I’m with the DJ | October 15th

Dear Church,

Last weekend’s Blessing of the Pets was such a joyful reminder of the creativity and care woven into God’s creation. From wagging tails to gentle barks (and even a pictures of beloved pets), it was beautiful to see how deeply our community cherishes all of God’s creatures. Thank you to everyone who came, brought your pets, or joined in spirit—your presence made it a celebration of love and laughter.

This Sunday, we continue our “Together” worship series with a message from Exodus 4:1–17. When God calls Moses, he responds with hesitation and doubt: “What if they don’t believe me?” Yet God meets Moses’ fear not with a pep talk, but with a question that transforms everything—“What’s in your hand?”

Reflection Question:

What ordinary things might God be ready to use through you? What’s already in your hands that could become a sign of hope and possibility?

Worship this Sunday at 10:00 a.m. (in-person and online)

You can always watch last week’s message or share it with friends here: Watch on YouTube

Sacred Stained Glass Stories

As part of this season, we’re inviting you to share photos and short stories of sacred stained-glass windows that have been meaningful in your life. These will help us reflect together on how beauty and light have shaped our faith.

📸 Directory Photos & Cookbook Recipes

As part of this joyful season, we’re refreshing our church directory—and adding some fun along the way!

• Free Photo Sessions: Every Sunday in October, 11:00–12:30 in the church office. Bring whoever you call family—no sign-ups needed.

• Cookbook Recipes: Share your favorite recipe to be included in our new directory/cookbook.

• Directory Updates: Sandy S. will also be available to update names, addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses.

If you’d like to make a donation toward printing costs, extra gifts will go toward our sanctuary renewal efforts—updating monitors, cameras, and technology so we can continue sharing God’s love in person and online.

🙏 Looking Ahead

All-Church Conference – Sunday, November 2 at Noon (Sanctuary)

Rev. Katie Klosterman will preside as we gather to review the business of the church and look toward the year ahead. This is an important time of discernment and accountability in our shared ministry, and all are welcome to attend.

A Word About Sabbatical

I am grateful to share that the Church Board has approved my sabbatical leave, which will begin on January 12, 2026, and conclude on Easter Sunday, April 5, 2026. This sacred time of rest, renewal, and reflection will allow me to return refreshed for the next chapter of ministry with you. During this season, Pastor Caleb will serve as Pastor-in-Charge, supported by our staff and guest preachers. More details will be shared in the months ahead.

🌸 New Women’s Bible Study — Claiming Hope

• When: 1st and 3rd Sundays, 11:30–12:45

• Where: Lori L’s House

• What: A women’s Bible study reflecting on the Sunday sermon and scripture. Pastor DJ will provide a few bulletin questions each week as a springboard for conversation.

• Why: To build community and connection as we walk with Jesus.

Bring a snack and join us! See Lori or contact the church office for details.

🛒 Abundant Grace Free Market

• Donation Day: Sign up here

• Shopping Day: Sign up here

Looking forward to worshiping with you this Sunday as we continue to Vision Boldly together.

With gratitude and peace,

Rev. DJ del Rosario

Federal Way United Methodist Church

Walking in Faith, Reaching Out in Love

I’m with the DJ | October 8th

🌄 This Sunday in Worship

We continue our “Together” worship series through the Book of Exodus. This week, we’ll reflect on what happens when God calls ordinary people into extraordinary moments of faith. When the familiar becomes sacred, and when God’s voice stirs us to step forward into something new.

Join us as we explore what it means to listen for God’s call—together.

You can always watch last week’s message or share it with friends here: Watch on YouTube

Sacred Stained Glass Stories

As part of this season, we’re inviting you to share photos and short stories of sacred stained-glass windows that have been meaningful in your life. These will help us reflect together on how beauty and light have shaped our faith.

Together in Faith: Photos, Recipes, Pets, and a Journey Through Exodus

I’m excited for this season of generosity, connection, and renewal at Federal Way United Methodist Church. May we step forward in courage and hope, trusting that God is guiding us as we walk together in faith and reach out in love.

📸 Directory Photos & Cookbook Recipes

As part of this joyful season, we’re refreshing our church directory—and adding some fun along the way!

