Washington Prayer March 2020

This Saturday, Franklin Graham is leading a prayer march in Washington DC. It is not a protest or a rally to support anything political. It is a day of prayer to ask God to heal our land. “America is in trouble. Our communities are hurting, our people are divided, and there’s fear...

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Help Fire Victims through UMCOR

The devastation from the fires raging in California, Oregon and Washington has been front page news. We’ve experienced the ashes and auburn skies even here in Fountain Valley! The United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) is our denominational disaster relief organization that provides help for those affected by such disasters....

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It’s Time to Start Packing!

We have Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes in the office, folded and ready for you to pack.  Pick one up on Sunday or contact us to make arrangements to get one to you.  Due to the worldwide effects of COVID-19, boxes will be more important than ever this year.  This is...

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Exciting News!

Dear Fount Family, I have some exciting news! The Church Council met in special session this past Tuesday evening (via Zoom) and has approved a plan to re-open the facilities of The Fount! The plan now goes to our District Superintendent, Rev. John Farley, for final approval. But if everything...

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National Day of Prayer

Join in prayer today, May 7th, with Christians across our nation. Not Sure What to Pray For? Prayer simply means talking honestly to God, and then listening for Him to speak. But the idea of talking with God intimidates a lot of people. How do you begin to pray if...

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A Conversation with Ric Seaver

You are invited to join a Zoom meeting conversation with Ric Seaver on some of the things he is discovering about online ministry. Some very exciting things are unfolding, and we want you to know about them! Did you know that folks who would never darken the threshold of a...

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Whom Has This Church Sent?

We were talking amongst staff recently about the people who have gone into some form of ministry from this church over the years. Pastors, missionaries, church staff, teachers and others. No one on the current staff could come up with the whole list, so we’d like to ask for your help. If you...

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SOLD OUT Mask Fundraiser for Preschool at The Fount

WE HAVE SOLD OUT OF MASKS! Watch this site for when more masks might be available. Thank you to all who have supported our Preschool! Volunteers have been working overtime, donating their time and materials to make masks to help protect our community. To get on the WAITING LIST to...

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The Fount Now Has a YouTube Channel!

In the present crisis, your church staff is scurrying to find ways to connect with the church family and the community (indeed, the whole world!). As a part of that, we have created a YouTube channel for posting (and eventually going live) The Fount ministries! You’ll find the channel at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEb72O6nJC90UoWr0m9P45A/...

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This Sunday is UMCOR Sunday!

This is an extraordinary season of waiting. Our normal activities are suspended. Grocery stores are out of hand sanitizer. Restaurants are closed. Worship is being offered online by churches, including The Fount. Perhaps you are anxious about community, your health or the health of loved ones. Or how you will...

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