EVENT CALENDAR
Find out what’s happening at FC and how you can get connected to our family community!
FC Women | Flourish Open Enrollment
FLOURISH OPEN ENROLLMENT
April 1 - 30 | Mentor/mentee matching in May
FLOURISH is a women's mentoring journey meant to be flexible to fit your life. We desire to equip women to be "Women Helping Women Find and Follow Jesus." FLOURISH helps you walk alongside another woman of faith and build relationships by reading scripture together, praying for each other, and looking at life through a biblical lens. A $30 fee covers all FLOURISH materials and workbooks, and scholarships are available. We have several different book plans to choose from!
Check out the FLOURISH page for more info!
For more information, or if you need financial assistance, contact Karie Wentz: krwentz@gmail.com
The Ark | Mother's Day Breakfast
MOTHER’S DAY BREAKFAST
May 12 | 9:00am
The Ark | Auditorium/front deck
Join us in honoring the moms of our church! We will prepare breakfast for them before church on Mother’s Day and plan to eat outside (weather permitting). Let us know you are coming so we can prepare enough food!
THE LAST DAY TO REGISTER IS MAY 9
For more information, contact Pastor Drew: drew.ketchum@fcmail.org
Men's Breakfast
MEN'S BREAKFAST
Saturday, May 18 | 8:00am
Sutherlin Campus | Upper Auditorium
$10/person (pay online or in person)
Men, it is time to "Join the Journey" as followers of Christ!
To avoid waste, we will only prepare enough food for those who register in advance - please sign up if you plan to come so we have an accurate count!
THE LAST DAY TO REGISTER IS MAY 14
For more info, contact John Link: jglink77@outlook.com
The Ark | Enlightened Summer Break Party
ENLIGHTENED SUMMER BREAK PARTY
Sunday, June 2 | 6:00pm - 7:30pm
The Ark | Elementary Classroom
Enlightened is going on summer break! Join us at our last Enlightened night of the school year for pizza, ice cream/popsicles, and games. We will block off our parking lot, so bring skates, boards, and scooters! Helmets and protective gear will be required to ride.
For more info, contact Sierra: sierra.harwood@fcmail.org
Alive | Mexico Missions Trip
ALIVE MEXICO MISSIONS TRIP
June 21-29 | La Esperanza, Mexico
6th - 12th grade | $600/person
Our bi-annual Mexico Missions Trip will take place in La Esperanza this year, where we will work with the local church and mission base. We will run VBS for the kids in the community and learn how we can be the hands and feet of Jesus in Mexico.
THE LAST DAY TO REGISTER IS MARCH 5
For more info, contact Pastor Jeremy: jeremy.fultz@fcmail.org
The Ark | VBX
SCUBA VBX 2024
July 15 – 18 | 9:00am – 12:00pm
The Ark | Auditorium
Send your kids on a splash-tastic adventure! At Scuba VBX, kids dive into friendship with God. Scuba is filled with awesome Bible-learning experiences kids can see, hear, and touch! Hands-on experiences, team-building games, unforgettable Bible songs, and tasty treats are just a few of the standout activities that will help their faith flow into real life. Register online, and we'll 'sea' you there!
Volunteers Needed - register online!
For more information, contact Sierra Harwood: sierra.harwood@fcmail.org
VBX at the Ark is for kids ages 4 through 5th grade (recently completed).
FC50
FC50
July 21 | 10:00am
Riverbend Park | Winston
We are celebrating 50 years of God’s faithfulness at Family Church! Save the date for an all-church worship service in the park that will include baptisms and family activities following the message.
For more information, contact Pastor Drew: drew.ketchum@fcmail.org
Alive | Summer Camp
ALIVE SUMMER CAMP 2024
July 29 - August 2 | 6th - 12th grade
Sky Camp | Fall Creek, OR
Summer Camp this year will be all about discovering who God is, who we are, and where He is leading us.
