Ministry Updates – January 9, 2025

This Week

Friday, January 9, 2026

7:00 PM Praise and Worship Night, FH

Saturday, January 10, 2026

10:00 AM Takedown Christmas Decorations

12:00 PM AA, YL

Sunday, January 11, 2026

9:15 AM Adult Sunday School, WR

10:30 AM Children’s Sunday School, PG

10:30 AM Worship

12:00 PM Volunteer Celebration & Planning

5:00 PM Pioneer Rehearsal, FH

Monday, January 12, 2026

11:00 AM Staff Meeting, Z

7:00 PM AA, YL

7:00 PM Caregivers

8:00 PM Arise, Rm. 32

Tuesday, January 13, 2026

11:00 AM Property Team Meeting, WR

6:30 PM ULB Meeting, WR

7:30 PM Pioneer Rehearsal, FH

Wednesday, January 14, 2026

6:00 PM Creativity and Crumpets, Rm. 32

7:00 PM Handbells, FH

Thursday, January 15, 2026

7:00 PM Choir, MR

Saturday, January 17, 2026

12:00 PM AA, YL

Sunday, January 18, 2026

9:15 AM Adult Sunday School, WR

10:30 AM Children’s Sunday School, PG

10:30 AM Worship

11:45 AM EarthAware Meeting, YL

12:15 PM Worship Committee, WR

5:00 PM Pioneer Rehearsal, FH

Praise and Worship Night

January 9, 2026 | 7pm

PRAISE GOD WITH SINGING!
We’ll gather and sing a variety of contemporary and classic praise and worship songs.
Sing. Praise. Listen.
All are welcome!

2026 Volunteer Celebration and Planning

Gather with us on Sunday, January 11 after worship for a time of celebration and planning!

We’ll start with lunch to give thanks and praise for all of the volunteers who serve our church. Then, we’ll dream big and make plans for 2026!

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.

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 starting January 4

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.

 

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