We broke ground on our new property today! Check out the photos below!
 October 28, 2018 Twenty-third Sunday after Pentecost Sermon 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: Job 42:1-6, 10-17 & Mark 10:46-52  Navigating in a changing world we step into the community with faith as Jesus followers.  ALL CHURCH MEETING - Church Council – will meet on TODAY, immediately after the worship service. The purpose of the meeting is to approve the proposed budget for 2019 before the Charge Conference. All are welcome to attend. Please see Debbie Camp with any questions.
The Bishop is coming (and the Cabinet too) – To bless our land and hear our story. Please come and be there for this very historic event in our church Tuesday, October 30th at 9 a.m. What a blessing! Tea Party – last week to sign up! - Invite a friend, neighbor, or family member and find out what formal “tea” etiquette is all about. Come enjoy this fundraiser luncheon event with Marsha Judson and Diane Johnson Saturday, November 3rd, at 11:30 a.m. in the parsonage. There are only seats for 24 so sign up early…! Did we say bring a friend?! New Consecration Sunday – last week to sign up! - Celebration Luncheon is coming Sunday, November 4th! Reserve your place today. New Members Class – will be RESCHEDULED. If you have been attending FUMC for a short time or a long time and are ready to explore becoming a member, please join us by participating in the New Member Class following Worship. Please see Pastor Barbara Marks with any questions. Holy Habits Church Wide – book study will be on break due to Sunday activities. It is recommended reading by our DS so that we might learn to be disciples of mission in Middletown. The Sunday sermons will include excerpts from the book and we will follow it up with discussion after Worship. Every person is encouraged to grab a coffee and stay. Please check back as we will be posting when this book study will be back on schedule. Save The Date – Charge Conference will be Wednesday, November 14, 2018. We are in the Meriden district, so our meeting will be held in that church. Please complete your reports by the end of October. Most forms can be downloaded from NYAC.com and click on “Conference Forms & Policies”. DEADLINE!!! – for Charge Conference reports from the committees is due Wednesday, October 31, 2018. All reports must be in “Microsoft Word Format” as this is the program that is used to put together the Charge Conference Booklets. All reports are to be emailed to churchoffice@fumcmiddletownct.org by OCTOBER 31, 2018. Coffee Hour - will be hosted by group John on Sunday, November 4, 2018. Please see Megan Camp for details.  October 21, 2018 Twenty-second Sunday after Pentecost "Laity Sunday" Sermon "Looking For Answers" by Megan Camp Please join us for worship Sunday at 10:00 a.m. at The Elk’s Lodge 44 Maynard Street, Middletown, CT ~ Scripture: Job 38:1-7 & Mark 10:35-45  Navigating in a changing world we step into the community with faith as Jesus followers.  Holy Habits Church Wide – book study continues TODAY. It is recommended reading by our DS so that we might learn to be disciples of mission in Middletown. The Sunday sermons will include excerpts from the book and we will follow it up with discussion after Worship. Every person is encouraged to grab a coffee and stay. If you would prefer to attend an evening study please let Pastor Barbara know.
