Governance Board Meeting
A summary of the September Governance Board Meeting is available to read by clicking the button below.
Fish Fry Recap
The 2025 Fish Fry was a rousing success thanks to over 200 volunteers who worked over 500 shifts to make it happen! Financially, we made around $14,000 to support our missions. We were also able to donate leftover food worth over $3,000 to various mission groups, including the Salvation Army and the Community Cupboard. We sold 5,478 fish sandwiches/fish-in-a-dish, 2453 French fries, 1450 servings of cole slaw, and 1395 servings of pie over the course of 3 days. The Book Nook raised $1315 for Family Promise as well.
Next year’s Fish Fry is scheduled for July 16-18, but we will need to evaluate early next year if we have enough volunteers to make it happen again. If you are interested to learn more about planning for next year’s event, please see Tiffany Ellefson or Bob Carnahan for more information. Thank you to everyone who volunteered this year!
Still Waters Adult Day Center Music Under the Stars
Friday, October 3 | 6:00 – 8:00 PM | Still Waters
Grab your lawn chairs or a cozy blanket, pack a picnic, and get ready for an unforgettable night of live music. Donations are welcome and help support programs for seniors.
Art and Craft Fair
Saturday, October 4 | 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Shop a variety of handmade jewelry, woodworking, textiles, holiday home decor, and more plus a bake sale! The funds from the Art & Craft Fair support a number of outreach and mission projects.
Find event details and learn more about the vendors at the Art and Craft Fair website or Facebook page.
Big Family Dinner
Sunday, October 5 | 5:00 PM | Fellowship Hall
Join us on the first Sunday of October for dinner, discussion, and fellowship together at our next monthly Big Family Dinner. Please use the button below to let us know you plan to attend.
Methodist History Presentation
Tuesday, October 7 | 6:30 PM | Fellowship Hall
David Worthington, Global Ambassador of Methodist Heritage Sites, General Commission on Archives & History of The United Methodist Church from Bristol, England, will be offering a presentation called ‘Wisdom from the Past, Hope for the Future – A Methodist Heritage Story.”
David Worthington believes the ‘methods’ established in the 18th-century Methodist movement on both sides of the Atlantic can provide us with valuable lessons and insights as to how we should be addressing some of our current challenges as a denomination. He will share about the need to reclaim our identity as Methodists, but, to do so, we first need to understand what it means to be a Methodist!
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.
30 Days of Catch for Gleaners!
September is Hunger Action Month and for the 3rd year Pastor Matt is playing catch for 30 days with 30 different people to raise awareness and funds for Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana.
You can follow the journey and see who he plays catch with each day at Facebook.com/30daysofcatch.
You can also donate by going to give.gleaners.org/catch2025.
Everything donated in September will be matched 100% to help our neighbors facing food insecurity,
Thank you for your support!
Save the Date & Special Announcements
- Invitation to the Jesus Life Series | Continues through November | Table Group Info & Study Guides
- Immunization Clinic | Tuesday, October 14 | 3:00 – 5:00 PM | Fellowship Hall
- Maximizing your Medicare Benefits | Friday, October 17 | 5:00 PM | Still Waters Adult Day Center
- Ministry Fair | Sunday, October 19 | Fellowship Hall
- Charge Conference | Sunday, October 19 | 4:00 – 5:30 PM | Epworth UMC
- Tax Advantage Giving Workshop | Sunday, October 26 | Following worship | CLICK HERE to sign up