What's going on around FOL?
Resurrection Sunday Adult Choir
March 18th, 2023
Adult Choir: Join the FOL Easter Choir as we sing during Resurrection Sunday service on April 9th! All skill levels are welcome. Rehearsals will be on Thursdays, March 30th and April 6th from 6:30-8:30pm in the sanctuary. Contact SIs. Becca May Grant or Sis. Tamara Brown for info.......
Middle School Ministry
March 18th, 2023
Families with students in 7th and 8th grade: We will be starting Middle School Ministry back up after Easter. Please take a moment to register your 7th or 8th grade child. We are also looking for more volunteers. If you are interested in partnering with us in teaching, organizing, or implementing activities, please reach out to Bro. Brian Woodland.......
Children's Ministry
March 18th, 2023
Children’s Ministry is BACK! Children’s Ministry will now be offered on 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Sundays for children from toddlers thru 6th grade. We are also recruiting volunteers! If you have a heart to serve our children once a month as a teacher, snack helper, or help with special events, we’d love to talk more about that with you. Please contact Sis. Adey Assefa or one of the Children’s Ministry te...
Good Friday Experience - 4/7
March 11th, 2023
Good Friday Experience: On Friday, April 7th from 12-1 PM we will have a one-hour Good Friday experience and Communion meal. This special event will feature exploring scriptures of the crucifixion, prayer and worship, and an extended communion meal of bread and the cup in community with each other. All are invited and welcome. This event is free and registration is not required, but for planning p...
Holy Week Bible Study - 4/5
March 11th, 2023
Holy Week Bible Study: On Wednesday, April 5th from 7-8 PM, we will be having an experiential, interactive Bible Study as Ms. Mary Gill will be creating a scriptural experience focused on walking through the week of Easter. Please join us for this powerful experience.......
Resurrection Sunday Dance Ministry
March 11th, 2023
Dance Ministry: We are creating an Easter Dance Celebration for the Resurrection Sunday service. All interested adults and high school students are invited to dance with the Dance Ministry for this piece. We’d love to have you join us to learn simple, celebratory choreography. Rehearsals will take place at church on Thursdays from 7-8:30 PM on 3/23, 3/30, and 4/6. You must attend at least two rehe...
Young Adult Gathering - 3/19
March 11th, 2023
Young Adults: Adults ages 18-35 are invited to join the Young Adult Ministry Sunday, March 19th from 4:30-6:30 PM at Minster Harry and Nici Hawkins’ home for our monthly fellowship event. We will be discussing the topic: “What does it mean to have healthy boundaries and standards as we week Godly relationships?” Please contact Sis. Ali Gee-Lewis for more info.......
Resurrection Sunday Children's Choir and Dance
March 4th, 2023
Children’s Choir: All children and youth ages 5 and up are invited to sing with the Children’s Choir on Easter Sunday, April 9th. Rehearsals will take place during worship service on 3/19, 3/26, and 4/2. Please contact Sis. Melanie Lucas or Sis. Becca Grant for more info.......
Elevator Use
February 17th, 2023
Notice: The FOL elevator is located on the south side of the building near the women’s bathroom. Our elevator is a simple freight elevator, however, and is restricted to those in wheelchairs or who have significant mobility challenges. If you need to use it to get to the lower level, please see a member of our pastoral team for proper instructions. Thank you!......
Guest Speaker for Sunday Service 2/12 and 2/19
February 8th, 2023
We are privileged to have Dr. Christy Clark-Pujara as our guest speaker during our Sunday Service at 10 AM on February 12 and 19. She’ll be discussing the role of faith in enslaved people on February 12 and the role of faith in freed people on February 19. ......
Baptism and Baby Dedication - 4/30
February 4th, 2023
Spring Baptism Service: We are excited to announce that FOL will be having a baptism and baby dedication service on Sunday, April 30th at 1:30 pm, following our morning worship service and a celebratory lunch. All are welcome.Being baptized is an outward expression of an inward truth. If would like to make a public declaration of your faith in Jesus and be baptized, please fill out the interest fo...
Book Launch - 2/19
February 4th, 2023
Three of our members have new books coming out! Min. Fabu Carter, Min. Catrina Sparkman, and Sis. Sherry Lucille would like to invite their church family to their book launch, Love Released Again, at the Wisconsin Book Festival at Madison Central Library on Sunday, February 19th at 2 PM. Be the first to hear excerpts from their books and purchase your copy. Thank you for your support!......
Thank You for Giving
January 28th, 2023
Thank you for your faithful giving to our ministry in 2022! We are grateful to all those who invest in this ministry through your time, talents, and resources. Your partnership enables us to carry out the work of God within our church and in our community. End-of-year giving statements will be emailed out this week. If you’d prefer to have yours sent through the mail, please contact the office or ...
Kingdom Justice Summit - March 3-4
January 28th, 2023
You are invited to participate in the annual Kingdom Justice Summit on March 3-4! This weekend event invites the broader Church community to wrestle with the question, “What is Kingdom justice?” and dream about what it might look like lived out in our community. This event will explore Biblical justice and inspire participants to consider their faithful next step.This year’s theme is “Reimagine & ...
Member Shout Out - Adey Assefa
December 24th, 2022
We are so proud of these Fountain of Life members who were included in the 2022 list of Wisconsin's Most Influential Black Leaders this week by Madison365. Congratulations!Adey Assefa is Economic Inclusion Manager at the Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce where she works to help the region and its businesses re-imagine its workforce systems for a better, more inclusive and more equitable future. ...


