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Stellar VBS at Franconia UMC July 10 – 14, 2023 from 9:00 a.m. – Noon. Launch kids on a cosmic quest where they’ll have a blast shining Jesus’ light to the world. Stellar rockets kids on an out-of-this-world adventure that’s light years of faith-building fun. We will start and end each day in the sanctuary with a time of celebration. The children will be divided by age into crews of no more than 12. The crew leaders will then help the children move through…

Volunteers Needed for Rise Against Hunger Event on World Communion Sunday Our fourth annual Rise Against Hunger event is scheduled for Sunday, October 3 in Cokesbury Hall. We are planning to put together approximately 20,000 meals.

School Supply Donations for Local Students The NOW Ministry is collecting school supplies to help the students who attend our nextdoor neighbor, Franconia Elementary School. Franconia is hoping for at least 50 each of the following: – Composition notebooks (no wire), preferably black and white – Plastic folders with no clasp At least 25 each of the following: – Glue sticks – Pencil boxes – Pencil case with 3 holes that can be put inside of a binder – Washable markers…

We’re putting together a group of Christmas carolers! We are going to be caroling using handchimes this year since we can’t sing.

Bishop Lewis has issued A Call to Prayer and Fasting “For the Healing of the Nation” leading up to Election Day.

  This Advent you’ll have two opportunities to participate in the 4-week Adam Hamilton study, Incarnation: Rediscovering the Significance of Christmas.

Send us your devotionals for the Thanksgiving and Christmas seasons!