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Throughout the summer we're exploring scripture through the insights of contemporary women who are shaping the church today. This worship series celebrates the wisdom, creativity, and faith of women whose work helps us see the gospel in fresh ways.
Over the course of 6 weeks, we'll engage with the writings of Anna Carter Florence, Barbara Brown Taylor, Rachel Held Evans, Elisabeth Moltmann-Wendel, Lizzie McManus-Dail, Jacqui Lewis, and more. Through their perspectives, we'll revisit familiar scriptures, ask new questions, and discover fresh invitations to follow Jesus in our world today. Books are available at the Welcome Desk each week to read along and there's also a display of books in Fellowship if you're looking for some good summer reading.
OUR ASP TEAM of 63 high school & college students and adult leaders is serving through the Appalachia Service Project in the Johnson City, Tennessee area June 27-July 4. Sign up to be an ASP Prayer Partner in Fellowship Hall and support our youth and adults with your daily prayers -- or pray for the whole team this week. Thanks to everyone who helped FILL THE RED GAS CANS last week with donations over $3,000. You can still give by check (include ASP in the memo section) or donate online and select ASP as your fund.
SPUMC Nursery School is looking for a Lead Teacher for our 2-year-olds. If you or someone you know enjoys working with young children in a fun, fast-paced, and supportive environment, we would love to hear from you. For more info or to apply, please email a resume to Director Catherine Myers or call the school office at 410-987-8339.
A few spots remain for our VBS (July 20-24) and you can also sign up for the waiting list (spots open regularly as people’s summer schedules change). For more information visit the VBS website.
Help keep VBS affordable! Donate items from our Amazon wish list.
Save these dates to help prep VBS supplies: T-shirts, clipboards, decorations, supply crates, etc. July 8 or 15, 9-11am. Please email Erica if you can help or with questions about what’s involved.
Spring Retreat + Confirmation + Banquet
UMYF Spring Retreat was full of joy and connection. The theme was "Days God Gave" by Matt Hammett. This was the first Spring Retreat away since 2019 and it brought many other firsts: boating, canoeing, new games, youth bringing their own fishing gear, a foot-powered horse trough handwashing station, and apparently a new friend named Tetanus Pole. None of the rest of us knows what that means, either. You can see photos on our Instagram.
Fourteen youth were confirmed on Pentecost Sunday, and it was a time of great rejoicing for our congregation. These young people have studied and prayed hard this semester with Rev. Lee and we thank God for them.
End-of-Year Banquet was celebrated with a Banquet, awards, recognitions, and a lot of fun.
Now, it's time for "SUMMER UMYF" - almost every Sunday at 7pm. Relaxed fellowship. For incoming 7th Graders and up.
