Skip the crowded restaurants and complicated plans for this Valentine’s Day, and enjoy a thoughtfully prepared evening that’s both special and serves a purpose. The Valentine’s Banquet takes place on Saturday, February 14, 2026, from 6:30–9:30PM in the Fellowship Hall at First United Methodist Church of Alexandria.
This one-night event offers everything you want on a Valentine’s date: live entertainment, an elegant five-course meal, and a relaxed, romantic atmosphere. All while supporting something deeply meaningful. Proceeds benefit the FUMCA Youth Summer Mission Trip, so while FUMCA youth serve you at the banquet, you help them serve others beyond our community! By attending the Valentine’s Banquet, you’re not just planning an easy and memorable date, you’re helping young people share their faith in tangible ways.
Five-Course Dinner Menu
- Portobello Fingers with Remoulade Sauce
- Sensation Salad
- Tomato Basil Soup
- Pecan-Smoked Pork Tenderloin Medallions with Balsamic Cherry Glaze
- Florentine Potatoes
- Sautéed Green Beans Almondine
- Banana Foster over Vanilla Bean Ice Cream
Plus Iced Tea and Ice Water
Cost: $50 per person
Registration closes: February 8 at 9:30PM
What is the FUMCA Youth Mission?
In the first week of June, FUMCA Youth will embark on our first annual week-long mission trip. This year’s theme and location? “Serving the Smokies!” FUMCA’s 20-person team of 7th-12th graders (and chaperones) will act as the hands and feet of Christ to our neighbors in the Sevier County area of Tennessee. Partnering with LIVE-IT Ministries, we will serve to repair family homes, create mobility aids for disabled community members, minister to folks experiencing homelessness, and grow together as a group while reaching outward to others.