• Free Photo Sessions: Every Sunday in October, 11:00–12:30 in the church office. Bring whoever you call family—no sign-ups needed.

• Cookbook Recipes: Share your favorite recipe to be included in our new directory/cookbook.

• Directory Updates: Sandy S. will also be available to update names, addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses.

If you’d like to make a donation toward printing costs, extra gifts will go toward our sanctuary renewal efforts—updating monitors, cameras, and technology so we can continue sharing God’s love in person and online.

🙏 Looking Ahead

All-Church Conference – Sunday, November 2 at Noon (Sanctuary)

Rev. Katie Klosterman will preside as we gather to review the business of the church and look toward the year ahead. This is an important time of discernment and accountability in our shared ministry, and all are welcome to attend.

A Word About Sabbatical

I am grateful to share that the Church Board has approved my sabbatical leave, which will begin on January 12, 2026, and conclude on Easter Sunday, April 5, 2026. This sacred time of rest, renewal, and reflection will allow me to return refreshed for the next chapter of ministry with you. During this season, Pastor Caleb will serve as Pastor-in-Charge, supported by our staff and guest preachers. More details will be shared in the months ahead.

🌸 New Women’s Bible Study — Claiming Hope

• When: 1st and 3rd Sundays, 11:30–12:45

• Where: Lori L’s House

• What: A women’s Bible study reflecting on the Sunday sermon and scripture. Pastor DJ will provide a few bulletin questions each week as a springboard for conversation.

• Why: To build community and connection as we walk with Jesus.

Bring a snack and join us! See Lori or contact the church office for details.

🛒 Abundant Grace Free Market

• Donation Day: Sign up here

• Shopping Day: Sign up here

Looking forward to worshiping with you this Sunday as we continue to Vision Boldly together.

In Christ,

Pastor DJ

I’m with the DJ | October 2nd

This Sunday at FWUMC: World Communion, Directory Photos, and New Series

Dear Church Family,

This Sunday we join with Christians around the globe in celebrating World Communion Sunday. In the United Methodist tradition, this is a day to remember that the Lord’s table stretches across cultures, languages, and continents. To honor this, we invite you to bring a cloth or textile that represents your family’s history or culture to lay near our communion table as a sign of God’s beautiful diversity.

We also begin a brand-new worship series called “Together.” Over the coming weeks, we’ll walk through the book of Exodus, reflecting on where God has led us this past year and dreaming boldly about our present-future as a faith community. Together, we’ll ask what it means to create a place where heaven and earth meet.

➡️ Missed last week’s sermon? You can watch it here: FWUMC YouTube Sermon

➡️ Here’s the Rev. Jesse Jackson clip from Sesame Street that I referenced: Watch on YouTube

October Highlights

• Directory Photos & Cookbook Recipes

Each Sunday in October, immediately after worship until noon, we’ll be taking updated photos for our church directory—no sign-up needed. Alongside this, we’re collecting your favorite recipes to include in a church family cookbook. Bring a recipe card to share and help us capture the flavor of our community!

• Sacred Stained Glass Stories

As part of this season, we’re inviting you to share photos and short stories of sacred stained-glass windows that have been meaningful in your life. These will help us reflect together on how beauty and light have shaped our faith.

• Blessing of the Animals – October 12th

Bring your pets, large or small, for a blessing following worship. It’s one of our favorite traditions as we celebrate the goodness of all God’s creatures.

Looking Ahead

• All-Church Conference – Coming in November

Rev. Katie Klosterman will preside as we gather to review the business of the church and look toward the year ahead. This is an important time of discernment and accountability in our life together, and all are welcome to attend.

I’m excited for this season of generosity, connection, and renewal at FWUMC. May we step forward in courage and hope, trusting that God is guiding us as we walk together in faith and reach out in love.

Grace and peace,

Pastor DJ

Directory Photos & Cookbook Recipes

As part of this season, we’re refreshing our church directory—and adding some joy along the way!

• Free Photo Sessions: Every Sunday in October, 11:00–12:30 in the church office. Bring whoever you call family—no sign-ups needed.

• Cookbook Recipes: Share your favorite recipe to be included in our new directory/cookbook.

• Updates: Sandy S. will also be available to update names, addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses.

If you’d like to make a donation toward printing costs, extra gifts will go toward our sanctuary renewal efforts (monitors, cameras, and technology updates).

A Word About Sabbatical

I am grateful to share that the Church Board has approved my sabbatical leave, which will begin on January 12, 2026, and conclude on Easter Sunday, April 5, 2026. This sacred time of rest, renewal, and reflection will allow me to return refreshed for the next chapter of ministry with you. During this season, Pastor Caleb will serve as Pastor-in-Charge, supported by our staff and guest preachers. More details will be shared in the months ahead.

Mark Your Calendars

Come ready to celebrate, receive your commitment card, update your directory photo, and share your favorite recipe. Together, we are walking in faith and reaching out in love.

🌸 New Women’s Bible Study — Claiming Hope

Starting October 6!

• When: 1st and 3rd Sundays, 11:30–12:45

• Where: Lori L’s House

• What: A women’s Bible study reflecting on the Sunday sermon and scripture. Pastor DJ will provide a few bulletin questions each week as a springboard for conversation.

• Why: To build community and connection as we walk with Jesus.

Bring a snack and join us! See Lori or contact the church office for details.

🛒 Abundant Grace Free Market

• Donation Day: Sign up here

• Shopping Day: Sign up here

Looking forward to worshiping with you this Sunday as we continue to Vision Boldly together.

In Christ,

Pastor DJ

I’m with the DJ | September 24

A Season of Generosity, Connection, and Renewal

Dear Friends,

This October, we begin our “Together” Generosity Campaign at Federal Way United Methodist Church. For five Sundays—October 5 through November 2—we’ll root ourselves in Scripture as we reflect on how God’s people have always created spaces where heaven and earth meet through willing, joyful, and generous hearts.

Together, we’ll invite every household to prayerfully consider a 2026 commitment card. These cards help our Church Board faithfully plan our budget so that we can continue to support staff, meet responsibilities, and dream boldly about the future. Whether you are making a first-time commitment or renewing your pledge, know that your generosity sustains ministry here in Federal Way and around the world.

This Sunday in Worship

We will conclude our Vision Boldly worship series with Nehemiah 4:1–14, focusing on courageous leadership. Nehemiah reminds us that courage is not the absence of fear, but the strength to lead faithfully when challenges arise.

As we prepare for Sunday, here are some questions for reflection:

• Where have you witnessed courageous leadership in your life or community?

• What fears keep you from stepping into the leadership God may be calling you to?

• How might our church embody courage as we move into this new season of generosity and connection?

Directory Photos & Cookbook Recipes

As part of this season, we’re refreshing our church directory—and adding some joy along the way!

• Free Photo Sessions: Every Sunday in October, 11:00–12:30 in the church office. Bring whoever you call family—no sign-ups needed.

• Cookbook Recipes: Share your favorite recipe to be included in our new directory/cookbook.

• Updates: Sandy S. will also be available to update names, addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses.

If you’d like to make a donation toward printing costs, extra gifts will go toward our sanctuary renewal efforts (monitors, cameras, and technology updates).

Celebrating Our Ministry Together

Because of your generosity in 2025, our church continues to make a real impact:

• Hosting Abundant Grace Free Market each first Saturday (serving 120–150 people monthly).

• Partnering with Fusion Adventure Camp to serve families experiencing homelessness.

• Supporting two Jamaa Letu orphanages in the Congo.

• Strengthening discipleship through Sunday School, Bible studies, and new small groups.

• Installing 73 solar panels and battery storage thanks to an $872,402 grant.

• Partnering with Meredith Hill Elementary to feed families through Food4Families.

• Renovating Holy Grounds Café and forming a Sanctuary Renewal Team.

We are also in a rare and wonderful season with two full-time pastors—made possible through your faithful giving and the partnership of our United Methodist connection.

