Ministry Updates – January 16, 2026

This Week

Sunday, January 18, 2026

9:15 AM Adult Sunday School, WR

10:30 AM Children’s Sunday School, PG

10:30 AM Worship

5:00 PM Pioneer Rehearsal, FH

Monday, January 19, 2026

Office Closed

7:00 PM AA, YL

8:00 PM Arise, Rm 32

Tuesday, January 20, 2026

11:00 AM Property Team Meeting, WR

4:00 PM Arise Delaney Hall Witness/Support

7:30 PM Pioneer Rehearsal, FH

Wednesday, January 21, 2026

7:00 PM Parent Connect Group, Z

7:00 PM Handbells, FH

Thursday, January 22, 2026

6:30 PM Yarners

7:00 PM Choir, MR

Friday, January 23, 2026

5:00 PM COG Family Event, FH; Kitchen

Saturday, January 24, 2026

10:00 AM Pioneer Load-in, FH

12:00 PM AA, YL

Sunday, January 25, 2026

1:00 PM Pioneer Load-In, FH

9:15 AM Adult Sunday School, WR

10:30 AM Children’s Sunday School, PG

10:30 AM Worship

12:00 PM ASP Meeting, YL

1:00 PM Pioneer Load-in, FH

Mitten Collection: Warming Hands, Honoring Christ

This winter, we are collecting new or gently used mittens (all sizes) to support families waiting in line to visit loved ones at Delaney Hall, as well as others in our community who need warmth and care.

As we remember the Christ who was born into vulnerability, we give as an act of love—offering warmth, dignity, and compassion in his name.

Mittens may be placed in the collection bin in the narthex.

ARISE

ARISE Is Going Hybrid in January

ARISE is a weekly gathering for those seeking spiritual grounding, support, and connection, especially for anyone working for justice or finding today’s climate challenging. Beginning in January, ARISE will meet Monday nights at 8:00 p.m. in a Zoom hybrid format, allowing participants to join in person or online.

For details and Zoom information, email LCookScott@MorristownUMC.org.

MONDAY EVENINGS

8PM

ZOOM & IN-PERSON

ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL

Next Book Study: Vanishing Grace by Philip Yancey

Christians have proclaimed the good news about Jesus for centuries. But the good news isn’t sounding so good these days, at least to some. More and more surveys show that people view Christians as bearers of bad news, judgment, and intolerance.

In Vanishing Grace, bestselling author Philip Yancey acknowledges the problem and then explores how we can respond with both grace and truth. He offers a discerning look at what contributes to a hostility toward Christians, and identifies three groups–pilgrims, artists, and activists–who can show us a different way.

Meets Sundays at 9:15am in the Wesley Room.

Valentine’s Family Date Night

Saturday, February 14

4pm-6pm

You’re invited for a free evening of crafts, dinner, games and fun!

Help us plan by RSVPing before February 11.

United Women in Faith Book Club

January 27

7pm

Youth Lounge

 

Please join us for the first UWF book club meeting of the new year on Tuesday, January 27 at 7pm in the Youth Lounge. Jane Rehmke will lead the discussion on “The Mighty Red” by Louise Erdrich.

The novel describes the impact of the 2008-2009 economic collapse on several farming families in North Dakota’s Red River Valley and includes adolescent love triangles, climate change, and community history.

Louise Erdrich is a member of the Turtle Band of Chippewa and her many books have included Native American perspectives. As always you are welcome to attend whether or not you have completed your reading of the book.

 

EarthAware Book Study

Join EarthAware to participate in an online discussion of acclaimed environmentalist Bill McKibben’s book, Here Comes the Sun, hosted by Green Earth Ministry of Morristown Unitarian Universal Fellowship on Feb. 2. Registration is required.

The book is 208 pp long and is available for loan from the Main Library Alliance. And here’s a discussion guide.

Bill McKibben recently released a 30-minute documentary about solar energy. You can stream it on YouTube.

The Light Won’t Dim tells powerful stories of communities taking energy into their own hands – from Puerto Rico, where solar panels became a lifeline after Hurricane Maria, to New York City schools and small towns in Colorado and New Hampshire – the film reveals both the obstacles and the unstoppable momentum of clean energy.