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Main Contact: Jana Meyer

Click here for this month's Mission Calendar.

Activated by a broad variety of passions that reflect the concerns of our time, missions are powerful components of Foundry’s life as a congregation. Mission work extends the reach and influence of the church by addressing a diverse array of social needs and economic inequities in our community and the world. Click here for a description of the following mission activities:

Click here for a flyer on Mustard Seed Mission Activities.

In 2005, Foundry entered into a covenant relationship with Miguel Mairena and Nan McCurdy, missionaries in Nicaragua. A VIM group from Foundry will be traveling to Nicaragua this November to strengthen our relationship with Hialeah Methodist Church in Managua and the Women in Community Organization in San Francisco Libre. Read more...

Main Contact: Jana Meyer

Foundry members are engaged in a range of civic and public service activities that are endorsed and supported by the Church but administered by external or independent agencies, including:

Main Contact: Dee Lowman

Foundry ministers and lay leaders are individually and collectively dedicated to providing spiritual succor, healing, counseling, and prayer to those who feel a separation from God. A variety of services, prayer groups, healing classes, and support mechanisms are available to offer solace and comfort in times of need, including:

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 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: Dee Lowman

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.
  
  

CHILDREN AND FAMILY MINISTRIES

Main Contact: Theresa Thames-Lynch

Family Life Ministries
Family ministries sponsors events throughout the year to nurture families in our community and enhance spiritual life and service, including an Advent craft workshop, Easter egg hunt at the church, and the Foundry Family Camp usually held on Labor Day weekend.

Sunday School Classes

Registration for Children's Sunday School for 2007-2008 now taking place. Click here for the registration form.

• 9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. Sunday Service Hours:
  Nursery care for infants and toddlers.
• Christian education classes for children ages three and up.
• Children's choir (10:00-10:50 a.m.)
• Special events throughout the year, including Christmas pageant, Easter egg hunt, Vacation Bible School, and more.
  

Youth may attend either the junior high or high school fellowship at the 11:00 a.m. service, delving into the concerns of the neighborhood, the city, and the world. The groups plan social and service opportunities throughout the year, culminating in the annual summer pilgrimage to participate in the Appalachia Service Project.

Vacation Bible School

It's not too early to register for this year's Vacation Bible School. VBS will take place on each Saturday in June: June 7, 14, 21 & 28 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Click below to print out a registration form:

Registration Form (pdf version)

Registration Form (Word version)

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