“Same Kind of Different As Me” – book discussion will take place October 25th, 7 p.m., at the Parsonage with Hartford UMC. We will discuss viewing the movie/dinner as a follow up. Church Council – will meet on Sunday, October 28th immediately after the worship service. The purpose of the meeting is to approve the proposed budget for 2019 before the Charge Conference. All are welcome to attend. Please see Debbie Camp with any questions. New Members Class – If you have been attending FUMC for a short time or a long time and are ready to explore becoming a member, please join us by participating in the New Member Class following Worship on October 28th. New Consecration Sunday – Celebration Luncheon is coming Sunday, November 4th! Reserve your place today. Tea Party? – Invite a friend, neighbor, or family member and find out what formal “tea” etiquette is all about. Come enjoy this fundraiser luncheon event with Marsha Judson and Diane Johnson Saturday, November 3rd, at 11:30 a.m. in the parsonage. There are only seats for 24 so sign up early…! Did we say bring a friend?! Save The Date – Charge Conference will be Wednesday, November 14, 2018. We are in the Meriden district, so our meeting will be held in that church. Please complete your reports by the end of October. Most forms can be downloaded from NYAC.com and click on “Conference Forms & Policies”. DEADLINE!!! – for Charge Conference reports from the committees is due Wednesday, October 31, 2018. All reports must be in “Microsoft Word Format” as this is the program that is used to put together the Charge Conference Booklets. All reports are to be emailed to churchoffice@fumcmiddletownct.org by OCTOBER 31, 2018. Coffee Hour - will be hosted by group Luke on Sunday, October 28, 2018. Please see Sharon Riley for details.  October 14, 2018 Twenty-first Sunday after Pentecost Sermon "DESERTED" by Barbara Marks Please join us for worship Sunday at 10:00 a.m. at The Elk’s Lodge 44 Maynard Street, Middletown, CT ~ Scripture: Job 23:1-9, 16-17 & Mark 10:17-31  Navigating in a changing world we step into the community with faith as Jesus followers.  Holy Habits Church Wide – book study continues TODAY. It is recommended reading by our DS so that we might learn to be disciples of mission in Middletown. The Sunday sermons will include excerpts from the book and we will follow it up with discussion after Worship. Every person is encouraged to grab a coffee and stay. If you would prefer to attend an evening study please let Pastor Barbara know.
“Same Kind of Different As Me” – book discussion will take place October 25th, 7 p.m., at the Parsonage with Hartford UMC. We will discuss viewing the movie/dinner as a follow up. New Members Class – If you have been attending FUMC for a short time or a long time and are ready to explore becoming a member, please join us by participating in the New Member Class following Worship on October 28th. New Consecration Sunday – Celebration Luncheon is coming Sunday, November 4th! Reserve your place today. Tea Party? – Invite a friend, neighbor, or family member and find out what formal “tea” etiquette is all about. Come enjoy this fundraiser luncheon event with Marsha Judson and Diane Johnson Saturday, November 3rd, at 11:30 a.m. in the parsonage. There are only seats for 24 so sign up early…! Did we say bring a friend?! Save The Date – Charge Conference will be Wednesday, November 14, 2018. We are in the Meriden district, so our meeting will be held in that church. Please complete your reports by the end of October. Most forms can be downloaded from NYAC.com and click on “Conference Forms & Policies”. DEADLINE!!! – for Charge Conference reports from the committees is due Wednesday, October 31, 2018. All reports must be in “Microsoft Word Format” as this is the program that is used to put together the Charge Conference Booklets. All reports are to be emailed to churchoffice@fumcmiddletownct.org by OCTOBER 31, 2018. Winter Clothing Appeal – Although we are still enjoying fall weather, winter will be upon us before we know it. For many of the international residents who call OMSC home this year, the weather is already cooler than their climates at home. With 28 adults and 16 children in residence this year, we do not currently have enough winter clothing to go around. How can we help? By donating new or gently used winter coats, sweaters, hats, gloves, scarves, or money to purchase these items. Donations should be delivered prior to October 17th and OMSC will distribute winter clothing to the residents in the last two weeks of October. Please see Pastor Barbara for more information. Coffee Hour - will be hosted by group Mark on Sunday, October 21, 2018. Please see Debbie Camp for details.  Bishop Thomas J. Bickerton, of the New York Annual Conference, will be arriving at 9:00am on Tuesday, October 30th at our land on the corner of Tuttle Rd and Newfield St in Middletown. Please mark your calendars and invite people to attend. This is such an important moment for our church, and a great opportunity for us to showcase the hard work we are doing to grow our church and establish ourselves in the community. We look forward to seeing you there!
 We have some exciting news for FUMC! The Bishop of the New York Annual Conference, Thomas J. Bickerton is coming to visit us on Tuesday, October 30th. He will be blessing our land on the corner of Tuttle Rd and Newfield St in Middletown. Please come join us in welcoming him! More information will be provided once a time is announced. Meanwhile, please mark your calendars and invite people to attend. This is such an important moment for our church, and a great opportunity for us to showcase the hard work we are doing to grow our church and establish ourselves in the community. More details to come. Stay tuned...
