First United Methodist Church of Erie

Puerto Rico Missions

The Erie-Meadville United Methodists are continuing to respond to needs in Puerto Rico due to Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico by sending 11 mission workers. It has been nearly a year but help is still needed and here is an opportuntity where you can help too!

Donations may be made to the EUM Connection to benefit the missions efforts to Puerto Rico.

Fundraising Update for

Packing Party
Saturday, Oct 27

We are now within $100 of reaching our goal of $3,000. If you would like to make a donation to help us reach this goal, you can still donate to “Rise Against Hunger."

Our goal is to have 50 people to participate in our "Packing Party". This event is a great way to involve your whole family - including children, ages 4+. You can register on line at http://events.stophungernow.org/Erie.

Sunday Suppers

dinners

Thank you to all who helped with the SUNDAY SUPPERs held in our Fellowship Hall this winter.

See our missions page for details on our various outreach and aid ministry opportunities. As always, please pray for those helping those in need, as well as those who are being helped.

College Spagetti Dinners

Thanks to all who helped make the Spagetti Dinners for college students a success for this past school year. We are grateful for all of our guests who share fellowship with us and look forward to our next dinner on Sept 27 at 5:30.

Join us for
Light for the City
Praise & Worship
lftc

Sundays at 8:30AM
in Oxford Hall Fellowship Hall.

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On the Calendar: Sunday, Sep 23rd: Light for the City Worship, 8:30AM Sunday School, 9:30AM Sanctuary Worship, 10:30AM Hallelujah Jamboree, 5PM Monday, Sep 24th: Bible Study, 5:45PM Tuesday, Sep 25th: Knitting Group, 1PM Light for City Rehearsal, 7:30PM Wednesday, Sep 26th: Book Study, 10AM Thursday, Sep 27th: College Spagetti Dinner, 5:30PM Sunday, Sept 20th: Light for the City Worship, 8:30AM Sunday School, 9:30AM Sanctuary Worship, 10:30AM	Puerto Rico Missions The Erie-Meadville United Methodists are continuing to respond to needs in Puerto Rico due to Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico by sending 11 mission workers. It has been nearly a year but help is still needed and here is an opportuntity where you can help too! Donations may be made to the EUM Connection to benefit the missions efforts to Puerto Rico.	Fundraising Update for Packing Party Saturday, Oct 27 We are now within $100 of reaching our goal of $3,000. If you would like to make a donation to help us reach this goal, you can still donate to “Rise Against Hunger." Our goal is to have 50 people to participate in our "Packing Party". This event is a great way to involve your whole family - including children, ages 4+. You can register on line at http://events.stophungernow.org/Erie.

Support your church at When you shop at smile.amazon.com, you may select First United Methodist Church in Erie as your charitable organization. For eligible purchases, there is 1/2% donation of the purchase price made to our church. Remember that you must select First United Methodist Church in Erie from the smile.amazon.com webpage or follow the link below and it will automatically connect you to First United Methodist’s AmazonSmile account. Follow this link: https://smile.amazon.com/ch/25-1068794	Erie UM Alliance Fund Raisers The Erie United Methodist Alliance is planning the Ride for the Refuge. We will once again be providing water and refreshments at Green Meadows Golf Course for Ride for The Refuge. Donations are welcome for the following items: 15 dozen homemade cookies 8 oranges 1 watermelon 9 bananas 8 mini bags of sliced apples 20 bags of nuts 20 bags of Kar’s Sweet’n Salty Mix 24 bags of combos If you are able to donate any of these items, there will be a sign-up sheet on the table in the lobby by the elevator. All items should be at the church by Sunday, September 2nd. Find out more at EUMA's website.	Sunday School Click here for updates on our groups that meet at 9:30AM to share discussion, coffee, and our faith. New small groups will be meeting to discuss family life, faith and parenting. Reach out to Susan Bartlett or Pastor Jim if you are interested.

Sunday Suppers Thank you to all who helped with the SUNDAY SUPPERs held in our Fellowship Hall this winter. See our missions page for details on our various outreach and aid ministry opportunities. As always, please pray for those helping those in need, as well as those who are being helped.	College Spagetti Dinners Thanks to all who helped make the Spagetti Dinners for college students a success for this past school year. We are grateful for all of our guests who share fellowship with us and look forward to our next dinner on Sept 27 at 5:30.	Join us for Light for the City Praise & Worship Sundays at 8:30AM in Oxford Hall Fellowship Hall.
What's new at FUMC Erie?
Missions & Outreach Calendar	Last Thursday of each Month: College Student Spagetti Dinners January: Brown Bag Sunday for Henderson UMC Food Pantry April: Underwear drive for EUMA Rainbow Connection May: Fundraising for Zimbabwe church May / June: Shoe drive to benefit EUMA May: ServErie July : Brown Bag Sunday for Henderson UMC Food Pantry August: UMCOR School Kit Drive August: Erie Gives Day August: ServErie September: Ride for the Refuge September: Crop Walk October: ServErie November: Brown Bag Collections for Henderson UMC Food Pantry December: Teddy Bear Sunday, Hatt & Mitten Trees All Year: United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR), for victims of natural disasters

Our West Bay Front First UM Church in Erie resides in the West Bayfront area of the City of Erie. Our congregation is fortunate to have ties to our community. Our church is committed to reaching out to the people of downtown Erie and helping them find a relationship with Christ the Lord. For community resources and information, visit OurWestBayFront.org.

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