March 31 | Scrap Wood Bunny Craft Class

Join Tammi Studer and Lynne Brault on Monday, March 31 at 6:00 PM as they help you create a scrap wood bunny. All materials will be provided. $5 per craft. Sign up here

April 10 + 11 | True Beauty Book Club

The True Beauty book club will meet in April after having read the book A Land Remembered by Patrick D. Smith for a discussion. Upon registration, the location will be emailed to you the week of the meeting. Meeting dates will be:

• Thursday, April 10 at 6:00 PM – Sign Up Here
• Friday, April 11 at 12:00 PM – Sign Up Here

Adult Bible Studies Ongoing Small Groups 

Check out some of our various small groups. To learn more about groups and see what we're studying, click here. 

• St. Johns Small Group – Wednesdays at 6:30 PM. Starbucks (Harpers Ln). They discuss the sermon from the previous Sunday.
• Young Adult Bible Study – Join us on the second and fourth Thursday of each month at 6:30 PM for fellowship and devotion. Please contact Paula if you have any questions. 
• Men’s 210 Scripture & Coffee Fellowship – Tuesdays at 7:00 AM join in with other men for fellowship time, coffee and devotion at Dunkin on CR 210, 1620 County Rd 210, Saint Johns, FL 32259. Contact Jim Clark for more information at 937-572-0736.
• Sophia Circle – Join us on April 8 from 5:30 - 7:00 PM in Bence 304. We will discuss "Overture" and chapter 1, "Swag" in Anne Lamott's Somehow: Thoughts on Love. Please note the date change due to scheduling conflict.
• Soul Spaces – Join us on the third Tuesday of the month, April 15, from 5:30-7:00 PM in Bence 304 as we explore different contemplative practices for women.
• Women's Tea & Conversation – Come join Missy on the second and fourth Wednesday of the month, at 9:30 AM at Noah’s Agape Cafe for an hour of open and guided sharing.  
• Caring for the Caregiver – Join us the fourth Wednesday of every month from 10:00-11:30 AM in the Family Life Center, Room 842 for a time of Bible study, practical tips, and conversations of support. Contact Pastor Missy if you have any questions.   
• Young at Heart – Join us the first Thursday of every month. Anyone 50 + is welcome to attend for a time of fellowship and a guest speaker. For more information contact Matt Boley at (904) 524-8604.
• Friday Coffee Crew – All men are welcome on Friday mornings at 7:30 AM at Maple Street Biscuit Co. on Racetrack Rd. Contact John Lewis for more info.

Weekly | Sunday School + Classes Updates

Check out what we're studying in some of our classes. To learn more about times and locations for Sunday school, click here. To learn about current studies, click here.

• Connections Sunday School – Witness at the Cross: A Beginner’s Guide to Holy Friday by Amy-Jill Levine. Mar 9 - Apr 13. 
• New Community Sunday School – The Message of Jesus: Words That Changed The World by Adam Hamilton. Mar 9 - Apr 13.
• New Life Sunday School – The Message of Jesus: Words That Changed the World by Adam Hamilton. Mar 2-Apr 6. 
• Longleaf Sunday School – Savior: What the Bible Says About the Cross by Magrey DeVega Mar 9 - Apr 13. Contact John Russell. All are welcome!
• Crusaders Sunday School – The Final Days: A Lenten Journey through the Gospels by Matt Rawle Mar 23 - Apr 27. 
• ReNewed Sunday School – Adult Bible Studies Spring 2025: Embracing Life. Mar 2 - May 25.   
• Women’s Sunday School – The Rewritten Life: When God Changes Your Story by Jessica LaGrone. Mar 2 –Apr 13.
• Tuesday Morning – Christianity and World Religions: Wrestling with Questions People Ask by Adam Hamilton. Mar 4 – Apr 8. 9:30 AM. 

Upcoming Ways to Serve & Get Involved

• March 26 | Early Release Day Teacher Treats at CPE
• March 29 | Cup of Love
• April 6 | Rise Against Hunger
• April 26 | Cup of Love
• May 3 | Saturday Service at Homeless Coalition of SJC – Sign-up coming soon!

April 6 | Rise Against Hunger Meal-Packing Event

Join us for our annual meal-packing event for Rise Against Hunger on Sunday, April 6! This is a church-wide missions activity where family and friends (age five and above) are invited to help pack rice meals for people in need. There are three, one-hour shift options available. Please make sure to register each participant so that each person has a waiver on file. Click here to register and learn more about Rise Against Hunger.

United Women in Faith Easter Baskets

UWF is asking for donations to help make Easter baskets for the Mandarin Food Bank. Their goal is to make at least 130 Easter baskets this year. Items needed are: small or medium sized Easter baskets, Easter basket grass, individually wrapped candy (no nuts), small toys, and coloring books. Please drop items off at the UWF table, in the Gathering Space, or at the Welcome Table on the Longleaf campus.

