Smart Giving, Faithful Living: Join Our Tax-Advantaged Giving Workshop
Sunday, October 26 | 12:00 PM | Fellowship Hall
As we enter our annual season of stewardship, we invite you to a special workshop designed to help you align your generosity with wise financial planning.Why Attend? Many people don’t realize that there are creative and tax-smart ways to support the mission and ministry of the church. Whether through charitable IRA distributions, gifts of appreciated stock, donor-advised funds, or legacy planning, you can often maximize the impact of your giving while reducing your tax burden.
Join us for lunch at noon with a presentation to follow from David Ayers, CUMC Treasurer and Member of Governance Board. Please use the button below to let us know you plan to attend.
Community Dinner
Wednesday, October 29 | 5:30 PM | Fellowship Hall
The next free Community Dinner is next week. Meet others in the community and enjoy a delicious meal prepared by our United Women in Faith.
All Saints’ Sunday
Sunday, November 2 | 9:00 & 11:00 AM
If you have a saint you would like to remember on All Saints’ Sunday, you are invited to bring a framed photo of them to worship with you that day to place on the altar and to light a memorial candle after receiving communion.
Big Family Dinner
Sunday, November 2 | 5:00 PM
Join us on the first Sunday of the month for dinner, discussion, and fellowship together at our monthly Big Family Dinner. Please use the button below to let us know you plan to attend.
Breast Cancer Group
Monday, November 3 | 6:30 PM
If you or someone you know is recently diagnosed, in treatment or has experienced breast cancer in the past, this is an invitation to join The Journey Breast Cancer Group. The members support, encourage and share joys and concerns together at the meetings held on the first Monday of each month. The group’s next meeting is Monday, Nov. 3 at 6:30 PM. Please contact the church office to learn more about the group and the meeting location at church.
Jan Johnson Weekend
Saturday, November 15 & Sunday, November 16
We’ve read her words. We’ve gleaned her insight, wit, and wisdom. Now it’s time to see her face and hear her voice IN PERSON. That’s right, Jan Johnson, author of Invitation to the Jesus Life, is coming to Castleton UMC on Saturday, November 15 and Sunday, November 16.
Saturday evening, we’ll have dinner together, followed by some teaching and interactive time with Jan. Invite your friends, perhaps bring a question or two, and enjoy a lively time with Jan and your church family. Please use the button below to let us know you plan to attend.
On Sunday, Jan will be preaching at both services.
Live Nativity
Friday, December 5 & Saturday, December 6 | 6:00 – 8:00 PM
On December 5 and 6, we’ll welcome our neighbors to take a walk through Bethlehem to celebrate the birth of the newborn King. Play a role in this big event by helping with set-up, baking cookies, being in the cast, and more. Click the button below to learn how you can help.
A Light to Guide You
Stewardship letter and giving cards were mailed on Monday. Pledge cards are also available at the welcome desk. If you prefer to make your pledge online please use the button below.
We are asking for all Giving Cards to be received in the church office by November 23. Please contact Mike Duff at michaeld@castletonumc.org if you have any questions.
Save the Date & Special Announcements
- Invitation to the Jesus Life Series | Continues through November | Table Group Info & Study Guides
- Ingathering & Stewardship Celebration | Sunday, November 23 | One Worship Service at 10:00 AM
- First Sunday of Advent | Sunday, November 30
- Christmas Music Sunday | Sunday, December 7
- Family Ministry Christmas Party | Sunday, December 14
- Christmas Eve Worship | Wednesday, December 24 | 6:00 & 8:00 PM
- One Worship Service | Sunday, December 28 | 10:00 AM