Confirmation Classes

Confirmation Classes

Confirmation classes for youth in grades 6–12 are set to begin Sunday, March 9th, at noon in the Simpson Room.

Witness Committee

Witness Committee

I would like to invite everyone to our first committee meeting of 2025 on February 5th at 6:00 pm in the Simpson Room at the church.

Treasurer Transition at SUMC

Treasurer Transition at SUMC

SUMC is currently in a transition period regarding the treasurer’s position. We are in the process of hiring a part-time treasurer, and during this time, Chad Wolfe will be serving as the interim treasurer.

Notes from your Lay Leader

Notes from your Lay Leader

Please remember my invitation for you to join the Prayer Group members on February 12th, at 10:00 AM in the Parlor, for a time of prayer.

Patton Library News

Patton Library News

We made our final selection for the new flooring. You are welcome to take a peek at the sample on the floor. 

Town Hall Meeting Rescheduled

Town Hall Meeting Rescheduled

The Town Hall Meeting set for this weekend has been cancelled and will be rescheduled for a later date. Once it is scheduled, it will be listed in the announcements. Stay tuned!

Pancake Breakfast Rescheduled

Pancake Breakfast Rescheduled

Our sister church, St. Matthews AME Zion, has had to postpone their all-you-can-eat breakfast until Saturday, February 22nd. It will then run each Saturday thru March 22nd. The breakfast hours will be from 8:00 am until noon. 

Education Committee

Education Committee

We are excited to invite kids and youth to participate in our special Mother’s Day service on May 11.

United Women in Faith

United Women in Faith

All are invited to attend the February meeting of the UWF. Please note the date has changed to February 9th.

LA County Wildlife Rescue Mission

LA County Wildlife Rescue Mission

We have a new crochet, knitting, and sewing ministry that we are looking for helpers relatively quickly. So, if you are someone with experience in crocheting or sewing, or even if you are interested in learning, we would be grateful for your help!

Bible Study

Bible Study

Join us beginning Tuesday, January 21st, at 6:00 pm as we begin a new study on the book of Job. However, there is a twist(er) involved in this study. The study is called Oz, Uz and Us.

Witness Committee

Witness Committee

I want to say a big thank you to everyone who helped support or attended the Longest Night Prayer Vigil in December.

Candygrams for a Cause

Candygrams for a Cause

Help us assist a student in Africa while sharing love and gratitude inside our church family. The FOTC is selling Candygrams to help pay the school fees of the student we sponsor in Zimbabwe through the Nyadire Connection.

Service of Remembrance

Service of Remembrance

Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr service of remembrance is on January 19th. We will have a shared meal together in the Simpson room at 4:00 pm followed by a worship service at 5:00 pm in the Sanctuary.

Youth Group 2025

Youth Group 2025

Our youth group has big plans for 2025, and you can be part of them! Save these dates on your calendar.

Home Goods Closet

Home Goods Closet

Exciting news! The Home Goods Closet for our new El Buen Vecino Ministry is now underway, and we are accepting items for it!