Welcome to the Friendship Schools Project!

At Friendship UMC, we believe in being a loving and welcoming community, and we are honored to have the opportunity to serve as the home for Hilltop and Vermont elementary school students during their renovations.

Our partnership with Wyoming City Schools is more than just sharing our space—it’s living out our calling to welcome, support, and care for our neighbors. We are grateful for the support of generations of our congregation, our school leaders, parents, and Wyoming neighbors who have made this hope-filled opportunity possible.

Together, let’s create a safe, nurturing, and welcoming environment for our youngest Wyoming students to learn and grow!

School Project Updates:

🙌 A Spirit-Led Season

We know this is a lot of change—but it’s also full of opportunity, energy, and God’s presence. The Spirit is on the move at Friendship UMC, and you’re in the know! Stay tuned for more updates.

  • Signed, Sealed, Delivered—We Have New Neighbors!
    We’re thrilled to announce that Friendship UMC will be home to Wyoming City Schools for the next three years! As of June 2, 2025, all legal documents have been finalized. Let the partnership begin!

  • Pardon Our Mess as We Prep for Students!
    Big changes are underway to welcome students and staff. New technology lines are being installed throughout the education wing, so you may notice moved ceiling tiles or wall access points. Thanks for your patience as we get everything ready!

  • "Pardon Our Progress" - The new classroom modulars are now in place in our South Lot! Over the next few weeks, construction will continue—electrical lines will be run, and the space will be made safe and ready for students to learn and grow.

    🌟 Bonus Blessing: At the end of our school partnership, the district will fully replace our South parking lot—prepping us for even more future ministry at Friendship UMC!

    Stay connected, stay involved—great things are happening right outside our doors!

  • Family Room for Meetings
    We’ve converted the nursery into a Family Room—a comfy, flexible space for gatherings of all ages. Located near the parking lot, sanctuary, and church office, the Family Room is available for your group or meeting!

  • Thomas Family Hall = The Gym
    To keep communication clear and consistent, Thomas Family Hall will now be called the  “gym.” This update was endorsed by Rev. Bob Thomas and helps bridge school, church, and community language.

  • For safety during school hours (6 AM–6 PM), the following doors will be inaccessible:

    • South Entrance

    • Southwest Entrance (kitchen door)

    • Gym Door

🎉 WELCOME TEAM

Friendship UMC is getting ready to welcome our Wyoming elementary teachers and students. We need your help and welcoming them with open hearts and doors!

We’re looking for daytime and evening volunteers to help open doors for the move in, bake some delicious bake goods to share, and plan some welcoming events for the community!

Sign up today and be part of making Friendship a place of welcome and growth!

Question / Concerns

We Want to Hear from You!

As a fellow neighbor, we seek to share with you regular updates on the project and provide an online way to share your suggestions, questions and concerns.