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CHANGES DUE TO COVID-19
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, please follow the guidelines here when attending worship.
You can watch our livestream on the First United Methodist Church, Warren, PA Facebook page at 11:00am on Sunday mornings.
We will have Children's Bulletins available for the worship services. There will also be crayons available. Please take a box for your child and keep them. Please do not return the crayons.
Join Us for Our Traditional Worship Service
We invite you to join us for service each Sunday.
We offer 2 Services.
8:00 am in the Crary Chapel.
9:30 am Sunday School for adult of ALL ages - Founders Hall
11:00 am in the Main Sanctuary.
(The 11:00 am service will also be available via livestream.)
Prayer for the week of November 29, 2020
First Sunday of Advent-Celebrating HOPE
“Open my eyes, that I may behold wondrous things out of your law. The LORD is a refuge for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble. Those who know your name will trust in you, for you, LORD, have never forsaken those who seek you.” [Psalm 119: 18]
THANKSGIVING 2020 EDITION OF HOLIDAY HOT MEALS
First United Methodist Church
200 Market Street
Warren, Pennsylvania 16365
Office: (814)723-4930
Fax: (814)723-2594
First United Methodist Church is a welcoming, family-friendly congregation with much to offer persons of all ages. First Church offers programs for children, youth, and adults; Ministries that support and nurture as well as missions to the broader community and world. First Church is a place where people are given an opportunity to put faith into action.
Our Mission, Vision, & Core Values
Mission Statement: The mission of the First United Methodist Church of Warren is to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.
Vision Statement: First United Methodist Church of Warren is a welcoming community of faith seeking to live and serve following the teachings and saving grace of Jesus Christ.
Core Values: Our core values are: Love, Grace, Affirmation, and Renewal.
Poinsettia Fund
Poinsettia order forms are now available here or in the Sunday bulletin.
Order forms and money are due by December 6, 2020.
LAST DAY TO ORDER FLOWERS IS
DECEMBER 06, 2020
NO ORDERS ACCEPTED AFTER THIS DATE.
The November-December Upper Room
is now available for download
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Morning Prayer with The Upper Room via Facebook Live, every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 11 a.m. (CT). These guided prayer experiences are archived so you may join us at your convenience if you miss it live.
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Resources for Spiritual Wellness in Anxious Times. For navigating the pandemic, this link makes available to you a robust list of timely practices—for individuals and families as well as your faith leaders. Included are digital devotionals, videos, eCourses, podcasts, etc., all of which can be accessed and distributed free of charge to everyone in your congregation.
A PDF File of the November/December issue of The Upper Room
Alliance Stamp Ministry
Your used postage stamps, canceled or non-canceled, are still needed for the Alliance Stamp Ministry. You may deposit them in the container on the 2nd street entrance landing.
Dear Church Family,
Sundays at 9:30 am, and continuing through the winter, Rev. Hecht will be offering the course "New Testament and Christian Origins." This class will be an overview of the New Testament. The study will be held in Founder's Hall, and you are asked to maintain appropriate distancing around the tables.
*** There are no books needed other than your Bible. Handouts will be available for those who desire them.
Before his time as Pastor at First United Methodist, Rev. Hecht was an adjunct professor at Gannon and Mercyhurst Universities in Erie. He taught several courses in the Religion Departments over eight years. Rev. Hecht is going to offer one of those courses for us.
Covid-19 continues to necessitate the church operate with several precautions and limitations. As we know, this has, and will continue for the foreseeable future, impacted our order of worship, fellowship, and study opportunities at the church. With this in mind, our Nurture Committee was faced with the challenge of determining what we might offer on Sunday mornings this fall between our 8 am and 11 o'clock services. We are pleased to be able to offer the course, "New Testament and Christian Origins."
We look forward to this in-depth study.
This group is for family members of currently or recently released prisoners.
The mission of the support group is to provide a supportive, safe, non-judgmental and confidential environment, in a Christ-centered program.
Meetings are on the 1st & 3rd Mondays of the month
TIME: 6:00 PM-7:30PM
PLACE: First United Methodist Church
200 Market Street
***Please use Watson St. entrance off from 3rd Avenue.***
Group meeting will be on the 2nd floor in Founders Hall.
