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Floris Game Night

Floris Game Night

Looking for a fun, low-key way to kick off your weekend? Come join us at Game Night at Floris UMC! Starting in October, we’ll meet on the first Friday of every month from 6:30–9:00 p.m. in the Student Hangar downstairs for an evening of games, laughter, and community connection.

This monthly gathering is open to everyone—kids, teens, adults, and grandparents alike. Whether you’re a diehard gamer who loves a challenge or someone who simply enjoys rolling dice and learning a new game, you’ll find a place at the table. Bring along your favorite board game to share or jump in and try one of the many games provided by our leaders.

Food makes everything better, so feel free to bring a snack to share with the group. From casual party games to strategy classics, you’ll have plenty of chances to laugh, learn, and bond with others in a welcoming, friendly environment.

The best part? No RSVP required. Just show up, bring a friend or family member, and get ready for an evening filled with fun. Whether you stay for one round of your favorite game or make it through several epic adventures, you’ll walk away with new connections and maybe even a new favorite board game.

This is more than just game night—it’s about building community and making space for joy. So mark your calendars, bring your game face, and let’s roll the dice together at Floris!

For more information, contact Christine Hall.

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In Our Own Voice

In Our Own Voice

Mental health is often misunderstood, and young adults are not always given the space to speak about their experiences. In Our Own Voice for Youth & Young Adults provides a powerful platform for young adults living with mental health conditions to share their personal stories, helping to break down assumptions, challenge stereotypes, and foster understanding. This program is best suited for audiences between the ages of 14 and 30 and offers a unique opportunity to learn directly from those who live with these conditions every day.

Each presentation lasts approximately 60 minutes and provides a firsthand account of what it is like to live with a mental health condition. The presenters humanize mental illness by showing that it is possible—and common—to live well while managing mental health challenges. Their stories highlight resilience, determination, and hope, giving audiences a clear picture of the realities and possibilities of life with mental illness.

Audience Interaction

A key part of the program is the opportunity to ask questions. Participants can engage directly with the presenters to gain deeper insight into mental health conditions, treatment options, coping strategies, and the day-to-day experiences of young adults living with mental illness. This dialogue helps break down fear and misunderstanding while creating empathy and connection.

Inspiration and Hope

Perhaps the most important takeaway from the presentation is hope. Every person living with a mental illness can look forward to a bright future. The presenters’ stories demonstrate that mental health conditions do not define a person’s potential or limit their ability to thrive, pursue goals, and contribute meaningfully to their communities.

How to Join

This event is online, and registration is required. Reserve your spot by signing up here: Register for In Our Own Voice for Youth & Young Adults

Join us for In Our Own Voice for Youth & Young Adults and hear firsthand how young people are navigating mental health challenges with courage, resilience, and hope. Walk away with a deeper understanding, fewer assumptions, and a renewed sense of empathy for those living with mental health conditions.

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DivorceCare Support Group

DivorceCare

DivorceCare: Finding Hope and Healing After Divorce

Divorce and separation can bring deep sadness, confusion, and unexpected challenges. Navigating these changes can feel overwhelming, but you do not have to face them alone.

Our DivorceCare program provides a compassionate, supportive space where you can find encouragement, practical guidance, and hope rooted in Christian principles.

What is DivorceCare?

DivorceCare is designed to help individuals process the emotional, spiritual, and practical challenges of divorce and separation. Each session combines biblical insights with real-life strategies to help you cope with grief, rebuild your life, and move forward with strength.

You will have opportunities to reflect on Scriptural passages, discuss your experiences, and gain practical tools to navigate daily life during this season of change.

Who Can Join?

It is about more than understanding your emotions. It provides actionable steps and encouragement to help you heal and find stability.

How to Join

The sessions are online, making it easy to participate from the comfort of your own home. No registration is required. Simply follow the link provided to access the session and begin your journey of healing and renewal.

Why Join?

By participating in DivorceCare, you are taking an important step toward emotional, relational, and spiritual recovery. Whether you need practical advice, a listening ear, or spiritual encouragement, this program offers support and guidance to help you navigate the challenges of divorce with hope and resilience.