 Interested in learning new things? Ever wonder what formal "tea" etiquette is all about? Come find out! Invite a friend, neighbor, or family member to come enjoy a fundraiser luncheon event with Marsha Judson and Diane Johnson. Enjoy yourself while learning about the elegance of a traditional Victorian tea party. The event will take place Saturday, November 3rd, at 11:30 a.m. at the Parsonage (221 Ridge Rd, Middletown). There are only 24 seats available, so sign up early…! Did we say bring a friend?! Please see Marsha Judson for more information and to sign up. We look forward to seeing you there!
 It is time for another book discussion! The book we are reading is called Same Kind of Different as Me by Ron Hall and Denver Moore. We will meet on October 25th, 7 p.m., at the Parsonage (221 Ridge Rd, Middletown) with Hartford UMC. We will discuss viewing the movie/dinner as a follow up. The book is available for purchase online, as well as in stores like Barnes and Noble and Walmart. Some copies are also available at local libraries. We look forward to seeing you and engaging in thought-provoking discussion!
 October 7, 2018 Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost Sermon "Got Questions? See God!" by Barbara Marks Please join us for worship Sunday at 10:00 a.m. at The Elk’s Lodge 44 Maynard Street, Middletown, CT ~ Scripture: Job 1:1; 2:1-10 & Mark 10:2-6  Navigating in a changing world we step into the community with faith as Jesus followers.  Holy Habits Church Wide – book study continues TODAY. It is recommended reading by our DS so that we might learn to be disciples of mission in Middletown. Every person/family is invited to take one book. Please sign it out. Some are still on backorder. The Sunday sermons will include excerpts from the book and we will follow it up with discussion after Worship. Every person is encouraged to grab a coffee and stay. If you would prefer to attend an evening study please let Pastor Barbara know.
World Communion Sunday – is TODAY. The World Communion Sunday offering funds graduate racial-ethnic World Communion Scholarships, with at least half of the annual amount reserved for ministries beyond the United States. Donations also provide for undergraduate U.S. Ethnic Scholarship and Ethnic In-Service Training programs. “Same Kind of Different As Me” – book discussion will take place October 25th, 7 p.m., at the Parsonage with Hartford UMC. We will discuss viewing the movie/dinner as a follow up. New Members Class – If you have been attending FUMC for a short time or a long time and are ready to explore becoming a member, please join us by participating in the New Member Class following Worship on October 28th. Tea Party? – Invite a friend, neighbor, or family member and find out what formal “tea” etiquette is all about. Come enjoy this fundraiser luncheon event with Marsha Judson and Diane Johnson Saturday, November 3rd, at 11:30 a.m. in the parsonage. There are only seats for 24 so sign up early…! Did we say bring a friend?! Save The Date – Charge Conference will be Wednesday, November 14, 2018. We are in the Meriden district, so our meeting will be held in that church. Please complete your reports by the end of October. Most forms can be downloaded from NYAC.com and click on “Conference Forms & Policies”. DEADLINE!!! – for Charge Conference reports from the committees is due Wednesday, October 31, 2018. All reports must be in “Microsoft Word Format” as this is the program that is used to put together the Charge Conference Booklets. All reports are to be emailed to churchoffice@fumcmiddletownct.org by OCTOBER 31, 2018. Winter Clothing Appeal – Although we are still enjoying fall weather, winter will be upon us before we know it. For many of the international residents who call OMSC home this year, the weather is already cooler than their climates at home. With 28 adults and 16 children in residence this year, we do not currently have enough winter clothing to go around. How can we help? By donating new or gently used winter coats, sweaters, hats, gloves, scarves, or money to purchase these items. Donations should be delivered prior to October 17th and OMSC will distribute winter clothing to the residents in the last two weeks of October. Please see Pastor Barbara for more information. Coffee Hour - will be hosted by group Matthew on Sunday, October 14, 2018. Please see Rossana Barnaby for details. |