December 3rd Community Blue Christmas Service - Noon
December 6th Second Sunday of Advent
December 10th Community Advent Service - Noon
December 12th Cookie Walk Pickup 9:00 AM - Noon
* * * NO Jewelry or used Christmas decoration Sales
December 13th Third Sunday of Advent
December 17th Community Advent Service - Noon
December 20th Fourth Sunday of Advent
* * * Children's Nativity at the 11:00 AM Service
December 24th Christmas Eve Service is NOW VIRTUAL ONLY
*COVID-19 restrictions MAY necessitate the postponing or cancelling of services and events. Please regularly check this website for updates and confirmation that scheduled events are happening.
2021 Stewardship Commitment
Faithful Together
Please click the image above to read the 2021 Stewardship Campaign Letter in PDF Form
Please click the image above to read and print a PDF copy of the 2021 Stewardship Pledge Form.
***The 2021 Stewardship Campaign is quickly coming to a close.***
If you have not returned your pledge card, please prayerfully consider doing so in the coming week. Together we can continue to make a difference in the lives of those in need.
Happy Thanksgiving
When considering your pledge this year why not consider online giving by
clicking on the picture below.
The 2021 Birthday & Prayer Calendar
Our annual calendar will be coming out soon.
If the office does not have your birthday, please email it to them so it can be added.
Annual Cookie Walk
Saturday, December 12, 2020
First United Methodist Church
200 Market Street
Warren, PA
Annual Cookie Walk Pickup Date 12 December 2020
~Limited entry to allow for personal spacing will be observed.
~Numbers will be available starting at 8:30am the morning of the walk.
~Masks will be required.
The famous "2nd hand jewelry shop” as well as the sale of
gently used Christmas items has been cancelled.
Children's Stories with Heidi
Please join me every Wednesday morning on the First United Methodist FaceBook page for kids' stories with Heidi.
You can also click here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EHZbLaUAgDg to watch this week's story and devotion called "SECOND CHANCES."
During these trying times, I just felt that I needed to touch base with all of you and share some devotional/storytime with you. I hope this helps make things easier for you and your family. Please know I miss you all so much and can't wait until we're back together here at church. Please stay well and be safe!
Much love & blessings,
Heidi Ketzko
Director of Christian Education
Youth Devotions with Jason Wood
Please join me on the First United Methodist FaceBook page for youth devotionals with Jason.
You can also click here and watch my current message, THANKFUL, on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6BcGOk4GqbE
I miss you all and hope you are all well. Can't wait to see you again! Please stay well, be safe and Stay Home!
Much love & blessings,
Jason Wood
Director of Student Ministries
LOGOS is our mid-week Christian program for Children and youth from
Pre-K to 6th Grades.
This after school program takes place on Wednesdays from 3:30 pm - 6:30 pm.
In local churches, LOGOS ministry teams build inter-generational relationships between our young people and caring, Christian adults through a
four-part weekly agenda.
*** Please click the PDF File link to view the 2020 - 2021 LOGOS Brochure ***
2020 - 2021
LOGOS Brochure
Please click the link for the LOGOS registration form or download the PDF file to print and bring your registration to the FUMC.
2020 - 2021
LOGOS Registration
The Giving Tree
All names o the giving tree have been spoken for.
***Please remember to wrap your gift, and return it to the church office*** Please return gifts no later than December 20th.
Distribution will be to families on December 21st.
Thank you for your support!
Nicaragua was still reeling from the effects of the civil unrest in 2019 when the Covid-19 pandemic struck. And now two hurricanes have struck within a couple weeks of each other. More than 60,000 people have been left homeless and there is an urgent need for medicine, food, and clothing as well as shelter.
The Western PA- Nicaragua partnership has been working with two Methodist missionaries in the country to provide emergency disaster relief.
If you would like to help our brothers and sisters in Nicaragua, please send your contribution to the church office with the memo, "Nicaragua disaster relief."
Please include the people of Nicaragua in our prayers.
If you have any questions, contact Rich Schall at 755-4408.