Join us for a Stellar time as we BLAST-OFF into VBS 2023! For more information please contact Kellie Isbell at children@spanishfortumc.org or 251-753-8650.
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL – STELLAR! | June 12 – June 15 | 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. | Main Campus | Multiple Locations | Join us for a Stellar time as we learn about God! We will be having all VBS on our main campus, 6690 Spanish Fort Blvd. in the Sanctuary, Fellowship Hall, Parlor, Preschool and Reed Buildings. Please register by May 20th to guarantee a VBS t-shirt. For more information or questions, please contact Kellie Isbell or Elizabeth DeRocher at children@spanishfortumc.org, call 251-626-1334. REGISTER HERE FOR VBS!!
5TH FAMILY SUNDAYS | July 30 | 12:00 p.m. | Main Campus | MC101, Fellowship Hall | Join our church family as we come together to fellowship with each other by sharing in a family style meal! All are welcome at God’s table for we are all family! The main dish and drinks will be provided by the church. To sign up to bring a side dish or to volunteer to assist, please visit https://bit.ly/5thFamily. You will be able to see what others have signed up for. Please note in the comment section what you will be bringing. For questions, contact the church at 251-626-1334 or email ministries@spanishfortumc.org.
2023 SAFE SANCTUARIES TRAINING | July 30 | 4:30 PM | West Campus | WD104, Children’s Area | Attention ALL Volunteers! If you volunteer with vulnerable adults, Youth, or Children’s Ministries, please join us for our annual Safe Sanctuaries Training for the 23-24 Academic School Year. Snacks and nursery will be available. For more information please contact Kellie Isbell at children@spanishfortumc.org.
BACK TO SCHOOL CHURCH-WIDE POOL PARTY | August 6 | 1:00 p.m.| Bay Minette City Pool | Let’s join as a church community at the Bay Minette City Pool from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. Bring towels, sunscreen, and be ready for fellowship and fun!! Snacks and drinks are provided. For more information contact Kellie Isbell at children@spanishfortumc.org or the church office, 251-626-1334.
2023 SAFE SANCTUARIES TRAINING – MAKE UP DAY | August 23 | 6:30 PM | West Campus | WD107, Children’s Area | Attention ALL Volunteers! IF YOU MISSED THE FIRST TRAINING SESSION and you volunteer with vulnerable adults, youth, or children’s ministries, please join us for Safe Sanctuaries training for the ’23-’24 academic year. Have family dinner on the Main Campus first, 5:30 p.m. then come to training on the West Campus in the Children’s area. Nursery and childcare provided. If you have questions, please contact Kellie Isbell at children@spanishfortumc.org or the church office, 251-626-1334.
OPEN PRAYER | Ongoing | Main Campus | Sanctuary | You may come to pray in the Sanctuary during this very informal time for the church and its leadership, especially our own church. You can come pray and leave as you desire. The Sanctuary will be open each Wednesday morning at 7:00 a.m. and each Thursday evening at 6:00 p.m. For more information, please call the church office at 251-626-1334.
SFUM PRESCHOOL SUPPLY DRIVE | Spanish Fort United Methodist Preschool is the largest consistent outreach ministry of SFUMC. Help the preschool stock up for next year by donating supplies. Visit the link HERE to view their Amazon List.
ADULT EVENTS & CLASSES
THIRSTY THURSDAY BIBLE STUDY Resumes | June 8 | Weekly on Thursdays | 1:00 p.m. | Main Campus | MC100, Parlor | Join this group of ladies as they study and explore God’s Word a little deeper using Strengthened to Serve: a study on 2 Corinthians. For more information please contact the office, 251-626-1334 or Cari LeMaitre at carissal@bellsouth.net.
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL VOLUNTEER MEETING | June 11 | 2:00 p.m. | Main Campus | Sanctuary | Mandatory volunteer meeting for anyone registered to volunteer for VBS. More information to come closer to the event. For questions, please contact Kellie Isbell at children@spanishfortumc.org or 251-753-8650.
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL – STELLAR! | June 12 – June 15 | 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. | Main Campus | Multiple Locations | Join us for a Stellar time as we learn about God! We will be having all VBS on our main campus, 6690 Spanish Fort Blvd. in the Sanctuary, Fellowship Hall, Parlor, Preschool and Reed Buildings. Please register by May 20th to guarantee a VBS t-shirt. For more information or questions, please contact Kellie Isbell or Elizabeth DeRocher at children@spanishfortumc.org, call 251-626-1334. REGISTER HERE FOR VBS!!