THE LAST DAY TO REGISTER IS JULY 22
For more information, contact Jeremy Fultz: jeremy.fultz@fcmail.org
Alive | Mexico Team Bake Sale
ALIVE MEXICO TEAM BAKE SALE
Sunday, April 28 | The lobby at each campus
As we prepare to send our students to serve in Mexico, we encourage you to participate in supporting the funding needs of the team members. You can support the team in three ways:
1) prayer
2) providing baked items
3) donating funds
Financial gifts can be given at the bake sale or through the online or envelope giving systems with the memo "Alive Mexico Bake Sale”.
If you would like to provide baked goods, please contact Pastor Jeremy: jeremy.fultz@fcmail.org
Life Groups | Spring Kick-Off
LIFE GROUPS | SPRING KICK-OFF
Week of April 21
It’s time to find your community! There are multiple ways to connect with a Life Group:
Email Heather Jones and let her know which group you are interested in. Heather will have that group leader call and tell you about their group.
Show up at the group that interests you. Each group listed is open to new people, and they will be excited to have you join them!
Call or email the group leader and ask for information about their group.
The Ark | Passover Seder
PASSOVER SEDER
Sunday, April 14 | 4:00pm - 6:00pm
The Ark | Auditorium
Are you ready to experience the ultimate celebration of freedom, hope, and renewal? Passover is a beautiful tradition that takes us on a journey from slavery to liberation, reminding us of God's amazing grace and love for us.
The Seder includes the recitation of prayers, the drinking of four cups of wine (or juice), the eating of matzah (unleavened bread), and the telling of the Exodus story through a series of symbolic foods and rituals. The Passover Seder combines traditional elements with Messianic beliefs, making it a powerful celebration of redemption and salvation offered through Jesus as the ultimate Passover lamb.
It's an unforgettable experience that will leave you feeling empowered and inspired! So, join us on this journey of liberation and celebrate Jesus, the “Passover Lamb.”
SPACE IS LIMITED TO 60 PARTICIPANTS | THE LAST DAY TO REGISTER IS APRIL 11
For more information, contact Charles: charles.vincent@fcmail.org
The Ark | Egg Hunt
EGG HUNT
Easter Sunday | After Service
Join us for an egg hunt after church! Multiple areas will be set out by age group, so all kids can get a chance to get in on the fun!
Want to help out? We need small, fully-wrapped candies (no foil wrappers, please)! They can be dropped off at our campus between now and March 24.
For more info, contact Sierra: sierra.harwood@fcmail.org
The Ark | Easter
EASTER
March 31 | 10:00am
It is finished. Jesus resolutely went to the cross to complete the work he came to do! He rose again, conquered the grave, and sent out the church - that’s us!
Kids classes are available for birth to grade 5, with an egg hunt immediately following service!
For more information, contact Pastor Drew: drew.ketchum@fcmail.org
Illuminate Easter
ILLUMINATE EASTER
Sunday, March 24 | 6:00pm
Sutherlin Campus | Main Auditorium
The purpose of Family Church's night of worship series, Illuminate, is to magnify the greatness of God in Jesus Christ and ignite genuine worship in the hearts of His followers. Childcare is available for ages 0-4.
INTERESTED IN BEING BAPTIZED AT ILLUMINATE? Fill out the form and select ‘other’ to enter Illuminate for the location.
For more information, contact Jordan: jordan.knee@fcmail.org
Men's Breakfast
MEN'S BREAKFAST
Saturday, March 16 | 8:00am - 10:00am
The Ark | Auditorium
$10/person (pay online or in person)
Men, it is time to "Join the Journey" as followers of Christ! To avoid waste, we will only be preparing enough food for those who register in advance - please sign up if you plan to come so we have an accurate count!
THE LAST DAY TO REGISTER IS MARCH 12
For more info, contact John Link: jglink77@outlook.com
Grief Care Class
GRIEF CARE CLASS
Six weeks of Thursday nights, starting March 14
6:30pm – 8:00pm | The Ark Auditorium
Grief Care Class is where you can come to find hope in your grieving - where you are not alone and are understood. If you have experienced loss through death, divorce, identity, health, business, home, or life circumstances, we invite you to begin a journey of healing.
