Sing the Joy of Christmas!

The Coastal California Chorale & Orchestra (which Christina Smith, our wonderful Worship Leader sings in) will perform in concert Sunday, December 3rd at 5 PM in Newport Beach. She invites the members of The Fount to come to this free concert. The Imago Dei Children’s Chorus will also participate in...

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Operation Christmas Child

It’s time to return your boxes! If you took an Operation Christmas Child box to fill, it’s time to bring them back to the church office (no later than this Sunday, November 19th). There is still time to virtually build a box online too. Just click HERE to select what you want...

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Hanging of the Greens – Wednesday, Nov. 29th

“It’s the most wonderful time of the year!” Time to decorate the Sanctuary for Advent/Christmas, traditionally called “Hanging of the Greens”, referring to the green wreathes and garland (and don’t forget the tree!). We will gather at 7:30 PM on Wednesday, November 29th, to deck the hall with bows of...

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Remember 9/11 – The Fount Account

Today is the twenty-second anniversary of the terrorist attacks on our country, which we ominously name “9/11”. It is a somber time for America, and for those of us who remember, a time that can become a source of anger. Many will post memes on social media, and banners that...

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Mission Potluck – July 23rd

The Fount Family will gather for a potluck supper and mission report from a very special mission family in our midst. Come and enjoy good home cooking and some take-out as well! The event will happen on Sunday, July 23, 2023, starting at 6:00 PM in the Multipurpose Room. More...

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Vicarious Joy, Actual Distress

Pastor Glen was asked to write the article for this week’s Outlook, the weekly newsletter of the Wesleyan Covenant Association. This publication reaches 19,000 subscribers worldwide! The topic is the difficult process of disaffiliation in the California-Pacific Annual Conference. You can read the article here:  Vicarious Joy, Actual Distress – Wesleyan...

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Disaffiliation Blocked – The Fount Account

I write this in the aftermath of the meeting of the California-Pacific Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church, meeting in Los Angels June 14-17, 2023. During the session, attempts were made by myself and your Lay Leader, Ted Smith, to ask the bishop and the conference trustees to reconsider...

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Working on Ourselves – The Fount Account

In our culture today, we are encouraged to work on ourselves. We use language like, “self-love, me time, and self-care”. We are told to make sure we are okay and good before helping others. There is a saying that goes, “you cannot pour from an empty cup”. Well, that is...

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Join Us This Sunday!

Following our 9:00 AM worship service, Trevor will lead us in a 15 minute Hymn Sing! Come and request your favorite hymn from the hymnal. This monthly tradition is a blessing for those who appreciate the “old hymns”! Come and show your support! This Sunday, June 11th.

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New Summer Sermon Series: Corinthian Questions

Pastor Glen Haworth will begin a new sermon series this week that will last the whole summer! “Corinthian Questions” will examine many of the pastoral questions posed to Paul, which makes up much of his first letter to this important church. Questions like immorality in the church, division, temptation, marriage,...

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