The wilderness isn’t a punishment. It’s a place of preparation.
This Lent, walk with Jesus through the conversations that shape faith, beginning with temptation.
Worship with us this Sunday!
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8:30am Worship at Trinity UMC, Woodward, 109 Trinity Dr., Woodward is recorded on site, shared later
9:45am Worship at St. James UMC, Coburn, 501 Main St., Coburn. Zoom in by clicking here.
11am Worship at Sprucetown UMC, 177 Upper Georges Valley Rd., Spring Mills. Zoom in by clicking here.
Watch the pastor’s pre-recorded message at the bottom of the page.
ANNOUNCEMENTS: ** Indicates change to the regular schedule
MISSION CENTRAL COLLECTION – Going on now! Every year the generosity of our Annual Conference is such a blessing. This year we are asking your help in filling in the gaps for our two kits our volunteers prepare and ship. The Mountain Valley District has been requested to provide hand towels and erasers. Please bring your donations to church and place in the designated box or area. Thank you!
Laity are encouraged to consider taking Lay Servant Ministries trainings that serve their interests. Learn more at the following link: District Website Lay Servant Ministries Page
February 23 – March 23 – Monday Night Zoom Lent Book Study on Matt Rawle’s The Grace of Les Miserables. Click to learn more and register. Join at any time. Attend when you’re able.
March 5 & 19 – Ladies’ Coffee & Conversation hosted by St. James UMC in Coburn. All ladies in the valley are welcome. You do not have to belong to any church to attend. It’s all for fun and friendship.
March 21 – Join your extended church family for the Celebration of Laity service hosted at Mt. Nittany UMC at 10am. We lift up our incredibly gifted lay people who are the backbone of the UMC at this special service. All are invited! Mount Nittany UMC is located at 1500 E Branch Rd, State College
March 29 – Palm Sunday
April 2 – Maundy Thursday – Worship at 7pm hosted by St. James UMC as part of the East Penns Valley Ministerium Lent series
April 5 – Easter Sunday
7am Sunrise Service at Trinity UMC
8:30am Easter Sunday Service at St. James UMC
9am Light Breakfast followed by 10am Easter Sunday Service at Sprucetown UMC
Scripture and pre-recorded message from the pastor’s office: