On Saturday March 11 from 9:30 AM to 2:00 PM, stop by the Wesley Fellowship Hall for the Spring Fling! This event includes a variety of vendor tables as well as yard sale items. At 1:00 PM, there will be an egg hunt for children ages 1-13 (no registration required). We’ll also be collecting Easter basket items (baskets, candy, grass, fillers, small toys, stuffed animals) and Easter dinner items (canned vegetables, stuffing, mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce, and gravy) for local families. For more information, please contact Debbie Ace.
Learn to “Plarn”
Plarn is plastic upcycled yarn made from plastic shopping bags. Members of Wesley’s Plarning Team use this plarn to create lightweight waterproof sleeping mats for individuals in our community who may sleep outdoors and be exposed to the elements. If you’d like to learn how to make plarn or weave sleeping mats, bring a pair of scissors or a large crochet hook (preferably size S) and join us in the atrium after worship this Sunday, February 19.
Tools for Ministry
Join the North District of the Eastern PA Conference for the annual Tools for Ministry program! This half-day training is designed to equip and empower volunteers in local churches to carry out powerful ministries in their church and communities. Tools for Ministry will take place on Saturday March 11 at Asbury UMC in Allentown. Check in begins at 8:30 AM, and workshops conclude by 12:00 PM.
Click here to check out this year’s workshops!
To register, visit the registration page.
Candlelight Vigil for Ukraine
On Saturday February 25, join members of the Bethlehem Interfaith Group and representatives of local Ukrainian churches for a candlelight vigil marking the one-year anniversary of the war in Ukraine. The vigil will take place at Payrow Plaza at 7:30 PM. All are welcome! Please continue to pray for the people of Ukraine during this time.
“Puppy Bowl” Donations – with a challenge from our bishop!
As a reminder, our Superbowl / Puppy Bowl donations (dry cat food, small bags of dry dog food) to benefit the Animal Food Bank of the Lehigh Valley are due this week, just in time for the big game. Helping vulnerable animals is motivation enough to give… but our bishop has added some extra motivation! Bishop John Schol writes:
We’ve been challenged. The United Methodists of Missouri and Kansas (Chiefs fans) have the audacity to challenge the good people of EPA&GNJ in conjunction with this Sunday’s Super Bowl. Apparently, they think their football team is better and that they can collect more food for area food banks than we can. The football game will be settled on the field. But we can demonstrate our commitment to help feed those who need food.
If we collect more food, they will send your bishop some Kansas City barbeque. If they collect more food, I will be sending… some Tastykakes and Philly Cheesesteaks. Fly Eagles Fly!!
Please bring in your donations on or before Sunday February 12. Thank you in advance for your generosity!
Community Ramadan Dinner
Our Muslim neighbors at the Lehigh Dialogue Center extend a warm welcome to attend their annual Community Interfaith Ramadan Dinner. This year, the dinner will also honor Passover and Easter, creating a space for interfaith dialogue and celebration. The dinner will be held on Sunday April 16 at 7:00 PM. The evening will include a variety of traditional Ramadan dishes, as well as informative presentations on the significance of each holiday and the role they play in their respective faiths.
This is an incredible opportunity to connect with neighbors of various faiths at a holy time of year. If you would like to attend, please contact Pastor Candy by Sunday April 9. (Pastor Candy will send in the group RSVP for our church.) Those who RSVP will receive further information regarding carpooling, clothing guidelines, and more.