All FMC men are welcome to attend a retreat on Saturday, February 22nd, 9am-1pm (with brunch). We will meet in a conference room at the Special Olympics headquarters, 3212 Skipwith Rd (just off of Broad, north of Parham). Enter the first set of double doors and go straight. Pastor Ryan will lead discussions about life stages and spiritual growth. A $10 donation is requested to help cover expenses. Email Ryan if you plan to attend.

CELEBRATING 500 YEARS OF ANABAPTISM—First Baptist Church (2709 Monument Ave.) will host an ecumenical gathering from around Virginia to celebrate the impact of Anabaptism and explore how its spiritual commitments are relevant for today’s church. Greg Boyd, pastor, theologian, and leading voice for the Neo-Anabaptism movement, will be the keynote speaker (live via Zoom). Cantore (men’s acapella) will perform, and a panel of speakers from other denominations will be featured. February 2nd, 4-6pm.

“Five Things You Might Be Getting Wrong About Anabaptism and Why It Matters.” FMC's Anabaptist Jubilee Task Force is excited to welcome EMU History Professor, Mary Sprunger, to kick off the 500th Anniversary of Anabaptism! The potluck normally scheduled after morning worship will INSTEAD be at 5PM! Last names A-L bring a main dish, M-Z bring a side dish or salad. Mary's presentation will start at 6pm, followed by a dessert reception open to the public (provided by FMC). Bonus: During the potluck, there will be Menno Simons cookies for kids to decorate (vegan friendly), then served at the reception.

NATIONAL NIGHT OUT—National Night Out, co-sponsored by FMC will be held on Tuesday, August 6 at the Northern Henrico Civic Association, 319 N. Wilkinson Rd., from 530 to 8 pm. Food and children's games.

The Ministerial Leadership Team is hosting a lunch for new attenders to get to know each other and the MLT on June 2nd 12:30-1:30.

In the Memory Garden, weather permitting.

This is a joint service with Anointed New Life Baptist Church, to be held at First Mennonite Church of Richmond.

David Headly invites anyone from the congregation, community, or friends to the Fellowship Hall  for a free one-hour ballroom dancing lesson. If there is sufficient interest, he will provide free lessons twice a month or monthly. 

All are invited to this meditative service that begins the season of Lent and includes the ritual of receiving ashes on one’s forehead as a symbol of repentance, mortality, and dependence on God. 

Bring a snack to share. Everyone is invited.  

The Ministerial Leadership Team will host a lunch for all recent attendees so that they can get to know each other as well as the leadership team. RSVP to pastor@firstmennonitechurch.org if you plan to attend.

Will be meeting at First Watch Regency.  Respond to juleslehman1@gmail.com if you would like to attend.

Drop by fellowship hall anytime from 9am to 3pm to help tie a comforter or piece a new top. If you plan to be present over lunch, bring a bag lunch. All are welcome!  

A carry-in breakfast will be served at 8:30am on Easter. Members with the last names of A-H, please bring a hot dish; I-R bring pastry and S-Y bring fruit. We will need help to set up and clean up. Thank you.

Weather permitting, we will meet in the Memory Garden (otherwise in the Commons) on Easter, April 17, 8-8:30am for a meditative service.

FMC will host a service on April 15th at 7pm that picks up the story of Jesus passion where the Maundy-Thursday Service left off: Jesus arrest, trial, crucifixion, and burial. Chamberlayne Heights United Methodist and Ginter Park Baptist are invited to join us.

Chamberlayne Heights United Methodist Church will host a Maundy-Thursday Service on April 14th. This service will include First Mennonite and Ginter Park Baptist. A joint choir will practice a simple anthem at 6 pm.