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
CHILDRENS CHRISTMAS MUSIC / PRACTICES | Ongoing | West Campus | Children’s Area | Children can come and help us lead the Stellar Christmas event on 12/3 and participate with the Sanctuary Choir in a song for the Christmas Cantata on 12/17. Children will practice on Wednesday nights in November as part of our regular Wednesday Night Programming. For more information please visit our website: www.spanishfortumc.org or contact Jennifer Robertson, Elizabeth DeRocher at 251-626-1334 or children@spanishfortumc.org.
STELLAR CHRISTMAS & ADVENT KICKOFF | December 3 | Main Campus | Sanctuary & Fellowship Hall | 4:30 p.m. | Come join us as we kick-off the Advent Season with Stellar Christmas! Celebrate Christmas with all your favorite songs and buddies from Stellar VBS! Let’s remind everyone of the Reason for the Season and Shine Jesus’ Light together! There will be cookies served in the Fellowship Hall immediately following the program. For more information please visit our website: www.spanishfortumc.org or contact Jennifer Robertson, Elizabeth DeRocher at 251-626-1334 or children@spanishfortumc.org.
CHURCH-WIDE CHRISTMAS BREAKFAST | December 9 | 8:00 Am | Main Campus | MC101, Fellowship Hall | Everyone is invited to come eat a hearty breakfast prepared and served by our UMM. We will hear and sing Christmas Carols, listen to Robin Wall read a Christmas story book and the children will have a “special guest” visit them. For more information please contact Ken Coale at gk.coale@gmail.com.
CHURCH WIDE CAROLING & COCOA | December 10 | 5:00 p.m. | Main Campus | Parking Lot | Carolers meet in the Sanctuary parking lot at 5:00 p.m. We will divide into groups for caroling to cover more ground. Return to church for hot cocoa in the Reed Building. For more information, please contact Rev. Dr. Mike at 251-626-1334 in the church office or email worship@spanishfortumc.org.
EASTERN SHORE CHORAL SOCIETY CONCERT | December 12 | 7:30 p.m. | Main Campus | Sanctuary | Eastern Shore Choral Society will present their Christmas Concert. Tickets are $20/person and are available at the door or at www.escs.org. Students are free.
“THE THRILL OF HOPE” – CHRISTMAS CANTATA | December 17 | 8:45 & 11 a.m. | Main Campus | Sanctuary | Join us as our Sanctuary Choir and members of the Mobile Symphony Orchestra present “The Thrill of Hope” in celebrating the birth of our Savior this Christmas Season.
CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICES | December 24 | Main Campus | Sanctuary | Join us as we celebrate the birth of our Savior and King with Holy Communion and Candlelight. A nursery will be provided. The Contemporary Service is at 4 PM and the Traditional Service is at 6 PM. Please visit our website, www.spanishfortumc.org for more information.
MIDWEEK & SUPPERS | Ongoing | Wednesdays | Beginning at 5:00 p.m. | Both Campuses | PLEASE NOTE: Wednesday Night Suppers will now begin at 5:00 p.m. All other activities for adults and children will begin at 6:30 p.m. unless noted otherwise. If you have questions please contact the church office at 251-626-1334 or email ministries@spanishfortumc.org.
PRAYER MINISTRY | Ongoing | Calling all prayer warriors interested in joining our Congregational Care Prayer Ministry, lifting others up in prayer. If you are interested, please contact Cari LeMaitre at carissal@bellsouth.net or call the church office.
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. NOTE – there will be no open prayer November 23, December 27, or December 28 due to the holidays. For more information, please call the church office at 251-626-1334.
ADULT EVENTS & CLASSES
BLOOD DRIVE | December 3 | 8:00 a.m. | Main Campus | Front Parking Lot | The bloodmobile will be there until roughly 1:00 p.m.
WATERMARK SUNDAY SCHOOL – NEW STUDY | December 3 | 10:00 AM | West Campus | WD108, Children’s Area | Join us for our new study, In the Footsteps of the Savior: Following Jesus Through the Holy Land by Max Lucado, beginning 12/3/2023 and concluding 1/21/2024. For more information please contact Michelle Pennington at pennington.sm5@gmail.com.
16th ANNUAL CHOCOLATE AFFAIR | December 7 | 6:00 p.m. | Daphne Civic Center | All proceeds benefit the Family Promise Mission to provide temporary shelter, transitional housing, and related services. They serve families with children experiencing homelessness and assist them with obtaining suitable permanent housing. To purchase tickets and get more information, please visit: https://www.familypromisebaldwinal.org/events. Tickets may also be purchased by contacting the church office, 251-626-1334.