A Word About Sabbatical

I am grateful to share that the Church Board has approved my sabbatical leave, which will begin on January 12, 2026, and conclude on Easter Sunday, April 5, 2026. This sacred time of rest, renewal, and reflection will allow me to return refreshed for the next chapter of ministry with you. During this season, Pastor Caleb will serve as Pastor-in-Charge, supported by our staff and guest preachers. More details will be shared in the months ahead.

Mark Your Calendars

Launch Sunday is October 5! Come ready to celebrate, receive your commitment card, update your directory photo, and share your favorite recipe. Together, we are walking in faith and reaching out in love.

🌸 New Women’s Bible Study — Claiming Hope

Starting October 6!

• When: 1st and 3rd Sundays, 11:30–12:45

• Where: Lori L’s House

• What: A women’s Bible study reflecting on the Sunday sermon and scripture. Pastor DJ will provide a few bulletin questions each week as a springboard for conversation.

• Why: To build community and connection as we walk with Jesus.

Bring a snack and join us! See Lori or contact the church office for details.

🛒 Abundant Grace Free Market

• Donation Day: Sign up here

• Shopping Day: Sign up here

Looking forward to worshiping with you this Sunday as we continue to Vision Boldly together.

In Christ,

Pastor DJ

I’m with the DJ | September 17.

This Sunday we continue our Vision Boldly worship series. Together, we’re exploring how God calls us—like Nehemiah and the people of old—to see beyond what is broken and imagine what can be rebuilt in faith, hope, and courage.

📖 Scripture for this week: Nehemiah 2:17-3:1

Take a few moments to read and reflect on how God stirs hearts to pray and act for the sake of community.

🕙 Join us for worship at 10am in person or online. Invite a friend or neighbor—you never know how God might use your invitation as part of their story of hope.

➡️ If you missed last week’s message, you can catch up here: Watch last Sunday’s service

Announcements

📢 United Methodist + La Resistencia Solidarity Day

This Saturday, September 20, from 1–3pm at the Northwest Detention Center.

As followers of Jesus, we are called to care for our immigrant neighbors. As United Methodists, we vehemently oppose mass deportation plans and stand in solidarity with vulnerable migrant neighbors. If you can’t attend, please consider giving to La Resistencia here to support their important work.

If you would like to help Pastor Caleb pass out water and provide hospitality, please email him. Let’s show up together in solidarity!

🌸 New Women’s Bible Study — Claiming Hope

Starting October 6!

• When: 1st and 3rd Sundays, 11:30–12:45

• Where: Lori L’s House

• What: A women’s Bible study reflecting on the Sunday sermon and scripture. Pastor DJ will provide a few bulletin questions each week as a springboard for conversation.

• Why: To build community and connection as we walk with Jesus.

Bring a snack and join us! See Lori or contact the church office for details.

🛒 Abundant Grace Free Market

• Donation Day: Sign up here

• Shopping Day: Sign up here

Looking forward to worshiping with you this Sunday as we continue to Vision Boldly together.

In Christ,

Pastor DJ

I’m with the DJ | September 10th.

Vision Boldly – A New Sermon Series Begins

Dear Church Family,

This Sunday we begin our new sermon series, Vision Boldly, rooted in the book of Nehemiah. Over the next several weeks, we will walk with Nehemiah and God’s people as they rebuild—not only the walls of Jerusalem, but also their trust in God’s promises and their life together as a community of faith.

We start with Nehemiah 1:1–11. When Nehemiah hears that Jerusalem’s walls are in ruins, his first response is not action, but prayer. He weeps, mourns, fasts, and confesses. He remembers God’s faithfulness and asks God to make a way forward. This opening chapter reminds us that bold vision begins not with human ambition but with humble prayer. Nehemiah dares to believe that God is still at work, even in the face of devastation.

Here is the heart of his prayer in verse 11:

“Lord, let your ear be attentive to the prayer of your servant and to the prayer of your servants who delight in revering your name. Give success to your servant today, and grant him mercy in the sight of this man.”

