For behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people.
For behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people.
Please support the Learning Tree Preschool as they raise money for new work tables for the classroom with a purchase of a Sunseri pepperoni roll.
The benefit concert will be held on Friday, February 20th, from 7:00–9:00 pm in the Sanctuary. All proceeds raised at this concert benefit the Restore the Organ campaign.
Six times a year, the UWF unit gathers in the Simpson Room for a “BYOL” (bring your own lunch) meeting after the traditional worship service.
Join us on Tuesday nights beginning January 20th in the Simpson Room from 6:00–8:00 pm for this “discussion-based curriculum that explores the biblical narrative of justice throughout the whole of scripture.”
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.
We’ve found a large amount of forgotten items. Please stop by the Lost and Found bin in the hallway by the library. If not claimed by January 11th, they will be donated to the Rummage Sale.
Join us as we take down Christmas decorations from the Sanctuary, Parlor, Simpson Room, and Hallways on Sunday, January 11th after the 11:00 am service.
Community worship service featuring Rev. Arthur L. Holloway will be held on January 18th at 4:00 pm. Fellowship lunch before the service at 3:00 pm.
On January 18, SUMC will join in observing Human Relations Day, which acknowledges the right of all God’s children to reach their potential.
The new year offers people the opportunity to reflect on the past and set some goals for their future. This specifically turns into a time of self-assessment. Who am I, and how can I be better? How we answer this question determines what types of goals we set for ourselves. Then, throughout the year, we check back in with our goals and see how we are doing. Well guess what? The church does the same thing!
Have you ever heard Charlie Brown’s teacher talking? It sounds like womp womp womp womp womp womp womp womp womp…
In a couple of weeks, the Leadership Board will gather for our third annual retreat. We will head to Jumonville where we will stay in The Lodge for three days and two nights. Over that time, we will pray, discern, and wrestle with the voice and wisdom of God’s Spirit and where God is leading us.
A presidential election is approaching. But as I try to summon the energy and imagination to pray into it, my heart keeps taking me in another direction.
In thinking of Michael this week, I made an embarrassing realization. I never made an effort to see what Mike needed or if there was anything a Sunday school teacher could do to better engage with autistic children. I didn’t move to make myself more aware. Could I make my classroom more comfortable for him? Could I introduce activities that would serve his strengths and likes? Could I be more aware of his sensory triggers and the paths to restoring his peace?
August begins with our “Seekers in Sneakers” vacation Bible school and moves quickly toward the first days of school.