Congregational Clean-up Day
Saturday, May 17th
9:00 am ~ 4:00 pm

Twice a year, Foundry’s Board of Trustees schedules a Congregational Clean-up Day.  This spring, the Trustees have selected Saturday, May 17th, as the next opportunity for members of the congregation to help with clean-up and repair projects.  Please join the clean team!

Click here for more details and a sign-up form!

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Vacation Bible School 2008 NEW DATES!!

Registration Form (pdf version)

Registration Form (Word version

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New Members Orientation - Sunday, June 8

We have an orientation for those who are interested in becoming a member of Foundry Church or simply learning more about us. The session starts off with a free lunch after the 11:00 am service on Sunday, June 8th. Those wishing to become members will join at the services on Sunday, June 15th. Click here for a registration form.

Why Join Foundry? Why Become a Member?
Click here for an answer

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NEW MISSIONS WEBPAGES POSTED - Click here!

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YOUTH MINISTRY NEWS:

Matt Smith to Receive His First Appointment as Associate Minister in North Carolina The Board of Ordained Ministry of the Western North Carolina Conference has recommended Matt Smith for Probationary Membership in the Annual Conference and Commissioning to Elder's Orders.  After three years of being on trial, Matt will be eligible to apply for Full Membership and Ordination. Matt's last Sunday at Foundry is June 15 and he begins in his new appointment as Associate Minister at Cashiers UMC in mountains of the Western North Carolina Conference on June 25. We congratulate Matt on this appointment and thank him for the years of his ministry here at Foundry. More details will follow on our plans to express our thanks to Matt!

Foundry Seeks Youth Minister
click here for the announcement

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MUSIC NEWS:

The Future of Music at Foundry:
Executive Summary
A Report of the Issues Working Group, March 2008
click here for the Executive Summary

Report on Music Survey Findings
click here for the report

Foundry Seeks Director of Music
click here for the announcement

Director of Music Job Description
click here for description

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UMC General Conference 2008 "A Future with Hope" Reconciling Ministries Network Official Blog click here

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A Pastoral Letter Concerning the Institution of a Service to Recognize and Honor Lesbian and Gay Committed Relationships

Read an article on the UM Portal of the United Methodist Reporter: click here

A Response to Questions - by Rev. Dean Snyder, February 20, 2008: click here

A Pastoral Statement Concerning Services to Recognize and Honor Lesbian and Gay Committed Relationships - Rev. Dean Snyder, February 17, 2008: click here

Click here to read the letter of Rev. Dean Snyder

Church Council unanimously passes a resolution endorsing action: click here

Same Sex Union Issue Timeline: click here

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Prayer Partner Resources Click here for information and resources

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Archived Articles - click here