Community Dinner
Wednesday, July 30 | 5:30 PM | Fellowship Hall
The next free Community Dinner is this evening. Join us to meet others in the community and enjoy a delicious meal prepared by our United Women in Faith.
Worship Schedule
Return to Two Services on Sunday, August 3
This Sunday, August 3, we will return to two services at 9:00 and 11:00 AM every week.
Big Family Dinner
Sunday, August 3 | 5:00 PM
Join us on the first Sunday of the month for dinner, discussion, and fellowship together at our monthly Big Family Dinner. Our August dinner will include a time of prayer at our local public schools. Please use the button below to let us know you plan to attend.
Back to School BASH!
Sunday, August 3 | 12:00 PM | Fellowship Hall
Families with children are invited to this time of food and fun. This will be a pitch-in lunch with hot dogs and drinks provided. Please bring a side or dessert to share.
New Worship Series: Invitation to the Jesus Life
Begins August 3
Lots of people claim to be “Christian” these days. (What does that even mean any more?) Far fewer people seem to actually be very much like Jesus. Perhaps fewer still even want to be like Jesus. What about you? Do YOU want to be like Jesus? Do you think that’s even possible? If it is possible, would you like to know HOW?
Here at CUMC, we take becoming like Jesus very seriously. It is part of our mission after all– “To make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.” A disciple (or apprentice) is someone who is learning to become like their master.
Our next series, beginning Sunday, August 3, and running until the beginning of Advent, is an Invitation To The Jesus Life–Experiments in Christlikeness, based on the book with the same title by Jan Johnson. We will be taking a deep dive into the life and ways of Jesus, and learning how we, too, can embody Jesus-like qualities and characteristics.
We will also have the honor of hosting Jan Johnson the weekend of November 15-16. (More details to come.) We hope you join us for this series–both in our Sunday services and in our Table Groups. Books are available to purchase while supplies last.
Breast Cancer Group
Monday, August 4 | 6:30 PM
The Journey Breast Cancer Group includes those who have experienced breast cancer in the past, are currently receiving treatment or are recently diagnosed. This group meets on the first Monday of each month to share joys and concerns and to offer support for each other. Please share this information as all are welcome to join on Monday, August 4 at 6:30 PM. Please contact the church office to learn more about the group and the meeting location at church.
GriefShare: A Support Group to Help You Move Through the Grief Process
New Session Begins August 11
A GriefShare support group is a safe, welcoming place where people understand the difficult emotions of grief. You’ll discover what to expect in the days ahead and what’s “normal” in grief. Since there are no neat, orderly stages of grief, you’ll learn helpful ways of coping with grief, in all its unpredictability—and gain solid support each step of the way. The new session begins on August 11 and will continue on Monday evenings at 6:00 PM through October 27.
Gleaners Mobile Food Pantry Volunteers
Tuesdays, August 12 & 26 | 2:00 – 5:30 PM
No one should have to choose between putting food on the table or paying rent. Gleaners and Castleton United Methodist Church are partnering again this summer to bring the Gleaners Mobile Food Pantry to our area. Distribution continues on the Castleton UMC campus on August 12, and August 26. There are still volunteer opportunities available.
July Governance Board Summary
A summary of the July Governance Board Meeting is available to read at the button below. The most recent meeting summary is always available on our website at castletonumc.org/about/#board.
Found Key
A key was found in a “Bits and Pieces” puzzle bought at the Fish Fry. If this is yours, please contact the church office.
Save the Date & Special Announcements
- Worship Schedule | Return to 9:00 & 11:00 AM services beginning on August 3
- CUMNS Meet the Teacher Night | Sunday, August 3
- CUMNS First Day of School | Monday, August 4
- Castleton United Women in Faith Sunday | Sunday, August 10 | Visit the display in the Narthex
- Next Gleaners Mobile Food Pantry Distribution | Tuesday, August 12 | 3:00-5:00 PM
- Screening of Beyond the Bridge: A Solution to Homelessness Documentary | Thursday, August 14 | 6:30 PM | St. Luke’s UMC hosted by the Streets to Home Indy Initiative | Register Here