1st Sunday of Advent – Dec. 1, 2024


Order of Worship 

Watch today’s worship service recorded at Trinity UMC. Woodward
Watch today’s worship service recorded at St. James UMC, Coburn
Watch today’s worship service recorded at Sprucetown UMC, Spring Mills

Watch the pastor’s pre-recorded message at the bottom of the page.

ANNOUNCEMENTS: ** Indicates last minute change

December 2, 9, 16 – The Advent Book study “On the Way to Bethlehem” by Rob Fuquay begins. It runs 4 Mondays 7-8pm via Zoom. Start at any time. Attend when you are able. Go to to register.

December 5 – Ladies Coffee & Conversation for all ladies 9:30am at St. James in Coburn

December 8 – Christmas Lunch at Sprucetown UMC following worship at 11am. All welcome!

December 15 – “A King for All Nations” choral concert at Faith UMC, Bellefonte 4pm.

December 19 – Ladies Coffee & Conversation for all ladies 9:30am at St. James in Coburn

December 22 – Christmas Concerts at Trinity UCC, Centre Hall. Penns Valley Men’s Chorus 2pm. Community Christmas Choir 3:15pm. (Choir volunteers are welcome. Rehearsals are Wednesday nights at 7pm at Trinity UCC in Centre Hall.)

Christmas Eve Services are Dec. 24 at 3pm at Sprucetown UMC and 6pm at St. James UMC. Invite your friends and neighbors to worship with us!

January 8 – St. James Trustees meet at 6:30pm, Administrative Board at 7pm (*Date change due to the New Year holiday)

Scripture and pre-recorded message from the pastor’s office: