Weekly Events at Messiah
Tuesday
Christ's Curmudgeons
Date & Time: Tuesdays from 8:30-10:00 a.m.
Contact: Bob Crawford robertlcrawfordsr@hotmail.com
Location: Room 214-216; in person and Zoom
The goal of Christ’s Curmudgeons is to bring together Christian men to discuss the sermon each week, as well as related topics. The intent is to offer insights from mature men to other church leaders, as appropriate, and to provide a bond of fellowship.
Tuesday Afternoon Study Group (Women)
Date & Time: Tuesdays from 1:00-2:30 p.m.
Contact: Cheryl Robarge CWRobarge@aol.com
Location: 209
We will learn how to have heart-to-heart communication with God through prayer, as well as biblical principles for praying effectively.
Wednesday
Pack, Pray, Eat
Date & Time: Wednesdays from 5:30-7 p.m.
Contact: Meredith Lamarche mlamarche@messiahumc.org
Location: Narthex and Fellowship Hall
We meet each week at 5:30 p.m. to complete a service project. At 6:30 p.m. we enjoy a fellowship dinner together. Come for one or stay for both. To see upcoming projects and menus visit the Pack, Pray, Eat site.
Childrens Instrumental Music
Date & Time: Wednesdays at 5:45 p.m.
Contact: Anna Balchunas abalchunas@messiahumc.org
Location: Choir Room
For children pre-K - 6th grade. We learn to play handbells and chimes. This is a drop-in style program. No prior experience or commitment is required.
Women in the Word Bible Study
Date & Time: Wednesdays at 7 p.m.
Contact: Katie Polk katiebpolk@msn.com
Location: Room 205
We are studying Kristi McLelland's new book, Land of Luke. We will walk with Jesus in his first century life.
Sermon Reflection Group
Date & Time: Wednesdays at 7 p.m.
Contact: Paul Bouley pauljbouley@gmail.com
Location: Room 214/216
Hear and share thoughts, reflections and questions on the Scriptural basis of the Sermon and its contemporary application to living the Christian life.
Messiah Ringers (Adult Handbells) Rehearsal
Date & Time: Wednesdays at 7 p.m.
Contact: Anna Balchunas abalchunas@messiahumc.org
Location: Choir Room
To join the Messiah Ringers or learn more about our music program, please contact Anna.
Thursday
Liturgical Dance
Date & Time: Thursdays at 6 p.m.
Contact: Pia Diggs Pdiggs@messiahumc.org
Location: Sanctuary
Join us as we explore how to praise God with movement. Ages 4 and up.
Chancel Choir Rehearsal
Date & Time: Thursdays at 7:30 p.m.
Contact: Tanya Langlois TLanglois@messiahumc.org
Location: Sanctuary
To join the choir or learn more about our music program, please contact Tanya.
Sunday
Worship Service with Weekly Communion - 9 a.m.
- Location: Sanctuary
Adult Sunday School - 10 a.m.
The Great Courses Sunday School
Date & Time: Sundays at 10 a.m.
Contact: Pete Wells peter.wells1@verizon.net
Location: Room 263
We will explore The History of Christian Theology presented by Professor Phillip Cary of Eastern University.
Searching the Testaments
Date & Time: Sundays at 9 a.m.
Contact: Paul Bouley pauljbouley@gmail.com
Location: Room 209
We will follow the theme
Claiming Identity. Monthly themes are:
September:
Struggle and Faith,
October:
The We in Me: How identity is formed and
November:
Identity in Christ. Class is hybrid.
Families Keeping Christ in Mind
Date & Time: Sundays at 10 a.m.
Contact: Martin Mitchell mtm7@georgetown.edu
Location: Room 261
Share the Dream: Shining a Light in a Divided World through the Six Principles of Martin Luther King Jr.
Parents of Young Ones (POYO)
Date & Time: Sundays at 10 a.m.
Contact: Kelly Smith
Location: Room 205
Boundaries with Kids, by Drs. Henry Cloud and John Townsend. Through this study, POYO, will dive into the ins and outs of establishing loving limits and instilling character in your children---ones that will help them lead balanced, productive, and fulfilling adult lives.
The Curious Crew
Date & Time: Sundays at 10 a.m.
Contact: Louise Shands
Location: Room 214/216
Freeing Jesus by Diana Butler Bass. Freeing Jesus explores the many images of Jesus we encounter and embrace through a lifetime—and how we make theology from the text of our lives in conversation with scripture and tradition. Class is hybrid.
Worship Service - 11:15 a.m.
- Location: Sanctuary and livestream
Children's Church - *During Worship
- Location: Fellowship Hall
Children ages pre K-4th grade may join Kat Hanley for Children's Church. We will explore the day's scripture with an activity and a lesson. Then we'll enjoy connecting with one another through play. Children will begin worship with their family in the pews and depart with Kat after the Children's Message.
Sermon in Motion - *During 11:15 a.m. Worship ( 5th-8th Grade)
- Location: Parlor
Sermon in Motion is a dynamic new series designed just for 5th-8th graders! Watch the sermon live, ask questions, and move around if you need to. This is your space to explore and grow in your faith, with an adult guide to help you along the way. Perfect for those in transition, Sermon in Motion is where learning and fun come together. Join us right after the children’s message, in the Parlor. You may return to the sanctuary after the sermon.
