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- Pastor’s Ponderings: Jesus- Problem...by Chuck on April 28, 2025 at 3:03 pm
Easter is now behind us, but we must keep our focus and continue to be "Easter People" as we move forward. "There are some things that we disagree about, but there is one thing that we should all […]
- Bands to Battle to Share Gospel in...by Chuck on April 28, 2025 at 1:23 pm
A "Battle of the Bands" evening will be held on 5/3/25 to support an upcoming trip to La Palmilla, Mexico. Our missions to La Palmilla have helped this growing church share the Gospel of Jesus' love […]
- 2025 Easter Egg Hunt (4/19/25)by Chuck on April 4, 2025 at 7:22 pm
The 2025 Easter Egg Hunt will be held on Saturday 4/19/25 between 11AM-1PM. Through the "how'd he do that?" wonder of a magic show and through the treasure of broken eggs, this will be a morning of […]
- Pastor’s Ponderings: God Keeps...by Chuck on March 8, 2025 at 7:12 pm
Instead of frantically asking, "God where are You?", we can find peace and hope in the truth that “even when I don't see it, you’re working" (as it says in the song "Waymaker"). God's always […]
- Catacomb Praise to Celebrate 200th...by Chuck on February 28, 2025 at 8:17 pm
During the pandemic in 2020, Pastor Mike was burdened by the fact that we couldn't meet together for times of praise and worship, so he began to post videos of music and scripture. They were […]
- Lenten Devotional 2025by Chuck on February 15, 2025 at 5:01 pm
Pre-Prayer for this year's Lenten season by reading a daily devotional article written by local church members. Booklets of these articles will be distributed to churches, and electronic versions of […]
- New Small Group to Study “Mere...by Chuck on January 25, 2025 at 7:34 pm
What is faith? How can finite people even begin to understand the infinite God? This upcoming Small Group will study the book "Mere Christianity", written by C.S. Lewis. Let's get together and use […]
- Weekly Prayer Guideby Chuck on January 14, 2025 at 8:30 pm
Pastor Mike is currently preaching 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. During this time, a weekly list […]
- Men Retreat Together to Live...by Chuck on January 9, 2025 at 2:36 pm
The men of PUMC will join with the men of the Pitman Church of the Nazarene to focus on a weekend of unity. The pastors of our two churches will team together to lead a retreat with the topic […]
- PUMC To Host Winter Red Cross Blood...by Chuck on December 27, 2024 at 2:58 pm
Yep- "Another" Red Cross Blood Drive. People keep getting injured or sick, and the needs for blood are continuous. You can help fill that need (and maybe even save a life) by donating blood. The […]
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- Bishops given 3% retroactive pay hikeon April 25, 2025 at 8:26 pm
The board of The United Methodist Church’s finance agency voted to give bishops a salary increase that starts at the beginning of this year.
- From mission volunteer to adoptive momon April 25, 2025 at 3:47 pm
When Susie Keefer traveled to the Democratic Republic of Congo in 2010, little did she know it would be the first of many mission journeys.
- Calling led couple to ministry in Congoon April 25, 2025 at 3:46 pm
The Rev. Jonathan Baker, former conference council on ministries director, and registered nurse Donna Baker shared their skills with the Democratic Republic of Congo.
- ‘Jesus is here’ in Congoon April 25, 2025 at 3:36 pm
For more than two decades, the Congo Partnership has been changing lives.
- Peace Church offers ‘home for everyone’on April 24, 2025 at 6:58 pm
A congregation in Germany is a thriving, diverse church community that welcomes people of all faith traditions, including many who are new to the country.
- Songs spark spiritual conversations at brew pubon April 23, 2025 at 3:06 pm
Once a month, a United Methodist pastor hires a songwriter for an evening of music and contemplation at Singin’ River Brewing Co. in Florence, Alabama. Those discussions get deep sometimes.
- Love demands compassionate response, prophetic witnesson April 23, 2025 at 2:57 pm
United Methodists have a long history of advocating for the needs of others. Today, that call continues.
- Why our church is in troubleon April 23, 2025 at 2:56 pm
United Methodist leaders should stop pursuing ideological goals and instead focus on making disciples of Jesus Christ, says a longtime church member.
- Daily Digest - April 21, 2025on April 21, 2025 at 10:31 pm
Bishop Wilke, beloved Bible study creator, dies; United Methodists remember Pope Francis; Working for safe water as engineer and deacon
- Bishop Wilke, beloved Bible study creator, dieson April 21, 2025 at 9:48 pm
United Methodist Bishop Richard Wilke died Easter Sunday. He and his wife, Julia, developed the popular Disciple Bible Study series. He also was a voice for LGBTQ inclusion.
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