EVENT CALENDAR
Find out what’s happening at FC and how you can get connected to our family community!
Meet the Mallows
MEET THE MALLOWS
Saturday, April 5 | 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Sutherlin | Upper Auditorium
This will be an opportunity to meet our missionaries, Kreg and Jenny Mallow, enjoy a full meal together, and hear about updates and progress from the Krung and Brao mission efforts. We will also share how you can partner with two Africa missions teams that leave in June!
This is a free family-friendly event, but please register so we know how much food to prepare.
For more information, contact Craig: craig.hall@fcmail.org
Kids Ministry Volunteer Training
KIDS MINISTRY VOLUNTEER TRAINING
April 12 | 12:00pm - 3:30pm
The Ark | 411 Safari Road, Winston
This will be a half-day training for those serving in Kids Ministry that will focus on teaching, classroom management, and relational discipleship skills for working with children. Lunch will be provided before the main event (12:00-1:00).
For more information, contact Crystal: crystal.cunningham@fcmail.org
Illuminate Easter
ILLUMINATE EASTER
Sunday, April 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.
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
Sutherlin | Good Friday
REMEMBERING GOOD FRIDAY
Friday, April 18 | 6:00pm
Sutherlin | Auditorium
A reverent time of guided prayer and singing to remember and reflect on the all-sufficient sacrifice of Jesus Christ on the cross.
"For while we were still weak, at the right time Christ died for the ungodly. For one will scarcely die for a righteous person—though perhaps for a good person one would dare even to die— but God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us."
Romans 5:6-8
For more information, contact Jordan: jordan.knee@fcmail.org
Sutherlin | Easter (8am)
FROM DEATH TO LIFE | EASTER AT FAMILY CHURCH
Sunday, April 20 | 8:00am, 9:30am, & 11:00am
Sutherlin Campus | 878 W 6th Ave
Jesus overcame sin, Satan, and the grave. Come celebrate our risen Savior at Family Church this Easter! Kids classes are available for birth through fifth grade.
Sutherlin | Easter (9:30am)
FROM DEATH TO LIFE | EASTER AT FAMILY CHURCH
Sunday, April 20 | 8:00am, 9:30am, & 11:00am
Sutherlin Campus | 878 W 6th Ave
Jesus overcame sin, Satan, and the grave. Come celebrate our risen Savior at Family Church this Easter! Kids classes are available for birth through fifth grade.
Sutherlin | Easter (11am)
FROM DEATH TO LIFE | EASTER AT FAMILY CHURCH
Sunday, April 20 | 8:00am, 9:30am, & 11:00am
Sutherlin Campus | 878 W 6th Ave
Jesus overcame sin, Satan, and the grave. Come celebrate our risen Savior at Family Church this Easter! Kids classes are available for birth through fifth grade.
Sutherlin | VBS
TRUE NORTH VBS 2025
June 30 - July 3 | 9:00am – 12:00pm
Sutherlin | Auditorium
Send your kids on the ultimate Alaskan adventure where northern lights glow over majestic mountains, racing rivers, and glistening glaciers. As kids trek the tundra, they’ll explore how easy it is to lose sight of what’s true in our wild world today. Pointing them toward Jesus, True North VBS shows them he is a faithful friend we can always trust. He’s our True North!
Volunteers Needed - register online!
For more information, contact Crystal Cunningham: crystal.cunningham@fcmail.org
Sutherlin VBS is for kids ages 4 through 4th grade (recently completed).
Alive | Summer Camp
ALIVE SUMMER CAMP - SAVE THE DATE!
July 21 - 24 | 6th - 12th graders
Sky Camp | Fall Creek, OR
More info coming soon!
Sutherlin | Explore Class
EXPLORE CLASS
Sunday, March 23 | 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Sutherlin Campus | Upper Auditorium
Meet the Sutherlin 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! Please register everyone who plans to attend so we can prepare enough food.
THE LAST DAY TO REGISTER IS MARCH 19
For more info, contact Ashley Buzzard: ashley.buzzard@fcmail.org
Sutherlin | FC Men March Madness
FC MEN MARCH MADNESS
March 22 | Time 10:00am
Sutherlin | Auditorium
This is an opportunity for the men of our campus to gather and watch basketball together.
For more information, contact Darren: darren.mendenhall@yahoo.com
Sutherlin | Kids Ministry Interest Meetings
KIDS MINISTRY INTEREST MEETINGS
Sunday, March 16 | After each service
Sutherlin | Lobby Café
We are looking for members interested in exploring Kids Ministry. There are various needs in preschool, nursery, elementary, and the check-in area. After service, visit the lobby cafe to learn more about serving roles and upcoming training opportunities.
