What is culture? Cristina De Rossi, an anthropologist, says, “Culture encompasses religion, food, what we wear, how we wear it, our language, marriage, music, what we believe is right or wrong, how we sit at the table, how we greet visitors, how we behave with loved ones, and a million other things.” Culture has a …
Each year we participate in the county wide collection. The specific location(see below) is picked up by CUMAC. The food is then distributed to individuals and families as well as other food pantries in the area. (see http://www.cumac.org) Saturday September 24th from 12:00pm to 4:00pm we will be staffing the Acme Supermarket collection site in …
Joe Lovino of UM Publishing House has some suggestions for summer (or any time of year!) For more information on each book go to http://www.umc.org. Here are the titles and their authors. Pull up a comfy chair and grow your faith. Happy Summer from all of us! *A Fragile Hope by Cynthia Ruchti *Pond River … Continue reading
The Episcopal address by our Bishop John Schol was inspired by James 1:2-4. It gives advice on how to deal with strife – pray and study the scriptures. Strife, stress, and hardships are events in our lives that can be handled by perseverance and endurance. Endurance builds character, character creates hope, hope leads to joy. … Continue reading
The weather was perfect! Perfect for marching, watching and tree planting. Perfect for remembering and being so very grateful. Continue reading
IGNITE For Young Adult’s will be held on Saturday, Sept. 30 Young Adults ages 18-25 are invited to take part in the first ever IGNITE experience customized specifically for them. A Young Adults workshop, time of fellowship and connecting, and a dinner will be served in addition to a concert performance by Christian … Continue reading
Come and join us in the Memorial Day Parade, Saturday the 27th. Meet at the church at 9:30. As we walk the parade route through town we will be handing out Norway Spruce Tree seedling! Planting this easy to grow tree in honor of all of our heroes is not only a symbol of their … Continue reading
Ever wish you could arrange a ride with out having to use anything tricker than your telephone? Now you can. Once you have registered (over the phone) you simply make the call and Independent Transportation North Jersey will make arrangements. A driver, who has been screened and trained by ITNJ will pick you up at … Continue reading
We had soo much fun but we missed YOU! Hope to see you next year! Continue reading
This was the 45th annual Pancake Breakfast! (French toast was added 10 years ago). John Beck then president of the United Methodist Mens’ Club suggested this might be a way to raise money for church projects including assistance for two Native American children on a reservation in western USA. Most years the Saturday before Mother’s … Continue reading
Young stewards planting a weeping cherry tree. Continue reading
Christ is Risen! We are witnesses to the Easter miracle. We have seen what God has done in Jesus Christ. The Tomb is empty and death has been defeated by the power of God. Yes, a new world has been born and we became Easter People with deep joy and great hope. I believe that … Continue reading
