Upcoming events & Announcements
a jesus shaped life
Our Jesus Shaped Life group is starting back up next Wednesday, February 19th, from 6-7 PM.
This session, we’ll be diving into the topic of Angels—what the Bible says about them, both holy and fallen. It’ll be a 13-session study, meeting every Wednesday through May 21st (skipping Ash Wednesday).
🔹 Bring your Bible—we’ll be using it as our primary reference.
🔹 Notebook & pen are recommended for notes.
🔹 Rotating Locations—Contact Kelsey Pitts each week for the address.
Looking forward to learning and growing together!
Ash Wednesday
🕯 Wednesday, March 5 | 6:30 PM
📍 Yellow Brick Location (253 S. Lisbon St., Carrollton)
Begin the Lenten season with a time of reflection, prayer, and the imposition of ashes. All are welcome. 🙏
Lenten Study
Join Pastor Brandon for a 6-week Lenten Study using the book "The Final Days" by Matt Rawle.
Thursdays, March 6- April 10 at noon in the Multipurpose room at YBC.
Light refreshments served. There will be a $10 fee to cover some cost of the book.
potluck with
the pastor
Join us for Potluck with the Pastor—a casual gathering where you can connect with Pastor Brandon, ask questions, and enjoy some good food together!
📅 March 9 – Right after worship at The Bridge (Stick around to help us tear down our worship space as we prepare for an event in our building!)
📅 March 16 – 12:00 PM at The Yellow Brick
This is a great chance to get to know Pastor Brandon and others in our church family. Plus, who doesn’t love free food? We’d love to see you there!
strategic plan approved
We’re thrilled to announce that the Discipleship Board has approved a new Strategic Plan to guide us through the next 36 months! This plan outlines our vision and priorities as we continue to grow in faith, serve our community, and accomplish the mission God has laid before us.
Stay tuned—details will be shared soon! Let’s continue to pray for God’s guidance as we transition to new leadership.
women's spiritual growth program
"Daughters of God: Are You Listening?"
Ladies – please mark your calendars for Saturday, May 3, 2025 from 9am-3pm at our Yellow Brick Church location. This is a sacred opportunity to draw closer to God as you reflect on yourself and your daily life as you take a silent, self-guided tour through different aspects of the Bible.
This event is open to female members from YBC/The Bridge church services as well as one friend or family member (by personal invite only). Limit of 30 women. Cost is $10 per person to cover costs. This program will be a Cell Phone Free event so that we can learn how to hear God above all the noise in our daily lives. (Childcare will not be available.)
Look for the registration form soon– RSVPs are due to the office by Sunday, April 27th
umc kidz club: spring session leader
We’re looking for someone to lead the UMC Kidz Club session from April 22nd - May 13th! Kidz Club meets Tuesday evenings from 6-7pm, and as the leader, YOU get to pick the theme! Past sessions have included puppets, music, skits, crafts, and more, but the possibilities are endless.
This session will wrap up with the Kidz Club group participating in worship on Sunday, May 18th.
If you love working with kids and want to bring your creative ideas to life, we’d love to have you lead this fun and meaningful ministry! Contact the church office to sign up or learn more.
Feeling Nudged to Share Your Musical Gifts?
Do you feel like God is asking you to share your musical gifts? The Bridge Band is looking for musicians and singers to join us on a rotational basis! This is not a weekly commitment - we will ask you to join on a rotation as your schedule allows.
Interested? Please text Autumn at 234-203-6654 or send her an email at communications@carrolltonfirstumc.org!
keep in touch
From February 2, 2025 – March 2, 2025 Carrollton First UMC will be reaching out to our young adults that graduated in 2024 and are in college/in apprentice programs. These students appreciate that their church family cares for them from afar. Cards for our young adults are at YBC the first 2 weeks of February and will be at The Bridge the last two weeks of February.
Due to costs no boxes are being sent. Items you can contribute are gift cards to fast food or other restaurants, gas cards, store gift cards (retail stores, drug stores, dollar stores). You may drop off the gift cards during the week with the secretary at YBC; we recommend you call to make sure someone is there first. Church # is 330-627-7671.
List of young adults is available at the church!
volunteers needed
Do you have a heart for sharing God’s love with children? We’re looking for volunteers to teach Bridge Kidz and Yellow Brick Kidz on Sunday mornings! Don’t worry—we provide the curriculum, so there’s no need to create lesson plans or come up with activities on your own.
This is a great opportunity to invest in the next generation of disciples while having fun and building meaningful relationships. If you're interested in helping out, please contact Michayla Wendell, Meredith Mateer, or the church office. Your time and dedication will make a big difference!
vbs 2025!
📅 June 17, 18, & 19 - 9:30am-12:00pm
📍 Yellow Brick location (253 S. Lisbon St., Carrollton)
Get ready for an unforgettable adventure at Camp Firelight! This unique Vacation Bible School program invites kids to:
🏕️ Learn to trust God in every situation
🏕️ Discover that God is always with them
🏕️ Feel confident in sharing the good news of Jesus' love
With exciting activities, meaningful lessons, and a whole lot of fun, kids age 3 (potty trained) through 5th grade are welcome to join us for three incredible days of faith and fellowship!
Volunteers Needed!
Help make Camp Firelight shine by joining our team! We need volunteers to assist with decorating, teaching, snacks, and leading music motions (you don’t have to sing ‘well’, we’ve got videos to guide you! The kids just love energy). If you’re interested, we’d love to have you on board—let’s make this an unforgettable experience for our kids!