THE LAST DAY TO REGISTER IS MARCH 14
For more information, contact Amy: amy.cannaday@fcmail.org
The Ark | Explore Class
EXPLORE CLASS
Sunday, March 10 | 11:15am - 12:30pm
The Ark | Auditorium
Meet the Ark staff and explore Family Church's mission, vision, and values. Explore Class will help you understand who we are, how we function, and why we do membership. Lunch is provided!
THE LAST DAY TO REGISTER IS MARCH 10
For more info, contact Amy Cannaday: amy.cannaday@fcmail.org
Krung Translation Celebration
KRUNG TRANSLATION CELEBRATION
February 18 | During Services
We are celebrating God’s goodness and faithfulness! The Krung Bible translation is complete, and teams from Family Church are headed to Ratanakiri province in Cambodia to join them in their celebration and help hand out the first printed Bibles in their own language. We encourage you to follow their journey via social media from February 7 through the 16! We will have a special time of celebration during our services on Sunday, February 18, which will include a special message from Pastor Craig that we will capture from the celebration in Ratanakiri.
Mexico Team Bake Sale
MEXICO TEAM BAKE SALE
Sunday, February 11 | All Campuses
As we prepare to send teams to serve in Mexico, we encourage you to participate in supporting the funding needs of the team members at our annual Mexico Team Bake Sale! All baked goods will be on a donation basis. The funds raised at the bake sale will help with transportation, insurance, building supplies, children's ministry supplies, prizes, snacks, food, missionary gifts, etc.
Financial gifts can be given at the bake sale and through the online giving system. Please be sure to include "Mexico Team" in the memo line.
If you would like to provide baked goods, please contact Ashley: ashley.buzzard@fcmail.org
Life on Purpose | 24-week Journey
LIFE ON PURPOSE
24-Week Journey | Meeting in Sutherlin (Event Center)
Sundays, starting January 28 | 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Life on Purpose is dedicated to helping you find your knowable and nameable calling. We'll be taking a journey together to help you discover your calling and the practical steps to help you live that calling out by building purposeful practices.
This class caps at ten people. The class costs $55.
REGISTER HERE (LAST DAY TO REGISTER IS JANUARY 21)
For more information, contact Heather: heather.jones@fcmail.org
Life Groups | Winter Kick-Off
LIFE GROUPS WINTER KICK-OFF
Week of January 28
It’s a new year, the year you join a life group! It’s time to find your community. There are multiple ways to connect with a Life Group:
Email Heather Jones and let her know which group you are interested in. Heather will have that group leader call and tell you about their group.
Show up at the group that interests you. Each group listed is open to new people, and they will be excited to have you join them!
Call or email the group leader and ask for information about their group.
FC WOMEN | Winter Social
FC WOMEN | WINTER SOCIAL
Friday, January 26 | 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Sutherlin Campus | Upper Auditorium
$5/person
Join us for a multi-generation women's gathering for high school-aged and up! We will provide snacks and hot beverages. We plan to hang out, eat, fellowship, play games, and craft.
THE LAST DAY TO REGISTER IS JANUARY 25
For more information, contact Esther Hanson: bryanandestherhanson@gmail.com
Women | Sexual Integrity: 101
SEXUAL INTEGRITY: 101
Classes starting Monday, January 22
6:00pm – 8:00pm
This 8-week course walks you through the various factors that contribute to unwanted sexual behaviors, addresses issues of betrayal trauma, and provides several tools that are foundational to the healing process.
With this course, we’re starting the conversation and breaking down stereotypes. Both men and women struggle with unwanted sexual behaviors. Both men and women have experienced betrayal. Both men and women can find healing.
