Pastor’s ChatUnited Methodism has been making the news in recent months. Do you have questions about what you’re reading? Are you looking for some clarity on all the acronyms (UMC, GMC, WCA, and more)? Are you seeking insight about our denomination’s future? Join Pastor Candy for a brief informational chat as we wrap up our church potluck on Sunday July 24. Join us in the sanctuary at 12:45 PM to learn more and ask your questions.
Summer Worship Schedule
Our summer worship schedule will begin on Sunday, May 29 (the Sunday of Memorial Day weekend). During the summer, we will have one blended worship service at 10:00 AM.
Pentecost Sunday: A Celebration of Music
Our “Celebration of Music” service is back!
This Wesley tradition (normally held during Advent, but delayed this year due to the delta and omicron variants) offers us the opportunity to worship God as we celebrate the musical gifts of our choirs, bell choirs, and ensemble.
Join us for worship at 10:00 AM on Pentecost Sunday, June 5,
for a day of musical praise!
Volunteer for Backpack Day
The Backpack team is hard at work getting things ready for our 10th Anniversary Backpack Event this year! Backpack Day will be Saturday, August 20th from 8 am -1 pm. We are looking for help from our church community in a few areas. If you are interested in becoming a Backpack Team member and helping us with the planning of the event, please contact Sarah Campbell at backpacksatwesley@gmail.com or 732-259-0921. If you plan on being an event day volunteer, please fill out the Google Form so we can make sure you receive communications from our volunteer coordinators, Liz and Nancy Lewis. Finally, we are looking to reach out to the greater community for partnership opportunities. If you have contacts at any community businesses or organizations that you feel may be interested, please contact Sarah Campbell (see above). Thank you in advance for helping us make our 10th-anniversary event a success!
Wesley Circle of Friends Fundraiser
At WCOF we strive to give each and every child a quality education in a loving environment while keeping our tuition costs affordable for our families. This week we are launching a new fundraiser to help offset those costs.
For each Wawa coupon that we sell, we raise $1.00 for the many activities and learning experiences we provide here at WCOF. Coupons are $4.00 each, can be redeemed for a Wawa Shorti Hoagie (value $4.79-5.59), and have no expiration date. It’s a win-win fundraiser!
We are hoping that our church family will be excited to help our preschool family to grow by participating in this new fundraiser. Purchase your own, and consider buying extra to sell to friends and family. You can purchase your coupons with cash or check (payable to Wesley Church) on Sunday mornings, or email susan@wesleychurch.com.
We thank you in advance for your participation in this program!
Potluck Picnic — Christmas in July
Join us on Sunday July 24 (Christmas in July) after our blended worship service for a time to reconnect as a church family. We’ll gather in the Fellowship Hall and (weather permitting) the parking lot and grounds outside.
Please bring:
- A dish to share (Try new foods!)
- Reusable plates and silverware (Help the earth!)
- Picnic blankets or camp chairs (Enjoy sitting outside!)
- Some holiday spirit (It’s Christmas in July!)
The church will provide:
- Hot dogs and condiments
- Water and lemonade
- Extra plates and disposable silverware (for those who forget)
- Tables and chairs (for those who want to sit in Fellowship Hall)
We hope you’ll take advantage of this chance to celebrate summer and break bread together!