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Click HERE to view the live recording from Sunday morning's in-person services. You can also find the daily readings & notices at the bottom of this email. | |
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Child Abuse Symposium
Mondays, September 19 - October 3 6:00 - 7:00pm | Gulf Breeze UMC | Registration
Get empowered with knowledge from area experts on how to prevent, identify, report, and aid in recovery of child abuse for children of all ages (infant - 18yo). Intended for adults (caregivers, family members, neighbors, community members, & teachers). Sponsored by area United Methodist Churches, in partnership with Gulf Coast Kid's House & Santa Rosa Kids House. Appetizers provided.
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Wednesday Night Dinner
Wednesday, September 21 | 5:00 – 6:00pm | The Wright Place | Click HERE to Register
Menu: Herb Roasted Pork Loin, Wild Rice, Veggie Medley, Yeast Roll, Dessert
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50 Forward: Silver & Gold
Thursday, September 22 | 11:00am - 1:00pm | The Wright Place | $10
Registration
Join us for a fun filled afternoon of fellowship with friends. Ruth's Kitchen will provide a delicious lunch and our entertainment will be The Blue Anchor Belles. They are a group of Military wives who love to sing! They create unique three-part harmonies for beloved WWII-era music, bringing top hits from the 40's and 50's to all generations. RSVP to the church office by May 22nd. Doors open at 10:30am.
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Finding Your True Self Through the Enneagram
Thursday, September 22 | 6:00pm - 7:30pm | Gulf Breeze UMC
Registration
Join Rev. Pam Avery with Center for Sacred Space as she offers a deeper look into the Enneagram. Cost is $35/person
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NEW Class! The Body Keeps Score
Starting Sunday, September 25 | 9:45 - 10:45am | Wright Place, Room 205
Registration
In speaking about Bessel van der Kolk's seminal book The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind and Body in the Healing of Trauma Yehuda, Ph,D. said that this book is "an authoritarian guide to the effects of trauma and pathways to recovery. [It's] a must read for mental health and other health care professionals, trauma survivors, their loved ones and those who seek . . . solutions to the cycle of trauma and violence in our society." If you or someone you know or love are dealing with or suffering from the effects of trauma, please join us as we explore the material in this book and learn spiritual practices that help support healing from trauma. Facilitators: Donell Seager, Spiritual Director and Jessica Qualls, Clinical Social Work/ Therapist
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Worshipping with Children Class
Sunday, September 25 | 9:45. -10:45am | Chapel
Parents of preschoolers and kindergartners are invited to come explore ways to worship with your kids. We will talk about how children worship, ways to engage them in worship and give parents an opportunity to discuss fun ways to help the family enjoy worship together. No registration necessary.
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Kitchen Volunteers Needed
Wednesdays | 2:00 - 5:00pm | Ruth's Kitchen
The kitchen is in need of volunteers to help prep ingredients and cook food for our Wednesday Night dinners. Frequency is dependent on your availability and can be on a weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly schedule. Contact Mici Kuba is you would like to serve!
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JUST Pensacola - House Meetings
Begin Monday, September 26
FUMC is a member of J.U.S.T. Pensacola (Justice United Seeking Transformation in
Pensacola), an interfaith organization that actively uncovers injustice and mobilizes the
community through the power of organized people to create and win just, fair and
effective solutions. Along with 17 other congregations in Pensacola, FUMC will host sacred conversations and build our justice ministry networks beginning the last week of September. House meetings will begin on September 26. Team leaders have already begun the process of inviting members of our congregation to join in these sacred conversations. If you don’t receive an invitation, but have a passion for justice, please contact Peggy Groves or Rev. Rick Branch. Team Leaders and clergy will attend the 2022 Listening Process Kickoff and Training at B’nai Israel on September 19, at 6:00pm, and may register here.
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Stock the Kitchen - Ruth's Kitchen Fundraiser
Click HERE to Purchase
Ruth's Kitchen is in need of new pots and pans with lids as well commercial plastic containers with lids. To help purchase these items we will be taking prepaid orders for cheese straws, pecan pie, and fudge pie! The deadline to purchase is will be November 4 and pick up is November 18.
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Church-Wide Retreat
October 14 - 17 | Blue Lake, Andalusia, AL
Click HERE to Register! - Closes September 28
Join your church family for a weekend of fun including break out sessions, pumpkin carving, canoeing, roasting marshmallows, playing games, and fellowshipping! Our very own Rev. Emily Kincaid will be our speaker for the weekend.
