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Apr 26, 2025

Outreach

Native American Ministries

Apr 26, 2025

Outreach

Sunday, May 4th. This United Methodist-wide Special Offering bolsters the work of Native American ministries in annual conferences throughout the United States.

Apr 26, 2025

Outreach

Apr 26, 2025

Outreach

UMCOR Sunday Update

Apr 26, 2025

Outreach

In March, approximately $1,400 was collected by SUMC to support the United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR).

Apr 26, 2025

Outreach

Apr 26, 2025

Outreach

Easter Blessings

Apr 26, 2025

Outreach

Twenty families enjoyed full Easter dinners thanks to the generous donations of food bags and cash for grocery gift cards.

Apr 26, 2025

Outreach

Apr 24, 2025

Events

Leap of Faith in Concert

Apr 24, 2025

Events

Leap of Faith has been invited to perform at Faith UP Church in Washington, PA the evening of Friday, May 2nd.

Apr 24, 2025

Events

Apr 12, 2025

Worship

Holy Week Ecumenical Services

Apr 12, 2025

Worship

Holy Week begins next week with Palm Sunday, and there will be four more ecumenical services left.

Apr 12, 2025

Worship

Apr 12, 2025

Education

Notes from Your Lay Leader

Apr 12, 2025

Education

All are welcome to participate in a four-week series on United Methodist history entitled “Radicle Methodism 2025: Dive into United Methodist Roots.”

Apr 12, 2025

Education

Apr 12, 2025

Nurture

Time for a New Directory!

Apr 12, 2025

Nurture

The photo dates will be May 29–31. Everyone that is photographed will receive a free
8 x 10 portrait and directory.

Apr 12, 2025

Nurture

Apr 12, 2025

Fellowship of the Cross

ADD1 Prayer for Lent

Apr 12, 2025

Fellowship of the Cross

The Add1 Lenten prayer window for the week of April 16–22, as selected by the junior bells choirs, is as follows: Life.

Apr 12, 2025

Fellowship of the Cross

Apr 6, 2025

Education

VBS “Block Party” Updates

Apr 6, 2025

Education

The Vacation Bible School team has set the dates for this year’s “Block Party” as August 3–6th. We will gather from 6:00–8:00 pm each evening.

Apr 6, 2025

Education

Apr 6, 2025

Worship

Mother’s Day

Apr 6, 2025

Worship

The children and youth ministry team is trying something new on Mother’s Day this year: a combined service at 10:00 am on May 11.

Apr 6, 2025

Worship

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The Pastor’s Peace

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Apr 6, 2025

April 2025

Apr 6, 2025

I would be willing to bet most of us have never heard a sermon on The Song of Solomon. In addition to this entire book, did you know there are 119 Bible verses that talk about sex? Yet, sex seems to be a topic that is off limits to discuss from the pulpit.

Apr 6, 2025

Mar 1, 2025

Lent

March 2025

Mar 1, 2025

Lent

March, what good happens in March? In January, we have New Years Day and the excitement of a new year. In February, it is Black History Month and the celebration of love. April showers bring May flowers, which to me sings of hope, especially since it is often when we celebrate Easter. But what about March?

Mar 1, 2025

Lent

Feb 1, 2025

February 2025

Feb 1, 2025

When playing cards, there always seems to be that one person at the table who has a hard time holding their cards close. If they are sitting next to you, this is particularly challenging. You don’t want to see their cards. You don’t want to cheat, but it is really difficult to even look past them or in their general direction without getting a glimpse of what they have.

Feb 1, 2025

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Sunset Prayers

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Oct 6, 2024

Bill Utterback

Sunset Prayer for October

Oct 6, 2024

Bill Utterback

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.

Oct 6, 2024

Bill Utterback

Sep 7, 2024

Bill Utterback

Sunset Prayer for September

Sep 7, 2024

Bill Utterback

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?

Sep 7, 2024

Bill Utterback