This Week at Morristown UMC
Friday, September 12, 2025
7:00 PM Praise & Worship Night, FH
Saturday, September 13, 2025
8:00 AM Emmaus Training, 1st Fl.
12:00 PM AA, YL
Sunday, September 14, 2025
9:15 AM Adult Sunday School, WR
10:30 AM Children’s Sunday School, PG
10:30 AM Worship
5:00 PM Pioneer Rehearsal, YL
Monday, September 15, 2025
11:00 AM Staff Meeting, Z
7:00 PM AA, YL
8:00 PM Arise, S
Tuesday, September 16, 2025
11:00 AM Property Team Meeting, WR
7:00 PM Church Council, Z
7:00 PM Pioneer Rehearsal, YL
Wednesday, September 17, 2025
7:00 PM Parent Connect Group, Z
Thursday, September 18, 2025
6:00 PM Brown Bag Bible Study, WR
7:00 PM Pioneer Rehearsal, YL
7:00 PM Choir, MR
Friday, September 19, 2025
Office Closed
Saturday, September 20, 2025
12:00 PM AA, YL
Sunday, September 21, 2025
9:15 AM Adult Sunday School, WR
10:30 AM Children’s Sunday School, PG
10:30 AM Worship
11:30 AM ULB Information Session, FH
5:00 PM Pioneer Rehearsal, YL
Unified Leadership Board Information Sessions and Special Charge Conference
From Pastor Luana
Throughout 2025, our church has been prayerfully discerning a new way of organizing our leadership through the Unified Leadership Board (ULB). This process has included months of study, conversation, and prayer, with the goal of strengthening our ministry by creating a structure that is:
- Stronger– grounded in mission and vision
- More efficient– fewer meetings, more ministry
- Better connected– improved communication across all areas of church life
We are now moving toward a church-wide vote to adopt this model, and we want to be sure everyone has the opportunity to learn more, ask questions, and understand the “why” behind this change.
Upcoming Informational Session
Sunday, September 21 after worship – In person at MUMC
These sessions will provide a deeper look into how the ULB works, why it is being recommended, and what it will mean for Morristown UMC as we continue to grow in faith and service.
Church-Wide Vote
- Tuesday, September 30 at 7:00 PM– Special Called Charge Conference (open to all members of Morristown UMC)
- Agenda: Limited to a vote on adopting the ULB
- If approved: Implementation begins January 1, 2026
Thank you for your prayers and thoughtful engagement throughout this discernment process. These info sessions are your chance to ask questions and go deeper before we vote together as a church family.
🌿 Back to Worship! 🌿
Summer may be ending, but a new season of worship is just beginning!
📅 Sept. 7 — Kick off our new series: Rooted: Growing a Faith that Lasts.
Together we’ll explore how to be:
🌱 Planted in Grace – September 7
💧 Watered in Worship – September 14
📖 Shaped in Scripture – September 21
💪 Stretched in Service – September 28
🌍 Rooted in Community – October 5 (World Communion Sunday)
We’ll have connected Sunday School and small group materials for all ages, so the whole church is learning and growing together.
And for those looking to dig even deeper, Brown Bag Bible Study returns Thursday, September 11, 6pm — bring your dinner your Bible, and your questions as we explore Scripture and grow together in faith.
Let’s gather, worship, and grow — together, rooted in God’s amazing grace…
Love Boldly: Education as Nourishment
Scripture nourishes us and guides us
What does the Bible say?
“Let the wise also hear and gain in learning, and the discerning acquire skill.” (Proverbs 1:5)
Jesus said, “You will know the truth, and the truth will make you free.” (John 8:32)
“Ignorance is the enemy of love; knowledge joined with love builds up the church.”
-John Wesley, Sermon 23: The Sermon on the Mount IV
What does the United Methodist Church say?
“The Church supports access to quality education for all people as a basic human right and gift of hope.” (¶163.B, Basic Rights and Freedoms, Social Principles 2025–2028)
“Education is indispensable for the full development of the human personality and the strengthening of respect for human rights.”
(Education: The Gift of Hope, Resolution #4213, 2020/2024 Book of Resolutions)
“We are all meant to be theologians – seekers of God’s truth – not just in books, but in life.”
– Bishop William H. Willimon
Serve Joyfully: Where does the world need the love of God today?
773 million adults worldwide still lack basic literacy skills.
(UNESCO, Global Education Monitoring Report, 2023)
In the U.S., 34% of 4th-grade students read below the basic level.
(National Center for Education Statstics, NAEP Report Card, 2022)
“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.”
-Nelson Mandela
Lead Courageously: What can you do?
Volunteer with local tutoring or literacy programs.
Support fair funding for public schools.
Provide scholarships, school supplies, or mentoring through your church.
Nurture your own study of Scripture, modeling lifelong learning as discipleship.
“The task of the modern educator is not to cut down jungles, but to irrigate deserts.”
-C.S. Lewis
Download a copy of this Love Boldly Card
United Women in Faith Book Club
by Cherry Tom
Please join us for the resumption of the monthly UWF book club meetings on Tuesday, September 23 at 7pm in the Wesley Room. Paige Dinneny will lead the discussion on Thistlefoot by Genna Rose Nethercott. The novel tells the story about two estranged siblings who inherit a magical house on chicken legs called Thistlefoot. It weaves Jewish and Slavic folklore about Baba Yaga (a witch) into a modern tale of reconciliation after generational trauma. All are welcome whether or not you have completed reading the book. (Note – multiple copies of the book are available in the MAIN library system.)
Adult Sunday School – Thessalonians Study
by David Mitchell, Adult Sunday School Coordinator
To the believers in Thessalonica, Paul addresses many of the core beliefs and practices that Christians of all maturity levels need to know to honor Jesus and impact the world.
In this six-session study, bestselling author and pastor Levi Lusko guides you through these short letters from Paul, revealing how to press on and not become discouraged in your faith.
1 and 2 Thessalonians stand out as deeply pastoral and practical for all believers. If you want to remember what really matters about faith in Jesus and hear the call to follow Jesus on your daily adventure of faith, this video study guide will propel you forward on your journey.
You are invited to join us for the new Adult Study year. Each Sunday at 9:15 in the Wesley room. No advanced prep is necessary. Each session is designed to be stand-alone, so if you have to miss a session or more, you will still get a lot out of each session.
You are invited to join us for the new Adult Study year. Each Sunday at 9:15 in the Wesley room. No advanced prep is necessary. Each session is designed to be stand-alone, so if you have to miss a session or more, you will still get a lot out of each session. Resumes Sunday, September 7.
