Announcements

Announcements 5-31-2026

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United Women Fundraiser Success:

Event: Election Day Food and Bake Sale
Location: Fairhaven UMC
Details: Raised over $1,100

Recurring Programs

Community Outreach Meal:

Event: Living Stones Monthly Community Meal
Location: Fairhaven UMC
Time: Last Sunday of every month at 4:30 PM
Details: Food provided by Living Stones; volunteers needed to host and serve

Wednesday Bible Study:

Event: Weekly Bible study via Zoom
Location: On-line Zoom Meeting
Time: Wednesday evenings
Contact: Dave Smoyer or a pastor

Community Outreach Lunch:

Event: Fairhaven serves Lunch for Prevention Point clients
Location: Fairhaven UMC
Time: 1st Thursday of every month at 12:30 PM
Details: Volunteers needed for serving and greeting
Contact: Stormie

Upcoming Events

Western Pennsylvania UMC Annual Conference:

Event: Please pray for the Annual Conference
Time: June 4th – June 6th

Father's Day Carnation Sale:

Event: Carnation sale in honor or memory of a loved one
Location: Fairhaven UMC
Time: Order by June 8th. Please see Flo Black for more information.

Spencer UMC Community Picnic:

Event: Summer Community Picnic
Location: Spencer UMC
Time: Thursday, June 18th, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Details: Hot dogs and drinks provided; feel free to bring something to share

Pastor Peg Bowman Retirement Reception:

Event: Retirement reception for Associate Pastor Peg Bowman
Location: Fairhaven UMC
Time: June 21st, during coffee time prior to worship
Details: Come early to wish her well

Fairhaven Sermon 5-24-2026

Summary In this week’s service, Rev. Peg Bowman explores the profound significance of Pentecost and the arrival of the Holy Spirit. By reflecting on the biblical accounts in Acts, she draws a powerful parallel between the giving of the Law to Moses and the outpouring of the Spirit following

Fairhaven Sermon 5-17-2026

Summary In this week’s service, (insert Pastor’s name) opened with a candid reflection on the challenges of Christian faith, noting that spiritual growth is not always linear and that the gap between one's belief and observable reality can be difficult. He reminded the congregation of Jesus&

Mother's Day Service 2026

Summary In this week’s service, led by James Campana, the congregation celebrated Mother's Day by reflecting on the profound impact and sacrificial love of mothers and mother figures. The sermon highlighted that while motherhood is often demanding and unnoticed, every mother deserves undying affection, whether they identify

Fairhaven Sermon 5-3-2026

Summary In this week’s service, Rev. Dylan Parson explores the profound tension within John 14, a passage set during the Last Supper where Jesus prepares his disciples for his impending betrayal and death. While this scripture is a staple of funeral liturgies—offering deep comfort to those mourning recent