A young adult friend with autism suggested “Different, Not Less,” a memoir written by Chloe Hayden, an Australian author/actress/advocate with autism who stars as “Quinnie” in “Heartbreak High” on Netflix. Her character is a high school student with autism. Sharon C., also a member of our NSM team, was also led to “Different, Not Less” by a friend with autism, and provided the book to our SUMC Library Committee. So it sits on our shelves, endorsed by two people from the neurodiversity committee.
News from the Patton Library
Stop in at the Library on April 19th and enter our book giveaway!
The Patton Library is looking for high school and college graduates, and they congratulate our spelling bee winners
"Modern Love, Revised and Updated” is a wonderful book packed with true stories about life, love, and finding your way through all kinds of circumstances.
The Patton Library Committee will host an Adult Spelling Bee Sunday, January 25th, 2026 after the Traditional Service, approximately 12 noon.
Keeping you up to date on what our ministries have been doing and what they are planning to do in 2026.
Did you ever wonder why the Library Committee at SUMC hands out Christmas ornaments as a gift to people in the church?
A Book Review by Sandra Lane on Pastrix by Nadia Bolz-Weber
Announcing our open house, remote work Fridays, and 3rd grade Bibles.
Save the date! Patton Library Open House Launch Party will be Sunday, September 14th, from 8:30–11:00 am. More details to follow.
As part of our commitment to nurturing young faith, each child entering 3rd grade this fall, received their very own Bible to read, learn from, and grow with on their spiritual journey.
If you have not had the chance to stroll into the library, please come visit. The door is always open when church is open. We invite you to relax and get comfy.
Walls and ceiling have been painted! New LED ceiling lights have been installed. The carpet has been removed and will be replaced by a light wood laminate. Stop in and see the updates!
We made our final selection for the new flooring. You are welcome to take a peek at the sample on the floor.
The Library Committee is thrilled to share the progress and plans for the library renovation.
The Library Committee plans to sell the library furniture online but would like to offer our church family members first dibs.
The Library Committee is hard at work editing the bookshelves to make room for updated selections.
This Sunday, September 8, the Library Committee and SUMC family will recognize our 3rd graders with Bibles.
The goals for the committee in 2024 are to continue to honor Mr. Patton’s requests for the library space while accommodating our church family needs and interests.
