Dear Church Family,

We’re just a few weeks away from Fusion Adventure Camp, happening August 11–15—and the excitement is building! This is our third year hosting the camp, and for the first time, Federal Way UMC is the lead church! We’re partnering with Christ Lutheran, Calvary Lutheran, and Auburn First UMC to offer a week of joy, stability, learning, and fun for children from families experiencing homelessness.

This year’s theme is “Big Emotions”—and our goal is to create a trauma-informed, loving space where every child is seen, heard, and celebrated. It’s one of the most sacred ministries we do all year.

🧡 Get Involved – You Make It Possible!

There are three key ways to support:

Volunteer – A trauma-informed training is required for all volunteers.

Next training is Wednesday, August 7 at 6:30pm
A Zoom volunteer meeting will follow the training.
To sign up, please contact the church office.

Give – Your financial gifts help provide meals, supplies, and scholarships for campers. If you feel led to give toward Fusion, simply mark your gift with “Fusion Camp.”
Pray & Show Up – Your prayers, presence, service, and witness all matter deeply. Whether you’re serving snacks, organizing games, or praying from home, your presence helps make God’s love tangible.

🎙️ This Sunday in Worship

Join us as Pastor Caleb continues our sermon series:

“Questions That Shape Us” from the Gospel of Luke.

We’re exploring how the questions Jesus asks us can change the way we live, listen, and lead in love.

🌎 Mission Moment: Sager Brown Opportunity

From Marissa Thompson, our Office Administrator and Youth Director:

“We are in the early stages of planning a mission trip to Sager Brown Depot in Baldwin, Louisiana—a hub for United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR). If you’re interested in serving in hands-on mission work that supports global disaster relief efforts, this may be for you! Stay tuned for an interest meeting coming this fall.”

If you’d like to receive more information, email Marissa at the church office.

Thank you for being a church that doesn’t just talk about faith—but lives it out in community. I’m grateful for each of you and all the ways you show up with compassion and courage.

With hope,

Pastor DJ

Federal Way United Methodist Church

“Walking in Faith, Reaching Out in Love”