Fish Fry
This Thursday, Friday & Saturday
Our 45th annual Fish Fry is this week, July 16-18, 11 AM – 8 PM. Please use the button below for menu details, a coupon to share with friends, and the link to sign up for volunteer shifts.
Rummage Sale
Friday, July 24 & Saturday, July 25 | 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM | Family Life Center
This summer, we are finding joy in simplifying and sharing joy by re-homing / repurposing things we are no longer using. The Purge Sale, being held the weekend after the Fish Fry, will sell only items that have been cleaned out from the church properties. The sale is open to the public on July 24 and 25 from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM.
New Worship Series – What If Jesus Was Serious About Justice?
Begins August 2 | Books on Sale Beginning July 19
Our theme this year is Joy & Justice. We have spent the summer Catching Joy, now it’s time to turn our attention to Justice. But what is “justice”? What are we speaking of when we talk about “justice”? Author Skye Jethani writes, “..it’s important to recognize that different definitions of ‘justice’ exist, rooted in different traditions and assumptions.” As such, there is a lot of confusion and debate, both inside and outside the church, on this topic.
We’re going to spend 8 weeks (August and most of September) getting a good grasp on what Jesus and the Bible have to say about Justice, as we read and discuss Skye’s book, What If Jesus Was Serious About Justice?
Books will go on sale beginning on Sunday for $15. Join us by reading along, participating in a Table Group, and attending Sunday service, as we learn Justice in the way of Jesus together.
Worship Schedule
Return to Two Services on Sunday, August 2
Beginning on the first Sunday in August, we will resume our schedule of two services with Traditional worship at 9:00 AM, Contemporary worship at 11:00 AM, and Discipleship Hour at 10:00 AM.
Catching Joy Back-to-School Bash for the Whole Church Family
Sunday, August 2 | 12:00 PM | Outside (Weather Permitting)
Summer’s winding down, and a brand new school year is right around the corner. Let’s welcome the new school year with joy as a church family! Every generation, every age, is invited to join us following the 11:00 AM service on August 2 for an afternoon outside with games, food, laughter, and joy!
Whether you’re gearing up for kindergarten or you graduated decades ago, this celebration is for you. Please use the button below to let us know you plan to attend.
Stephen Minister Hospital Visits
If you are hospitalized or expect to be hospitalized and would like a visit from a Stephen Minister, please let the church know by visiting https://castletonumc.org/cares/ and completing the Request for Support form.
Birthdays
Please bring in a birthday card or note of thanks as these two lovely ladies celebrate their birthdays:
- Nina Lee-Hecko – July 24
- Reashea Reed – July 29
Drop the cards and note in the card box in the Narthex.
Save the Date & Special Announcements
- Summer in the Psalms | Find weekly study guides at castletonumc.org/psalms/
- Summer Worship Schedule | One service at 10:00 AM | through July 26
- Gleaners Dates | Tuesdays, July 21 & 28, August 11 & 25 | SIGN UP LINK