Easter Week Services
March 24 – Passion/Palm Sunday
We will contemplate Psalm 22 and the question: Finding Jesus as Our Savior.
March 28 – Maundy Thursday
Maundy Thursday service will be from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. The service begins with an opening prayer and choir anthem followed by the ritual of hand washing, Mediterranean meals prepared by Pastor Danyal, Holy Communion, reading the scriptures related to the passion of Christ, and singing hymns. This entire service and meal will be held in the Fellowship Hall.
March 29 – Good Friday
The service will begin at 7:00 pm. There will be a very short introduction to worship followed by our church choir singing the cantata “From Silence to Song” by Joseph M. Martin.
March 31 – Easter
Sunrise Service will be outdoors in the Chapel in the Woods at 6:30 am. There will be NO 8:30 am service.
The main Sunday worship service will be held in the sanctuary at 9:30 am. Pastor Danyal will lead us in contemplating John 20:24-31 and the question: Why
did the resurrected Jesus keep the scars from his crucifixion?
Welcome
We recognize that people come through our doors for many reasons. Some may come with family or friends, others are new to the community and are looking for a church home; and some may be seeking comfort and guidance during a time of trouble or concern.
Whatever brought you to us, we are thankful and we want you to know that our hearts, our minds and our doors are always open and that all are welcome in God’s house.
Worship Services
Early worship services are Sundays at 8:30 AM.
Services are held in the Chapel in the Woods, weather permitting. During inclement weather, services are held inside the church.
April Storytelling Night
We are people of story. Our traditions, religions, histories, and biographies are compilations of stories told and received, handed down, edited, redacted, metaphorized, dreamed up. Storytelling Night is a monthly evening of food, fellowship, and storytelling. We gather monthly around the stories of people. And, we believe that each story – of our fears, of our hopes, of our lives, of our families, of our undoing, of our renaissance, of our redemption – can be inspiring to us and to others . . .
What to Expect
Worship Service
The 9:30 a.m. traditional service is about an hour long.
Childcare
A nursery for infants and young children is available.
Parking
There is a large parking lot for off-street parking.
Dress
Some people get dressed up and others wear jeans.
Church Events
Friday, March 15, 7:00 – 8:30 PM
Join us for our St. Patrick’s Day Coffee House. Great music, stories, and snacks. Share a fun evening with friends and performers. Proceeds from contributions support our Family Assistance Ministries.
Sunday, March 17, 11:00 – Noon
Room 16
Can global food companies make the shift to regenerative agriculture? CEO Steve Presley discusses Nestlé North America’s progress in reducing carbon emissions and where they’re investing for sustainability. A big focus will be regenerative agriculture.
Sunday, March 17 and March 24, 2:00 – 5:00 PM
Learn to make beautiful Ukrainian eggs with Kate Henson.
Two workshops offered at FUMC
– Sunday, March 17, 2:00 – 5:00
– Sunday, March 24, 2:00 – 5:00
The cost is $25 per person. Workshop includes all materials, hands-on instruction, snacks, a gift box and egg stand. Proceeds support RISSE (Refugee and Immigrant Support Services of Emmaus).
Contact Kate Henson to register: (315) 363-3844 henson.kate8@gmail.com
Thursday, March 28, 6:00 – 8:00 PM
Maundy Thursday service will be from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. The service begins with the opening prayer and choir anthem followed by the ritual of hand washing, Mediterranean meals prepared by Pastor Danyal, Holy Communion, reading the scriptures related to the passion of Christ, and singing hymns.
This entire service and meal will be held in the Fellowship Hall.
Friday, March 29, 6:00 – 8:00 PM
The service will begin at 7:00 pm. There will be a very short introduction to worship followed by our church choir singing the cantata “From Silence to Song” by Joseph M. Martin
Sunday, March 31
Sunrise Service outdoors in the Chapel in the Woods at 6:30 am.
There will be NO 8:30 am service.
The main Sunday worship service will be held in the sanctuary at 9:30 am. Pastor Danyal will lead us in contemplating John 20:24-31 and the question: Why did the resurrected Jesus keep the scars from his crucifixion?
Wednesday, April 3, 7:00 PM
Dr. Gus Kapler, Retired Trauma Surgeon and Author will speak about his experiences in Vietnam, PTSD and Suicide Prevention.
Sunday, April 7, 11:00 – Noon
Room 16
What happens to gas stations when the world goes electric? Civil engineer and environmental sociologist Emily Grubert visualizes what a clean energy future will look like, outlining the considerations everyone needs to undertake now as the critical, decades-long transition begins.
Thrift Sale
April 19, 5:00 – 8:00PM
April 20, 9:00 – Noon, Bag Day
WE ARE ONLY ACCEPTING: men’s, women’s and children’s clothing and shoes.
Also accepting: pocketbooks, linens: bedding, towels. Kitchenware: pots, pans, dishes, cooking utensils, silverware and small cooking appliances and jewelry.
Saturday, May 18th
Third Annual Food Truck Festival