First United Methodist Church of Erie

Henderson Food Bank Collection

The Erie-Meadville United Methodists are collecting non-perishable food items for the Henderson food pantry for this Thanksgiving season. For many people this is the only way that they can celebrate this time of the year.

Please, please give generously to this wonderful organization. The Missions Committee thanks you in advance for making this event a wonderful success.

Bags will be collected Sunday, Nov 18th.

Fundraising Update for

Packing Party
Saturday, Oct 27

We are met our goal of $3,000 and packed many meals for “Rise Against Hunger."

Thank you to all who supported and participated in our "Packing Party".

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: Saturday, Nov 10th: Erie UM Connection Planning Meeting, 9AM Veteran's Day Parade & Ceremony, Jefferson School Auditorium, 11AM Erie UM Connection Potluck Dinner, Kingsley UM Church, 5PM Sunday, Nov 11th: Veteran's Day: Light for the City Worship, 8:30AM Sunday School, 9:30AM Sanctuary Worship, 10:30AM New Member Orientation, 11:45AM Monday, Nov 12th: Bible Study, 5:45PM Tuesday, Nov 13th: Knitting Group, 1PM Light for City Rehearsal, 7:30PM Wednesday, Nov 14th: Book Study, 10AM Sunday, Nov 18th: Light for the City Worship, 8:30AM Sunday School, 9:30AM Sanctuary Worship, 10:30AM	Henderson Food Bank Collection The Erie-Meadville United Methodists are collecting non-perishable food items for the Henderson food pantry for this Thanksgiving season. For many people this is the only way that they can celebrate this time of the year. Please, please give generously to this wonderful organization. The Missions Committee thanks you in advance for making this event a wonderful success. Bags will be collected Sunday, Nov 18th.	Fundraising Update for Packing Party Saturday, Oct 27 We are met our goal of $3,000 and packed many meals for “Rise Against Hunger." Thank you to all who supported and participated in our "Packing Party".

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 and during the second worship service at 10:30 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

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