Holy Week
As we continue to journey through Lent, Holy Week is approaching. The worship schedule for Holy Week is as follows:
Palm Sunday: March 29 at 9:00 & 11:00 AM
Holy Thursday: April 2 at 6 PM
Good Friday: April 3 at 6 PM
Easter Sunday: identical services at 9:00 & 11:00 AM
Financial Snapshot & Ministry Center Building
Informational Meeting | Thursday, April 2 | 7:00 PM
As part of our commitment to transparency and faithful stewardship, we want to provide the congregation with a brief update on our church finances and the ongoing process of selling the Ministry Center building. We will be holding a brief meeting to provide an update on Thursday, April 2 at 7 PM (or directly after the Holy Thursday worship service at 6 PM).
We give thanks for the continued generosity of our congregation. Your faithful giving allows us to sustain our core ministries, support outreach in the community, and maintain the life of the church. While we continue to be mindful and careful with our spending, the church remains financially stable because of your commitment and support.
At the same time, we are continuing the conversation and discernment around selling the Ministry Center building. The first goal is to help our church become debt-free. We want to provide updates on where this conversation has moved and what we are exploring. We will continue to keep the congregation informed as updates become available. Thank you for your prayers, patience, and faithful support as we move forward together in ministry.
New Member Meeting
Sunday, March 29 | 12:00 PM | The Legacy Room
Interested in exploring church membership or just have questions about Castleton? Please join Pastor Matt on Sunday, March 29, at 12 PM in the Legacy Room for a light lunch and discussion on membership. Child care is available upon request. Please contact Teri Macri at terim@castletonumc.org to register.
VBS Volunteers
A fun week of games, crafts, worship and exploring the Bible returns June 15-18. Adults and students entering 6th grade in the fall and older can begin signing up to make a difference during our “What’s Cooking?” VBS week. Use the button below to sign up and learn details about available roles, training requirements, and more. Please sign up by April 5 to help us plan for the week!
Fish Fry Volunteers
Our 45th annual Fish Fry is scheduled for July 16-18, 2026. The Fish Fry is one of our biggest events each year and requires lots of volunteers to make it happen. Like we did last year, to ensure we can successfully host this event, we’re asking for volunteers to sign up early. We specifically need to know we will have enough volunteers for set-up (Mon-Wed evenings), cashiers, fryers, drive-thru, and kitchen. Please use the button below to sign up, or look for sign-up tables in the Narthex in April.
Breast Cancer Group
Monday, April 6 | 6:30 PM
All are welcome to join The Journey Breast Cancer Group that meets monthly on the first Monday of each month. The next meeting is Monday, April 6 from 6:30-8 PM. This group welcomes those who are in treatment or recently diagnosed or who have experienced breast cancer in the past. Please contact the church office to learn more about the group and the meeting location at church.
We’re Hiring a Family Ministries Coordinator
Do you have a passion for helping children and families grow in their faith and follow Jesus? Do you enjoy being creative, building relationships, and bringing energy to ministry?
Castleton is seeking a part-time Family Ministries Coordinator to help support and strengthen our family ministries. This person will bring organization, creativity, and enthusiasm to the role by connecting with parents and children, equipping and encouraging teachers, and helping create meaningful and joyful experiences for families in our church community.
If you feel called to help nurture the faith of the next generation, we would love to hear from you. Click the link to see the full job description. Email amyl@castletonumc.org for more information.
Trusted Mentors Chili Cook Off
Sunday, April 19 | 12:00-2:00 PM | CUMC Fellowship Hall
Trusted Mentors is excited to invite you to a fun and flavorful community event that brings people together for a great cause. Enjoy an afternoon filled with unlimited chili samples, friendly competition, and the chance to vote for your favorite in the People’s Choice Award. Admission is $5, and every ticket helps support mentoring relationships that empower adults to build stability after homelessness, incarceration, or aging out of foster care.
Interested in competing? Chili registration is $25 per entry, and individuals or teams are welcome. Compete for both Judge’s Choice and People’s Choice while sharing your best recipe with the community.
Staff Birthdays
Please express your appreciation and love for our amazing staff! The Staff Parish Relations Committee will place a birthday box in the Narthex.
Upcoming Staff Birthdays:
April 2 – Amy Leonhard, April 9 – Jodi Meehan, April 13 – John Perkins
Save the Date & Special Announcements
- Donation Drop-off Update | Due to some issues, we won’t be accepting donations at the office door #12 outside of business hours. Please contact the office if you have any questions.
- Matthew: Story of the Messiah | Find study guides and table group info at castletonumc.org/matthew/
- Crew Car Wash Fundraiser | CLICK HERE to order support CUMNS Kids by purchasing Crew Car Wash coupons during March
- Big Team Meeting | Sunday, March 29 | 12:00 PM
- Easter Celebration for Children & Families | Sunday, April 5 | 10 AM | Family Life Center
- Catching Joy at Victory Field | Sunday, April 26 | 1:35 First Pitch | Contact the church office for $5 tickets
- Current Needs in the IMPD Satellite Office | Coke, Coke Zero, Pepsi, Mountain Dew, Sprite, Individual Servings of Chips