Small Great Things is a novel by Jodi Picoult which tackles the profoundly challenging yet essential concerns of our time: prejudice, race, and justice. We encourage you to read and come discuss with us on Thursday September 28th at 7:00pm at the FUMC Parsonage, located at 221 Ridge Rd in Middletown. The book is available at Barnes and Noble, Target, Walmart, and various local libraries. This book club discussion will be combined with the Hartford United Methodist Church. We look forward to seeing you there and engaging in meaningful dialogue that is pertinent to our world today!

August 20, 2017
Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost
​
Sermon
"Trauma Drama"

by
Pastor Barbara Marks
 
Please join us for worship
Sunday at 10:00 a.m.  

 at

The Elk’s Lodge
44 Maynard Street, Middletown, CT 

~
Scripture:

Romans 11:1-2a, 29-32
 &
Genesis 45:1-15


Announcements:
Announcements
 
UMC Market  - when making purchases, REMEMBER to use UMC Market.  The church will then receive a percentage of the purchase price.  Many stores that you already shop at are on the website.  Go to UMCmarket@umcmarket.org to sign up today.  Please contact Warren Western for more information.
 
Small Great Things Summer Book Club  - discussion will begin in September.  This is a novel by Jodi Picoult, where she tackles the profoundly challenging yet essential concerns of our time: prejudice, race, and justice.  This book club discussion will be combined with the Hartford UMC.  Please sign up if you are interested.  If you have questions, please contact Pastor Barbara Marks.
 
The Sew ‘n’ Sew’s - will meet the second Tuesday of every month at 10 a.m. at Heritage Commons.  .  Bring a brown bag lunch.  And they will be hosting coffee hour August 20th. Please see Barbara Hendershot for more information. 
 
Finance Committee - will meet Wednesday, September 13th at 7pm, at the Parsonage.  Please see Warren Western for more information.
 
Trustee Committee - will meet Wednesday, September 20th at 7pm, at the Parsonage.  Please see Bill Collins for more information.
 
SPPR Committee - will meet Wednesday, September 27th at 7pm, at the Parsonage.  Please see Sharon Riley for more information.
 
Amazing Grace Donations –  All donations can now be brought to church any Sunday.  In addition to tuna and cereal, they are looking for donations of oatmeal, coffee and soup.    Please contact Marsha Judson with any questions at (860) 346-0005.
​

​September 16, 2017
8:30am – 2:30pm
 
Please start to gather your unwanted items to donate to the FUMC. 
 
Contact Jill Bennett or Joanne Schilke to arrange a drop-off time.
First United Methodist Church

Dear friends of the First United Methodist Church:
 
Please join us for a picnic on:
 Sunday, September 24, 2017 at 1PM
 
At Ted and Shirley Lawrence’s Home
72 Jacobs Terrace
Middletown, CT
 
Bring your family and/or guest along.
 
Iced Tea, Lemonade, Hot Dogs, & Hamburgers will be provided.
Bring your favorite dish to share.
 
 
If you have any questions, feel free
to call Shirley:
860-343-7265/home
or Email: 
sllawrence45@gmail.com
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August 13, 2017
Tenth Sunday after Pentecost
​
Sermon
"God, Are You There?"

by
Rossana Barnaby
 
Please join us for worship
Sunday at 10:00 a.m.  

 at

The Elk’s Lodge
44 Maynard Street, Middletown, CT 

~
Scripture:

Matthew 14:22-33
 &
Genesis 37:1-4, 12-28


Announcements
​
UMC Market  - when making purchases, REMEMBER to use UMC Market.  The church will then receive a percentage of the purchase price.  Many stores that you already shop at are on the website.  Go to UMCmarket@umcmarket.org to sign up today.  Please contact Warren Western for more information.
 
Small Great Things Summer Book Club  - discussion August 17, 2017.  This is a novel by Jodi Picoult, where she tackles the profoundly challenging yet essential concerns of our time: prejudice, race, and justice.  This book club discussion will be combined with the Hartford UMC.  Please sign up if you are interested.  If you have questions, please contact Pastor Barbara Marks.
 
