PUMC Responds to First Responders (2/24/26)
The church isn’t a building or organization; it is a family of people who are part of our community. The people of PUMC appreciate the First Responders who give so much of their time and talents to keep us safe. So we’re holding a free dinner to express our appreciation.
Read MoreAfternoon Worship Service Begins (1/11/25)
On Sunday 1/11/26, PUMC is starting a second worship service which will be held in the afternoon (4:00 PM). If you can’t attend the 10:15 Sunday Morning service, the 4:00 PM Sunday Afternoon service provides a second option.
Read MorePastor’s Ponderings: Never Alone! (December, 2025)
Emmanuel- God With Us. This isn’t just a word that we hear in Christmas carols. It’s a fact that’s true throughout the year. In this church newsletter article for the December/January (25-26) issue of Steeple Notes , Pastor Mike reminds us of God’s continual presence.
Read More2026 Men’s Retreat To Put on The Armor of God (2/20/26)
The 24th Annual Men’s Retreat is ready. Accommodations at the Black Rock Retreat Center have been booked, and the Men will gather on the weekend of Feb. 20-22, 2026. This year, we will be blessed to have Pastor Mike lead our sessions, and we will consider “The Armor of God.”
Read MoreKeep Your Guitar in Tune
The Psalms tell us to “Sing a new Song”… to “play skillfully and shout with joy!” But even if you can’t play a musical instrument or sing anything on key, we are called to “sing” using all of the abilities that God gives us. Learn how to strengthen those abilities and to “keep them in tune” to be ready to serve and worship God.
Read MoreAll Hands and Paws on Deck- There’s a Need for Everybody!
God created a beautiful world: mountains, oceans, skies, stars, plants and animals (even people). Why did God create animals? Why did God create US??? Why am I here??? Here are some thoughts on this important question.
Read MoreWeekly Prayer Guide
In 2025, Pastor Mike preached a sermon series on the “Disciplines” of our faith… the tools we can use to grow closer to God. One of those disciplines is Prayer. Each Sunday, a list of specific prayer areas is provided to every congregant attending the Sunday worship service. These concerns are posted in this page and updated each Sunday.
Read MoreLet Catacomb Praise Recharge Your Week!
Each week, Pastor Mike posts a short musical and Biblical reflection called “Catacomb Praise” on Facebook. If you don’t “do Facebook” or if you missed an episode, you can now view them on our church website.
Read MoreShopRite Gift Cards Help Break the Cycle of Poverty!
ShopRite sells gift cards to our Women’s group at a discount, and the Women are selling the cards at our church. When you buy the cards through the church, part of the proceeds goes directly to the missions supported by our United Methodist Women (such as the Camden Neighborhood Center).
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