Included in this issue (this week):

• September Mission of the Month: DOYLESTOWN AREA FISH - Give | Watch
• "Reflect": Women's Retreat, Friday, September 19, 7:00 - 9:00 pm
• RISE Against Hunger mealpack, Sat., September 20, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
• DivorceCare begins, Monday, September 22, 7:00 - 9:00 pm
• DUMC Community Dinner, Wednesday, September 24, 6:00 pm
• Estate Planning, Thursday, September 25, 6:00 pm
• New to the Faith Class, Sundays, Sept. 28 - Oct. 26, 10:00 - 11:00 am
• Book Group, Sunday, September 28, 4:00 pm
• 12 Hours of Prayer, Wednesday, October 1, 7:00 am - 7:00 pm
• Karaoke Night, Friday, October 3, 6:00 pm
• 2025 DSP Honor Project, Friday, October 4, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
• Alpha Marriage Course, Sunday, October 5 (7 weeks), 1:00 - 2:30 pm
• Blood Drive, Tuesday, October 7, 3:00 - 8:00 pm
• Senior Seminar, Wednesday, October 8, 10:00 am
• Presentation to the Ministry, Sunday, October 12, all 3 services
• Required Minimum Distribution meeting, Sunday, October 12, 3:00 pm
• Church Conference, Wednesday, October 22, 6:30 - 7 :30 pm
• New Member Half-Day Retreat sign-up, due Monday, October 20
• Trunk -or- Treat (register), Saturday, October 25, 3:00 - 5:00 pm
• Sign up to assist or teach Fusion
• Volunteer opportunity article - VITA EDUCATION SERVICES
• Pastor Sunil out of office
• DUMC app launch video and details
• Caring for Friends recap
• Staff snapshot: Bethany Pocceschi

9:00 am

Uplifting Worship

Wesley Class

Nursery

Sunday School

Anchor

Fusion

Elevation

  10:10 am

Liturgical Worship*

Nursery

11:11 am

Word & Worship*

Nursery

Kids' Word (1st & 3rd Sundays)

*Live broadcast

For links:

DoylestownUMC.com

NURSERY CARE

Nursery care available for children 0-5 years old on Sundays from 8:50 am - 12:15 pm.

*Nursery staff and volunteers are “Safe Sanctuary” certified; this policy includes all required state and federal background checks.

Doylestown UMC App Launch

DOWNLOAD TODAY! Our App will allow you to check-in, give, find & join small groups, manage your profile, register for events, livestream, receive closure alerts, and more!

Click HERE to view the information announced in Worship on September 7.

Need help downloading the app? Come to DUMC each Thursday from 10:00 - 10:30 am on the following dates: 9/25, 10/2, or 10/9 for assistance.

Ladies' Night @ DUMC

Friday, September 19

7:00 - 9:00 pm, Room 2

Presented by Laurie Lewis and Janelle Coller

Reflect is a night for women to come together, deepen our faith, and celebrate the goodness of God in our lives.

Take a moment to step away from the busyness of life to connect with one another and grow closer to God as we worship and watch a livestream from Elevation Church.

“For you are the fountain of life, the light by which we see. Pour out your unfailing love on those who love you.” —Psalm 36:9-10

Questions and registration, contact Laurie Lewis.

Saturday, September 20, 2025

Mark your calendar for the Rise Against Hunger meal-packing event at DUMC! 

Set-up will start at 8:30 am. We will start packing promptly at 10:00 am, followed by clean up immediately afterwards.

The more we raise, the more meals we pack! To register and make donations (for checks please make them out to "DUMC", listing "Rise Against Hunger" in the notes section), click here.

Get Involved – Make a Difference – Change the World

Pastor Sunil Out of Office

Please note that Pastor Sunil will be out of the office from Wednesday, September 17 - Wednesday, September 24. If you would like to speak to a pastor in his absence, Assistant Pastor, Paul Georgulis, will be available. He can be reached via email or by calling (215) 348-5224.

Estate Planning Seminar

Thursday, September 25

6:00 - 7:00 pm, Room 22

In person at DUMC

"How to Talk to Your Family About Your Estate Plan"

-Find out how to talk to your family about the estate plan you thought was well drafted

-Learn how to prevent “unequal distributions”

-Learn how to make sure you are not giving away the important items

-Ensure that you have the right people doing the right jobs

-Ensure that your plan is workable in the event of an emergency

-Go from planning to actually doing

-All this and more, CLICK HERE for flyer.

