Included in this issue (this week):

• July Mission of the Month: THE SYNERGY PROJECT - Give | Watch video
• Office Summer Hours begin, Mon., June 30 - Mon. Sept. 1, 9 am - 1 pm
• *Please note: The church offices will be closed Friday, July 4 for Independance Day
• Pocono Plateau, Sunday, July 6 - Friday, July 11
• *DUMC Floor Cleaning notice, Monday July 7 - Sunday, July 13
• Christian (Gentle) Yoga, Wednesday, July 9, 6:00 pm
• VBS (Registration, Volunteers), Mon., 7/14 - Thur., 7/17, 9 - 11:30 am, Fri., 7/18, 5:30 pm
• Silent Auction donations for Peach Festival, due Sunday, July 20
• Blood Drive, Tuesday, July 22, 2:00 - 7:00 pm
• Methodist Services Backpack and school supply drive through Fri., August 1
• Peach Festival booth sign ups and donation information, Sat., August 23
• Preschool job opportunities - more details below
• Volunteer opportunity
• Feed My Sheep opportunities
• Youth Mission Trip Thank you!
• Summer Hospitality note
• DUMC Mobile App Coming Soon!

9:00 am

Unplugged Worship

(Outdoor Sanctuary, Room 22 if inclement weather)

Wesley Class

Returns 9/7:

Nursery

Sunday School

Fusion

Elevation

  10:10 am

Liturgical Worship*

Returns 9/7:

Nursery

11:11 am

Word & Worship*

Returns 9/7:

Nursery

Kids' Word

*Live broadcast

For links:

DoylestownUMC.com

DUMC Summer Worship Schedule

(Sunday, June 8 - Sunday, August 31)

9:00 am - Uplifting Worship is moving to the Outdoor Sanctuary for June and July (August will be in Room 22). "Unplugged" Worship with guitars and conversational preaching (weather permitting....inclement weather, in Room 22). *Not livestreamed.

10:10 am - Liturgical Worship, Sanctuary (livestreamed).

11:11 am - Word & Worship, Worship Center (alternating Sounds of Faith and Power of Grace praise bands, livestreamed).

*We will return to regular Worship schedule on Sunday, September 3, with Holy Communion at 9:00 am - Sanctuary, 10:10 am - Sanctuary, and 11:11 am - Worship Center.

DUMC Floor Cleaning

Monday, July 7 - Sunday July 13



Please Note:

Our facilities crew will be cleaning all of the

floor surfaces in the preschool classrooms, hallways, and Overholt Hall, beginning Monday, July 7 through Sunday, July 13. Please be aware that these areas, including room 1 and 10, will be unavailable for use during this time (the kitchen can be accessed via the outside entrance). Thank you for your patience and understanding!

New DUMC Monthly Yoga

Wednesday, July 9, 6:00 pm, Room 2

Join us for our first Gentle Yoga class, where we blend wellness and spiritual growth. This 1-hour class is open to all levels, whether you're a seasoned yogi or just beginning your practice. In this unique experience, we'll gently flow through traditional yoga poses and breathwork, while incorporating Christian prayers, Scripture readings, and reflections on faith. You'll leave feeling grounded and with a deeper sense of peace. Bring a mat and water. Any questions can be directed to the instructor, Theresa Steltzer (Bio), BS, MBA, RYT-500. We look forward to seeing you on your mat!

PEACH FESTIVAL 2025

Saturday, August 23, 8:00 am - 2:00 pm

Save the Date – Save Your Stuff!



The Peach Festival is coming on Saturday, August 23. There will be a pancake breakfast on Sunday, July 27 (this is a great time to bring your used books and flea market items). Please start gathering up your donations now so you can drop them off at the church on Monday, July 28 or sometime during the following week (summer hours are 9:00 am - 1:00 pm, please call to confirm if you need to drop outside of these hours). Flea market and book sales will begin on Wednesday, July 30.

In addition to books and flea market items, please consider plants and silent auction items. Please start saving cuttings and bulbs to be dropped off on Friday, August 22. Ideas for the silent auction are: your excess frequent flier miles, a weekend at your vacation home, or nice photos & art items. If you have something you think is too nice for the flea market, consider donating it to the silent auction.

Click HERE for booth reservation form or email PeachFest@doylestownUMC.com

NEEDED: Silent Auction Baskets &

Items to Fill Baskets

Who:     Individuals, family, friends, or small groups

What:    Silent Auction baskets and items to fill baskets

We accept unused gift cards or new items you do not plan to use, or shop for/request donations from businesses that you frequent. (Ex.: Gift cards & certificates, show or game tickets, jewelry, books, craft items, tools, non-perishable food, baking supplies, games, toys, sports items, puzzles, team hats/shirts, lawn games, BBQ items, music & tech equipment, pool toys, garden supplies, beauty aides)

When & Where: Place in box in lobby by 7/20 or contact Jayne at (215) 718-6457



Why: Benefits DUMC Peach Festival for supplies to build a fire pit & seating at Carson Simpson Farm Methodist Camp, Hatboro, PA

Our new mobile app will be available for both Apple and Google users

Some included features are:

Giving, Check in, Livestream, Events and more!

2025 DUMC BACKPACK & SCHOOL SUPPLY DRIVE

DUMC continues to support students served by the Methodist Home for Children in Philadelphia. Next time you’re in the store, please consider picking up a backpack or school supplies. You can also click here to go to the Amazon wish list.

