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Stories, reflections, and the spirit of Fredericksburg UMC and the Fredericksburg community! 

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    Make the Call
    03.11.25 | Love | by Mike Cotter

    MAKE THE CALL Early in my faith walk I remember reading a book by Max Lucado called When God Whispers Your Name. The book encourages us to listen to our hearts and the direct contact line with GOD we often take for granted, when we accept Christ...

      Whose your Neighbor
      03.10.25 | Love | by Keith Priest

      Who is Your Neighbor? On our first Sunday in Virginia, we attended a local church. A Sunday school teacher welcomed my shy, timid daughter into the classroom and made her feel at home. God’s love and Spirit was active, pouring His love...

        Meals for Mary Washington
        02.17.22 | Love | by Pastor Mary

        As Covid has made our lives difficult and uncomfortable, our healthcare workers on the front lines are often forgotten! Well ... NOT TODAY! A delivery team, organized by Pastor Mary, and a few local restaurants have stepped up in a big...

          A Pastoral Call to Compassion
          01.07.22 | Love | by Pastor Joshua Hagstrom

          Dear FUMC Congregation & Friends,  As Covid-19 cases continue to rise in our communities, your pastoral team is giving a call to compassion. We continue to encourage everyone to live into our Wesleyan practices of Do no harm, Do good...

            “Starting the Journey Once More
            02.20.21 | Love | by Gina Anderson-Cloud

            Dear Church Family,   As my staff and I prepared for Ash Wednesday service this past week, videotaping, and walking through service preparations, it had a feel, with the sanctuary outfitted in purple again, etc., like Lent last year. As we...

              Things I love about our church
              11.02.17 | Love | by Fredericksburg UMC Members

              My church meets me where I am.  When I was ready for growth through leadership ,  you gave me opportunity.  When instead, I needed support for my young family , you provided. Our Pastors, Our worship services, The music, both...