Questions, or to register, contact John Benson, (215) 348-4416

DUMC New to the Faith Class

Sundays, September 28 - October 26

10:00 - 11:00 am, Room 22

Donuts and coffee provided!

Are you new to the Christian faith—or have you been following Jesus for a while but feel the need to revisit the basics? If so, this class is for you!



Join us for a five-week journey exploring the foundational truths of Christianity in a welcoming, conversational setting. We’ll talk about who Jesus is, what it means to follow him, how to grow in your faith, and other key aspects of the Christian life. Whether you have questions, doubts, or simply want to strengthen your understanding, this is a great place to start.

Because worship is such an important part of following Jesus, we encourage everyone attending the class to also attend either the 9:00 am Uplifting Worship Service or the 11:11 Word & Worship Service. Experiencing worship together helps us grow in faith and connect with God in meaningful ways.

We’ll need at least five participants in order to hold the class, so if you’re interested, please let Pastor Paul know.

Come as you are, bring your questions, and let’s grow together!

If you are interested in being a part of the class or if you have questions, please email Pastor Paul.

Community Karaoke Night at DUMC

Friday, October 3, 6:00 pm

Worship Center

Bring your family and friends for a fun night with your favorite songs! Free snacks and drinks. Wear a costume from your favorite movie or decade. Go to the DUMC Facebook page and comment on the karaoke post to tell us what you want to sing. Click here for a list of songs to inspire you.

“The Alpha Marriage Course”

Begins Sunday, October 5

1:00 - 2:30 pm, Room 22

SIGN-UP HERE

This 7-week course is designed for couples of all ages to help them build, strengthen, and continue growing their marriage. Couples will be equipped with tools to build a healthy marriage, strengthen their connection, or restore it if it has been lost. Watch this brief introduction to the course: Intro Video

There is no cost for attending this course; however, each participant is required to have their own journal. DUMC has purchased these journals and asks that participants pay for them once the course starts. The cost of the journal is $10. If the cost of the journal is a hardship, please let Pastor Sunil know, and we will gladly provide one for you. We don’t want finances to prevent anyone from participating in this vital course.

Senior Seminar at DUMC

Wednesday, October 8, 10:00 am

Room 2

You are invited to learn more about aging in place, keeping your independence, medication safety, navigating community resources, and more at our Senior Seminar. We will have time for discussion and questions. Presented by Happier At Home.

DUMC Community Dinner

Wednesday, Sepember 24, 6:00 pm

(Last Wednesday of each month)

DUMC hosts Community Potluck Dinners on the last Wednesday of every month from 6:00 to 7:00 pm. This is a similar format to the Lenten Soup Suppers. The meal and theme change monthly.

Sign up here for September's meal details. There is also a signup sheet in the lobby.

If you have any questions, please reach out to Cindy Biehl.

We are looking forward to a fun event full of food and fellowship.

Hope to see you there!

Doylestown United

Methodist Church

Overholt Hall

320 E. Swamp Road (Route 313)

Doylestown, PA 18901

Tuesday, October 7

3:00 - 8:00 pm

Click button below or

call 1-800-RED-CROSS

Next Caring for Friends meal assembly:

Wednesday, October 15 at 12:45 pm

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

THANK YOU!

Thank you for another great month. Your generosity packed 208 meals for CFF in 1 hour!

Thanks to all who contributed food and/or came to pack.

Karen Lyons brought leftover meatballs and sauce from Meatball Monday, and we packed 25 meals with meatballs, sauce, pasta, veggies, and applesauce. Thank you!

We used left-over hotdogs from the Peach Festival and packed 43 meals of hotdogs, baked beans, veggies, and applesauce or cornbread.

Our meal for the month was chicken parmesan, veggies, and applesauce. We packed 140 of these meals.

What a great team we have. They just kept packing as we came up with more and more food combinations!

Our next meal pack will be on Wednesday, October 15 at 12:45 pm. We will be packing ziti with meat sauce, mixed vegetables, and applesauce.

I look forward to seeing you all then.

Don't forget next week's Community Meal on Wednesday, September 24 at 6:00 pm. It is Chili Night. See the signup in the church lobby or SignUpGenius.