As you prepare for worship, I invite you to reflect on these questions:

1. When has prayer been your first step before making a bold decision?

2. What practices help you stay rooted in God when life feels overwhelming?

3. Where might God be inviting our church to begin with prayer before we act boldly?

Alongside this new series, you’ll notice a new graphic for Vision Boldly. It’s full of meaning for us. The waves remind us that life often feels turbulent and uncertain, yet God calls us to trust and move forward even in the storm. The mountain points to God’s steadfast presence, standing firm above the chaos. At the peak is the cross and flame, our United Methodist symbol, reminding us that Christ is with us and the Spirit continues to guide us. And at the top of the circle is the fish, one of the earliest Christian symbols, representing our call to follow Jesus with faith and courage.

Together, these images form a kind of “window” through which we are invited to see God’s vision more clearly. Just as Nehemiah invited the people of Jerusalem to look beyond the ruins and imagine what God could rebuild, this series invites us to lift our eyes and vision boldly for what God is doing in Federal Way today.

I encourage you to read Nehemiah 1:1–11 this week, sit with Nehemiah’s prayer, and ask God to open your heart to new possibilities.

I can’t wait to begin this journey with you. My prayer is that God will use this series to give us courage, clarity, and hope as we seek to live out our mission: Walking in Faith, Reaching Out in Love.

If you missed last Sunday (or want to share it with a friend), you can watch the service here:

👉 Last week’s sermon & recent streams

Pastor DJ

I’m with the DJ | August 21st

Beloved Church Family,

Grace and peace to you!

Thank you for the love you continue to offer our neighbors and one another. If you missed last Sunday (or want to share it with a friend), you can watch the service here:

👉 Last week’s sermon & recent streams

This Sunday, August 24 at 10:00am, we continue our series on the United Methodist Social Principles with:

The Social Community: Meeting Christ in Human Need

Scripture: Matthew 25:31–46

We’ll reflect on Jesus’ call to see and serve Christ in our neighbors—especially those who are hungry, thirsty, sick, imprisoned, or lonely—and consider practical ways we as a church can embody compassion, dignity, and justice in our community.

Come as you are. Bring a friend. Kids and teens are welcome in worship.

A few quick notes:

• In person: Federal Way United Methodist Church at 10:00am

• Online: The service will be available on our YouTube channel (link above)

• Invite: Think of one person who could use encouragement this week—invite them to join you.

Mission trip to UMCOR Depot

Sunday, September 21, after worship:  An information meeting about the Mission team going to the UMCOR Depot in Louisiana the first week in May, 2026.  Please attend if you are interested in being a part of the team, have already asked to participate, or are curious.   Team leadership from the Kent UMC will also be present.

The UMCOR Deport is a ministry of the United Methodist Church.  It provides emergency response supplies for disaster and other emergencies in the US and internationally.  More info at UMCmission.org/UMCOR.

Questions: Contact Pastor Caleb or Barbara Dadd Shaffer

I’m grateful for you. See you Sunday!

With hope,

Pastor DJ

Federal Way United Methodist Church

“Walking in Faith, Reaching Out in Love.”

I’m with the DJ | August 14th

Continuing Our Series, Prayers for Fusion, and Exciting Updates

Beloved Church Family,

This Sunday, we continue our sermon series on the United Methodist Social Principles as we explore what it means to live out good news for the poor right here in our community. We’ll look at Luke 4:16–30 and consider how Jesus’ mission statement shapes our call to economic justice today. We will also relaunch children’s Sunday school during worship starting this Sunday.

I’d like to ask you to join me in prayer for the campers, residents, staff, and volunteers who are part of Fusion Adventure Camp this week. Six faith communities and individuals from outside faith traditions have come together to create a week filled with safety, joy, and learning for children from families experiencing homelessness. Please pray for lasting impact in their lives — for stability, healing, and hope that breaks cycles of injustice.

Don’t forget — our next Abundant Grace Free Market is coming up soon! This is an opportunity for neighbors to come and shop freely for what they need, and for us to share God’s love in tangible ways. Mark your calendars and consider how you might help.

Also, we have an exciting creation care update — the installation of our new solar panels is coming soon! These panels will allow our church to generate clean, renewable energy, lower our operating costs, and store power in large-capacity batteries so that our facilities can be a place of support during community power outages. This is part of our ongoing commitment to environmental stewardship and caring for God’s creation.