PRIME TIMERS CHRISTMAS BANQUET | December 9 | 6:00 p.m. | Main Campus | MC101, Fellowship Hall | Bring your favorite side dish or dessert as we enjoy a covered dish dinner with ham. Please make reservations by calling the church office by December 4th, 251-626-1334. Rev. Dr. Mike Owenby will lead us in Holiday Music!
SARAH SHEPPARD CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON | December 14 | Briquettes Steakhouse | 30179 Eastern Shore Ct., Spanish Fort | Join us as we celebrate the Christmas season with a luncheon at Briquettes Steakhouse. Please arrive by 11:00 a.m. If you have any questions please contact Debbie Wallace at mwwal@bellsouth.net.
PRIME TIMERS LUNCH BUNCH | December 15 | 11:00 a.m. | Offsite @ Briquette’s | Lunch Bunch will meet at Briquette’s Steak House in the Eastern Shore Center. Please call the church office to make reservations by Monday the 11th of December. For additional information, please contact Sandra Carmichael at 251-751-3928 or sansandra7925@aol.com.
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 | This small group Bible study is open to anyone wanting to join. They study a variety of subjects and books are available through the leader, Gail Yance. If you are interested in learning more about this group of bible scholars, please contact Gail Yance at kathouse@att.net or calling the church office at 251-626-1334.
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.
PRIME TIMERS (55+) FELLOWSHIP HOUR | November 2 | Ongoing | First Thursdays | 10:00 a.m. | Main Campus | MC101, Fellowship Hall | This is an informal opportunity to meet and chat. During this meeting, we will have a special guest Brian Booth with Living Well Senior Services. He will be speaking about assisted living options, home health care and other options available for senior care. 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
BLUE LAKE CHILDREN’S WINTER RETREAT | EARLY BIRD registration ends DEC 1 ! | Camp – February 2 | Blue Lake | Parents of 3rd – 6th graders, it’s time to register your child(ren) for Blue Lake Winter Retreat. Registration is open at https://bluelakecamp.com/retreats-events/ When registering, be sure to indicate that your child is part of the SFUMC. On the sight you may see what takes place at Winter Retreat and what to bring with you. The deadline for the early bird discount is Dec 1! For questions, please contact Kitsy Dixon or Elizabeth DeRocher in the church office, 251-626-1334 or kitsy@spanishfortumc.org.
KIDS UNIVERSITY – HAPPY BIRTHDAY JESUS PARTY! | December 6 | 6:30 p.m. | West Campus | Children’s Area | Let’s celebrate the reason for the season! Enjoy the last Kidz University of 2023 as a family! Parents, nursery siblings, and friends are invited to join in the Christmas fun to celebrate Jesus’ birthday. Kidz University will resume on Wednesday, 1/10/24 at 6:30 p.m. For more information please contact Jennifer Robertson at children@spanishfortumc.org or 251-626-1334.
CONFIRMATION 2024 INFO MEETING | January 7 | Time TBD | West Campus | WC112, Youth Area | Families if you have a child in 6th – 12th grade, we invite you to prayerfully consider the next step of your child’s faith journey – confirmation. There will be an informational meeting on January 7 and the Confirmation meetings for parents and children will start on January 21. Please see Pastor Kitsy Dixon for more information. – kitsy@spanishfortumc.org or 251-626-1334.
CONFIRMATION 2024 PARENT & CHILDRENS MEETINGS | January 21 | 10:00 a.m. | West Campus | WC112, Youth Area | Families if you have a child in 6th – 12th grade, we invite you to prayerfully consider the next step of your child’s faith journey – confirmation. Confirmation meetings for parents and children will start on January 21 and go through April 7. Please see Pastor Kitsy Dixon for more information. – kitsy@spanishfortumc.org or 251-626-1334.
SFUMP REGISTRATION | Jan 22 & 23 | Registration will be open for all current students.
SFUMP REGISTRATION | January 24 | 9:30 a.m. | Main Campus | Fellowship Hall | Registration will be open for members and wait list.
SFUMP REGISTRATION | January 25 | 9:30 a.m. | Main Campus | Fellowship Hall | Registration will be open to the public.
CATAPULT YOUTH FELLOWSHIP | Ongoing | Wednesdays | 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 | Ongoing | Wednesdays | 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.
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