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- Keep Your Guitar in Tune
by Chuck on October 12, 2025 at 4:00 amThe 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 […]
- Pastor’s Ponderings: Halloween?...
by Chuck on October 10, 2025 at 2:32 pmWhat is Halloween and how should Christians celebrate it? Pastor Mike took on this question in his cover article for the October 2025 issue of the PUMC church newsletter.
- 2025 Trunk or Treat is Set to Celebrate...by Chuck on October 9, 2025 at 3:53 pm
Fall has arrived, and the change of season reminds us of God's amazing creation and of His faithfulness. We want to celebrate! One of the ways we do that is with the annual Trunk or Treat. The 2025 […]
- Old Cars Show New Life! (9/27/25)
by Chuck on October 1, 2025 at 5:33 pmOn 9/27/25, PUMC hosted its "Second Annual Car Show". It was a fun day of friends, food, and cars. But it was also a chance to explore our relationship with God. God knows all of us and wants all […]
- Pastor’s Ponderings: There’s New...
by Chuck on September 5, 2025 at 3:05 pmAs we turn the page into a new season, it's good to look back to the past successes, but it's now time to envision new opportunities. Pastor Mike submitted these thoughts for the September 2025 issue […]
- 2025 Camp Meeting: A Summer’s Walk...
by Chuck on September 2, 2025 at 3:49 pmThe 2025 season of the Pitman Camp Meeting gave us a summer of Sunday evenings filled with worship with our neighbors, praise from a variety of musicians, and inspiration from nearby pastors. Take a […]
- All Hands and Paws on Deck- There’s a...
by Chuck on August 9, 2025 at 3:37 pmGod 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 […]
- Pastor’s Ponderings: What is Truth?...
by Chuck on July 7, 2025 at 7:59 pmWhat is Truth? Is there anything that's actually TRUE anymore??? In his cover article for the August 2025 edition of Steeple Notes, Pastor Mike shows us how Jesus is the Truth that we can always […]
- 2025 Camp Meeting- a Summer of Praise...
by Chuck on June 23, 2025 at 1:38 pm"A Summer of Praise and Worship..." The Pitman Camp Meeting will hold its 154th season of services in the Pitman Grove. As in recent years, the 2025 Camp Meeting will meet on Sunday evenings (7:30PM). […]
- Pastor’s Ponderings: Worship is a...
by Chuck on June 4, 2025 at 1:58 pmPaul urged the Roman Christians to be a "Living Sacrifice". What does that mean in our own time and culture? Pastor Mike looked at this topic in his June 2025 Steeple Notes article.
Latest News from The Greater NJ Annual Conference…
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- The GNJ Digest - May 7, 2025
on May 7, 2025 at 8:30 pmThe GNJ Digest - May 7, 2025 ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ […]
- The GNJ Digest - April 30, 2025on April 30, 2025 at 8:30 pm
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- The GNJ Digest - April 23, 2025on April 23, 2025 at 8:30 pm
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- The GNJ Digest - April 16, 2025on April 16, 2025 at 8:30 pm
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- Reminder: 2025 GNJ Annual Conference, Registration Fee...
on April 14, 2025 at 4:00 pmReminder: 2025 GNJ Annual Conference, Registration Fee increases after April 20 ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ […]
- The GNJ Digest - April 9, 2025on April 9, 2025 at 8:30 pm
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- The GNJ Digest - April 2, 2025on April 2, 2025 at 8:30 pm
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- Reminder: 2025 GNJ Annual Conference Registration Open,...on March 27, 2025 at 5:00 pm
Reminder: 2025 GNJ Annual Conference Registration Open, Early Registration Fee until March 31 ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ […]
- The GNJ Digest - March 26, 2025on March 26, 2025 at 8:30 pm
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- Fraud Alert: Phishing Emails
on March 25, 2025 at 4:00 pmFraud Alert: Phishing Emails ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ […]
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- Dog church welcomes people and pets
on May 27, 2026 at 5:24 pmA United Methodist church in Little Rock celebrates Earth Day by recognizing God’s care for his people and the pets they love.
- Church urges vigilance amid Ebola outbreak
on May 27, 2026 at 3:49 pmThe United Methodist Church is working to deploy emergency relief efforts on the ground in East Congo, including community awareness campaigns within local churches to curb the spread of the disease.
- Helping people ‘hear the Gospel’ in new ways
on May 27, 2026 at 3:23 pmMay is National Speech-Language-Hearing Month, a good time for United Methodist churches to examine ways to improve hearing accessibility.
- Program helps women build construction careers
on May 27, 2026 at 2:20 pmIn a job market rife with low-paying hospitality jobs, getting hired as a construction worker offers a path to a better life for women. An innovative Mississippi program, supported by United Women in […]
- Social media graphics from UM News
on May 22, 2026 at 3:28 pmGraphic for Pentecost available to download and share on social media.
- Church hospitals restore sight, health in Sierra Leone
on May 22, 2026 at 2:04 pmThe United Methodist Church’s medical facilities provide a wide range of care, drawing patients from neighboring countries as well.
- 2026 Austria Provisional Annual Conference
on May 21, 2026 at 6:16 pmMay 14-17, Salzburg, Austria
- 2026 Hungary-Romania Annual Conferenceon May 21, 2026 at 6:14 pm
May 7-10, Szolnok and Budapest, Hungary
- Yoga ministry stretches beyond church walls
on May 21, 2026 at 6:04 pmAt a United Methodist church in Florida, a free yoga class is helping people feel good and do good in their community and beyond.
- Latin American Methodists stress unity amid church changes
on May 20, 2026 at 6:02 pmCIEMAL leaders say the historic autonomy of churches in Latin America and the Caribbean has helped the region navigate divisions within The United Methodist Church without deep regional fractures.
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United Methodist News Service
This digest email is generated by the United Methodist Church (denomination), and covers global news and developments of special concern to United Methodists. You’ll have a choice of receiving a digest every day or every week.
United Methodist News Service
United Methodist Now
This bi-weekly “e-Newsletter” provides 3-4 feature articles about our lives as United Methodists. Recent issues discussed the symbolism we use in Easter (along with a quiz!), Methodist Women Who Made History, and a series on Grace (one issue each for Prevenient Grace, Justifying Grace, and Sanctifying Grace). Did you know that Elvis recorded his earliest hits in a building shared shared with the Methodist Church’s Television, Radio and Film Commission? This is an example of some of the interesting stories in the United Methodist Now newsletter.
United Methodist Now
My Com Tips Newsletter
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My Com Tips & Tools
Greater New Jersey Annual Conference
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