FAITH UMC - EVENTS & ACTIVITIES:
SPECIAL EVENTS:
Church and Society Community Conversation on Sunday, Sept 21 from Noon-1:30PM at Faith UMC
Join us as we have a time of learning around “Homelessness and Housing Insecurity in Lancaster County” with Duncan Hopkins and then spend time in discussion about how we can be a part of the solution. A light meal will be provided. Please invite your congregations and communities to join us. It is open to all. Register by contacting Pastor Jason Perkowski (jbperkowski@gmail.com) with a headcount so we can plan for the food and seating.
Yard Sale on Saturday, September 27 from 8AM - 1:00PM (RAIN OR SHINE)
We have Yard Sale spaces for rent that are 20 foot x 20 foot in the grass for $20. Pre-registration to rent a space is required, with payment due the day of the event. On-line space registration through https://forms.gle/oCCGXLx5GUSXxEzg6 or contact 717-696-5321.
Trivia Night Competition at Oregon Community UMC on Friday, October 24 from 6PM-8PM
You can come out and bring a team to compete at answering trivia questions created by Pastor Jason. The team that earns the most points after 4 rounds will get the prize. Everyone is welcome. There is no cost to play, but we will have hotdogs, pizza and drinks to sell for dinner/snacks. A sign up sheet will be available as we get closer. Challenge your friends, family and coworkers to come and compete you’re you or against you!
REGULAR WEEKLY PROGRAMS:
Junior Church in person on Sundays at 10:30am
For children age 3 years (who are potty-trained) through 4th grade. We are using Deep Blue One Room Sunday School curriculum. Children will be given the opportunity to bring an offering at the beginning of Junior Church that they can place in a “piggy bank.” Parents, please sign your child in before the Worship Service. Each child and parent will be assigned a badge with a matching number. Children will begin the service in the sanctuary and be dismissed to Junior Church after the Children’s Time Message. Junior Church takes place in the Elementary Classroom in the Education Wing during Worship (3rd classroom in the Education Wing hallway). After worship, parents are asked to sign children out at a station directly outside the classroom—and are asked to wait outside the class until their child is brought to them.
The ROCK Youth Group (5th-12th grade) at Faith UMC in the Education Wing from 5-7pm
Join us for The R.O.C.K. Youth Group meetings at 5-7pm each Sunday night in person at Faith UMC. We'll check in with how you're doing, share in a meal, play some games, pray, do a Bible Study, and just chat. Feel free to invite friends, too. We will go to Gretna Glen Camp on Sun, Feb 16 & March 16 (3:30-7pm). Volunteers are needed to carpool to the camp. Please see Pastor Jason if you are willing to help drive the youth and/or chaperone. All youth entering 5th-12th grades are invited to join us.
GriefShare Group at Faith UMC at 5pm every Monday
This group helps people find support and process the loss of loved ones. We meet every Monday from 5-6:30 PM at Faith UMC in the Education Wing. Our next session will run from March 3 through June 9, 2025 (except for May 26). Our program is open to everyone in the community whether or not you attend our church. More information and registration are at: https://www.griefshare.org/groups/261153. You can also search for GreiefShare Groups in other locations and on different schedules at this website.
Nar-Anon meeting at Faith UMC at 7:15pm on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of each month
Every week Nar-Anon meets at Faith UMC to support family members of individuals in in the midst of or recovery from addictions to narcotics. It is an open group, and all who have family struggling with these addictions are invited to come out to the meeting. They are meeting in the Welcome Center or the first classroom on the right in the Education Wing which is best entered by the second set of doors.
"Wing and a Prayer" AA meeting at Faith UMC at 10:00am every Thursday
Every week AA meets at Faith UMC to support one another in recovery. It is an open group, and all who are in recovery or beginning recovery are invited to come out to the meeting at 10am each week. They are meeting in the Fellowship Hall which is best entered by the second set of doors.
Friday Morning Bible Study & Prayer at Faith UMC at 10:00am -- meeting in the Fellowship Hall by the second set of doors from the parking lot.
Everyone is welcome to join us as Pastor Jason leads a Bible Study about the scripture readings for the upcoming worship service each week. This is a chance to deeply explore your faith—and how it impacts the rest of your life.
Threads of Faith at Faith UMC at 10am-Noon -- meeting in the Fellowship Hall by the second set of doors from the parking lot.
If you like to knit, sew, crochet or quilt, Faith UMC would like to invite you to Threads of Faith! Whether you are experienced or just learning, you are welcome to join us from 10am - Noon the first Saturday of each month for a time of fun and fellowship! Bring your sewing machines and supplies and work on your projects or start a new one while we chat and share talents in our brightly lit, spacious room with plenty of outlets! Our next gathering will be Saturday, September 7th and then again on October 5th. Signups appreciated but walk-ins welcome! We look forward to meeting you all!