One Worship Service on March 8
Sunday, March 8 | 10:00 AM
On Sunday, March 8 we will gather together for one worship service as a part of the Music That Makes Community weekend. We will worship with communal singing in worship at 10:00 AM. Everyone is invited to stay for a potluck meal and group reflection.
Community Dinner
Wednesday, February 25 | 5:30-6:30 PM | Fellowship Hall
This evening is the February Community Dinner. Join us to meet others in the community and enjoy a delicious meal prepared by our United Women in Faith.
Breast Cancer Group
Monday, March 2 | 6:30 PM
The Journey Breast Cancer Group includes those who have experienced breast cancer in the past, are in treatment, or are recently diagnosed. This group meets on the first Monday of each month and the next meeting is Monday, March 2 at 6:30 PM – all are welcome to join. Please contact the church office to learn more about the group and the meeting location at church.
Soup’s On Ministry at Roberts Park UMC
Sunday, March 8
Can you help us provide a meal for hungry neighbors? We are in need of brownies, cookies, vegetables, fruit, and 8-10 servers for Roberts Park on Sunday, March 8. Please use the button below to sign up for desserts, and/or serving. Cookies, brownies, vegetables, hot sauce, and fruit need to be dropped off at the church kitchen by 9:00 AM on March 8. You can drop them off early in the church kitchen labeled “Roberts Park.”
Music That Makes Community
March 6-8 | One Worship Service at 10:00 AM on Sunday, March 8
Many of us know what it feels like to sing near other people, but not always with them. Far worse, we wish to “make a joyful noise” but we fear how that might sound.
Rooted in Christian contemplative and activist traditions, Music That Makes Community invites worshippers, congregants, musicians, and song leaders into a three-day experience of communal singing. Together, we explore how singing can heal our spirits, nurture our shared life, and help us imagine a more just world.
This gathering is especially for worshippers and congregants, including those who don’t think of themselves as singers or musicians. Trained musicians, choral singers, clergy, and music leaders are also warmly invited. We come together to explore more participatory, community-centered ways of making music.
Over the weekend, we will sing, listen, move, and learn together in spaces designed as laboratories of learning, discovery, and communal joy. These are not performances or lectures, but shared practices rooted in curiosity, playfulness, deep listening, and embodied participation.
Weekend Schedule
- Friday, March 6 | 7:00-8:30 PM | – Community SING: an open, welcoming evening of shared song
- Saturday, March 7 | 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM – Community Singing Workshop (lunch provided): hands-on, embodied learning centered on participation and shared leadership
- Sunday, March 8 | 10:00 AM – Morning Worship, Lunch and Workshop: communal singing in worship
United Women in Faith Black History Month Celebration
Saturday, March 14 | 10:00 AM-12:00 PM | Doors Open at 9:45 AM | Fellowship Hall
Join Castleton United Women in Faith for a special screening of Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom, a powerful and inspiring story of resilience and justice. Discover the extraordinary life of Nelson Mandela and his fearless struggle against apartheid—an inspiring journey of courage, sacrifice, and triumph over injustice. For catering purposes, please RSVP by Thursday, March 11. Contact the church office for RSVP contact information.
Matthew: The Story of the Messiah
New Session Begins Monday, February 9 | 1:00-3:00 PM
One of the newer traditions we have at CUMC is going through one of the Gospel accounts during Lent. We continue this tradition this year by going through The Gospel of Matthew. While we didn’t plan it this way, it is interesting that now, as we’re seeing a rise in Anti-Semitism in the world, we would be studying the most Jewish of all the Gospel accounts. Matthew was written by a Jew, to Jews, about a Jew…who is the long-awaited Messiah, the King of the world, God-with-us.
The very Jewishness of Jesus is on full display in Matthew. More than the other Gospel accounts, Matthew links Jesus to the story of the Old Testament and presents Jesus as the fulfillment of the promises and prophecies therein. This Jewish Messiah is the light of all nations. Join us as we dive into The Story of the Messiah in our worship services and table groups this Lenten season.
Be. Now.
If you have been touched by God to yearn for a direct relationship with our Creator and need help developing discernment and discipline, this fellowship may be for you. We will follow Jesus Christ as His apprentices and put into practice your spiritual gifts and more. The exercises and techniques we will practice are not for those who are merely curious, afraid to change, or are content with their vocation and spiritual life. The only requirement is to have an open mind, a loving heart, and a desire to be closer to God’s love.
In a small, sharing, caring community you can expect to learn exercises for sensitivity to the Holy Spirit and empathy with others. Paths can be followed for discovering your spiritual gifts and how you perceive our world. Your beginning steps start a journey into God’s Kingdom of love and continuing creation. Your expectation should be to engage in contemplation, know yourself, Be Now, and above all else – experience God.
This is a 6-month weekly course based on actions and experiences. It will meet on Wednesday evenings (start date, time, and place TBD), led by Dan Cooper. If interested, or for more information, contact the church office.
IMPD Pantry
CUMC loves supporting our IMPD Pantry. It’s easy to support by shopping on Amazon using the button below. Donations are delivered directly to the pantry.
Save the Date & Special Announcements
- Next Confirmation Class Session | Sunday, March 1 | 12:00 PM
- Daylight Savings Begins | Sunday, March 8
- One Worship Service | Sunday, March 8 | 10:00 AM
- Palm Sunday | Sunday, March 29
- Holy Thursday | Thursday, April 2
- Good Friday | Friday, April 3
- Easter | Sunday, April 5