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL CLEAN UP | June 16 | 9:00 a.m. | Main Campus | Multiple Locations | Volunteers to come and help clean up from VBS. More information to come closer to the event. For questions, please contact Kellie Isbell at children@spanishfortumc.org or 251-753-8650.
PRIME TIMERS LUNCH BUNCH | June 21 | 11:00 AM | Briquettes Steakhouse | Eastern Shore Center, Spanish Fort | Prime Timers will meet at Briquette’s for lunch at 11:00 a.m. Briquette’s is located behind Cracker Barrel in the Eastern Shore Center. (There will be no transportation provided.) Please make reservations by calling the church office by Thursday, June 15, 2023 at 251-626-1334. If you have questions please contact Asher or Sandra Carmichael at 251-751-3928.
PRIME TIMERS FRIDAY NIGHT OUT | June 30 | 6:00 p.m. | Main Campus | MC101, Fellowship Hall | Join the Prime Timers to enjoy some pizza, drinks, light desserts and a movie! We plan on showing “A Man Called Otto.” Please make reservations by calling the church office, 251-626-1334 by Tuesday, Jun 27, 2023. For more information please contact Asher or Sandra Carmichael at 251-741-3928.
TOWN HALL MEETING | August 13 | 4:00 PM | Main Campus | Sanctuary | led by Dr. Debora Bishop, our District Superintendent; childcare provided with no age limit. For more information please visit our website: www.spanishfortumc.org and view the “Disaffiliation” tab or contact the church office, 251-626-1334.
INFORMATION MEETING | August 27 | 4:00 PM | Main Campus | Sanctuary | For more information please visit our website: www.spanishfortumc.org and view the “Disaffiliation” tab or contact the church office, 251-626-1334.
TOWN HALL MEETING | August 31 | 6:00 PM | Main Campus | Sanctuary | led by Dr. Debora Bishop, our District Superintendent; childcare provided with no age limit. For more information please visit our website: www.spanishfortumc.org and view the “Disaffiliation” tab or contact the church office, 251-626-1334.
INFORMATION MEETING | September 7 | 4:00 PM | Main Campus | Sanctuary | For more information please visit our website: www.spanishfortumc.org and view the “Disaffiliation” tab or contact the church office at 251-626-1334.
CHURCH CONFERENCE MEETING | September 10 | 4:00 PM | Main Campus | Sanctuary | Actual voting to take place by members of the congregation on whether to stay UMC or disaffiliate; must be a member of the church to vote; must be physically present at time of voting. For more information, call the church office at 251-626-1334.
2023 SUMMER FAMILY CHALLENGE | Ongoing | Want to have a little friendly competition with your church family this summer? Grab a 2023 Summer Family Challenge packet from the West Campus! Work together as a family to score as many points as possible – show us your fun by posting on the SFUMC Children’s Facebook page! Bring your packet to the Church-wide Community Pool Party August 6th to see which family wins. For more information please contact Kellie Isbell or Jason Lober at children@spanishfortumc.org.
WOW BIBLE STUDY (Women of the Word) | Ongoing | Weekly on Wednesdays | 6:30 p.m. | West Campus | WD102, Office Area | We are a faith based study for all women of all ages. This study will be “Fierce” by Jennifer Cowart for 6 weeks. If you have any questions, please call the church office at 251-626-1331.
BREAD OF LIFE CHRISTCARE GROUP | Ongoing | Weekly on Wednesdays | 10:00 a.m. | West Campus | WD105 | This group meets weekly for Bible study and exploring ways to be missional servants for Christ. For more information, please contact the church office.
WEDNESDAY AM BIBLE STUDY | Ongoing | Weekly on Wednesdays | 9:00 a.m. | West Campus | WD101, Office Area | Join this group of eager Bible studiers as they gather each Wednesday morning to study various books each semester. For more information please contact the church office, 251-626-1334 or Gail Yance at kathouse@att.net.
PASTOR’S BIBLE STUDY: 2 CORINTHIANS | Ongoing | Weekly on Tuesdays | 2:00 p.m. | West Campus | WD101, Office Area | Join Pastor Bill as he leads a study on 2 Corinthians. You can purchase your study book through the church office. For additional information please contact the church office, 251-626-1334.
