What are Wonderful Wednesdays?
Three words: faith, fellowship and fun! Wonderful Wednesdays are a weekly celebration held on Wednesday evenings that allow members of our congregation and our community to gather together for dinner, and engaging classes such as: music, art, recreation, and Bible studies. All are invited to join!
Schedule
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5:00 - 5:45 p.m. Dinner served - free (donations accepted)
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5:25-5:30 p.m. Blessing & Announcements
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5:30 p.m. Dismissal of children to activities
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5:55/6:00 p.m. Adult + youth classes start
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7:00 p.m. Programming concludes
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7:00 p.m. Chancel Choir practice begins
Wonderful Wednesday Programs
Children
Birth - 3 Years
Nursery
Nursery for children ages 0-3 will be available from 6:00- 7:00 p.m. for parents who want to attend other programming in the church.
3K - 5th Grade
Art Class
This class will use various mediums to explore all God’s creatures through art projects. Children will learn different art skills, use their imagination, and grow in their own abilities. Wear something you can get messy!
Location: 3rd Floor Art Room. Children line up on the first floor hallway between the fellowship hall and the gym at 5:30 p.m. to go upstairs.
Instructor(s): Paula Gregg, artist in residence at the Creative Arts Guild. Helper: Stephanie Bunch, special education teacher
Music Class
Matthew Dean, DFUMC's Director of Muisc will lead a choir, Anna Faith, Creative Arts Guild Music Educator, will teach the Orff Percussion Method, and we'll even prepare for the Talent Showcase!
Location: 3rd Floor Children’s Music Room. Children line up on the first floor hallway between the fellowship hall and the gym at 5:30 p.m. to go upstairs.
Instructor(s): Matthew Dean, Dalton First United Methodist Director of Music. Helper: Courtney Hitchens, elementary school teacher
Students
All Students 6th-12th
Middle and high school students have three options for Wednesday nights for the four-week session of November 1st - December 29th
- Student Apprenticeship Program -The Student Apprenticeship Program for Church offers young individuals a unique chance to cultivate leadership skills by actively engaging in various church activities. Through hands-on experience and mentorship from seasoned leaders, students learn the values of service, teamwork, and compassion. This transformative program not only enriches their spiritual understanding but also equips them with the confidence and expertise to become future leaders within their faith communities and beyond.
- Holy Yoga - held in the gym from 6:00 - 6:45 p.m. This class is open to youth (who are attending with a parent or caregiver) and adults.
- Chancel Choir - meets from 7:00 - 8:15 p.m. on the 3rd floor in the music suite. Open to high school students + adults.
Adults
Methods: How to Read the Bible Well
Have you ever wished you could better understand what you read in the Bible? We’ll share a three-step method of reading scripture. This process will make reading the Bible easier and help you apply it correctly to your life.
Holy Yoga
The class is open to all adults and is focused on deep stretching - yin yoga, Biblical meditation, and peace. The class is restorative in nature with mostly sitting or laying poses. Bring your own yoga mat if you have one, but we will have few extras.
Chancel Choir
The Chancel Choir leads hymns and anthems in the sanctuary at our 11:00 am service. The choir presents Lessons and Carols during advent and other special music during the lenten season. Also, each fall, the chancel choir presents the Smiley Gregg Memorial concert to benefit Habitat for Humanity and Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Northwest Georgia.