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Confirm Your Information
We launched a campaign to help us confirm all church attendees information. This includes your phone number, email, address, and more. This accurate info will help us to stay in contact with our congregation during natural disasters and to help us better communicate in this digital age. Email [email protected] to confirm your information today! | |
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Serving the Hungry
Mondays & Thursdays | 8:00am - 1:00pm
Youth: Senior High Bible Study
Mondays | 7:30am | Whataburger on 9th Ave
Serving the Hungry
Mondays & Thursdays | 8:00am - 1:00pm
Centering Prayer Group
Mondays | 10:00am | 2nd Floor Wright Place, Room 203 | Registration
Kids: 4th Grade Chill-Time
Mondays | 3:00 - 4:00pm | Mall Food Court
Get Wright on Mondays
Mondays | 5:30pm | Wesley Abbey Parlor | Registration
Centering Prayer Group
Mondays | 6:00pm | via Zoom | Registration
Grand Monday Nights - Hosted by The Grand-Parenting Class
Mondays | 7:00pm | via Zoom | Zoom Registration
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Prayer Shawl Ministry
Tuesdays | 10:00am | Wesley Abbey 101 | Registration
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Coffee With Friends
Tuesdays | 9:30am - 10:30am | Library
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Dad's Bible Study
Wednesdays | 7:30am
Renewal and Repair (R + R)
Wednesdays | 9:00am - 12:00pm | Garages
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Women at the Well
Wednesdays |10:30am | The Wright Place, Room 233
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Joe Harrell Men's Bible Study
Wednesdays, Resuming September 14 | Noon | The Wright Place
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Senior Pastor's Bible Study - "St. Paul: The Apostle to the World"
Wednesdays | 6:00 – 7:00PM | Wesley Abbey
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Students: Mid-Week (5th - 8th Grade)
Wednesdays | 6:00 – 7:15pm | Youth Building | Registration
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Adult Choir Rehearsal
Wednesdays | 6:15 – 7:45pm | Choir Room | New? Registration
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Youth: Mid-High Bible Study
Thursdays | 7:00am | Whataburger on Gregory
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Serving the Hungry
Mondays & Thursdays | 8:00am - 1:00pm
Mom's Bible Study
Thursdays | 8:15am | Wesley Abbey Parlor
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Finding Your True Self Through the Enneagram
September 22 | 6:00pm-7:30pm | Gulf Breeze UMC | $35.00
More Info & Registration
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Next Sunday, September 25 | |
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16th Sunday After Pentecost
Services: 8:30 & 11:00am in the Main Sanctuary, ICON at 11:00am in Wesley Abbey
Online: 8:30 & 11:00am Facebook & FUMCPensacola.com/Livestream
Nursery available for Infant - 4 years old. Click HERE for more info.
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Worshipping with Children Class
Sunday, September 25 | 9:45. -10:45am | Chapel
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NEW Class! The Body Keeps Score
Starting Sunday, September 25 | 9:45 - 10:45am | Wright Place, Room 205
Registration
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Sunday Morning Classes
9:45 - 10:45am
Click HERE for adult offerings
Click HERE or children, tween, youth offerings
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Griefshare Support Group
Sundays | 5:45pm | Wesley Abbey | Registration
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Tweens: Club 56 and Choir
Sundays | 4:30 - 6:30pm | Youth Building | Registration
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Youth: Fellowship & Choir
Sundays | 4:30 - 7:30pm | Youth Building
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50 Forward: Friday Night at the Wright Place
Friday, September 30 | 6:00 - 8:00pm The Wright Place | $15
More Info & Registration
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Blessing of the Beasts
Sunday, October 2 | 4:00pm | Front Lawn
Bring your any and all of your beloved pets for a service of prayer and blessings. St. Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of animals and environment, believed that God should be praised and celebrated for all His creation. We will meet on the grass between the Perry home and the main sanctuary.
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Flowers
September 18: In celebration of Paul and Marilyn Martin’s 50th wedding anniversary on August 26th.
If you would like to add something to next week's notices, contact Ginger Raines at [email protected]
You may place flowers in the Sanctuary in honor, celebration or memory of someone. The arrangements are $65.00 each. To reserve a date, email Ginger at [email protected].
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Each of us is encouraged to read scripture during the week. This time of slowing down and physical distancing could prove to be a good time for making space for God by making time for meditation, reading, and prayer each day. It will be a blessing. It can change you life.
Monday- Psalms 77, 79; Esther 4:4-17; Acts 18:1-11; Luke (1:1-4); 3:1-14
Tuesday- Psalm 78; Esther 5:1-14; Acts 18:12-28; Luke 3:15-22
Wednesday- Psalms 81, 82; Esther 6:1-14; Acts 19:1-10; Luke 4:1-13
Thursday- Psalms 85, 86; Esther 7:1-10; Acts 19:11-20; Luke 4:14-30
Friday- Psalms 91, 92; Esther 8:1-8,15-17; Acts 19:21-41; Luke 4:31-37
Saturday- Psalm 136; Hosea 1:1--2:1;Acts 20:1-16; Luke 4:38-44
Sunday- Jeremiah 32:1-3a, 6-15; Psalm 91:1-6, 14-16; 1 Timothy 6:6-19; Luke 16:19-31
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