Our worship service is a blend of traditional and contemporary and begins every Sunday at 10:50 A.M. Our service begins with welcoming music and the entrance of the acolytes while he/she bring the light of Jesus into our church so they may light our altar candles. We then open with announcements, greetings and Children's Moment. Children's Moment is a time for all our little ones and youth to come to the front of the church for a 3 to 5 minute lesson that has been created just for them to participate in. After Children's Moment our children who range from birth through Kindergarten are welcome to go with our caretaker back to the nursery for nurturing and fun while you worship. In addition, for parents/guardians we offer a cry room located in the sanctuary that may be utilized during the worship service if you wish to keep your child with you.

Ways To Serve

If you are a Fairbanks UMC member or regularly attend our worship service please contact Pastor David Porterfield or Amanda Behrens, Worship Coordinator, to express your interest in any of the following areas of our worship service. It is our people that make us a church, not our building, your participation is always wanted and encouraged.

Acolyte

A person (3rd grade and up) who assists in the worship service by lighting and extinguishing the candles on the altar table.

Children's Moment

An adult who presents a biblical message usually in conjuction with the pastor's sermon that is age appropriate for the children of the church.

Communion Servant

An adult who assists the pastor with presenting the sacraments to all those who love Christ, repent of their sin, and seek to live in peace with one another. We as United Methodists practice Open Communion and all are welcome to receive the sacraments.

Greeter

A warm, welcoming person to meet and greet new and familiar faces and provide information about our church and all it has to offer.

Scripture Reader

A person (17 and up) who reads the bible scripture chosen by the pastor as it compliments the sermon.

Usher

A person (usually adult) who passes the offering plates through the congregation and brings the gifts to the altar for blessing.