Our theme verse:"Whenever I’m afraid, I put my trust in you." (Psalm 56:3)
Mark your calendars and stay tuned for more details—we can’t wait to see you and your kids at Camp Firelight! 🌲
Welcome
rev. brandon keck!
We are excited to welcome Rev. Brandon Keck to Carrollton First UMC as our Interim Pastor! We look forward to this new season of ministry and are eager to see how God will work through him to guide and support our church family during this transition.
Rev. Keck brings a heart for ministry and a passion for serving God's people, and we are blessed to have him join us. Let’s give him a warm welcome as we continue to grow together in faith!
trials for hope
Carrollton First UMC is supporting a couple new missions this year. One of them is Trials for Hope, a ministry in the South Forest District.
They deliver dignity and hope to those who fall between the cracks by delivering wholesome food, personal care items, and warmth to the Greater Cleveland area.
4321 Bridge Avenue,
Cleveland, OH 44113
216-920-2205
New study:
"What happens next?"
Looking for a deep and meaningful study? Starting Monday, Feb. 10 at 6:30 PM, our Monday night home group at the Krills' home will begin Max Lucado’s “What Happens Next: A Traveler’s Guide Through the End of This Age.”
Details:
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6-week study (Feb. 10 - March 17)
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Held in the Krills' newly designed, spacious, and wheelchair-accessible home (Contact church office or Bill/Francie Krills for the address.)
Dive into this thought-provoking study with us and connect in fellowship and faith. We’d love to have you join!
kids for christ
It's time for Spring Kids for Christ. The theme is Be Still and know that I am God.
It will be the last Tuesday in February and 4 Tuesdays in March. The time is 3:15- 5:15 each week. The kids, Kindergarten thru 5th grade, love this after school program. Pray about joining the team to share Jesus. We need people to lead snacks, music, games, crafts and Bible study. All curriculum and supplies are provided.
For more information about how you can serve, contact Kathy Cramer at kathycramer374@gmail.com
a jesus shaped
life Study
What shape is your life? Is your life shaped by the world? Is your life shaped by your experiences? Is your life shaped like Jesus? We will be diving into a study led by Kelsey Pitts, on the book ‘A Jesus Shaped Life’ by Bob Rognlien. This book walks through life from an everyday perspective showing how we can shape our lives into that of Jesus in practical ways.
Please join us the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays from 6-7pm at the Yellow Brick as we help one another move from a culture of consumerism into disciples of Christ.
kingdom youth
We’re back! Kingdom Youth Group kicks off the new year on Thursday, January 9, from 5:30–7:00 PM at the Yellow Brick Church. This group is for youth in grades 6–9, and we’re excited to see you there!
This isn’t just another pizza-and-games night with a quick devotion. We’re reimagining youth ministry to create a discipling culture—one that models the life of Jesus as our ultimate example. Come be a part of something deeper, meaningful, and life-changing.
Bring a friend, and we’ll see you there! ✝️
join vitality!
Have you wanted to join in the different ways we serve the congregation and the community, but aren’t sure how? Do you have a unique vision for how the church could accomplish this in the coming year?
Vitality Team is the group that engages the congregation and the community by hosting events such as Nerf and Nachos, the Graduation Luncheon, Dessert Wars, Free Haircut Events, the Advent Festival, etc. These are wonderful opportunities to spread the word of Jesus, and offer prayer throughout the community through fun and social events.
We will be discussing this years’ events, and planning things such as the Graduation Luncheon we host for the Seniors of Carrollton each year, the new Hair Event we’ve added (offering free haircuts, necessities, prayer, support and tools for life of those in need in our community), and so much more! This isn’t a commitment to serve, but fresh ideas and input for new things we can incorporate throughout the year is always welcomed! Please contact Kelsey Pitts for any questions.
umc kidz club
UMC Kidz Club is back for our 2nd year! Like last year, we will be meeting on Tuesdays at the YBC, from 6:00-7:00pm. Our club is open to 3 y.o. (must be potty trained) through 5th grade students. We have many fun sessions lined up again this year!
4th Session:
Tuesday evenings: February 11-March 4
Sunday, March 9th at both services
5th Session:
Tuesday evenings: March 18-April 8
Sunday, April 13th (Palm Sunday) at both services
coffee & christ
Looking for meaningful conversation and community? We’ve got the perfect spot!
Every Tuesday at 10 AM, we're gathering at Carroll County Coffee Company for our new Coffee & Christ series. Together, we'll explore what the Bible says about fellowship and community—because life’s better when we do it together!
Come as you are, grab your favorite brew, and let’s connect over conversations that enrich the soul. We can’t wait to meet you!
📅 Tuesdays | 10 AM 📍 Carroll County Coffee Company
Safety & Security Team
Carrollton First United Methodist Church is building a Safety and Security Team so that we as a congregation are prepared should a situation arise in our church. Together we can plan, train and prepare for what we must pray will never happen.
If you would like more information, please contact Scott Cartwright. Descriptions of the positions are available from the church office.
small group offerings
Life is better together, and our small groups are proof of that!
Looking to connect, grow, and share your faith journey? We have a variety of small groups that would love to welcome you. Join us as we come together to learn, support, and grow in faith. There's a place for you!
Keep up with our small group offerings by visiting www.carrolltonfirstumc.org/small-groups
called to serve?
Hello everyone! Are you being called to serve at church? We are always looking for help. Not sure what’s involved or how to do a task? Training available!
Volunteers needed for Hospitality, Greeters, Children’s Messages, Yellow Brick Kidz, Bridge Kidz, Worship Crew – Sound, Camera, Computer, Funeral Dinners. Contact the church office if you see a need and want to help fill it! We appreciate the commitment you make to our church.
