December Tidings Newsletter

The December issue of Tidings, the monthly newsletter of North United Methodist Church is available online on our website.  Take a look, there is a lot going on at NUMC.

Family Movie Night

Family Movie Night

 Saturday, November 26 at 6:30 pm

Come See:

The Adventures Of Milo and Otis 

A free fellowship evening! Bring family and friends. Popcorn and drinks provided!

UMCatalyst News Notes 11/22/11

Follow this link to read the latest in e-news for clergy and laity in the New England Conference:

http://www.neumc.org/enewsletterarchives/detail/1609

Letter from the Council of Bishops

Here is a letter from the Council of Bishops:

http://www.neumc.org/console/files/oFiles_Library_XZXLCZ/COB_Letter_to_the_Church_111011-English_NMGNAXCW.pdf

and an article written about it:

http://www.umc.org/site/apps/nlnet/content3.aspx?c=lwL4KnN1LtH&b=2789393&ct=11493419&notoc=1

UMCatalyst News Notes

Follow this link to read the latest in e-news for clergy and laity in the New England Conference:

http://www.neumc.org/enewsletterarchives/detail/1598

Interfaith Justice Issues Assembly

Democracy is NOT a Spectator Sport! Interfaith Justice Issues Assembly Tuesday, Nov. 29 in Middletown

Faith communities across Connecticut interested in cooperating more effectively on social and economic justice issues impacting our people, will gather Tue. evening, Nov. 29, from 7-9 p.m. at St. Pius X Parish Hall, 310 Westfield St. in Middletown.

Churches, synagogues, mosques and other faith groups are invited to send teams.

Interested individuals are also welcome, including small business owners, health care professionals, students, those currently unemployed or underemployed, recent immigrants, etc.

The program will include a brief panel presentation by: Dr. Steve Smith from the National Physicians’ Alliance; Lorella Praeli from CT Students for the Dream; and Peter Thor from AFSCME Council 4. Discussion/Strategy breakouts will follow focusing on health care reform, immigration reform, jobs/economic supports and other issues that may be raised. The goal is the shaping of an action plan for 2012.

Admission is free but reservations are encouraged due to limited seating. To RSVP, for rides or further info, please contact United Action Connecticut (UACT) at 860-882-3849, or email uact4change@hotmail.com.

Auction Rescheduled

Due to the weather reports, the Auction has been rescheduled to Saturday, Nov. 19.

Same venue - Manchester Country Club.

Same time - 6:30 pm.

Same Awesome Food, Fellowship, and
Goods and Services to bid on.

Be warm and safe this evening!

Auction This Saturday!!!

Click to view flyer:

Please share a copy with your friends and neighbors!

“AT YOUR SERVICE” AUCTION

It’s That Time Again!

“AT YOUR SERVICE” AUCTION

Date: Saturday, October 29th, 2011
Location: Manchester Country Club
Time: Doors open at 6:00 pm
Tickets: $25 per person / Seniors $15 - available on Sunday mornings or by calling Anita

With YOUR help, this year can be as successful as last year’s auction. Please
delve into your homes and hearts to find desired items for the auction.
Also, if you frequent any local businesses, they would probably be willing to
make a donation. Please consider asking for something for our event.
If you have any thing or service you would like to donate, or are willing to assist
with the event, please contact: Anita Haynes at 860-712-9991.

“Many Hands Make for Light Work!”

Listen Online

Listen online to Sermons and Ministry Moments, both recently updated.

October Tidings

The October issue of Tidings, the monthly newsletter of North United Methodist Church, is now available to be read online. There is a lot going on so be sure to check it out!

Huge Indoor Tag Sale this Saturday

Spread the word, we have a huge indoor tag sale at North United Methodist Church this coming Saturday October 1st from 8 am to 12 pm. Rain or shine you will find something for everyone.

World Communion Sunday

WORLD COMMUNION SUNDAY is OCTOBER 2nd with A Luncheon Celebration

All are welcome to share in a luncheon directly following the service.

The congregation is invited to please bring a dish to share which is representative of each individual’s heritage.

Come, Worship, Celebrate, and Feast!

September Tidings Available

Read about the exciting happenings at North United Methodist Church in our monthly newsletter. The September issue of Tidings is now available on our website. Read up and join in!

Choir and praise band rehearsals start up again tonight

Reminder that rehearsals start again tonight for PrISM at 6pm and chancel choir at 7pm. We welcome and encourage anyone with a love of music to give it a try, we can always use more singers, drummers, guitarists, bassists, keyboardists, flautists, cellists, violists, ocarinists, harpists, etc... Come sings and play!

Pulled Pork Success

The Pulled Pork Dinner on Saturday, August 27 was a great success!

Approximately 70 people attended and enjoyed a hearty dinner and wonderful fellowship.

A big thank you to the coordinators and cooks, Anita Haynes and Barbara Judd — as well as their many helpers. Everything was finger lickin’ good!

Keep a look out for the NEXT Fellowship and Food Event!

Summer Sermons Up

Catch up on your summer sermons now up on our website for your enjoyment.

Tomorrow and Tonight

Sunday, August 28 Worship Service is canceled. Please make phone calls to members and friends who do not have email or do not check it regularly.

The Barbecue Dinner is still happening from 5 - 7 pm. We hope you can join in the fellowship of your church family - especially since we will not gather on Sunday morning.

Just two days left until the Pulled Pork BBQ

Pulled Pork Barbeque SATURDAY, AUGUST 27 * 5 pm — 7 pm

Please plan to join your church family for fellowship and: Pulled Pork sandwiches, Coleslaw, Baked Beans
There will be vegetarian options available as well.

Cost: free will offering

Be sure to invite family, friends, and neighbors.

Questions may be directed to:
Anita Haynes 860-712-9991 or Barbara Judd 860-643-1758

Outdoors This Sunday, July 31st

Sunday, July 31, Worship Service (9:30 am) will be held outdoors on the lower side of the church building on the flat grassy area under the shade trees. The service will include a baptism at the brook and a barbecue of Hot Dogs and Hamburgers after the service.