The Link: March 2026

Monthly News from Washington Park United Methodist Church

From Reverend Sandi

Friend of WPUMC

Tell Me Something Good!

Our Lenten theme this year is “Tell Me Something Good.” Some of the resources we’ve been using come from A Sanctified Art. In the introduction to this series, the authors write:

“Jesus’ ministry can be described as “radical” which comes from the Latin word “radicalis,” meaning “root” or “ground.” Therefore, the good news should bring us back to our roots. Emulating Jesus and embodying his teachings should ground us in who God created us to be. Can we be “good news” people in a world too often burdened by bad news? This Lent, let us remember that the good news really is good news. It is joyful—like fine wine saved for celebration. It grows like a mustard seed and smells like perfume poured from an alabaster jar. It tastes like bread passed endlessly through a hungry crowd. It sounds like laughter and feels like mercy. The good news is alive in the world.

I don’t know about you, but I need some good news! I need to hear the call to be grounded in the ways that God is present in our lives and cares about our troubles. I need to be reminded that God’s good news is for all people. I need to be reminded that all are invited to God’s loving feast, and that together, with neighbor and with care for the vulnerable, we can build a beautiful world rooted in justice, mercy, and faithfulness.

Maybe you need some good news, too. Let’s tell it together.

March Worship

Sunday services can be viewed live at 9:30am on Facebook AND YouTube, or afterwards with the links found on the website and weekly newsletter.

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MARCH Worship

March 8th – LENT 3

The Good News Is . . .Together, the Impossible is Possible

Mark 6: 32-44; Ephesians 3: 20-21

March 15th – LENT 4/ UMCOR SUNDAY

The Good News Is . . . Protection and Care for the Vulnerable

Matthew 19: 13-15; Deuteronomy 24: 17-22

March 22nd – LENT 5

The Good News Is . . . Rooted in Justice, Mercy, and Faithfulness

John 8: 2-11; Matthew 23:23

March 29th – PALM/PASSION SUNDAY

The Good News Is . . . Inspiring Us to Act

Mark 11: 1-11

News

Michael O'Glee underwent a double valve replacement open heart surgery in Austin, TX on Thursday, February 26. The family will be in need of meals, prayers, and perhaps some hands-on assistance (details to come post surgery). Please sign up to provide a meal here (or click on the photo).

If you tried the link to the Habitat signup below and it was full, please try again. Link has been updated :)

UMCOR SUNDAY – March 15th

On Sunday, March 15th , we will be celebrating one of our United Methodist “Special Sundays.” UMCOR (United Methodist Committee on Relief) Sunday is more than just a special offering—it’s a celebration of the incredible work we accomplish together as United Methodists to bring hope and healing to those in need. To learn more about the work of UMCOR, click HERE. This Special Sunday offers the Church a chance to connect with ministries that make a global impact through the United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR). Our support ensures the operational foundation that powers UMCOR’s life-changing work.

Starting February 27th Pastor Daniel will be cohosting a Lenten Study on Auraria Campus with Trinity UMC on the book Believe Like Jesus: Rising from Faith in Jesus to the Faith of Jesus. The study will be at the Auraria Library at 1 pm each Friday in Lent. Please meet at the entrance across from the Emmanuel gallery - 1205 Tenth St. Denver CO 80204. You can see more details here. All are invited.

Click on the image below, or click here to reserve a spot.

Join us for fun, fellowship, and fix its! If you're interested in joining the Crew, please reach out to our Caretaker, Dustin: caretaker@washparkumc.org. Our first meeting this week was a great success! We're excited for the upcoming year! Please join us!

Birthdays

Altar Flowers

Altar Flowers 2026

If you’d like to sponsor Sunday morning altar flowers in honor of an occasion or in memory of someone, please sign up for a date below. The arrangements cost $45 ($35 for seniors) and you can take them home or give them away after service. We just ask that you return the vases to the Tea Kitchen so that we can reuse them. Make checks out to WPUMC and put altar flowers in the memo line or pay via Venmo @Michelle-Hoskins-17.

Please enter the occasion or person to be honored in the My Comment field after you click Sign Up.

Click HERE to sign up.

Ways to Give

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