Women of Joy  - is August 18th & 19th in Lowell, MA.  Women of all ages and walks of life as they encounter the Word of God, the joy of music and the spirit of friendship.  Its your life journey – Women of Joy will encourage you along the way.  For more details please call (800) 374-1550 or view details online at womenofjoy.org.
 
Trustee Committee - will meet Wednesday, August 16th at 7pm, at the Parsonage.  Please see Bill Collins for more information.
 
The Sew ‘n’ Sew’s - will meet the second Tuesday of every month at 10 a.m. at Heritage Commons.  .  Bring a brown bag lunch.  And they will be hosting coffee hour August 20th. Please see Barbara Hendershot for more information. 
 
Finance Committee - will meet Wednesday, September 13th at 7pm, at the Parsonage.  Please see Warren Western for more information.
 
SPPR Committee - will meet Wednesday, September 20th at 7pm, at the Parsonage.  Please see Sharon Riley for more information.
 
Amazing Grace Donations –  All donations can now be brought to church any Sunday.  In addition to tuna and cereal, they are looking for donations of oatmeal, coffee and soup.    Please contact Marsha Judson with any questions at (860) 346-0005.

​September 16, 2017
8:30am – 2:30pm
 
Please start to gather your unwanted items to donate to the FUMC. 
 
Contact Jill Bennett or Joanne Schilke to arrange a drop-off time.

August 6, 2017
Ninth Sunday after Pentecost
​
Sermon
"Should I Stay Or Should I Go?"

by
Barbara Marks, Pastor
 
Please join us for worship
Sunday at 10:00 a.m.  

 at

The Elk’s Lodge
44 Maynard Street, Middletown, CT 

~
Scripture:

Romans 9:1-5
 &
Genesis 32:22-31


Announcements
 
Thank You  - John Zachos, for sharing your music with us today.  John plays guitar, sings and leads worship at Christ Chapel in Madison, CT and participates in various musical projects on the Shoreline. 
 
UMC Market  - when making purchases, REMEMBER to use UMC Market.  The church will then receive a percentage of the purchase price.  Many stores that you already shop at are on the website.  Go to UMCmarket@umcmarket.org to sign up today.  Please contact Warren Western for more information.
 
Heartsaver® CPR AED  - August 12th from 8:45am – 12pm at the parsonage.  The cost of the course is $70.00 cash, credit, or debit.    This course is for anyone with limited or no medical training who needs a course completion card in CPR and AED use to meet job, regulatory, or other requirements.  If you are interested in joining, please sign up or contact the church office.
 
Small Great Things Summer Book Club  - discussion August 17, 2017.  This is a novel by Jodi Picoult, where she tackles the profoundly challenging yet essential concerns of our time: prejudice, race, and justice.  This book club discussion will be combined with the Hartford UMC.  Please sign up if you are interested.  If you have questions, please contact Pastor Barbara Marks.
 
Women of Joy  - is August 18th & 19th in Lowell, MA.  Women of all ages and walks of life as they encounter the Word of God, the joy of music and the spirit of friendship.  Its your life journey – Women of Joy will encourage you along the way.  For more details please call (800) 374-1550 or view details online at womenofjoy.org.
 
The Sew ‘n’ Sew’s - will meet the second Tuesday of every month at 10 a.m. at Heritage Commons.  .  Bring a brown bag lunch.  And they will be hosting coffee hour August 20th. Please see Barbara Hendershot for more information. 
 
Trustee Committee - will meet Wednesday, August 16th at 7pm, at the Parsonage.  Please see Bill Collins for more information.
 
Finance Committee - will meet Wednesday, September 13th at 7pm, at the Parsonage.  Please see Warren Western for more information.
 
SPPR Committee - will meet Wednesday, September 20th at 7pm, at the Parsonage.  Please see Sharon Riley for more information.
 
Amazing Grace Donations –  All donations can now be brought to church any Sunday.  In addition to tuna and cereal, they are looking for donations of oatmeal, coffee and soup.    Please contact Marsha Judson with any questions at (860) 346-0005.