MISSIONS
Foundry United Methodist Church has been active in serving our neighbors in the nation’s capital and around the world for more than 185 years. We carry out a broad range of mission work. We fight to end homelessness, teach English to immigrants, give prisoners books to read, rebuild the hurricane-ravaged Gulf Coast and cook meals for Washingtonians with HIV/AIDS.

Click here to learn more about our mission work. See what we're doing this month with this calendar.

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20s/30s GROUP
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CHILDREN AND FAMILY MINISTRIES

Main Contact: Theresa Thames-Lynch

Our hope is that you will find Foundry to be a positive, caring environment for children & youth as they journey from infancy into their young adult years. Many hands and hearts create the atmosphere in our Children & Youth Ministries as we fulfill our purpose and mission.

“Faith memories” are memories created with our families, community of faith, and friends that remind us of God’s unconditional love. They can be built during infant baptism, Sunday School, youth retreats, confirmation, fellowship events, and a multitude of other experiences and relationships. Our desire is that our children and youth will build an abundance of faith memories to carry them into adulthood.

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YOUTH MINISTRIES

Main Contact: Mark Schol

Challenging Youth to take the next step in their Spiritual Journey through Education and Mission are the guiding principles to equipping our young people at Foundry. Our youth take part in open dialogues about their faith and how they relate it to their lives, as well as taking part in active service that puts their education to good work.

Sunday School
Youth and Missions
Confirmation
Youth Articles
"Great Barrier Reef," by Harika Ruby Blackstone
Upcoming Events

 

Foundry is a singing church, and choral and instrumental music are of central importance to worship — from traditional hymns to classical compositions. To serve the diverse spiritual and musical interests of the Foundry congregation, the two Sunday services offer distinctive musical offerings. The format of each service, the style of music, and the congregational participation varies according to the focus of the day.

Jubalate provides musical leadership at the 9:30 a.m. service. The group performs both a cappella and with piano accompaniment. Jubalate’s goal isn’t solely to perform, but to help others experience God through its music, which ranges across both traditional and modern religious selections. Jubalate rehearses on Monday evenings at 6:45 p.m.

The Foundry Choir sings at the 11:00 a.m. service. There are four soloists-section leaders who provide group voice lessons and give leadership to their sections as well as solo performances as required. The Foundry Choir rehearses on Wednesday evenings at 6:45 p.m. and on Sunday mornings at 10:00 a.m.

The Sunday Night Band provides an eclectic selection of music with a hint of jazz at the Sunday Night at Foundry services in Fellowship Hall at 5:30 p.m. Click here for more information on Sunday Nights at Foundry.

The Youth Choir performs at least once a month for both the 9:30 and 11:00 a.m. worship services. Made up of singers ranging from ages 13 to 17, the group also sings at Foundry’s annual Youth Sunday service in May.

The Children’s Choir helps small children appreciate music and learn to sing together in harmony. All children from age 4 through grade 6 are welcome. The Children’s Choir rehearses Sunday mornings from 10:00 to 10:40 a.m. and sings primarily at the 11:00 a.m. service as well as at special worship occasions.

Main Contact: Theresa Thames-Lynch

Foundry is an institution that defines itself through spiritual learning. We believe deeply in the value of exploring the meaning and wisdom of God’s word, and applying its teachings in our lives. To gain a better understanding of Christian principles, we offer a varied set of learning opportunities for adults that range from customized classes to open discussion forums, and from formal lectures to small group Bible study. Augmenting the adult education offerings is an array of Sunday school classes for children and youth.

Adult Education Programs

9:30 a.m. Sunday Morning Adult Classes

• "Seekers" explores the ways that various religious traditions and ideas speak to us as contemporary Christians.
• "Practicing Spirituality" offers participants a chance to expand their faith through spiritual practices including meditation, centering prayer, journaling, yoga, and Taize worship.
• Young Adult Bible Study brings young adults together for sharing, prayer, discussion, and Bible study.
• Multiple short courses on theology, church doctrine, and spirituality offered throughout the year.
  
  

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