Our annual charge conference — the annual business and ministry celebration meeting with the District Superintendent — will take place in our Wesley Church sanctuary on Sunday October 2 at 1:00 PM. This will be a group charge conference, and we will welcome United Methodists from other local churches on this day. All are invited to attend, and those who are formal members of the church (including youth who have recently been confirmed) are permitted to vote.
Youth Group: WetFest 2022 RESCHEDULED
Due to COVID exposures, we are rescheduling the date for Wet Fest. We look forward to seeing everyon next Saturday, September 17, 4:00 PM – 6:30 PM. For more info, please contact Brian (Wesley’s Youth Leader). Thanks for your understanding, and see you at Wet Fest!
What to expect:
- To be welcomed by friendly youth leaders and fellow teens
- To be introduced and included in group activities
- To get drenched playing all sorts of cool water games
- To eat good food
- To hear about other upcoming events throughout the year
What to bring:
- Swim suit (or clothes that can get wet)
- Towel
- Change of dry clothes
- Friends!
- Your completed Wesley Church Youth Group Consent Form (contact Brian if you need a copy)
Please RSVP by Thursday September 8 by emailing Brian (Wesley’s Youth Leader). We are excited to see you, to make positive memories together, and to kick off the year right by making church youth group a priority. See you at Wet Fest!
Fall “Faith Crawl” with Bethlehem Interfaith Group
The Bethlehem Interfaith Group (BIG) is planning its third Faith Crawl, in which bus travelers will visit three houses of faith on southside Bethlehem. The Faith Crawl will take place on Sunday September 18, 3PM – 6PM. There is no charge to participate, but a donation of $5 or more is requested to cover the cost of the bus.
To register, sign up online or call First Presbyterian Church at 610-867-5865. Registration deadline is September 11.
This fall’s Faith Crawl tour will include:
- St. John’s Windish Evangelical Lutheran Church — a congregation that is transitioning to a new ministry
- Packer Chapel at Lehigh University — a campus ministry in a diverse interfaith setting
- St. John AME Zion Church — the first and oldest African-American congregation in the Lehigh Valley
When registering, participants can also order a signature navy blue BIG t-shirt for $10 each (payable at the first tour stop: St. John’s Windish — 617 E 4th St., Bethlehem). For more info, contact BIG.
Announcing the “Year of the Table”
Tables are sacred spaces. Tables are places where we say grace, experience grace, and receive grace. Around tables, we build relationships and forge long-lasting connections. At Christ’s Table, we receive the grace-filled gifts that nurture our spirits and sustain our lives.
This year at Wesley Church, we’re celebrating the “Year of Table.” Throughout the coming year, we plan to provide various opportunities for us to gather around tables (strengthening our relationships) and to gather at Christ’s Table (deepening our faith). As we plan activities, make decisions, or launch ministries, we’ll be asking two key questions: How does this bring us closer? How does this take us deeper?
We hope you’ll join us in many ways at many tables as we seek to strengthen our relationships and deepen our faith in this “Year of the Table!”
Sunday School Is Coming…
Celebrate the start of the Sunday School year with us!
Join us for our Sunday School Scavenger Hunt on Sunday September 11 in the Fellowship Hall. You’ll have the chance to meet Sunday School teachers and search for treasure — hints from Bible stories and characters to remind us that God loves us!
And mark your calendars for our Rally Day and Back to Sunday School with Jesus! On Sunday September 18, join us for our pancake breakfast. Share fellowship and yummy pancakes before Sunday School classes begin.
Also, don’t forget to register for Sunday School classes! To register, click here. Have questions? Email Miss Deb.
Backpack Program Update!
Backpack 2022 Update:
Our Backpack Team is hard at work preparing for the We’ve Got Your Back event on August 20.
Stuff Backpacks after Worship in August
We need lots of volunteers to help stuff the backpacks with supplies! Join us in the Fellowship Hall after worship on Sunday 8/7 and Sunday 8/14 to stuff backpacks.
SNU (Sock ‘n’ Underwear) Donations
Sock and underwear donations are being collected in the Atrium and out front of the building until the event Look for the bin outside the front doors of the church and the display in the Atrium. Socks and underwear can also be purchased from Amazon and shipped directly to us via our Amazon Wish List.
Clothing Drive – Ends This Week!
Help our Backpack Team raise funds by cleaning out your closets, attics, garages, and basements. Please place your gently used/unwanted items in tightly-tied bags. Every bag counts! Give your items a second chance to be worn or used again. We accept used/wearable clothing, shoes, linens, work gear, and accessories. The more our collection weights, the more we raise! All clothing donations can be placed in the coat area by the education wing doors. Donations must be packed in plastic bags and received by July 31. Questions? Email us!