Cost: $20 (includes a workbook)
REGISTER HERE (LAST DAY TO REGISTER IS JANUARY 21)
Please email your interest to our secure/private email: bandb.family.church@gmail.com
Men | Sexual Integrity: 101
SEXUAL INTEGRITY: 101
Classes starting Monday, January 22
6:00pm – 8:00pm
This 8-week course walks you through the various factors that contribute to unwanted sexual behaviors, addresses issues of betrayal trauma, and provides several tools that are foundational to the healing process.
With this course, we’re starting the conversation and breaking down stereotypes. Both men and women struggle with unwanted sexual behaviors. Both men and women have experienced betrayal. Both men and women can find healing.
Cost: $20 (includes a workbook)
REGISTER HERE (LAST DAY TO REGISTER IS JANUARY 21)
Please email your interest to our secure/private email: pdmen.fc@gmail.com
The Ark | Family Worship Service
FAMILY WORSHIP SERVICE
First and third Sundays
The Ark | Auditorium
On the first and third Sunday of each month, the PreK - 5th grade students will join their families in church for musical worship, and then be released to class afterward. Here is how it will work:
Check-in kids normally
Join as a family in the Auditorium
Participate in worship together
Kids will be released to class afterward
For more information, contact Sierra: sierra.harwood@fcmail.org
Men's Breakfast
MEN'S BREAKFAST
Saturday, January 20 | 8:00am - 10:00am
Sutherlin Campus | Upper Auditorium
$10/person (pay online or in person)
Men, it is time to "Join the Journey" as followers of Christ! To avoid waste, we will only be preparing enough food for those who register in advance - please sign up if you plan to come so we have an accurate count!
REGISTER HERE (the last day to register is January 16)
For more info, contact John Link: jglink77@outlook.com
The Ark | Family Worship Service
FAMILY WORSHIP SERVICE
First and third Sundays, starting January 7
The Ark | Auditorium
On the first and third Sunday of each month, the PreK - 5th grade students will join their families in church for musical worship, and then be released to class afterward. Here is how it will work:
Check-in kids normally
Join as a family in the Auditorium
Participate in worship together
Kids will be released to class afterward
For more information, contact Sierra: sierra.harwood@fcmail.org
The Ark | Christmas Eve Service
CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICE
Sunday, December 24 | 4:30pm
The Ark | Auditorium
What if we got Christmas all wrong? What if it isn't about what we give or get, but what HE gave? This year, let's spend some time Reimagining Christmas together - recognizing that Christ left heaven on a mission to redeem His people. Join us for a festive family service featuring our Kids Choir!
Please note: we will not have our normal 10:00am service on December 24.
For more information, contact Pastor Drew: drew.ketchum@fcmail.org
Illuminate Christmas
ILLUMINATE CHRISTMAS
Friday, December 22 | 6:00pm
Sutherlin Auditorium
Join us for a festively musical night of worship to celebrate the birth of our Savior! The goal of Family Church’s night of worship series, Illuminate, is to ignite genuine worship in our hearts in order to magnify the greatness of God in Jesus Christ and cherish Him above all else. There will be a Children's Choir, photo booth, and refreshments.
KIDS CHOIR PRACTICE PAGE
For more information, contact Jordan Knee: jordan.knee@fcmail.org
All Church Business Meeting
ALL CHURCH MEETING
Sunday, December 3 | 1:00pm
Livestream (with an in-person option in Sutherlin)
Join us as we recap the celebrations and challenges of the year, look forward to the year ahead, and present the 2024 Financial Plan, new Board candidates, and updated governance documents to be voted on by members. The livestream will be available for replay shortly after the conclusion of the meeting, and all voting will be done online, which will remain open for two weeks following the meeting.
For more information, meeting documents, and the online voting form, go to familychurchweb.com/acm
FAMILY CHURCH LIVESTREAM LINK: https://familychurchweb.online.church/ (will be available shortly before 1:00pm on December 3)
Spring Break Mexico Team | Commitment Meeting
2024 SPRING BREAK MEXICO TEAM
March 22 - 29, 2024 | $600/person (family discount available)
COMMITMENT MEETING: November 12 | The Ark Auditorium
Spring Break Mexico mission trips provide an opportunity for individuals and families to experience cross-cultural mission experiences while serving with local churches in Baja, Mexico.
For more information, contact Pastor Craig: craig.hall@fcmail.org
The Ark | Explore Class
EXPLORE CLASS
November 12 | after service
The Ark | Auditorium
Meet the Ark staff and explore Family Church's mission, vision, and values. Explore Class will help you understand who we are, how we function, and why we do membership. Lunch is provided!
SIGN UP HERE (so we know how much food to prepare)
For more info, contact Pastor Drew: drew.ketchum@fcmail.org
Alive | Fall Retreat
ALIVE FALL RETREAT
November 10 - 12 | Fir Point Bible Camp
6 - 12 grade | $60
This retreat is all about growing deeper in your relationship with Christ as we look at spiritual disciplines.
REGISTER HERE (last day to register is November 3)
Campus contacts:
The Ark - charles.vincent@fcmail.org
South Umpqua - ryan.cripps@fcmail.org
Sutherlin - jeremy.fultz@fcmail.org
The Ark | Volunteer Appreciation Lunch
VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION LUNCH
November 5 | 11:15am
The Ark | Auditorium
We want to say a big THANK YOU to all of our ministry volunteers and their families! If you serve in any ministry at the Ark, please join us for a lunch in your honor.
RSVP HERE
For more information, please contact Amy: amy.cannaday@fcmail.org
2023 Christmas Offering
2023 CHRISTMAS OFFERING
November 5, 2023 - January 7, 2024
Every year, FC offers a special giving opportunity during the holidays to encourage generosity through our community and God's kingdom. The Christmas offering is a one-time gift that will help sustain the long-term health of Family Church. It will focus on funding organizational and operational needs (facility repair, new van, other costs), spiritual development tools (Ramsey+ and RightNow Media), and benevolence funding (helping fund and care for our missionaries). This year, we are also providing a resource to help you as you pray over how God is leading you to invest financially in His church and work. This commitment card can be found at each campus and used as a personal tool or a returnable generosity pledge to help us gauge 2024 finances.
GIVE ONLINE: https://pushpay.com/g/familychurchweb (On the FUND pulldown menu, select ‘Christmas Offering’)
GIVE AT A CAMPUS: note ‘Christmas Offering’ on the giving envelope or memo line
The Ark | Trunk or Treat
TRUNK OR TREAT
Sunday, October 29 | 4:00pm - 6:00pm
The Ark | Parking Lot
Join us for a FREE, fun afternoon of collecting candy car-to-car!
SERVING OPPORTUNITY: We need candy and/or your trunk! Park your vehicle, set up some fun (non-scary) decorations, and hand out candy to the kids. Prizes will be awarded to the best-decorated trunks and best-costumed volunteers!
REGISTER HERE (no registration is needed to attend the event, just if you are volunteering!)
For questions or more info contact Sierra: sierra.harwood@fcmail.org
Spring Break Mexico Team | Info Meeting
2024 SPRING BREAK MEXICO TEAM
March 22 - 29, 2024 | $600/person (family discount available)
INFORMATIONAL MEETINGS: October 1 & 29 | After service at each campus
COMMITMENT MEETING: November 12 | The Ark Auditorium
Spring Break Mexico mission trips provide an opportunity for individuals and families to experience cross-cultural mission experiences while serving with local churches in Baja, Mexico.
For more information, contact Pastor Craig: craig.hall@fcmail.org
Illuminate Hymns
ILLUMINATE HYMNS
Sunday, October 22 | 6:00pm
Sutherlin Campus | Main Auditorium
The purpose of Family Church's night of worship series, Illuminate, is to magnify the greatness of God in Jesus Christ and ignite genuine worship in the hearts of His followers.
For more information, contact Jordan: jordan.knee@fcmail.org