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Zoom Study: “The Secret Power of Kindness” begins Sept 28

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| Bible Studies, Education, Growth Opportunities, Small Group Study

From the Book’s Author:  The secret power of kindness is the self-awareness to know that you have the power to make or break someone else’s day, and eventually change the world. Kindness has no hidden agenda or strings attached. Its only purpose is to express love to another soul made in the image of God.  – […]

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God’s Call Workshop Aug. 5th, Register by Aug. 1

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| Education, Growth Opportunities

Explore various pastoral ministry paths, discern the next steps in God’s call for you in small breakout groups, visit with seminary reps, and hear call stories across our conference, and gain resources to take back home Saturday, August 5 (9am – 2pm) at Linglestown Life Church (1430 N Mountain Rd, Harrisburg, PA 17112), includes lunch. […]

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See “The Chosen” episode “I Am He”

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| Bible Studies, Community Event, Education, Growth Opportunities

We are sharing the first season of the acclaimed series The Chosen with everyone in the Penns Valley Charge Churches and the community and invite you to join us on the following dates at 6pm in St. James UMC’s sanctuary. If you are not able to make it, the direct link to watch the episode […]

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Lay Servant Ministries Basic Course April 14 & 15, 2023

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| Church Leadership, Education, Growth Opportunities

April 14 & 15, 2023 hosted by Grace UMC, Centre Hall – This training is in person, not available by Zoom. The Lay Servant Ministries Basic Course will be offered in two sessions Friday, April 14, 2023 from 6:30-9pm and Saturday, April 15, 2023 9am-5pm at Grace UMC, 127 N. Pennsylvania Ave. in Centre Hall. […]

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Online Study: Don’t Give the Enemy a Seat at Your Table by Louie Giglio

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| Bible Studies, Education, Growth Opportunities, Small Group Study, Sprucetown UMC, St. James Coburn UMC, Trinity Woodward UMC

You are invited to join me and a small group of friends Wednesday evenings during Lent to dig deeply into the excellent book written by Louie Giglio, “Don’t Give the Enemy a Seat at Your Table”. The season of Lent is meant for reflection and this book is not a traditional choice but, for me, […]

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Youth Pizza Study Dates and Details

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| Bible Studies, Education, Growth Opportunities, Sprucetown UMC, St. James Coburn UMC, There's food!, Trinity Woodward UMC

Like the Youth Pizza Study Facebook Page YOUTH PIZZA STUDY held in conjunction with The Chosen Sunday. Our youth group for grades 7-12 will have pizza at 5pm on the dates below and prepare to watch that night’s featured episode. We will use The Chosen: An Interactive Bible Study for Season 1 booklet (free, required for each […]

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Online Devotion: Every Step an Arrival by Eugene Peterson

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| Education, Growth Opportunities, Online Devotionals

Join Pastor Theresa for this 5 Day online devotion! Read at your own pace. Enjoy Pastor Theresa’s comments along with other participants and share your own, if you like. ABOUT THE READING PLAN We hope these devotions take your mind and heart wherever they may go, as you never know what the Spirit will use […]

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Summer Reading Recommendations from Pastor Theresa

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| Church Leadership, Education, Growth Opportunities

Dear Church, You know I am an avid reader. I LOVE to be challenged and broaden my understanding of people and Creation. The following are my top picks for your summer reading list. Invite a friend to read the same book and get together to talk about it. I’d love to know what you think […]

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Lent Study Offered Online and In Person based on The Passion Play

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Recognize your own place in the story and Passion of Jesus. Join at any time! With few exceptions, the Oberammergau Passion Play has been presented by the inhabitants of the village of Oberammergau, Bavaria, Germany every 10 years since 1634. The play is a staging of Jesus’ Passion story, covering the final period of his […]

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Online Devo based on The Chosen with Pastor Theresa

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| Education, Growth Opportunities, Online Devotionals, Understanding Faith

Join Pastor Theresa for an at your own pace online devotional. This five day devotional is based on her favorite series right now, The Chosen! Start when you like, go at your own pace, read the pastor’s thoughts and share your own! Invite a friend to participate with you! Watch the absolutely engaging and well […]

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NEW: Kindness Study

Worship & More

  • September 24, 2023 Worship – Why Don’t We Get What We Deserve?
  • September 17, 2023 Worship – How to Forgive Like a Christian (and What is Apologetics?)
  • September 10, 2023 Worship – How Do I Fight Like a Christian?
  • September 3, 2023 Worship – “From that time on…”
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Trinity 8:30am Service

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St. James 9:45am Service

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Sprucetown 11am Service

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