2024 Vacation Bible School Ready to take the Plunge!
Vacation Bible School is one of the traditional highlights of our year, and 2024 won’t be an exception! This year, VBS will be held during the week of June 24, and we’ll learn about God’s Friendship and offer of Living Water.
Read MorePUMC to Host Blood Drive (5/23/24)
PUMC will host an American Red Cross Blood Drive in our Fellowship Hall on 5/23/24. Registration is required (open this post for instructions and details on how to register).
Read More2024 Easter Egg Hunt (3/30/24)
PUMC is throwing a party! All neighbors (near and far) are invited to the annual Easter Egg Hunt! It will be held on our south Lawn on Saturday March 30. The hunt starts at 11:00 AM!
Read MoreRev. Mike Chapman to Become PUMC’s New Pastor (1/26/24)
In early January 2024, we received the news that our Pastor, Rev. Jim Bolton, was not going to be re-appointed to PUMC. Several weeks later, we received the news that Rev. Mike Chapman will be appointed to PUMC effective 7/1/24. As we struggle to say goodbye to Pastor Jim, we are excited to say hello to Pastor Mike.
Read MoreMen Prepare to Retreat (2/9/24)
Why are we here? What is our purpose in life? To dive into that question, the Men of PUMC and of our community are set to gather at the Black Rock Retreat Center for a weekend of learning, worship, and growth.
Read MoreLeaders to Get in Step with the Master Teacher (10/14/23)
As parents and as people of God’s Church, our greatest call is to nurture our children and youth so that they can grow into a living relationship with our Creator. PUMC is hosting a workshop which will provide teachers with tools that will help them guide our children.
Read MorePUMC to Celebrate All Saints with a Trunk or Treat! (10/28/23)
The 2023 Trunk or Treat will be held on Saturday, October 28 (6-8 PM). After the years affected by COVID, we are back in full swing! All are invited to our parking lot to enjoy decorated cars and candy. Come inside and enjoy plenty of kid-friendly games (including a bounce house). Rain or shine!
Read MorePUMC to Help Provide a Ray of Life (October 2023)
During the month of October 2023, PUMC will help sponsor Ray of Life light kits which will deliver battery powered lights to people in war-torn Ukraine. These light units include a solar panel which charges the battery during the day.
Read MorePUMC to Host Blood Drive (10/12/23)
PUMC will host an American Red Cross Blood drive on Thursday October 12, 2023.
Read More2023 Christmas Marketplace (11/11/23)
The Christmas Marketplace is a mission event that raises money to help people around the globe. And, it’s a way to buy some great Christmas gifts and to present your talents. This year’s Marketplace will be held on 11/11/23.
Read MoreA Summer of Worship at the Pitman Camp Meeting (7/9/23)
The Pitman Camp meeting kicks off its 152nd season on July 9. A six-week series of worship services will be presented throughout the summer.
Read More2023 Vacation Bible School to Shine a Light on God’s Love! (6/26/23)
This year’s Vacation Bible School will start on June 26. It will be held between 6-8PM on each evening during that week. We’re going to lunch into a cosmic quest to discover God’s Light and then to have a blast as we shine that light into the world.
Read MoreSweet Treasures Planned for 2023 Easter Egg Hunt (4/8/23)
PUMC will hold our 14th Annual Easter Egg Hunt on the day before Easter: Saturday April 8. Thousands of plastic eggs are being filled with all sorts of sweet goodies and they’ll be scattered on our lawn. Starting at 11AM everyone will have a chance to collect the eggs (while celebrating the treasure of God’s Love).
Read MorePUMC to Help Earthquake Relief Effort (2/19/23)
In response to the tragic earthquake in Turkey and Syria, we will hold a special offering on 2/19/23 and 2/26/19 to help UMCOR with the relief efforts.
Read MoreBishop 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 MoreTuesday Bible Study Returns- Praying through the Psalms (1/24/23)
Pastor Jim holds an online Bible Study (most) every Tuesday at 1:30. Beginning in January 2023 we’re studying the book of Psalms and gaining insight into prayer.
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 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.
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