Welcome to Friendship United Methodist
What is a Methodist?
We believe in the
*Availability of God's grace for all;
*The essential union of faith and works;
*Salvation as personal and social;
*The church as a community of Christ's
disciples who seek to share in God's mission;
*The inseparability of knowledge and vital
piety as components of faith
*Seeking holiness of heart and life both as
individuals and in our society;
*A cooperative ministry and mission in the
world
*The link between Christian doctrine and
Christian living
*Four main guidelines for belief... Scripture,
Tradition, Experience, and Reason
*Availability of God's grace for all;
*The essential union of faith and works;
*Salvation as personal and social;
*The church as a community of Christ's
disciples who seek to share in God's mission;
*The inseparability of knowledge and vital
piety as components of faith
*Seeking holiness of heart and life both as
individuals and in our society;
*A cooperative ministry and mission in the
world
*The link between Christian doctrine and
Christian living
*Four main guidelines for belief... Scripture,
Tradition, Experience, and Reason
The Heritage of FUMC
FUMC began in 1836 with a group of several
dozen Methodists meeting in a schoolhouse in
Lockland. The congregation built their first
church in 1843, known as Lockland Methodist
Episcopal Church. In 1874 the church moved
to South Wayne Avenue. Over the next 60
years, the name of the church changed three
times, finally settling with Wayne Avenue
Methodist Church in 1941.
In the late 1950's, the church elders decided to
move to Wyoming. The first worship services
were held in a home on the site of the current
church. The name was also changed to
Friendship United Methodist. Today,
Friendship United Methodist church welcomes
hundreds of members for services and
programs throughout the week, and ministries
and missions that reach far out into the
community and world.
dozen Methodists meeting in a schoolhouse in
Lockland. The congregation built their first
church in 1843, known as Lockland Methodist
Episcopal Church. In 1874 the church moved
to South Wayne Avenue. Over the next 60
years, the name of the church changed three
times, finally settling with Wayne Avenue
Methodist Church in 1941.
In the late 1950's, the church elders decided to
move to Wyoming. The first worship services
were held in a home on the site of the current
church. The name was also changed to
Friendship United Methodist. Today,
Friendship United Methodist church welcomes
hundreds of members for services and
programs throughout the week, and ministries
and missions that reach far out into the
community and world.
Becoming a part of the FUMC
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We hope you’ll find this to be a place of faith,
family, and fellowship. There is a place here
for you! Your children will grow in Christian
love and fellowship here at Friendship as part
of our Sunday School and youth programs.
We offer many bible and adult study classes
on issues that are relevant to your life. You'll
have the chance to reach out to humanity with
one of our many mission trips. Make friends
that will last a lifetime in one of the many
groups here at Friendship, like Prime Time,
United Methodist Women, and Stephen
Ministries. But more than anything, we think
you’ll find a sense of Christian community
here at Friendship. Our members are like a
family… we support each other in good times
and in bad, and form lifelong friendships.
Come in and be a part of Friendship United
Methodist Church today! New member
classes form throughout the year as needed.
Please contact Pastor Stu for more
information.
family, and fellowship. There is a place here
for you! Your children will grow in Christian
love and fellowship here at Friendship as part
of our Sunday School and youth programs.
We offer many bible and adult study classes
on issues that are relevant to your life. You'll
have the chance to reach out to humanity with
one of our many mission trips. Make friends
that will last a lifetime in one of the many
groups here at Friendship, like Prime Time,
United Methodist Women, and Stephen
Ministries. But more than anything, we think
you’ll find a sense of Christian community
here at Friendship. Our members are like a
family… we support each other in good times
and in bad, and form lifelong friendships.
Come in and be a part of Friendship United
Methodist Church today! New member
classes form throughout the year as needed.
Please contact Pastor Stu for more
information.
| Stu Rammes is a graduate of Cedarville University and United Theological Seminary. Stu is a member of the West Ohio Conference and was appointed to Friendship United Methodist in June of 2006. His last pastorate was High Street UMC in Springfield , OH . Pastor Stu and his wife Laurie, were married on May 9, 1998, and reside in the parsonage, 32 Dorino Place , Wyoming . Stu is a graduate of the Stephen Series Leader’s Training Course, and has served as an Army Chaplin. Pastor Rammes is in the office most mornings and at other times as needs arise. His office phone number is (513) 821-5725 ext.16. His home phone number is (513)-821-9195. Click here to email Pastor Stu. |
| Associate Pastor Gene Wells |
Gene Wells is currently the Associate Pastor at Friendship United Methodist Church . Gene retired in June of 2001 after serving the United Methodist Church for forty-three years. He is the father of two sons, and the grandfather of three grandchildren. Gene is a graduate of Asbury College , United Theological Seminary, Scarritt College and Boston University School of Theology. His last pastorate was St. Paul United Methodist Church in Madeira . Gene’s major responsibilities are pastoral care, teaching, preaching, and filling in for Rev. Rammes. Gene’s home phone is (513) 339-0880 and his office number is (513) 821-5725 ext. 15. |
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| Five Questions With... Pastor Stu! 1. What is your favorite book of the Bible: Old Testament is Job, New Testament is John 2. What is your favorite part of being Pastor? Teaching 3. What is your favorite kind of music? Rock 4. What is the strangest thing to ever happen during a church service? The church wireless sound system picked up a neighboring rock band practicing very loudly during a Palm Sunday worship service. 5. Name a quote that guides you: "Go therefore and make disciples..." Matthew 28:19 |
| Secretary Nancy Feverston Nancy can be reached during church office hours Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Phone: (513) 821-5725 or via email. |
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| Friendship Receives Honor At Annual Conference FUMC was awarded at 2008 patch honoring our 10 year commitment as Global Mission Partners! Only four churches of the more than 40,000 United Methodist Churches worldwide receive this honor each year. See the banner hanging outside Pastor Stu's office. Read conference newsletter |