Thank you for being a church that lives out our faith in word and action. I look forward to worshiping with you this Sunday!

Grace and peace,

Rev. DJ del Rosario

Federal Way United Methodist Church

I’m with the DJ | August 6th

Beloved Church Family,

A reminder that this Thursday from 6:00–7:00 PM, we’re holding our final trauma-informed training for those interested in volunteering on-site at Fusion Adventure Camp, which runs next week, August 11–15 from 8:30 AM–1:00 PM. This training is required for all on-site volunteers. Breakfast and lunch will be provided each day as we welcome and care for children in our community. Please contact the church office for more information.

If you’re unable to join us in person, please hold the children and leaders in prayer throughout the week. Your spiritual support makes a difference.

Also, this Sunday we begin a brand-new sermon series exploring the United Methodist Social Principles—a set of teachings that guide how we live out our faith in the world. These principles help us think theologically and act compassionately in areas like creation care, economic justice, human dignity, and community life.

Join us as we reflect on Scripture and consider how our faith invites us to work for a more just and loving world.

Please join me in keeping Phil F. in your prayers. He hasn’t been feeling well, and we lift him up with hope for healing, comfort, and strength.

Grateful to be on the journey with you,

Pastor DJ

🌎 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.

See you Sunday at 10:00am—come with your questions, your longings, and your hope.

You are always welcome here.

Pastor DJ

I’m with the DJ | July 25th

Beloved Church,

This Sunday, we’re beginning a brand-new two-week sermon series, “The Courage to Be Kind.”

In a world where division and retaliation often feel easier than grace, Jesus’ words in Luke 6:27–36 call us to something radical: “Love your enemies. Do good to those who hate you. Bless those who curse you. Pray for those who mistreat you.”

Kindness, the way Jesus teaches it, isn’t just “being nice.” It’s an act of holy resistance—a choice to reflect God’s mercy even when it costs us something. Over these two weeks, we’ll explore what it looks like to live this kind of courageous, transformative kindness in our everyday lives.

This Sunday’s message, “The Courage to Be Kind,” will invite us to take one bold, practical step toward kindness this week—kindness that reflects the heart of God and changes the world around us.

We will also be welcoming new members during worship as well.

Join us for worship this Sunday at 10:00 a.m. as we step into this timely and challenging call together.

Also This Week at FWUMC:

🫙 Jars for Jamaa Letu

Don’t forget to bring your change (and dollars!) as we continue collecting donations to support the children’s home in the Congo. Every coin makes a difference!

🎒 Fusion Adventure Camp is Coming!

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:

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

• Next training is Wednesday, August 7 at 6:30pm

• A volunteer meeting will follow the training.

• To sign up, please contact the church office.

2. 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.”

3. 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.

🌎 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.

See you Sunday at 10:00am—come with your questions, your longings, and your hope.

You are always welcome here.

Pastor DJ

I’m with the DJ | July 17th

Dear Beloved Church Family,

This Sunday, we conclude our summer sermon series Questions That Shape Us with the question Jesus asks in John 1:38:

“What are you looking for?”

Before Jesus invites us to believe or behave, he invites us to search. To notice our deepest longings. To bring our ache and desire to the One who says, “Come and see.”

Whether you’ve been with us each week or are joining for the first time—this is a powerful message of hope and belonging you won’t want to miss.

Also This Week at FWUMC:

🫙 Jars for Jamaa Letu

Don’t forget to bring your change (and dollars!) as we continue collecting donations to support the children’s home in the Congo. Every coin makes a difference!

🎒 Fusion Adventure Camp is Coming!

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:

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

• Next training is Wednesday, August 7 at 6:30pm

• A volunteer meeting will follow the training.

• To sign up, please contact the church office.

2. 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.”

3. 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.

🛍 Abundant Grace Free Market – Donation Day this Sunday

We’re collecting items this Sunday for our next Free Market. Clothing, household goods, and children’s items are especially appreciated. Help us be a blessing to our neighbors in need.

🌎 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.

See you Sunday at 10:00am—come with your questions, your longings, and your hope.

You are always welcome here.

Pastor DJ