Holy Week Ecumenical Services

Holy Week Ecumenical Services

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

Notes from Your Lay Leader

Notes from Your Lay Leader

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

Time for a New Directory!

Time for a New Directory!

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

ADD1 Prayer for Lent

ADD1 Prayer for Lent

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

VBS “Block Party” Updates

VBS “Block Party” Updates

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.

Mother’s Day

Mother’s Day

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.

Confirmation

Confirmation

Join us in celebrating with 8 of our youth as they are confirmed on April 20th, Easter Sunday, during both worship services.

Help Wanted for Easter Egg Hunt

Help Wanted for Easter Egg Hunt

The Easter egg hunt will be held on the SUMC lawns between services on Easter Sunday (April 20). This requires many hands. We have two opportunities for volunteers:

Creative Kids Needed

Creative Kids Needed

We are inviting our SUMC children and youth to submit something creative as we approach Easter.

Community Prayer Gathering

Community Prayer Gathering

On Wednesday, April 23rd, the Witness Committee will be holding a Community Prayer Gathering regarding addiction and the struggles surrounding it. We will be gathering on the front lawn of the church at 7:00 pm.

Annual Church Family Picnic

Annual Church Family Picnic

The Library Committee invites you to our annual church picnic where we break bread with our siblings from the AME Zion Church.

Tuesday Women’s Group

Tuesday Women’s Group

The Tuesday Women’s Group will conclude their weekly meetings the week of May 23rd with a luncheon.

Library Update

Library Update

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!

Ukraine Benefit Concert

Ukraine Benefit Concert

On May 4th, at 4:00 pm, The Park Presbyterian Church in Beaver, PA will be hosting the Fourth Benefit Concert for Ukraine.

ADD1 Prayer for Lent

ADD1 Prayer for Lent

The Add1 Lenten prayer window for this week, as selected by the Mother’s Day Dancers is “children’s hospitals.”

Spanish Classes Resume After Easter

Spanish Classes Resume After Easter

Attention! Spanish Classes will be cancelled until after Easter. Returning on April 27th, Spanish classes will resume weekly on Sundays from 6:00–7:00 pm in the Simpson Room.

Rummage Sale for Missions

Rummage Sale for Missions

It is spring. That means it is time to clean out your cupboards, closets, and storage areas in order to donate gently used items that you no longer use or need to the UWF spring fundraiser for missions.

Monthly Prayer Group

Monthly Prayer Group

All are invited to participate in the monthly Prayer Group meeting. The April meeting will be held on Wednesday, April 9th, at 10:00 am in the parlor.

Games, Games, and More Games

Games, Games, and More Games

Please join us for Game Night on Friday, April 25, 2025, from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM in the Simpson Room.

 Movie Night

Movie Night

On April 26th, at 7:00 pm, our Youth Group will meet and enjoy a spring-filled night with a movie, plant potting, and Growing in Faith!