Announcements (Page 21)

First, we still need volunteers!  There are still a few shops that need shopkeepers, as well as a few critical roles that haven’t been taken, like the friendly hosts who hand out hot drinks! Please go to this Signup Genius Link to sign up: NOW Committee: A Night In Bethlehem (signupgenius.com) If you have already signed up to help with A Night in Bethlehem, then you can pick up your costume this Sunday, November 13, after each of the church services.  Susan Ruge-Hudson will…

Calling all volunteers!  We are decorating the church for Advent/Christmas on Sunday, Nov. 20 at 12:30 p.m. (after the 11:00 a.m. service). We need a lot of help transforming the church, so if you are able to help it would be much appreciated. Please meet us in the sanctuary.

Each year we recognize all those in our congregation who have served in our nation’s military. We invite these men and women who have honorably served the United States of America for our freedom’s sake to attend worship (and if so inclined to wear your uniforms/medals) this Sunday, November 13 at our 9:00 a.m. or 11:00 a.m. worship service. The sacrifices made by each veteran and their families are much appreciated and we choose this time to honor those among us…

The next Conversations on Race and Faith will be November 13th at 1pm on zoom.  This month we will look at the question of:  What “I Don’t See Color” Really Means.  Although white people may be well intentioned, when you ignore or minimize other people’s racial identities; you are ignoring the reality and impact of ongoing institutional and systemic racism that Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) face daily. “Not seeing color” may come across as, “I’m choosing to…

The Heart That Grew Three Sizes: Finding Faith in the Story of the Grinch by Matt Rawle We don’t know why the Grinch hated Christmas. We just know he did. In this Advent study, Matt Rawle explores the faith themes in the Christmas classic, How the Grinch Stole Christmas! including, how did the Grinch’s heart grow three sizes come Christmas morning? How did Christmas save the Grinch? Could it be that the very thing we think we hate is the…

Mark your calendars. On Sunday, November 20th starting at 4:00 p.m., we will distribute free and delicious Thanksgiving meals. Everyone is welcome to join in this community event. Come to the Stage Room to pick up a meal. Limited seating will be available for those who need a warm and safe place to eat.

Coffee and Conversation is a group that meets Sunday mornings from 10:15 a.m.-10:45 a.m. in Cokesbury Hall. We watch a short film narrated by Rob Bell, former pastor of Mars Hill Church in Michigan and author of Love Wins. Each video is less than 14 minutes and blends everyday events with a discussion about God. This week (Nov. 13, 2022) we will watch “Noise.” Why is silence so hard to deal with? Why is it so much easier for us…

Confirmation is coming! To all parents and youth 6th grade and up! If you are a youth or know of one who is 6th grade or above and has not completed confirmation, please let Sarah Chambers know! Confirmation begins the Sunday after Ash Wednesday and ends on Pentecost! We meet weekly on Sundays to eat, play games, and learn more about what it means to be a part of the United Methodist Church. We follow the curriculum “Confirm” by Cokesbury. Please…

In order to prepare our hearts for the coming of Christ, the SALT Bible Study group will begin a new four-lesson Advent study Wednesday, November 16 at 10:30 a.m. on Zoom. The link is on the church calendar. For centuries, Christians have turned to the story and message of John the Baptist in the weeks leading up to Christmas. In Prepare the Way for the Lord: Advent and the Message of John the Baptist, best-selling author and pastor Adam Hamilton explores…

Once again, Franconia UMC will provide Rising Hope’s food pantry with 400 canned vegetables and soup for Thanksgiving. Donations may be dropped off at the church by Sunday, November 13. Monetary donations are always appreciated, as are gift cards for Giant or Wegmans. Please note that the donation is for “Holiday Food” on donation envelopes or when giving online. Thanks in advance for supporting this vital outreach. Please sign up at: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0544A5A62CA64-holiday3