Take the first step toward healing today. Join us online for DivorceCare and discover how God’s love and guidance can help you move forward, even in the midst of life’s hardest transitions.

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South Asian Worship & Fellowship

South Asian Worship & Fellowship

South Asian Worship & Fellowship

On the first Saturday of every month, Floris UMC opens its doors for a special evening of fellowship and worship designed to bring together families and individuals from India, Pakistan, and beyond. This monthly gathering is a unique opportunity to celebrate culture, community, and faith in a welcoming and supportive environment.

Each gathering includes time to connect with others as well as to join together in worship. You’ll have the chance to meet new friends, share in meaningful conversations, and strengthen relationships while also experiencing the joy of praising God as a community. Families will find this to be a wonderful setting to introduce children to the richness of cultural traditions while also being part of a caring and diverse church family. Whether you are new to the area, exploring faith, or simply seeking a place to belong, you’ll discover that this is a space where everyone is valued and welcomed.

The worship experience is designed to be both uplifting and inclusive, blending elements of United Methodist tradition with the vibrant spirit of our diverse community. Through prayer, scripture, and music, we lift our hearts to God and celebrate the love of Christ that unites us across cultures and languages. At the same time, the fellowship component allows us to build lasting connections, nurture friendships, and encourage one another in faith.

This gathering isn’t just about attending a service or a program—it’s about being part of something larger: a community that reflects the beauty of God’s diverse family. We invite you to bring your family, invite friends, and come ready to experience the warmth of connection and the joy of worship.

Join us on the first Saturday of each month and be part of this meaningful celebration of faith and community.

For more information or if you have questions, please contact Megan Dietrick.

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South Asian Worship & Fellowship

South Asian Worship & Fellowship

South Asian Worship & Fellowship

On the first Saturday of every month, Floris UMC opens its doors for a special evening of fellowship and worship designed to bring together families and individuals from India, Pakistan, and beyond. This monthly gathering is a unique opportunity to celebrate culture, community, and faith in a welcoming and supportive environment.

Each gathering includes time to connect with others as well as to join together in worship. You’ll have the chance to meet new friends, share in meaningful conversations, and strengthen relationships while also experiencing the joy of praising God as a community. Families will find this to be a wonderful setting to introduce children to the richness of cultural traditions while also being part of a caring and diverse church family. Whether you are new to the area, exploring faith, or simply seeking a place to belong, you’ll discover that this is a space where everyone is valued and welcomed.

The worship experience is designed to be both uplifting and inclusive, blending elements of United Methodist tradition with the vibrant spirit of our diverse community. Through prayer, scripture, and music, we lift our hearts to God and celebrate the love of Christ that unites us across cultures and languages. At the same time, the fellowship component allows us to build lasting connections, nurture friendships, and encourage one another in faith.

This gathering isn’t just about attending a service or a program—it’s about being part of something larger: a community that reflects the beauty of God’s diverse family. We invite you to bring your family, invite friends, and come ready to experience the warmth of connection and the joy of worship.

Join us on the first Saturday of each month and be part of this meaningful celebration of faith and community.

For more information or if you have questions, please contact Megan Dietrick.

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Messy Church: Game Night

Messy Church: Game Night

Get ready for an evening of laughter, connection, and friendly competition at Family Game Night, a fun-filled event designed for all ages to play, cheer, and enjoy time together.

This is not a drop-off event or a quiet board-game night. Family Game Night features large-group games where everyone plays together at the same time, creating energy, excitement, and shared memories across generations.

Who’s invited?
Families, couples, individuals, kids, teens, and grandparents are all welcome. Whether you come with your whole household or on your own, you will be part of the fun.

What to expect:
Games are easy to learn, highly interactive, and designed to be inclusive. From silly challenges to team-based games and crowd favorites, the focus is on participation, encouragement, and joy, not winning or losing.

