Bishop Announces Challenge for Super Sunday (1/12/23)
We have accepted a “Superbowl Challenge” from our friends in the Kansas City area. In addition to rooting for the Eagles to beat the Chiefs, we are challenged to bring more food to our pantries than the KC folks bring to their food banks. Whether you can donate food, or whether you need food, we are all part of God’s Super Team!
Read MoreFlu Vaccination Clinic Coming to PUMC (3/2/23)
PUMC will host a free Gloucester County Health services flu clinic on Thursday March 2. It may be late in the season, but if you haven’t been vaccinated this year it’s never too late.
Read MorePreschool’s Story of Christmas Never Grows Old (12/8/22)
The Our Father’s Preschool presented their annual Christmas pageant, “The True Story of Christmas.” They inspired all of us to keep presenting our own stories about our relationship with God.
Read MoreWinter Blood Drive Coming to PUMC (1/27/23)
The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive in our Fellowship Hall to help fill the ongoing needs for blood. Your donation could help to save a life this winter.
Read MoreFrom Cookies to College! (12/11/22)
On 12/11/22 the United Women of Faith sponsored a “Cookie Walk.” Cookies were baked, donated, packaged, and sold. The efforts resulted in our ability to award a scholarship to one additional student.
Read MoreCovid Vaccination Clinic Returns! (1/9/23)
One of the blessings given to our church is our building. We have a large Fellowship Hall (“gym”) which can be used by the community. By sharing our facility with outside organizations, we partner in the efforts to improve the lives of all people. As agents of Christ in our community, strengthening families and improving the Mental Health and Physical Health of all people is part of our church’s goal. In the past we have hosted the Gloucester County’s Flue shot...
Read More2022 Cantata to Give a Touch of The Messiah (12/18/22)
Our annual Candlelight Christmas cantata will be held on Sunday December 18, 2022. It will start at 4:15 PM. This year, we’ll continue the “every five year” tradition” and present Handle’s Messiah. The production won’t be as large as it was in 2017, but the Touch from Our Messiah-Savior will be as powerful as ever.
Read MoreWhy Are We Here?
The United Methodist Church recently published an article entitled, “Re-Engage in the Mission of the Church.” Whether you’re part of the United Methodist Church, or of any church, or if you’re not connected to any Body of Believers, we all need to re-consider our “mission”.
Read MorePUMC Hosts COVID Vaccination Clinic (11/30/22)
In partnership with Rowan University, PUMC will host a Covid-19 vaccination clinic on Wednesday 11/30/22. This is a convenient chance to catch up on your boosters. No reservations are needed.
Read MoreNate Steury Returns to PUMC! (11/6/22)
Rev. Nate Steury, a missionary from Zambia, will return to PUMC on Sunday 11/6/22 to update us on the work of the Kafakumba Transformational Outreach and to inspire us with his witness.
Read More2022 Christmas Marketplace Ready to Open (11/12/22)
The annual Christmas Marketplace is coming! Craft and deli items will be sold to benefit our missions projects. It’s a great opportunity to enjoy each other’s creativity, company, to get some Christmas gifts, AND to help spread God’s love across the world.
Read MoreTrunk or Treat 2022 is Ready to Open! (10/29/22)
We’re ready for big celebrations: Halloween and All Saints Day! The Annual PUMC Trunk or Treat will be held on Saturday 10/29/22 between 6:30-8:30 PM in our parking lot (rain or shine).
Read MoreCROP to Step Off Against Hunger (10/16/22)
The 2022 CROP Walk will be held on Sunday October 16. In 2021 we rebounded from the 2020 COVID limitations and held a walk, and the 2022 Walk will be back to “normal.”
Read MoreUnited Methodist Church Promotes Mental Health (8/1/22)
As United Methodist’s, we are called to help, support, and love those who have what might be called a “mental illness.” The Church recently distributed a pamphlet outlining the need for awareness of these illnesses and suggesting resources for helping people.
This post presents that pamphlet.
United Methodists Help Kentucky Flood Victims (8/14/22)
A devastating flash flood tore through Southeastern Kentucky (and other areas) on July 28-29 2022. Spurred by God’s love, United Methodists (and others) respond to provide relief with housing, clothing, and food and water.
PUMC will support these efforts by taking special offerings during our 10:15 AM Sunday service. These offerings for Kentucky will be held on 8/14/22 and 8/21/22.
United Methodists to Provide Relief after Attack in Ethiopia (7/31/22)
Thousands of people are caught in the crossfire of a conflict between separatists and the Ethiopian government. During an attack last month, 37 people were killed. PUMC will hold a special offering on Sunday July 31 to support relief efforts.
Read MoreUnited Methodists Continue to Stand with Ukraine (July 2022)
The war in Ukraine may have faded from our own front pages, but the United Methodist Church is still there. Methodists (and the global church) continue to care for displaced refugees.
Read MorePUMC to Host Red Cross Blood Drive (7/14/22)
Once again, the PUMC community will have a chance to donate much needed blood during the American Red Cross’ summer blood drive. It will be held on Thursday July 14 in our Fellowship Hall. Open this post for more info and on how to register.
Read MoreUnited Methodists Take Stand Against Gun Violence (July 2022)
Recent events remind us of the continual scourge that Gun Violence wrecks on our society. The Bishop of the Northern Illinois Conference commented on the shootings that occurred in his jurisdiction. This post presents those comments along with a Gun Violence resolution which was passed by the General Conference in 2016.
Read MoreUnited Methodists Help Immigrants (June 2022)
Many in Central America are living in desperate situations surrounded by crime, violence, and poverty. To save their families, they are migrating north, through Mexico, and sometimes continuing to the USA. This UM News article describes what United Methodists are doing to answer Jesus’ call to help the the needy and to reflect the limitless love of God.
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