Blog - Castleton United Methodist Church

Vital Worship Grant Annoucement

Church Family, I am grateful to share that Castleton United Methodist Church has been awarded a $25,000 Vital Worship Grant from the Calvin Institute of Christian Worship. This year-long initiative aligns with our congregational theme of Justice and Joy and centers on...

Clergy Renewal Leave Update

You can only share so much during a Sunday morning announcement in worship, so I thought I would provide a fuller update about my upcoming renewal leave next year. As it was shared a few weeks ago, my renewal leave will be mid-May through the end of August. I...

Lilly Endowment Clergy Renewal Grant

On Sunday, February 23 the Renewal Team made an announcement to the congregation regarding the application for the 2026 Lilly Clergy Renewal Program. The program provides a grant that is designed to strengthen Christian congregations by providing opportunities for...

30 Days of Catch: Week 3

Another week of playing catch to strike out hunger is complete! During September, Hunger Action Month, Pastor Matt is playing catch with a different person each day. It’s an effort to build relationships in the community and help feed neighbors facing hunger along the...

30 Days of Catch: Week 2 Recap

Pastor Matt has completed Week 2 of 30 Days of Catch! During September, Hunger Action Month, he is playing catch with a different person each day. It's an effort to build relationships in the community and help feed neighbors facing hunger along the way. Please visit...

30 Days of Catch: Week 1 Recap

Pastor Matt is spending September, Hunger Action Month, playing catch with a different person each day. It's an effort to build relationships in the community and help feed neighbors facing hunger along the way. It's not just about giving people food. We give...