SARAH SHEPPARD CIRCLE | Ongoing | 2nd Thursdays | 10:00 a.m. | Main Campus | MC101, Fellowship Hall | Join this group of ladies of the United Methodist Women’s organization of service, each second Thursday of the month. You will enjoy a time of sharing, hearing from occasional speakers, Bible study and missional focus. For more details, please contact Debbie Wallace at mwwal@bellsouth.net.
PRIME TIMERS (55+) FELLOWSHIP HOUR | Ongoing | First Thursdays | 10:00 a.m. | Main Campus | MC101, Fellowship Hall | This is an informal opportunity to meet and chat. For more information, call the church office.
SOLO SENIOR MEN | Weekly on Mondays | 10:00 a.m. | Off Campus | Spanish Fort Municipal Building | Back Patio | You are invited to join this group of men for a time of fellowship each Monday. For more information please contact David Massey at 251dcm@gmail.com.
CHILDREN & YOUTH EVENTS
VBS 2023 STELLAR FAMILY BLAST-OFF! | June 11 | 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. | Main Campus | Top Parking Lot | Join us for a Stellar time as we BLAST-OFF into VBS 2023! For more information please contact Kellie Isbell at children@spanishfortumc.org or 251-753-8650.
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL – STELLAR! | June 12 – June 15 | 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. | Main Campus | Multiple Locations | Join us for a Stellar time as we learn about God! We will be having all VBS on our main campus, 6690 Spanish Fort Blvd. in the Sanctuary, Fellowship Hall, Parlor, Preschool and Reed Buildings. Please register by May 20th to guarantee a VBS t-shirt. For more information or questions, please contact Kellie Isbell or Elizabeth DeRocher at children@spanishfortumc.org, call 251-626-1334. REGISTER HERE FOR VBS!!
BLUE LAKE CAMP ENERGIZE | June 19-23 | Completed 3rd-5th graders are invited to Camp Energize at Blue Lake! Children will enjoy a week of fun, fellowship, Bible study, and growing in their faith. To register please click HERE. If you have any questions please contact Kellie Isbell, 251-753-8650 or children@spanishfortumc.org.
2023-2024 SUNDAY SCHOOL – MEET THE TEACHER | August 6 | 10:00 a.m. | West Campus | WD104, Children’s Area |After meeting in the large classroom, WD104, for an End of the Summer celebration and meeting their new Sunday School teacher, children will be escorted to their new classroom. Parents will pick their children from their new classroom. Volunteers will be out in the hallway for directions. If you have any questions please contact Kellie Isbell, 251-753-8650 or children@spanishfortumc.org.
CATAPULT YOUTH FELLOWSHIP RESUMES | August 16 | 6:30 p.m. | West Campus | WC112, Youth Area | Join us each Wednesday night in the Youth Area for a time of worship, praise, study, fun and fellowship. (Grades 6th – 8th). For more information please contact Zack McCraw at youth@spanishfortumc.org.
KIDZ UNIVERSITY RESUMES | August 16 | 6:30 p.m. | West Campus | Children’s Area | Pre K – 5th grade children are welcome to participate in age level programs that study God’s word through the stories in the Bible, play games, make crafts, learn worship songs, and grow in fellowship with one another and in relationship to Christ. If you have any question, please email children@spanishfortumc.org.
REMEDY YOUTH | Ongoing | 6:00 p.m. | Sundays | West Campus | WC112 | Remedy (9-12th grades) | This is a time to gather for fellowship that is about being inspired by who God is and striving to grow in our desire to follow Him fully. If you have questions, email youth@spanishfortumc.org.
SFUM PRESCHOOL REGISTRATION | Come go to school with us! Now enrolling for the 2023-2024 School Year. If you want more information about the preschool, call Mandy Reeves at 251-626-1380 or email preschool@spanishfortumc.org.
MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION
Youth Activity Consent Form | Click Here
Meeting/Class/Event Reservation Form | Click Here
Safe Sanctuaries Policy | Click Here
Upper Room Devotionals | Devotionals can now be picked up directly from the church office and in the Narthex of the church.
Employment Application | Click Here
Communications Policy | Click Here
Get Involved Brochure | Click Here