Family Game Night is a chance to slow down and reconnect in a relaxed, playful environment. It creates space for laughter and teamwork, not just within families, but across the wider community. You may find yourself cheering alongside someone you have never met before or working together with people of all ages.

New here?
This event is perfect for newcomers or anyone looking for a low-pressure way to connect. No experience is needed beyond a willingness to join in and have fun.

All games, materials, and instructions will be provided, with leaders guiding each activity so everyone feels comfortable and included.

Registration is required to attend.
Please sign up in advance using the registration form so we can plan games, space, and supplies accordingly.
Register Here >

At its heart, Family Game Night is about building community. It is a reminder that joy, connection, and togetherness are meaningful parts of life and faith.

Bring your family, invite a friend, and come ready to laugh, move, and play together. We cannot wait to see you there.

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WatchNight Service

Ring in the New Year with Prayer, Praise, and Community at Our WatchNight Service

As the year comes to a close, you are invited to gather with the South Asian Fellowship for a meaningful and joy-filled Watchnight Service. This special evening is open to everyone and offers a warm, welcoming space to reflect, renew, and celebrate God’s faithfulness as we step into a brand-new year.

Watchnight is a longstanding Christian tradition rooted in gratitude and hope. It’s a time to pause from the pace of the season, look back on the blessings and challenges of the past year, and center our hearts on God’s presence and guidance for the year ahead. Whether you come seeking quiet reflection, uplifting worship, or simply a community to celebrate with, this service provides a beautiful opportunity to start the new year grounded in prayer.

Led by the South Asian Fellowship, the service will feature a rich blend of prayer, praise, and cultural expressions of worship. Expect heartfelt music, moments of communal prayer, and scripture that speaks to renewal and trust in God’s promises. The atmosphere is reverent yet joyful, creating a powerful sense of unity as we welcome the year together.

This gathering is open to all, regardless of background or previous experience with Watchnight traditions. Families, friends, individuals, and newcomers are encouraged to attend and experience this meaningful time together. Come as you are and join a community of people seeking hope, peace, and God’s presence in the year to come.

If you have questions or would like more details about the service, please contact Megan Dietrick at mdietrick@florisumc.org. She will be happy to provide additional information and help you plan your visit.

Start your new year with intention, connection, and worship. We look forward to welcoming you to this special Watchnight Service.

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Christmas Eve Services

Celebrate Christmas at Floris United Methodist Church

Christmas is a time when we’re invited to pause, reflect, and reconnect with the love that entered the world through Christ. In a season that can feel busy and overwhelming, Christmas offers a moment to breathe deeply and remember that God meets us right where we are. At Floris United Methodist Church, we welcome you to experience this season with services centered on peace, hope, and belonging.

Whether you join us in person or worship from home, our Christmas services are designed to create space for meaning, comfort, and joy. We believe everyone has a place here: individuals, families, children, longtime members, and first-time visitors alike. No matter what your year has held, we invite you to come and celebrate the promise of light breaking into the world again. A seat is waiting for you.

🎄 Christmas Eve Eve: December 23

7 PM – Traditional Service

Livestream Available • Childcare Available

For those traveling on Christmas Eve or anyone who enjoys a quieter moment of worship, our Christmas Eve Eve service offers a meaningful early celebration of Christmas. With traditional music, Scripture readings, and a message of hope, this service opens the door to a sacred and peaceful start to your holiday.

🎄 Christmas Eve Services: December 24

Christmas Eve at Floris is a day filled with warmth, worship, and joyful anticipation. Each service offers a unique way to experience the Christmas story, whether through child-friendly storytelling, traditional carols, or modern worship. No matter which service you attend, you’ll find a place of welcome, community, and the enduring message of Christ’s love. Join us as we celebrate the light that continues to shine in our world.

