EVENT CALENDAR
Find out what’s happening at FC and how you can get connected to our family community!
All Church Business Meeting
ALL CHURCH MEETING
Sunday, November 24 | 1:00pm
Livestream (with an in-person option in Sutherlin)
Join us as we recap the celebrations and challenges of 2024 and look forward to the year ahead. We will present the 2025 Financial Plan, new Board candidates, and updated governance documents to be voted on by members. Voting will be done online, which will remain open for two weeks following the meeting. The last day to vote will be December 8.
This link will be available shortly before 1:00pm on November 24
For meeting documents and the online voting form, go to familychurchweb.com/acm
Spring Break Mexico Team | Commitment Meeting
2025 SPRING BREAK MEXICO TEAM
March 21 - 29, 2025 | $650/person (family discount available)
COMMITMENT MEETING: December 8 | The Ark Auditorium ($100 deposit due at this meeting)
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
South Umpqua | Christmas Eve
THE CHRISTMAS STORY - CHRISTMAS EVE
Tuesday, December 24 | 6:00pm
South Umpqua | 436 N Old Pacific Hwy, Myrtle Creek
Jesus was sent into the world to save it. His birth isn’t just “a” Christmas story, it is THE Christmas Story. Join us for an entire series surrounding our Savior’s birth, culminating on Christmas Eve. We will have worship, a small teaching element, advent candle lighting, and a hot cocoa and cookie bar for all to enjoy!
For more info, contact Pastor Jason: jason.howell@fcmail.org
Grief Care Class
GRIEF CARE CLASS
Six weeks of Thursday nights, starting January 9
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.
For more information, contact Amy: amy.cannaday@fcmail.org
Operation Christmas Child
OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD
October 13 - November 17
The mission of Operation Christmas Child is to demonstrate God’s love in a tangible way to children in need around the world. Through this project, Samaritan’s Purse partners with the local church worldwide to share the Good News of Jesus Christ and make disciples of the nations. Please include $10.00 in your box to cover shipping (make checks out to Samaritan's Purse). Help us reach our goal of sending out 700 boxes from Family Church this year!
All boxes are due back at the campus on or before November 17
Want an alternative way to build, fill, and ship a box? For $25, you can do it all online this year!
For more information, contact Pastor Craig: craig.hall@fcmail.org
“Let the children come to Me; do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of God.”
Mark 10:14 (ESV)
South Umpqua | High School Harvest Party
HIGH SCHOOL HARVEST PARTY
November 16 | 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Harvest Christian Assembly | 227 S Main St
Join us for a high school hangout! We will have food, games, and a message.
For more information, contact Ryan: ryan.cripps@fcmail.org
Men's Breakfast
MEN'S BREAKFAST
Saturday, November 16 | 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 November 12
For more info, contact John Link: jglink77@outlook.com
A Taste of Perspectives
A TASTE OF PERSPECTIVES
November 10 | 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Sutherlin | Event Center
This class is a free introduction to the Perspectives program, rooted in Scripture, clarifying each believer’s remarkable opportunity to join God in His global purpose. Learn about the purpose of Perspectives and opportunities to invest in reaching the nations with the gospel.
THE LAST DAY TO REGISTER IS NOVEMBER 8
For more information, contact John Silva: 541-459-2180 (call or text); johnandjan11@yahoo.com (email)
Spring Break Mexico Team | Info Meeting
2025 SPRING BREAK MEXICO TEAM
March 21 - 29, 2025 | $650/person (family discount available)
INFORMATIONAL MEETINGS: October 6 & 20 & November 10 | After service at each campus
COMMITMENT MEETING: December 8 | The Ark Auditorium ($100 deposit due at this meeting)
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
ALIVE | High School Fall Retreat
ALIVE HIGH SCHOOL FALL RETREAT
November 8 - 10 | Fir Point Bible Camp
9 - 12 grade | $75
Live worship & relevant lessons, cabins, late night fire pit, hot chocolate, basketball & volleyball, scavenger hunts, s’mores, and hiking. Don’t miss this weekend for a chance to break away from the routine and discover what it really means to “Follow Me" (Matthew 16:24).
The last day to register is November 6.
For more information, contact Jeremy: jeremy.fultz@fcmail.org
South Umpqua | Trunk or Treat
TRUNK OR TREAT
Thursday, October 31 | 4:00pm - 6:00pm
MSK True Value | 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.
(no registration is needed to attend the event, just if you are volunteering!)
For questions or more info contact Ryan Cripps: ryan.cripps@fcmail.org
Celebrating Pastor Ed's Retirement
CELEBRATING PASTOR ED’S RETIREMENT
Sunday, October 27 | 1:30pm
Sutherlin Auditorium | 878 W 6th Ave
This will be a time to honor and celebrate Pastor Ed's leadership for the past 24 years at Family Church as he prepares for retirement. There will be a time of sharing, honoring Ed, and having dessert! Cards can also be sent to our central office to honor Ed (878 W 6th Ave, Sutherlin).
For more information, contact Crystal: crystal.cunningham@fcmail.org
Spring Break Mexico Team | Info Meeting
2025 SPRING BREAK MEXICO TEAM
March 21 - 29, 2025 | $650/person (family discount available)
INFORMATIONAL MEETINGS: October 6 & 20 & November 10 | After service at each campus
COMMITMENT MEETING: December 8 | The Ark Auditorium ($100 deposit due at this meeting)
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 AND BAPTISM
Sunday, October 13 | 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.
Are you interested in being baptized at Illuminate Hymns? Use the Baptism Interest button, or contact your campus pastor.
For more information, contact Jordan: jordan.knee@fcmail.org
South Umpqua | Explore Class
EXPLORE CLASS
Sunday, October 13 | 11:15am - 12:30pm
South Umpqua | Prayer Room
Come 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 OCTOBER 9
For more info, contact Pam Alden: pam.alden@fcmail.org
Spring Break Mexico Team | Info Meeting
2025 SPRING BREAK MEXICO TEAM
March 21 - 29, 2025 | $650/person (family discount available)
INFORMATIONAL MEETINGS: October 6 & 20 & November 10 | After service at each campus
COMMITMENT MEETING: December 8 | The Ark Auditorium ($100 deposit due at this meeting)
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
Life on Purpose | 24-week Journey
LIFE ON PURPOSE
Wednesdays, Starting October 2 | 6:00pm - 7:30pm
24-Week Journey | Meeting on Zoom
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.
THE LAST DAY TO REGISTER IS SEPTEMBER 22
For more information, contact Heather: heather.jones@fcmail.org
South Umpqua | Baptism
BAPTISM
Sunday, September 29 | during service
Baptism is an outward expression of an inward change. If you are ready to publicly declare that you are a follower of Jesus, getting baptized is your next step!
We don't want you to take this step lightly. Therefore, anyone desiring to be baptized at Family Church must meet with a pastor before baptism.
Want to get baptized? Contact Pastor Jason: jason.howell@fcmail.org
Grief Care Class
GRIEF CARE CLASS
Six Thursdays, beginning September 26 | 6:30pm – 8:00pm
South Umpqua (436 N Old Pacific Hwy, Myrtle Creek) | Prayer Room
Note: The class ends on November 7 because we will not meet on October 31.
Grief Care Class is a place where you can come to find hope in your grieving - a place where you are not alone and where you are understood. If you have experienced loss through death, divorce, identity, health, business, home, or through life's circumstances, we invite you to begin a journey of healing.
THE LAST DAY TO REGISTER IS SEPTEMBER 23
For more information, contact Pam: pam.alden@fcmail.org
Life on Purpose | Primer
LIFE ON PURPOSE PRIMER
Six Sundays, starting September 22 | 11:30am - 1:00pm
The Ark | Elementary Classroom
Life on Purpose is dedicated to helping you find your knowable and nameable calling. This free, six-week workshop takes you through a streamlined process to discover your calling and the practical first steps to live this out now. It can also be a primer for the more in-depth Life On Purpose journey. We offer the whole 24-week Life on Purpose journey twice a year. We will provide light snacks, but feel free to bring a lunch.
(LAST DAY TO REGISTER IS SEPTEMBER 21)
For more information, contact Amy: amy.cannaday@fcmail.org
Life Groups | Fall Kick-Off
LIFE GROUPS FALL KICK-OFF
Week of September 22
You were made for community. Loneliness ends in the practice of community. Find your community today! You can sign up for a life group on our website by going to the life group you are interested in and clicking request to join, or you can sign up for a life group using your connect card and letting us know what life group you would like to join.
