Fairhaven Gala Benefit Dinner Auction 2024InvitationFairhaven Gala Benefit Dinner Auction 2024.pdf923 KBdownload-circle Gala Benefit Dinner & Auction Saturday, November 23, 2024 Event: Join us for an evening of food, auctions, and fellowship to support the church's mission. Location: Fairhaven United Methodist Church Time: Saturday, November 23, 2024
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Pastor Parson honored Gutiérrez's advocacy for the poor. In Mark, Jesus prioritizes a blind beggar (Bartimaeus). Parson urged us to love and act for the poor, identifying with them as Christ does.
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Living Stones Monthly Free Dinner * Event: Monthly free community meal open to all * Location: Fairhaven UMC * Time: This afternoon, October 27th at 4:30pm * Details: Hot dinner will be served Visit from Bishop Sandra Steiner-Ball * Event: Introduction of Bishop Sandra Steiner-Ball to the community * Location: Coraopolis UMC (Western PA Conference)
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Pastor Peg’s sermon at Fairhaven United Methodist Church emphasized the importance of servanthood in God’s kingdom, contrasting it with worldly notions of power and status. The congregation was encouraged to follow Jesus’ example of humility and service.
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Book Study Series * Event: Six-session book study on Laceye Warner's "Knowing Who We Are: The Wesleyan Way of Grace" * Location: Hill Top * Time: Tuesday at 6:30pm, beginning October 22nd * Details: Explore the heritage of Methodism and its relevance today. Books available on Cokesbury and Amazon.
All Saints' Sunday
ALL SAINTS’ SUNDAY NOVEMBER 3, 2024 At Fairhaven Church, we will be commemorating All Saints’ Sunday by reading the names of the deceased individuals whose lives have had a profound impact on us. If you have a name of someone who has passed away since November 5, 2023, and would
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Fairhaven Sermon 10 13 20240:00/1028.3761× In this week’s service, Rev. Dylan Parson opened with a humorous reflection on how spouses often seek opinions on small matters, only to dismiss the feedback if it doesn't align with what they already wanted to do. He then
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Charge Conference * Event: Annual Charge Conference Meeting * Location: First UMC in Shadyside * Time: Saturday, October 19th at 4:30pm * Details: All are invited to this meeting with our District Superintendent. Leadership is elected for the year, and pastoral salaries are set. Blood Drive * Event: Blood Donation Drive * Location: Spencer UMC
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Fairhaven Sermon 10 6 20240:00/1299.8881× In this week’s service, Rev. Peg Bowman preached on the story of Esther, reflecting on its rarity in sermons and the lectionary. She noted that while Esther is central to Jewish faith, especially through the celebration of Purim, the lectionary offers
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Blood Drive * Event: Blood Donation Drive * Location: Spencer UMC Fellowship Hall Upstairs * Time: Friday, October 18th from 1:30pm - 6:30pm * Details: Walk-ins welcome or schedule an appointment at https://www.vialant.org/ using code 100560801. Charge Conference Reminder * Event: Charge Conference Meeting * Location: Spencer UMC * Time: Saturday, October
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Fairhaven Sermon 9 29 20240:00/877.081× In this week's service, Rev. Dylan Parson reflects on the themes of James 5:13-18, where Jesus tells us to pray for each other if we are sick or in trouble. The Pastor notes that many of us struggle with
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Living Stones: Free Community Dinner * Event: Join a free community dinner hosted by Living Stones * Location: Fairhaven * Time: Today, September 29th at 4:30pm * Details: Enjoy a meal and connect with others from our community. All are welcome; volunteer opportunities also available for future events. Bulletin Board Pumpkins * Task: Sign