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The Lay Servant Ministries Basic Course scheduled for October has been postponed to January 21-22, 2022. Course topics such as servant and spiritual leadership, caring ministries, basic communication skills, sharing your faith and leading meetings will enhance your knowledge and skill as a leader. This course is not designed to prepare you to preach. Those […]
St. James UMC and the Historical Paradise Church Cemetery Association are having a Marianna’s Hoagie and Pizza sale to support ongoing care and maintenance of the cemetery. Your support is greatly appreciated. Questions? Contact Pastor Theresa. Orders and payment are due Monday, September 6th to St. James UMC or directly to Melanie Styers. Orders will […]
Join Pastor Theresa for an online, do it when it’s convenient for you devotion starting Sunday, August 8th! A NOTE FROM THE PASTOR Folks, what I love about this devotion and the book it’s based on is that it breaks through a stronghold we may not realize we have … fear of failure. “You’ll never […]
Read the letter from the District Superintendent to all pastors in the State College District. Our church will present a “Who Is My Neighbor?” 2022 Outreach Plan at our Penns Valley Charge Conference November 21, 2021 which takes place at St. James UMC, Coburn starting at 2:15pm. Full members of the church vote on the […]
I love images that tell a story and this drawing shows a difficult discussion in progress. We have to have difficult discussions sometimes, don’t we? Learning how to communicate effectively especially during stormy seasons is important. You see furrowed brows, genuine interest and patience as one listens intently to what the other is saying, the […]
Sessions 5-8 Beyond the Personal: Sharing God’s Stories (Open to any who have completed sessions 1-4) 5. Change Makers 6. Mentors that Multiply 7. Reach: Love in Relationship, Witness, and Action 8. Community and Collaboration in the Commons Thursdays, September 9, 23, October 7, 21 from 6:30‐8:30pm online via Zoom REQUIRED READING: Hero Maker, Ferguson […]
You are welcome to join us for in person worship at Faith UMC in Spring Mills at 8:30am with Randy Muthersbaugh or join Pastor Theresa at Trinity UMC in Woodward at 8:30am (Click to watch recorded service Passcode: t*E45tgE ), St. James UMC in Coburn at 9:45am (Click to watch recorded service. Passcode: 1.@Y40Fh ) […]
Join Pastor Theresa for an online, 7 day, “at your own pace” devotional study starting July 6, 2021! Read on to learn more about the study. Click here to get started. Requires a free Bible.com account. At Hillsong College, we believe that God has called his people to be bold leaders in every sphere of […]
The 2021 Susquehanna Annual Conference was held virtually June 18 & 19. Each day the session started at 8:30 am. We had worship and conducted only essential business. For a recap, you may click the links to View Friday, June 18 Wrap up (PDF) and View Saturday, June 19 Wrap up (PDF) For more information, […]
Are your beliefs in harmony with reality? Join Pastor Theresa for a deep look at some interesting opposites.