For more information, contact Groups Director Heather Jones: heather.jones@fcmail.org
FC Women | Fall Day Retreat
FC WOMEN | FALL DAY RETREAT
Saturday, September 21 | 8:30am – 3:30pm
The Ark | Auditorium
$25/person ($15/teen)
Join us for a local day retreat that allows us to gather in the mighty name of Jesus! It will be a day of connection, teaching, and worship, including a catered lunch and craft time.
THE LAST DAY TO REGISTER IS SEPTEMBER 13
For more information, contact Ashley Morrow: familyofmorrows@gmail.com
FC Women | Flourish Open Enrollment
FLOURISH OPEN ENROLLMENT
September 15 - October 28 | Mentor/mentee matching in November
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
Men's Breakfast
MEN'S BREAKFAST
Saturday, September 14 | 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 SEPTEMBER 10
For more info, contact John Link: jglink77@outlook.com
FC Women | Mom's Group
MOM'S GROUP
Every second and fourth Tuesday | 9:00am - 10:30am
Sutherlin | Upper Auditorium
This is a bimonthly mom's group for moms of preschoolers and younger! We will gather together and spend time in the Word. Childcare and snacks are provided!
For more info, contact Rachel Gustafson: rachelmgus@gmail.com
STARTING SEPTEMBER 10, 2024
REGISTRATION IS OPEN THROUGH THE END OF 2024 - JOIN US ANYTIME!
South Umpqua | School Supply Drive
SCHOOL SUPPLY DRIVE
May 19 - August 25
This summer, we are collecting school supplies for the kids and teachers of Myrtle Creek Elementary. Here is a list of items that the school needs: Pencils, colored pencils, Crayola crayons, pencil sharpeners, black and blue pens, large erasers, and rulers. Drop off your donated items in the lobby and we will deliver them on the first week of school!
For more info, please contact Pam: pam.alden@fcmail.org
FC Women | Ice Cream Social & Movie Night
FC WOMEN | ICE CREAM SOCIAL & MOVIE NIGHT
August 16 | 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Sutherlin | Upper Auditorium
Join us for a fun, relaxing evening where we will gather, cool down with ice cream, win prizes, and watch a movie. It will be a wonderful time of connection as the summer winds down! This event is for high school age and older. We will vote on the movie in July - make sure to follow FC Women on social media to be a part of it!
$5 per person
LAST DAY TO REGISTER IS AUGUST 13
For more information, contact Karie Wentz: krwentz@gmail.com
30-Day Prayer Initiative
30-DAY PRAYER INITIATIVE
August 1 - 30, 2024
Starting August 1, 2024, we will begin a prayer initiative as the Family Church community. Daily prayer prompts will be sent out to align our hearts as we pray, listen, and seek where He is calling us to invest in the long-term multiplication of the gospel in Douglas County and the world. As we move toward this gospel saturation vision, we acknowledge the commitment it will take to build this momentum for the next generations and trust that He will bring his people together to live sacrificially and accomplish good beyond what we can imagine in His power.
Sign up using the button for a time slot to receive a daily prayer focus!
For more info, contact Crystal Cunningham: crystal.cunningham@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
South Umpqua | Summer Festival
MYRTLE CREEK SUMMER FESTIVAL
July 25 - 27 | Millsite Park
Family Church is hosting a booth at the Myrtle Creek Summer Festival! Join us for a ton of fun. We will have activities for kids and students, a craft station, and water and popsicles.
Events like these are an excellent opportunity to volunteer and serve our community!
Contact Ryan for more info: ryan.cripps@fcmail.org
FC50 Baptism
FC50 BAPTISM
July 21 | during service
Baptism is an outward expression of an inward change. If you are ready to publicly declare that you are a follower of Jesus, getting baptized is your next step! We don't want you to take this step lightly. Therefore, anyone desiring to be baptized at Family Church must meet with a pastor before baptism. Want to get baptized? Contact your campus pastor!
Sutherlin: craig.hall@fcmail.org
The Ark: drew.ketchum@fcmail.org
South Umpqua: jason.howell@fcmail.org
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 | 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
South Umpqua | Middle School Pool Party
MIDDLE SCHOOL POOL PARTY
June 5 | 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Myrtle Creek Pool
Join us for the last Wyldlife of the school year! Come swim, eat, and kick off the summer together!
For more info, contact Ryan: ryan.cripps@fcmail.org