Happening This Week
New - Serve Meals at the Men’s Shelter, second Tuesdays, 5:30-7:00 p.m.: We’re seeking four volunteers each month to serve meals at the Men’s Shelter. Come connect with fellow church members and hear the stories of our neighbors who are seeking the services of the Men’s Shelter to secure stable housing and employment. Click here to sign up. The next opportunity to serve is this Tuesday, August 9.
other events & opportunities
New - Swing Into Fall, August 24, 5:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m.: Everyone is invited to join us for an evening of food trucks, music, and community! Buy dinner from a food truck, enjoy live music from Kingdaddy, and catch up with friends old and new. We look forward to being together as we move into a new season full of hope.
New - Fall Bible Retreat 2022 - After Exile: Coming Home, October 19-21: We are excited to resume our annual Fall Bible Retreat at Lake Junaluska. Join us for a time of learning and conversation about the challenges of returning home, whether it is after being in exile or after a pandemic. Together we will look at the books of Ezra and Nehemiah and consider the wisdom they share. We welcome you to this stop on our journey home together! Click here to register.
New - Mindful Mondays, August 15, 10:30 a.m., room 108: Experience the present moment with compassionate awareness and discover or renew your meditative practices. You may also join via Zoom. Email Chris Mull at cmull@mpumc.org to sign up.
Camp Tekoa Weekend Early Bird Registration, now-August 15: This beloved family tradition in the mountains near Hendersonville, NC is September 16-18, and early bird registration is now open. Click here to learn more, and click here to register. Questions? Email Amy Jo Alspaugh at amyjo@mpumc.org.
Marriage Matters Workshop, August 20, 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m., room 108: If you need to meet the premarital counseling requirements for couples getting married at MPUMC or you wish to learn the latest research on what makes marriage work, this event led by Rev. Bill Roth is for you! Registration is required. Contact Chris Mull at cmull@mpumc.org or 704-295-4815 by August 17.
Music Ensemble Rehearsals Begin Soon: The Music Ministry has a place for you! We have choirs and handbell ensembles for kindergarteners-12th graders and adults of ALL ages. All skill levels are welcome, and auditions are not required to join. Check out the Music Ministry page on our website for more information and to register for Children’s and Youth ensembles and Adult Handbell ensembles. Email Sue Bayne at sbayne@mpumc.org if you have any questions.
Update - Columbarium Access: Because we value your safety and the sacredness of our worship experiences, the columbarium is currently inaccessible during this season of construction. In the meantime, we ask for your patience and that you make arrangements to secure the cremains of loved ones until such a time as we can safely and worshipfully utilize the columbarium. We join you with eager anticipation in resuming visits and holding committal services in that very sacred space.
More Than Just a Gift Store: Looking for a gift for a friend or family member? Come shop at Goodness Gracious, our not-for-profit store where 100% of sales support outreach. Run entirely by volunteers, our store's selection includes seasonal gifts, home décor, original art, books, greetings cards, jewelry, handbags, and more! As a wise shopper once said, "Buying a gift in Goodness Gracious is like giving twice."
Podcasts
Maybe I’m Amazed – A Podcast with Dr. James Howell: In his new episode, Dr. Howell talks with Slice Penny on his call to ministry, how mistakes can lead to new beginnings, and how small things within the church can lead to major changes in others’ lives. Click here to listen and subscribe.
giving
Your ongoing generosity to our church Operating Fund and our Mission & Outreach Fund makes it possible for our church family to connect through worship, fellowship, and prayer and support our most vulnerable neighbors near and far.
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