Best,

Cindy

Volunteer Opportunity - VITA EDUCATION SERVICES

Vita wants to start a program where its graduates can have practice conversations to further improve their English. The idea is that one or two volunteers would host a casual group discussion with several students, either in person or via remote video. The sessions would likely involve discussion questions such as, “What is your favorite food?” or “Tell us about your family?". The hope would be to do a session once per week or every other week, but if that is too much, you could trade off with a partner. The Vita coordinator, Kathy White, will train you and give you suggested discussion questions.

If you are interested in learning more, please contact Kathy White, (267) 905-6535 -or- Randy Hume.

Go do something!

Randy

Join in and share your talents!

We have a plethora of opportunities, from novice to skilled vocalists and musicians. There are also occasions when we need chaperones and volunteers to help with props, costumes, and scenery. Interested in participating? Click here for a full list of our musical and volunteer opportunities.

Mark the dates:

Carol Choir & Chapel Choir, Thursdays, 5:00 - 7:00 pm

Sanctuary Choir Thursdays, 7:30 - 9:00 pm

Cherub Choir begins Sundays, 9:15 - 9:30 am

Youth Choir begins Sundays, 8:15 - 9:00 pm

2025/2026 Choir schedule

All are welcome, and no previous choir experience is required. If you have any questions, please contact Stephanie Hume.



For full details click --->Children's choirs/music

For full details click --->Adult choirs/music

Sign Up To Assist or Teach Fusion

Are you passionate about guiding and encouraging young people in their faith? Our Youth Sunday School (FUSION) is looking for teachers and assistants to join our team!

Whether you love leading lessons, supporting activities, or simply helping create a welcoming space for our youth, there’s a role for you. No prior experience is required—just a heart for mentoring and sharing God’s love.

DUMC New Member Half-Day Retreat

*Sign up due Monday, October 20

Saturday, November 1

9:00 am - 1:00 pm, Worship Center

Contact the church office at (215) 348-5224 or email Pastor Paul to sign up (forms available in the lobby or print here).

Praying for our Congregation,

Community, and World

Praise & Thanks: Beautiful weather, Women's Retreat, meal packing, improved health, for your prayers, United States blessed under God, glory of nature, safe trip, start of GriefShare, sparing family in car accident, Crystal's voice, Barb's testimony

Health & Healing: Torie, Kristiana, Pennie, my son and his wife, Nancy, Uncle John, Aunt Paula, Daniella, Nan, Brett, Nell, Maggie, Colleen's dad, Ann, Dennis, Dori, Kim, Irene, Christy, Ed & Lisa, Dave, Marty, my grandchildren, Karen, Cliff, Carole, John, Pastor Sunil, Diane, Bob, Donna, Linda, Wendy, Linda, Takara & Cody, Ambre, my son, Kathy & Elizabeth, Jim, Andre

Guidance: All affected by gun violence, kids at school, people with financial problems, spiritual brokenness in our country, Sarah, Dani, family, our physical safety, peace through Christianity, acceptance, stop violence, Linda, Ann, Jay & Beth, safe travels, mental health, Julie & Amy, homelessness, Melissa, DivorceCare participants, Ingrid, Youth affected by Charlie Kirk, Carolyn, Christopher, famine around the world, those serving abroad, Olivia, Clark, Youth Ministry & volunteers

Hospice: Connie Thompson, Deb & Charlene, Ed

Grief: Family and friends of Iryna, Charlie Kirk; Erika Kirk, family & Turning Point

"Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! According to his great mercy, he has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead." —1 Peter 1:3

The prayers reflect the prayer cards submitted and not the opinions of the prayer team.

~Laurie Lewis and the Congregational Care Team

Our Next 12 Hours of Prayer:

Wednesday, October 1

7:00 am to 7:00 pm

 

Take a few minutes from the hectic pace of life to slow down...breathe...and be part of our next 12 Hours of Prayer event. Join with your DUMC sisters and brothers to form a continuous 12-hour chain of prayer. Take an intentional 10 minutes to praise and thank our amazing God...and bring the needs of our community, our church, and yourself before God's throne.

Sign up now to tap into the power of prayer. see what God wants to do in, through, and among you!

Lunch Aides Needed

The Preschool at DUMC needs 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.