Ministries
Mission Ministry
Mission Statement: To provide mission opportunities of education, witness, service and giving for all participants of the Fredericksburg UMC, so that all may fulfill their responsibility to spread the Gospel.
Fredericksburg United Methodist Church has long enjoyed a congregation committed to spreading God's love outside the walls of our local Church. Over the years, this outreach has directly touched people and communities throughout the United States and the world.
Global Mission Partner
Mission in the 21" century is to everywhere from everywhere. Mission is with others not to others. It is not just us sending missionaries overseas, but all of the churches everywhere around the world working together. The Administrative Board decided that in 2001 Fredericksburg United Methodist Church should enlarge its vision and become more committed to the missionary Outreach of the United Methodist Church.
Six steps to become a Global Missions Partner Church
- Pay 100% of our apportionments.
- Have an on-going program of mission education.
- Serve our local community through outreach.
- Pledge support for a missionary sent by the General Board of Global Ministries in a Covenant Relationship.
- Pledge support for a person-in-mission sent by a GBGM partner church in another country in a Person in Mission relationship.
- Share our experience as a Global Mission Partner with at least two neighboring congregations.
Nurture Ministry
What we are doing to encourage each other and offer Christ's love
- Prayer Shawl Ministry: This is a wonderful ministry where members of our Congregation knit prayer shawls for folks that are experiencing difficulties such as serious illness, loss and for other significant events. The prayer shawls are prayed over throughout their creation and are a way to share the love of Christ with others in need.
- Advocacy for Persons with Disabilities: This group looks to after the interests of our members and guests that may have difficulties that prevent them fully enjoying all of the ministries of our Church. This includes such things as maintaining hearing devices, handicap parking, elevators, lighting and removing other impediments to a full worship experience.
- Intercessory Prayer Ministry: Members of our Congregation provide intercessory prayer on Sunday mornings and throughout the week for those in need and for those who are celebrating. You can add someone's name to the prayer list by filling out a card located in the pews or by contacting the Church office.
- Stephen Ministry: This is confidential, one on one Christian care to people who are experiencing a crisis in their lives. The Stephen Ministers are lay members of the Congregation who have received extensive training in listening and care giving. If you are in need, or know of someone in need, please contact one of the Pastors and they will match you with a Care Giver.
- Visitation Ministry: This group is comprised of members of our Congregation who visit those who are home bound or in the hospital or nursing homes. It is very important that we maintain a regular and personal connection with our entire Church family.