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Penns Valley Charge of the UMC

Penns Valley Charge of the UMC

For the transformation of the world, we study God's Word in context to be equipped to live Jesus' Way.

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Worship together and “Disciple” all week!

We offer worship in person, live via Zoom (links below with church details) and recorded services are posted each week. You can watch the message only found at the bottom of our worship pages. You can listen to the latest message via SermonByPhone at 814-422-6238. Through the week, dig deeper into the Bible on our facebook pages (links with the church details below). Read the Pastor’s eNotes. We offer short term online Bible studies during Lent and Advent and other opportunities for spiritual growth to be announced with our weekly announcements.

This Sunday, we close our current message series…

Life can feel uncertain, and challenges often come when we least expect them. That means to get ready for anything, we’ll need to take Ephesians 6 to heart! Paul reminds us that God has already given us everything we need for strength, peace, and confidence. Each piece of the Armor of God is not just about defense. It’s about living with assurance, hope, and readiness every single day. Join us as we discover how truth, righteousness, peace, faith, salvation, God’s Word, and prayer come together as God’s gift of protection for life and why we should never leave home without it.

Week 1 [Oct 5]: The Belt of Truth: Holding It All Together – Truth makes holds everything that matters in place.
Week 2 [Oct 12]: The Breastplate of Righteousness: Guarding the Heart – God’s gift of holy love guards our lives.
Week 3 [Oct 19 at Sprucetown Only / Oct 26 at Trinity & St. James Only]: The Shoes of Peace: Ready to Move – God prepares us to bring peace everywhere we step.
Week 4 [Nov 2]: The Shield of Faith: Deflecting the Flames – Our shield against allowing fear and doubt get in us.
Week 5 [Nov 9]: The Helmet of Salvation: Covering the Mind – Assurance in Christ guards our minds and fills us with hope.
Week 6 [Nov 16]: The Sword of the Spirit: The Word in Action – Use it to resist temptation and advance God’s mission.

We seek to understand and embody each piece of the armor as daily disciplines that form us into Christlike people ready to face life’s battles with spiritual maturity.

The Penns Valley Charge churches are:


Saint James Coburn United Methodist Church
Worship Sunday at 9:45am [Join us live via Zoom]
Sunday School at 11am
501 Main Street, Coburn, PA 16832
Map and Directions | Facebook page | Worship Videos



Sprucetown United Methodist Church
Worship Sunday at 11am [Join us live via Zoom]
Potluck Luncheon after worship 2nd Sundays (Sept-Apr)
177 Upper Georges Valley Road, Spring Mills, PA 16875
Map and Directions | Facebook page | Worship Videos



Trinity Woodward United Methodist Church
Worship Sunday at 8:30am [Worship videos available.]
Sunday School at 9:45am
109 Trinity Drive, Woodward, PA 16882
Map and Directions | Facebook page | Worship Videos


Charge Churches Central Calendar…

WHAT WE BELIEVE

The mission of Susquehanna Conference is to:

grow spiritual transformational leaders, equip vital congregations and create new places for new people, and connect with each other and the world so that alive in Christ together, the Susquehanna Conference will embody the beloved community of disciple making congregations.

Worship & More

  • November 16, 2025 Worship – The Sword of the Spirit: The Word of God
  • Part-Time Administrative Assistant Needed for the Mountain Valley District
  • November 9, 2025 Worship – The Helmet of Salvation
  • All Saints Sunday: The Shield of Faith

2025 Advent Study:

8:30am Trinity

https://youtu.be/YRWp6Uxqj5g

9:45am St. James

https://youtu.be/gXsQDxmmypM

11am Sprucetown

https://youtu.be/gXsQDxmmypM

Pastor Theresa Heiser
Read Pastor's eNotes

District Superintendent:
Rev. Dr. Michelle Bodle

Our Bishop:
Bishop Héctor A. Burgos Núñez

Our Connections:
Mountain Valley District
Susquehanna Annual Conference
Northeastern Jurisdiction of the United Methodist Church
General Conference of the United Methodist Church

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