Posts with the category “announcements”

Mark your calendars for the FOL (previously Union Tabernacle) Homecoming weekend October 21-23! The stunning beauty of our UT/FOL ministry is that we have built something amazing together--a sense of ...  Read More

June 19 is the last day to contribute to our High School Scholarship Fund! We want to bless our high school graduates who will be pursuing further education. If you'd like to contribute, please select...  Read More

On June 19, 1865 (over two years after the Emancipation Proclamation was signed by President Abraham Lincoln), enslaved Africans in Texas finally received word that they had been emancipated. The cele...  Read More

Do you know any girls that just finished up 3rd-5th grade and could use some building up? Be a part of Dr. Jasmine Zapata’s FREE Beyond Beautiful Girls Empowerment Camp, happening every Thursday from ...  Read More

The FOL/UT Homecoming weekend is coming up in October and we are updating our database in preparation. If you are part of the FOL Family—either as a partner, regular attender (in-person or online), or...  Read More

The summer ACE program is back! The Nehemiah Academic Center for Excellence (ACE) is a faith-based leadership development program for K-5th grade students. It will be held July 11-Aug 19 at Lighthouse...  Read More

Mental health help is available! We know there has been a lot of heartbreak and tragedy in our country recently. If you are struggling, please do not suffer alone. Help is available. Please contact ou...  Read More

Bible Study is going back in-person! Beginning Wednesday, June 8th Bible Study will meet in-person at FOL from 7-8:30 PM. First Wednesdays of the month will remain virtual. They are currently in a ser...  Read More

InterVarsity Christian Fellowship is looking for childcare workers for their New Staff Orientation Conference June 21st-29th. There will be three primary shifts—morning, afternoon, and evening. Childr...  Read More

Attention White FOL Family! Pastor Gee is inviting all white FOL individuals to join us on Tuesday, June 14th from 7-8 pm at Fountain of Life. We want to create a space to process together what it mea...  Read More

The Foundation for Black Women’s Wellness invites you to their upcoming activities and events. Wednesday, May 25th from 9-10 AM they will be hosting a virtual “Morning Coffee” panel discussion on Lupu...  Read More

Our sincere condolences to the Mack family. Bro. Jeff Mack, beloved husband to Sis. Kirbie Mack, passed away last Sunday. Jeff and Kirbie have been long-standing members at FOL and Jeff served faithfu...  Read More

Did you know we’ve started a college scholarship fund? We want to bless our high school graduates who will be pursuing further education. You can contribute by selecting “High School Scholarship Fund”...  Read More

 Leadership Development Opportunity: Min. Harry Hawkins will host an information session SUNDAY, May 15th to gauge interest in a 12-week training course to help launch leaders into ministry inside and...  Read More

Calling all graduates! FOL is collecting the names of all graduates to recognize on Graduation Sunday on June 5th. If you or someone you know is graduating high school, college, or grad school this ye...  Read More

We have much to celebrate this year, FOL!  We joyfully invite you to come be a part of Our Shared Legacy Celebrations planned throughout the year as we commemorate decades of God's faithfulness to us ...  Read More

FOL will still be requiring masks in the building for the time being. We know the county mask mandate has officially ended, but we feel it is in the best interest of our community here at FOL that we ...  Read More

Virtual Public Reading of Scripture will continue on Sunday mornings from 8:30 - 9:30 AM. This is a great time to connect with others while spending time listening to and reflecting on Scripture toget...  Read More

Do you know about The Center for Black Excellence and Culture that will be built right next to the FOL building? We are so excited about this initiative to cultivate and celebrate Black culture becaus...  Read More

Are you interested in summer camp for your kids? Covenant Harbor in Lake Geneva invites children in grades 1-12 to enjoy a variety of summer camp options, ranging from 2 to 5-day options. Scholarships...  Read More

In light of the still-high transmission rate of Covid in Dane County, we will be continuing our virtual services at least through mid-February. We will be sure to let you know when in-person services ...  Read More

2021 giving statements have been sent out. If you did not get yours or if you see an error, please email Sis Kim.   ......  Read More

Support a new south side, minority-owned business! Om K Beauty recently opened at 1810 S. Park St. They specialize in Black hair care and beauty products. They are hosting an open house with refreshme...  Read More

We are bringing back Public Reading of Scripture on Sunday mornings from 9 - 10 AM. Rev. Úna Lucey-Lee and Min. Harry Hawkins will be our leaders during this season. This is a great time to connect wi...  Read More

Did you miss the Zoom Covid health info session on Tuesday, January 11th? The recording is up on our Facebook page, YouTube channel, and here. Watch it if you can because Dr. Jaz and Dr. Luther Gaston...  Read More

Wednesday Night “Beating the Winter Blues” activities have been postponed to a later date yet to be determined.  However, we will still have Wednesday night Bible Study at 7pm on Zoom and we will also...  Read More

Hospitality Ministry is seeking more people to join their team. They are behind almost every social thing we do here at FOL and they are looking for 5-6 more people to be a part of their team. If you ...  Read More

One of Nehemiah's Partner Churches, HighrockOnline out of Boston, will be kicking off FREE theology gatherings, groups, and courses, including topics like Black Theology, Asian American Theology, Dail...  Read More

We are worshiping live in-person on Sunday mornings.  To keep each other safe, we have COVID-conscious protocols in place, including spaced seating and required masks in the building. Services will al...  Read More

This Thanksgiving weekend, we are thankful for our wonderful FOL community! We have a beautiful and amazing church body here and we are so grateful for each of you who are part of the FOL family, whet...  Read More

Many of our long-standing FOL members will tell you that one of the best ways to get connected and get to know people here at FOL is to serve. Community is built and lives are poured into as we serve ...  Read More

Safe Sleep Sabbath, November 21, is a joint effort by the Black churches of Dane County to encourage safe infant sleep practices. By practicing the ABC’s of safe infant sleep, we can save our babies f...  Read More

Sis. Jackie Hunt invites you to join her Triple B Girls Empowerment Network. They will be meeting twice a month to learn together, talk through issues facing them, and be empowered. This program inclu...  Read More

OctoberFast 2021 is over, but you can still access the resources here.......  Read More

You are invited to the Creator’s Cottage, a new maker’s space in Madison for Creative Christian Artists founded by our very own Min. Catrina Sparkman. November is National Novel Writing month. If you ...  Read More

In-person services:  Beginning Sunday, November 7th, we will be moving back inside for in-person services in the building. We are very excited to be meeting regularly in person again and will have Cov...  Read More

This past week, Bro. Anthony Cooper won the Wisconsin Leadership Community Choice Award for Nonprofit Leader of the Year! “Coop,” as he is known, serves as Director of Reentry Services at Nehemiah and...  Read More

Do you have a heart for children? FOL is looking for a dynamic person with a heart for children ages 1 through 5th grade and their families to oversee our Children’s Ministry programming. This is a pa...  Read More

FOL is looking for volunteers to serve in a few different areas, particularly in communications and Sunday service operations. If you have a passion or skills in communication, media, digital arts, or...  Read More

MMSD is looking for drivers for this school year. Help drive Madison’s future and get our scholars back to school! Starting pay is $20/hr (more for experienced drivers) and newly hired school bus and ...  Read More