There will be a box in the lobby of DUMC through Friday, August 1 to collect new backpacks and new school supplies. You may also leave supplies in the "Feed My Sheep" bin under the portico at DUMC when the church is closed.

Volunteers are needed to sort and pack supplies on Saturday, August 2 at 9:00 am.

To volunteer or for more info, please contact Randy Hume: (267) 614-5940

Next Caring for Friends meal assembly:

Wednesday, July 16 at 12:45 pm

in the DUMC kitchen. CLICK HERE for more details. Instructional guide for preparing meals at home.

Feed My Sheep Opportunites

Do you have an hour or two to help? ---

We have been “Feeding the Sheep” even more than we ever were before.

A few opportunities have come directly to us, and we have been using these donations to feed our local community. Let me illustrate them and perhaps you can find an hour or two to get involved. Click here to read more....

Volunteer Opportunity

Caring For Friends is an active group in DUMC who meets once per month to cook and package individual meals into trays for freezing. The meals are then taken to the main Philadelphia Caring For Friends facility for distribution. The Philadelphia location also has an industrial kitchen to prepare lots of meals. The kitchen is going to be shut down for renovations over the summer, so we have been asked to increase our output to help offset that kitchen.

There are three ways you can volunteer:

1.       Participate in the monthly food preparation and packing event (3rd Wednesday of each month).

2.       Take trays home, prepare, and pack individuals meals, and then bring them to the church.

3.       Be a driver to either pick up excess food from local businesses, or deliver the prepared frozen meals to the Philadelphia central location.

If you want to volunteer, please contact Cindy Biehl.

Best Regards,

Randy Hume

**To read more details about our past and upcoming volunteer opportunities, please click here.

Doylestown United

Methodist Church

Overholt Hall

320 E. Swamp Road (Route 313)

Doylestown, PA 18901

Tuesday, July 22

2:00 - 7:00 pm

Click button below or

call 1-800-RED-CROSS

Summer Hospitality Update



During the summer months, we'd like to give our regulars a break, but we will continue to have coffee and tea available each Sunday, as well as cool refreshments. This more relaxed time of year would be a great time for you to try this rewarding ministry. This is not at all difficult and we’re happy to train you! See our SignUpGenius or contact Cindy Betancourt in the church office.

Flower Basket Waterers Needed

SIGN UP HERE or contact Sheri Shifman. Thank you!

Pocono Plateau

Junior High Adventure (Grades 4 - 7)

-or- Senior High Adventure (Grades 8 - 12)

July 6 - 11, 2025

If you enjoy a more rustic style cabin and cooking over a fire, sign up HERE. Registration is directly with the camp - please let Lenae know if you sign up so she can keep track of who is going.

Gretna Glen

Youth Blast: Camel Beach

July 27 - August 1, 2025

This is a great option if the other week does not work for you and/or if you prefer a less rustic experience. Their camp includes an offsite field trip to Mount Gretna, and the cabins have air conditioning. Sign up HERE ASAP (there are limited spots!) Registration is directly with the camp - please let Lenae know if you sign up so she can keep track of who is going.

*Contact Lenae if you are interested in chaperoning for either camp or if you need a scholarship. We do not want cost to be the reason someone doesn’t go to camp.

Praying for our Congregation,

Community, and World

Praise & Thanks: Community Meal, vacation, Youth Mission trip success, volunteers, safe travels, Joe's pain improved, Paul's pain improved, daylight, God's blessings

Health & Healing: Nan, Bert, Tom, Pastor Ray, Loretta, Wendy, Aunt Paula, Ruth, Cliff, Lorraine & Beth, Cindy, Linda, Kristiana, Jane, Harry, Sally, Bob, Todd, Chris, Dean, Lily, Takara & Cody, Lady, Matt, Jeff, Ellie, Rachel, Artie, those struggling with addiction, Kathyn & Elizabeth, Jim, Andre, Ambre

Guidance: safe travels, peace in the Middle East, Bruce & Susanne, our family travels, Olivia, church members & friends, Abigail, youth at camp, to make the earth better, to be brave, Julie, JT, Matt, a Preschool Director for DUMC, Clark's safety, David, Pres Trump, Cabinet, Congress, enviromental issues, Carolyn, reconciliation in families, Christopher, famine around the world, those serving abroad, for finances

Hospice: Doris, Elaine

Grief: Traveling to say goodbye to sister, family & friends of Carl Kay 

"Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for he who promised is faithful." Hebrews 10:23

~Laurie Lewis and the Congregational Care Team

Director

The Preschool at DUMC is seeking a new Director for our faith-based school. This is a salaried position. Hours for this position are: School Year (10 months): Monday – Friday, 8:15 am - 3:15 pm, Summer (2 months): Three days per week, 9:00 am - 1:00 pm. Click here for more details. To apply, please contact: John Bechtel, (215) 345-5224. Final application date is Monday, July 7.

Lunch Aides

We are looking for responsible adults looking for an opportunity to earn extra money. We need lunch aides, Monday - Friday, from 11:20 am – 12:30 pm. Duties include, but are not limited to, overseeing the lunchroom and supervising children on the playground. To apply, please contact: The Preschool at DUMC, (215) 345-9775.

Educational Assistant

Educational Assistant needed for Time For Twos (A Parent and Me Class), Tuesdays and Thursdays, 8:30 – 10:15 am. To apply, please contact: The Preschool at DUMC, (215) 345-9775.

Click image above for FALL 2025/2026 PRESCHOOL details and to sign up!