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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. Share with folks who do not use smartphones or computers: we offer the latest recorded message and scripture by telephone by calling 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…

“The Lord your God is in your midst… He will rejoice over you with shouts of joy.” Zephaniah 3:17
This Sunday, we explore a joy that doesn’t rise and fall with circumstances, but rests in the nearness of Christ. Join us. It’s Christmas Sweater Sunday! Wear your favorite Christmas stuff. Receive a joyful reminder of the service for your Christmas tree from Pastor Theresa.

November 30, 2025 – 1st Sunday of Advent: Hope-Full Receive an Advent Devotional from Pastor Theresa!

December 7, 2025 – 2nd Sunday of Advent: Peace-Full

December 14, 2025 – 3rd Sunday of Advent: Joy-Full Receive a Christmas ornament on this Christmas sweater Sunday!

December 21, 2025 – 4th Sunday of Advent: Love-Full

December 24, 2025 – Christmas Eve Services 3pm at Sprucetown and 6pm at St. James Hear the Christmas story through Word and Song, receive holy communion. and sing Silent Night by candlelight.

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

  • Pastor’s eNote: Looking Back (and Ahead) at the “Christmas Tug of War”
  • December 14, 2025 – 3rd Sunday of Advent
  • Christmas Caroling Dec. 17 at Trinity UMC
  • December 7, 2025 – 2nd Sunday of Advent

2025 Advent Study:

8:30am Trinity

https://youtu.be/e7UMtd8TfnI

9:45am St. James

https://youtu.be/oVF3IxlcIoo

11am Sprucetown

https://youtu.be/uIIFINTxmy8

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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