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First United Methodist Church, Mechanicsburg is seeking and now accepting applications for a full-time Director of Children and Family Ministry. This person will be responsible for the overall vision and implementation of the faith development of children (birth through 5th grade), in partnership with their families.
Education related to children and/or family ministry, or applicable experience is required. Further details describing the qualifications, skills, experience, and responsibilities related to this position can be found in the full job description. Click here to view the current job description.
Interested candidates should submit their resume to office@fumchurch.com or to Ellen Hill, Office Manager, at 135 W. Simpson St., Mechanicsburg, PA 17055.
First Church will hold a Rejoicing Spirits worship service on Sunday, October 24 at 4:00 p.m. All are welcome!
We will be worshipping in person, but as an extra measure of precaution, we ask that all attendees wear a mask while indoors. The service will include music, scripture, prayer and a brief message. This service can also be viewed via livestream. To receive the livestream link, please contact Karin McHale at karinmch@comcast.net or contact the church office at office@fumchurch.com.
The service is specially designed and adapted for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and their families. Following the service, there will be a time of fellowship and refreshments.
Rejoicing Spirits services are held on the fourth Sunday of each month. For more about Rejoicing Spirits and our Special Needs Ministry, see information here: https://fumchurch.com/missions/disability-ministry/.
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First Church invites you to join us in supporting Operation Christmas Child during this upcoming holiday season.
The First Church Bell Choirs will host a chicken barbecue fund raiser in the church parking lot on Saturday, Oct. 30 from 11 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. or until sold out. Each meal includes a ½ chicken, baked potato, applesauce, water and roll for $10. Baked goods sold separately. Once again, as an extra measure of safety, you can pick up the meal by drive through. For tickets, contact Kathie Bittenbender at rbittenben@verizon.net.
Proceeds benefit trips the Bell Choirs take to workshops and festivals.
First Church is pleased to announce that the Third Friday Food Trucks return for the last time this season on Friday, October 15. The trucks will serve in the church parking lot from 4:30 to 8:00 p.m.
We will once again provide tables and chairs to enjoy your food, along with free parking. We will be welcoming the following food trucks: Mad Dash, Grappling Crab, Potato Coop, Philly Hoagie on a Roll, and Sugar Whipped (check our FB page for any last-minute changes in trucks).
Please Like our Facebook page at First United Methodist Church of Mechanicsburg, Pa. for updates and future events.
| October 3 | “Shiprah and Puah: Fierce Faith” | Exodus 1:15-22 (World Communion Sunday) |
| October 10 | “Deborah: Anchored in God’s Promises” | Judges 4 |
| October 17 | “A Servant Girl: Declaring God’s Goodness” | 2 Kings 5:1-3, 9-15 |
| October 24 | “Dorcas: Doing Simple Things With Great Love” | Acts 9:36-42 |
| October 31 | “Lois and Eunice: Caught More Than Taught” | 2 Timothy 1:1-8a |
CROP Hunger Walks are making a big difference worldwide, including ensuring that more children reach their 5th birthday, teaching sustainable ways to grow food and providing additional sources of food and income to families facing extreme challenges. We hope that you will join this effort to help end hunger! Rev. William Sower, founder of the first CROP walk in York PA in 1969, will kick off the 50th Anniversary walk and he will be joined by the popular local mascot, Red Robin.
First Church invites the public to enjoy front row seats for Mechanicsburg’s Annual Halloween Parade!
The parade, set for Tuesday, Oct. 12 at 7 p.m., passes right by our Simpson Street property. The public is welcome to set up seating along the sidewalk. Food will be available for purchase from our Handbell Choirs, along with free parking and restroom. See Parade route here!
First Church will participate in World Communion Sunday on Oct. 3 during both the 8:30 a.m. Foundation worship service and the Gathering worship service at 11:00 a.m. Please join us for worship and communion in-person or on our website on Sunday mornings. Our worship services are now live-streamed, starting at 8:30 a.m. or you can watch anytime after 9:45 a.m. Pre-filled communion cups will be used for in-person worship. If you are joining us online, please remember to bring your own juice and bread or crackers with you to worship.
Celebrated the first Sunday in October, World Communion Sunday is a day to celebrate our oneness in Christ, the Prince of Peace, in the midst of the world we are called to serve – a world ever more in need of peacemaking.
First Church will hold a Rejoicing Spirits worship service on Sunday, September 26 at 4:00 p.m. All are welcome!
For this month, we will be worshipping in person, but as an extra measure of precaution, we ask that all attendees wear a mask while indoors. The service will include music, scripture, prayer and a brief message. This service can also be viewed via livestream. To receive the livestream link, please contact Karin McHale at karinmch@comcast.net or contact the church office at office@fumchurch.com.
The service is specially designed and adapted for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and their families. Following the service, there will be a time of fellowship and refreshments.
Rejoicing Spirits services are held on the fourth Sunday of each month. For more about Rejoicing Spirits and our Special Needs Ministry, see information here: https://fumchurch.com/missions/disability-ministry/.