Events
Coming Up:
From Our Community:
The following listing is chronological with ongoing groups first.
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The following listing is chronological with ongoing groups first. 〰️
GAYM Nite
Join the Reconciling Ministries Committee and their Friends and Allies for a multi-generational evening of food, fellowship and board games. Be sure to wear your rainbow colors or be wearin' your St. Patrick's Day green! We hope to see you there for what promises to be a fun evening!
Bring your favorite game and an appetizer or dessert to share. Donations of $5 appreciated to benefit Glen's Friends | LGBTQ+.
Pride Service
Please join the Reconciling Ministries team for a celebration of FUMCAH’s 16th anniversary of our congregation’s vote to join the Reconciling Ministries (RM) Network. Please wear bright colors to the service to celebrate FUMCAH’s vote to become a Reconciling Congregation on September 28, 2008, affirming God’s love for all. We will provide an update on General Conference, hear witness, and celebrate with meaningful music. In addition to the importance of a congregation to join the Reconciling movement and share God’s love for all, it is important for individuals to join as well. To learn more about becoming a Reconciling United Methodist (RUM), go to rmnetwork.org/RUM or reach out to a Reconciling Ministries Team Member. Please join us for cake following the service during coffee hour.
Pinta Pride Parade
If you are interested in marching with FUMCAH, please contact Sharon Nudo.
FABowling at Beverly Lanes
Join the Reconciling Ministries Committee for Friends and Allies Bowling, Food and Fellowship.
Restore Justice Advocacy Training
Please join a number of FUMCAH members as we learn to become active, transformative, legislative activists for social change. The trainers from Restore Justice are noted for their impassioned yet practical approach in teaching us how to effectively speak to elected officials.
We are grateful to Southminster Presbyterian Church for sponsoring this event for the AH Faith cooperative.
Trans Day of Remembrance
Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDOR) is an annual observance on November 20 that honors the memory of the transgender people whose lives were lost in acts of anti-transgender violence.
Learn more about Transgender Day of Remembrance at glaad.org/tdor and find more resources at fumcah.com/pride.
FAB: LGBTQ+ Friends, Allies, and Brunch
After enjoying our Sunday Worship, please come to get to know our FUMCAH LGBTQ+ friends and allies for food and fellowship! If you're interested in Reconciling Ministries at FUMCAH, you're invited for informal conversation at Brunch Café in Northpoint Shopping Center, 306 E Rand Road, in Arlington Heights. Please RSVP to Sharon Nudo at 847.558.4248. Hope to see you there!
BG Pride Parade 2023
BG Pride Parade 2023
June is PRIDE month and while we welcome and celebrate our diversity all year, we are PROUD to participate in special activities. We are incredibly excited to again participate in the annual Buffalo Grove Pride Parade – this year’s theme is The Magic of PRIDE. Join us for this special celebration on Sunday, June 4, for a true in-person, family-centric pride parade in the suburbs.
FUMCAH is a “Friends of BG Pride” sponsor and will be marching in the parade. If you are interested in joining us, please call or text Sharon Nudo at 847-558-4248. We will meet at the church at 9am and carpool. Walkers and group members should be at the staging area by 10:30am. Step-off for the one mile parade route is at 11am.
We’d love to see you there, rain or shine. Rainbow colors and “Magical RAINBOW Explosion” attire are encouraged.
June 2023 Mission: Youth Outlook
Youth Outlook is our June Mission. They are the first social service agency in Illinois solely dedicated to the support of LGBTQ+ youth. They work in six counties in the Chicago suburbs, offering drop-in centers for youth, parental support, and community education.
Drop-in Centers meet weekly and are a social setting for youth to meet other LGTBQ+ young people.
Thrive is a support group for parents and those actively parenting LGTBQ+ teens. It offers safe confidential space for parents to share their journey and concerns.
Community Education initiatives inform professionals and educators on needs specific to the LGTBQ+ community in addition to current trends in working with LGBTQ+ youth and creating LGTBQ+ inclusive environments.
For more information regarding Youth Outlook, please visit youth-outlook.org.
Cinco de Mayo GAYM Nite
Trinity's LGBTQIA Ministry presents GAYM Nite - Card Games, Trivia Games, Bags and More! Food and Drinks will be provided. ALL Are Welcome!
LGBTQ+ and Allies Bowling Party
The LGBTQIA-Plus and Allies Group at Kingswood United Methodist Church is hosting a bowling party on Sunday, February 19, from 2:00-5:00pm for northwest suburban Reconciling congregations including FUMCAH. The event will be held at Bowlero Bowling Alley, 350 McHenry Road, in Buffalo Grove. They will have three lanes to trade off for two hours and then an additional hour for fellowship and connection. The cost is $10 per person (you can pay online at kingswoodumc.com or bring it with you).
Registration deadline is Monday, February 6 at 12noon. You can register at: https://pastorstoolbox.com/save-a-seat/612a402d-d0fa-5805-a88a-4b32d120ac02
Food, shoes, and bowling ball are provided. Email Duane Tompkins at archer1867@aol.com for more information.
FAB (Friends, Allies, and Brunch)
FAB (Friends, Allies, and Brunch) will meet on January 29, after worship. Meet at FUMCAH's west entrance.
