First United Methodist Church of Erie

News & Updates

Keeping the Faith
Despite the virus pandemic and consequent government mandated closures and stay at home orders:

We are keeping in touch with our members through phone calls. If you aren't already part of this and would like to participate, please reach out to Pastor Jim.
Our committees are continuing to meet by phone or Zoom.
If you don't feel comfortable returning in person, that's ok! We will continue to offer online worship and recording YouTube musical content.

Reach out to us if you need help. We have volunteers coordinating for our members and continuing ministry and outreach.

Cleaning Bucket Materials

We are gathering supplies for UMCOR, flood relief. You may assemble the bucket based on the materials list here. Donations of some materials or money to complete bucket kits are also welcome.

This collection will support UMCOR missions.
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There is also a gently used shoe drive benefitting the Erie UM Alliance. See Loretta Nosko with any questions about donations.

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UMW Annual Rummage Sale

Soup & Bake Sale, too!

Missions News

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Collections for Our Neighbors Place starts in November and runs through March. You can give from the list of items below. Missions is also doing something special and you can give that way. Our Neighbors Place will take gently used clothes for both men and women (shoes, boots, coats, etc.) They accept donations of deodorant, shampoo, soap, toothbrushes and toothpaste, Kleenex, combs, etc. They are accepting donations from November to the end of March.

Safe Net accepts donations of new clothing from newborn to adult. They need clothing for children of all ages - both boys and girls. They also accept the hats, gloves and mittens made by our church members.

College Spagetti Dinners

Thanks to all who help make the Spagetti Dinners for college students a success!. We are grateful for all of our guests who share fellowship with us and look forward to our next dinner. Dinners are typically held on the last Thursday of the month. Thanks to all who helped make the 2019-2020 season a success!

Join us for
Light for the City
Praise & Worship
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Sundays at 9:00AM
in Oxford Hall

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On the Calendar: The Chuch Office is open, 9AM- 2PM Monday - Thursday We have finally returned to in-person worship at services! For anyone still seeking to worship online, the 9:00 Light for the City worship continues online and we are making progress on getting the Sanctuary Worship online as well. Sunday, July 12: Light for the City Worship, 9AM in-person and Online Sanctuary Worship, 10:30AM Children's Sunday School Online, 10:30AM Sunday, July 19: Light for the City Worship, 9AM in-person and Online Sanctuary Worship, 10:30AM Sunday, July 26: Light for the City Worship, 9AM in-person and Online Sanctuary Worship, 10:30AM Sunday Sermons can be found here	News & Updates Keeping the Faith Despite the virus pandemic and consequent government mandated closures and stay at home orders: We are keeping in touch with our members through phone calls. If you aren't already part of this and would like to participate, please reach out to Pastor Jim. Our committees are continuing to meet by phone or Zoom. If you don't feel comfortable returning in person, that's ok! We will continue to offer online worship and recording YouTube musical content. Reach out to us if you need help. We have volunteers coordinating for our members and continuing ministry and outreach.	Cleaning Bucket Materials We are gathering supplies for UMCOR, flood relief. You may assemble the bucket based on the materials list here. Donations of some materials or money to complete bucket kits are also welcome. This collection will support UMCOR missions. There is also a gently used shoe drive benefitting the Erie UM Alliance. See Loretta Nosko with any questions about donations.

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 to automatically connect to our AmazonSmile account. Follow this link: https://smile.amazon.com/ch/25-1068794	UMW Annual Rummage Sale Soup & Bake Sale, too! The Annual UMW Rummage Sale will be postponed until the fall due to the virus and state imposed limits on gatherings.	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.

Missions News Collections for Our Neighbors Place starts in November and runs through March. You can give from the list of items below. Missions is also doing something special and you can give that way. Our Neighbors Place will take gently used clothes for both men and women (shoes, boots, coats, etc.) They accept donations of deodorant, shampoo, soap, toothbrushes and toothpaste, Kleenex, combs, etc. They are accepting donations from November to the end of March. Safe Net accepts donations of new clothing from newborn to adult. They need clothing for children of all ages - both boys and girls. They also accept the hats, gloves and mittens made by our church members.	College Spagetti Dinners Thanks to all who help make the Spagetti Dinners for college students a success!. We are grateful for all of our guests who share fellowship with us and look forward to our next dinner. Dinners are typically held on the last Thursday of the month. Thanks to all who helped make the 2019-2020 season a success!	Join us for Light for the City Praise & Worship Sundays at 9:00AM in Oxford 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 February 28: EUMA Our-Way-Home Fundraising Dinner March 28th: ServErie April: Underwear drive for EUMA Rainbow Connection May 30: Highmark Walk at Presque Isle supporting EUMA 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 The annual food drive for Henderson Food Pantry is in NOVEMBER. Start saving non-perishable food items and paper products as well. Collections are starting now in Fellowship Hall for distribution the last Sunday before Thanksgiving (November 24^th). December: Teddy Bear Sunday, Hatt & Mitten Trees Teddy Bear Sunday is the 1^st Sunday in December (1^st). Please start collecting your bears now for the children. Last year we collected 71 bears. Let’s do better this year! This may be the only present a child gets. The bears are split between both the Mercy Center for Women and the Refuge. 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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