Sermons
Easter Sermon 3-31-2024
Rev. Dylan Parson's sermon on Easter delves into faith's challenges using Mark's Gospel, focusing on the transition from hope to fear and the resurrection's power to transform and renew faith amidst uncertainties.
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Announcements 3-31-2024
Flocknote Updates * If you haven’t signed up for Flocknote updates from the South Hills Partnership, or if your contact info has changed recently, make sure to update your information at shpumc.flocknote.org or by texting “shpumc” to 84576. Living Stones Easter Dinner at Fairhaven * Living Stones will offer
Shorts
Fairhaven Shorts 3-24-2024
The Symbolism of Palm Sunday And I think this is the same feeling that marks the end of Jesus' entry into Jerusalem. There's a sense of snapping out of the moment and then into a kind of almost kind of eerie, well now what? What's
Sermons
Fairhaven Sermon 3-24-2024
This week's sermon by Pastor Dylan Parson on Palm Sunday reflects on the unique, anticlimactic nature of parades and Jesus' subversive entry into Jerusalem, challenging contemporary expectations of kingship and victory.
Announcements
Announcements 3-24-2024
Food Pantry Reminder * Needed Items: Currently in need of more soups and sauces (pasta sauce, spaghetti sauce), and breakfast foods. * Sufficient Supplies: Currently good on all snack items. Holy Week Services Announcement * Maundy Thursday: Service at Fairhaven for the partnership, featuring a jazz musical, at 7 p.m. on Thursday.
Shorts
Fairhaven Shorts 3-17-2024
Worshipping Idols in Modern Society So these days people don't usually worship physical idols, at least statues, most people don't anyway, I've met a few who do, but not too many. And truth be told, ancient people I don't think really worshipped
Sermons
Fairhaven Sermon 3-17-2024
During Lent Week 5 at Fairhaven United Methodist Church, we were reminded that each of us is a seed in the sand. We are called to bear fruit through the power of God and Jesus' resurrection.
Announcements
Announcements 3-17-2024
Fundraising and Events * Carnegie Church Building Sale: We will be having a sale of the remaining contents of the Carnegie church building. The sale will be held this Saturday, March 23rd from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Volunteers are needed to organize and work at the sale. Contact
Shorts
Fairhaven Shorts 3-10-2024
Look to the Cross for Healing Nicodemus and Joseph of Arimathea were the two men who had the courage to ask Pilate for the body of Jesus in order to give him a proper burial. Somewhere in between that nighttime conversation and Jesus' crucifixion, Nicodemus became a believer, and
Sermons
Fairhaven Sermon 3-10-2024
The bronze serpent by itself does nothing...If your brother or sister looks at the bronze serpent, it won't help you if you're the one who's been bitten. You get the idea.
Announcements
Announcements 3-10-2024
Fundraising and Events * Saris Easter Candy Fundraiser: Order online at sarriscandiesfundraising.com using Fairhaven's ID #10-0303 delivery within two days. Profits benefit Fairhaven. * United Women in Faith Meeting: Scheduled for noon tomorrow. * UMCOR Sunday: Special offering today for global disaster relief through the United Methodist Committee on Relief.
Outreach
Upcoming Outreach
Sunday, March 10 is UMCOR Sunday. We will have special envelopes available. If writing a check, make it to Fairhaven and put UMCOR in the memo. Sunday, March 17- we will fill Blessing Bags immediately following church service. All are welcome to help out! It takes about 5-10 minutes! Please