Donation Drop-Off – Thank You!

Thank you to everyone who donated items for both the Mandarin Food Bank and the Homeless Coalition of St. Johns County. These local organizations help feed members of our community who are in need. Thank you for your support. 

Weekly | Facilities Recreation Schedule

Pickleball:

• Sundays: 1:30-4:00 PM
• Tuesdays: 5:30-7:30 PM
• Thursdays: 10:00 AM-12:00 PM

Tai Chi:

• Saturdays: 9:30 AM.

Weekly | Choir

Have you ever thought about joining the choir but thought you weren't ready? Well... now is a great time to join!

Thursdays:

• 5:45 PM Bells
• 6:45 PM Chancel Choir

If you are curious about this or want more information, please reach out to Adam Stich at (803) 979-2805.

Children + Youth Choir  

Cherub, Children’s, and Youth choir resumed January 15. 

• Youth Choir – 5:45 - 6:30 PM in the Choir room   
• Cherub Choir – 6:00 - 6:20 PM in FLC 830
• Children’s Choir – 6:30 - 7:00 PM in FLC 830 

Upcoming Youth Dates

• March 30 | Youth-Led Worship Night
• May 2-3 | Middle School SeaWorld Overnight Trip
• June 8 - 13 | Youth Mission Trip
• July 14 - 18 | Passion Camp

March 30 | Youth Worship Night

We would love for you, our church, to join us on March 30 for a youth-led worship night. We will start at 6:30 PM in the Worship Center. Come join us for a time of worship and devotion.

June 8-13 | Mission Trip

This year's trip is for rising 7th grade - rising college. We are continuing to work out our plans for the service days. However we have secured housing and a partnership with Anna Maria Island Community Center. More details to follow.

July 14-18 | Passion Camp

Passion Camp 2025 is July 14 - 18. The cost is $495 plus spending money. We have 42 youth spots and 8 adult spots. Please sign up for this amazing week. Sign up here.

Parent Volunteers Needed

Below are areas you can serve in this department. We ask that those with youth members in this program consider volunteering for one item a month. If you have any questions, please contact Paula.

• Youth Sunday Night Meals – Please consider preparing and serving a youth dinner this winter/spring. We currently have 60 youth and adults on Sunday Nights. Receipts for dinner costs will be reimbursed. Thank you for your help. Sign up here.
• Youth Sunday School Teachers – Would you like to teach a Sunday Morning small group in 2025? We would love for you to join us one Sunday at either Mandarin or Longleaf. Sign up here

What are the Children Learning this Month?

Visit our website to find out what your children are learning this month! Click here.

April 1 | Mommy & Me

Mommy & Me Book Club meets the first Tuesday of each month, 9:00-11:00 AM. Parents/Grandparents with kids aged 0-5 years are welcome to join! We cap our meetups to 20 kids to keep things safe. Please sign up here and email Taylor Mathis if you have any questions or would like to join our Facebook group.

March 30 | Welcome to Worship 

Welcome to Worship class meets twice a month until course is complete. The 3rd-5th grade students have been learning about seasons, symbols, sacraments, sharing, and service in the Methodist Church. 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM lesson time and lunch ($6)/play from 12:00-1:00 PM. If your child is in Junior Youth (4th and 5th grade) they will stay until 2:30 PM. Click here to sign up. Email Angie for more information. 

Acolytes – Sign Up

Please sign your acolyte up to serve! If your child (3rd grade and older) is interested and missed acolyte training, contact Angie.

• Mandarin sign up
• Longleaf sign up

Weekly | Sunday Morning Activities

Babies through Preschool | Childcare and Preschool Sunday School lessons offered during all service/class times, in the Childcare Rooms (FLC 834 at MUMC). 



Elementary | Bible Story and Activity Time is offered during all worship services, children start/end worship with you.

Sunday School Class is offered from 9:55-10:55 AM at Mandarin in FLC 837. This hour allows us to dig deeper into their lesson. 

Do you want a parent's night out? Serve once a month or equivalent and receive a night out in January and August. Click here to volunteer Mandarin or Longleaf

Sundays | Junior Youth

Our 4th and 5th grade students enjoy lunch, fellowship, and games most Sundays from 12:00-2:30 PM on the Mandarin campus. Click here for more information.

2025-2026 Enrollment

The 2025-2026 school year enrollment has begun. If you are interested in enrolling or a tour, call 904-292-1126 or email info@learningladderspreschool.com.

2024-2025 Learning Ladders Families 

Volunteers needed. If you are interested in reading to a class, please contact Kristie O’Keefe, Director. Background screening required. If you would like your child/grandchild to be a part of 24-25 school year, very few spots left. Visit learningladderspreschool.com.