  • 11 AM – Children’s Service
    • A lively and engaging worship experience designed specifically for children and their families. This service brings the Christmas story to life in a fun, interactive way that sparks joy and curiosity.
  • 5 PM – Family Traditional Service
    • Livestream Available • Childcare Available
      A warm, family-friendly traditional service filled with carols, Scripture, and the story of Christ’s birth. A wonderful option for households of all ages.
  • 7 PM – Modern Service
    • Livestream Available • Childcare Available
      Celebrate Christmas with modern worship music and a message that speaks to the heart. This service offers a vibrant, contemporary expression of the Christmas story.
  • 9 PM – Traditional Service
    • Livestream Available
      A peaceful candlelight service featuring beloved Christmas hymns and the timeless telling of Jesus’ birth.
  • 11 PM – Communion Service
    • A quiet, reflective late-night service that invites worshippers to welcome Christmas Day with candlelight, prayer, and Holy Communion.

We cannot wait to celebrate Christmas with you and your loved ones. May this season fill your heart with peace, your home with joy, and your life with the hope Christ brings.

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Gingerbread House Competition

Get Ready for the Ultimate Gingerbread Showdown!

Bright Life and XRoads students are invited to put their creativity, teamwork, and holiday spirit to the test in a life-size gingerbread house competition. Teams will use cardboard, paint, and festive decorations to build gingerbread houses large enough for a person to sit inside. This event is a perfect mix of fun, creativity, and friendly competition.

Here’s what to expect:

  • Team Competition: Work with friends to design and build the most imaginative gingerbread house.
  • Life-Size Fun: Build houses big enough to sit inside and walk around.
  • Creative Freedom: Bring your vision to life with paint, decorations, and unique design ideas.
  • Friendly Rivalry: Compete with other students in Bright Life and XRoads while celebrating the season.
  • Team Bonding: Practice teamwork, problem-solving, and holiday cheer together.
  • Showcase & Celebrate: Display your finished house for judging and enjoy the creativity of all teams.

This event is perfect for students who love fun projects, laughter, and a little friendly competition. It does not matter if you are a seasoned builder or just want to get in the holiday spirit. Everyone is welcome to join, make memories, and connect with friends.

Check out photos from past competitions to see how much fun this event can be: View Photo Album

For more information or questions, contact:
Kara Stuebing at kstuebing@florisumc.org

Don’t miss your chance to build, laugh, and compete in the most festive gingerbread challenge of the year. Gather your team, bring your creativity, and make this holiday season unforgettable.

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Students Christmas Parties

Celebrate the Season with XRoads & Bright Life!
White Elephant Gift Exchange + Holiday Dinner Parties
Sunday, December 14 | 5:30–7:00 PM

Get ready for one of the most anticipated student events of the year! On Sunday, December 14, both XRoads and Bright Life will host their annual White Elephant Gift Exchange and Christmas Party dinners during regular student ministry programming time. This evening is all about laughter, community, and embracing the joyful, sometimes silly, spirit of the season.

XRoads Christmas Party — Fellowship Hall
Students in XRoads are invited to the Fellowship Hall for a festive potluck-style Christmas dinner followed by the always-entertaining White Elephant Gift Exchange. Whether it’s a funny item, a quirky find, or something wonderfully random, White Elephant gifts are meant to surprise and spark laughter. Students can bring a wrapped gift (around $5–10) and prepare for some friendly trading and lots of fun. Alongside the gift exchange, families will contribute to a delicious potluck meal, creating a warm, communal holiday celebration.

Bright Life Christmas Party — The Hangar
Bright Life students will gather in The Hangar for their own White Elephant Gift Exchange paired with a crowd-favorite dinner: a build-your-own Nacho Bar! The casual, relaxed atmosphere makes this party a perfect way for students to unwind, connect, and enjoy time together before winter break. As with XRoads, students are encouraged to bring a wrapped, humorous, or creative gift valued around $5–10 to take part in the exchange.

Both groups will enjoy games, holiday music, and plenty of opportunities to laugh, build friendships, and celebrate the meaning of community during Christmas time.

Want to see the fun from previous years?
Browse photos from past Christmas parties >

For more information, contact Kara Stuebing at kstuebing@florisumc.org.

Come ready for joy, surprises, and holiday cheer—you won’t want to miss it!

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