For more information, contact Crystal: crystal.cunningham@fcmail.org
Life on Purpose | Primer
LIFE ON PURPOSE PRIMER
Six Sundays, starting March 16 | 11:30am - 1:00pm
South Umpqua | Lobby
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 MARCH 9)
For more information, contact Pam: pam.alden@fcmail.org
Sutherlin | Kids Ministry Interest Meetings
KIDS MINISTRY INTEREST MEETINGS
Sunday, March 16 | After each service
Sutherlin | Lobby Café
We are looking for members interested in exploring Kids Ministry. There are various needs in preschool, nursery, elementary, and the check-in area. After service, visit the lobby cafe to learn more about serving roles and upcoming training opportunities.
For more information, contact Crystal: crystal.cunningham@fcmail.org
FC Women | Winter Social
FC WOMEN | WINTER SOCIAL
Friday, February 28 | 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 finger foods, desserts, and drinks. We plan to hang out, eat, fellowship, play games, and craft.
THE LAST DAY TO REGISTER IS FEBRUARY 27
For more information, contact Lhea Beach: lheabeach@aol.com
Mexico Team Bake Sale
MEXICO TEAM BAKE SALE
Sunday, February 9 | 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 select the “Missions” fund and include "Mexico Team" in the memo line.
If you want to provide baked goods, please call or text your campus contact below.
THE ARK: Renee Cripe
SUTHERLIN: Kristi Cook
SOUTH UMPQUA: Brandon Calley
WOMEN | Betrayal & Beyond
BETRAYAL & BEYOND
Mondays Evenings | 6pm - 8pm
January 27 - November 24 | $40 (covers all materials)
The pain and trauma created through sexual betrayal are devastating, but healing is possible. Being able to process your experiences in a safe, grace-filled place - and working at a pace that encourages self-discovery - will empower you to make strides in your healing and make informed decisions for your future. Through a weekly group experience with other women on this healing journey, Betrayal & Beyond will guide you in making sense of your story, identifying the symptoms of trauma, establishing safety, finding your voice, and so much more.
THE LAST DAY TO REGISTER IS JANUARY 24
For more information, email: BandB.Family.Church@gmail.com
MEN | Sexual Integrity 101
SEXUAL INTEGRITY: 101
Classes starting Monday, January 20
6:00pm – 8:00pm
This is a class for men who have sexual brokenness and struggle with unwanted sexual behavior. This course will combine biblical truths with practical tools to start creating lifelong change. This 8-week course will provide a game plan to begin the process of breaking free from unwanted sexual behavior.
Cost: $20 (includes a workbook)
Please email your interest to our secure/private email: pdmen.fc@gmail.com
Sutherlin | Kids Night
KIDS NIGHT
Wednesday evenings, beginning January 15 | 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Sutherlin Auditorium | Pre-K - 5th Grade
Kids Night is back with team games, worship, prizes, Bible lessons, small groups, and special events!
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! Contact Crystal: crystal.cunningham@fcmail.org
Farewell to the Fultz Family
FAREWELL TO THE FULTZ FAMILY
January 12 | 5:00pm
Sutherlin | Auditorium
We will gather to celebrate the Fultz family's 8 years at Family Church before they depart for Iowa.
Light refreshments will be provided.
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
Sutherlin | Illuminate Christmas Eve
ILLUMINATE CHRISTMAS EVE
Tuesday, December 24 | 2:00pm & 4:00pm
Sutherlin | Auditorium
Join us this Christmas Eve for a 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 to magnify the greatness of God in Jesus Christ and cherish Him above all else.
For more info, contact Jordan Knee: jordan.knee@fcmail.org
Sutherlin | Illuminate Christmas Eve
ILLUMINATE CHRISTMAS EVE
Tuesday, December 24 | 2:00pm & 4:00pm
Sutherlin | Auditorium
Join us this Christmas Eve for a 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 to magnify the greatness of God in Jesus Christ and cherish Him above all else.
For more info, contact Jordan Knee: jordan.knee@fcmail.org
Sutherlin | Alive Groovy Christmas
ALIVE GROOVY CHRISTMAS
Sunday, December 22 | 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Sutherlin | Auditorium
Come to our annual Alive Christmas Party with your big hair, bell-bottom pants, and tie-dyed shirts. Let’s party it up 70's style!
For more info, contact Jeremy: jeremy.fultz@fcmail.org
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
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
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)
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
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
Sutherlin | Explore Class
EXPLORE CLASS
Sunday, October 13 | 10:45am - 12:00pm
Sutherlin Campus | Upper Auditorium
Meet the Sutherlin 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. Snacks are provided.
THE LAST DAY TO REGISTER IS OCTOBER 10
For more info, contact Ashley Buzzard: ashley.buzzard@fcmail.org
Sutherlin | Child Dedication
CHILD DEDICATION
Sunday, October 13 | During Services
This is for parents who want to publicly dedicate their child(ren) to the Lord during a weekend worship service.
For more info, contact Pastor Jeremy: jeremy.fultz@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
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