“Kudos” and “Thank You” to the many volunteers - youth and adults - who gathered on Saturday April 2nd to create a memorable Lenten experience for our community and members of our congregation.  Our education area was transformed into five different stations; each designed to help participants meditate on Christ’s journey to the cross and His resurrection.  Feedback was very positive by those who visited th ...

Is God calling you into action? Need a place to start? One small group times thousands makes a BIG difference. United Methodist Women (UMW) is the largest denominational faith organization for women with approximately 800,000 members whose mission is fostering spiritual growth, developing leaders and advocating for justice. Members raise up to $20 million each year for programs and projects related to women ...

This Lent we launched our Connection Group initiative with a study of True Spirituality According to Jesus.  Three Connection Groups have decided to continue with additional study topics.  One group meets on Wednesday at 10:00 AM and the other two groups meet at 6:30 PM on Tuesday and Thursday.  Adults are encouraged and welcome to join any of the Connection Groups listed.  If you wish to be part of a Conne ...

Our Faith Quest journey is wrapping up for the school year on Sunday June 12th. The children and youth are excited to be able to lead our worship on Pentecost this year. This past year during our Faith Quest journey we learned about the faith and experiences of Abraham & Sarah, Jacob & Esau, Martin Luther, Joseph & his Brothers, Mary & Joseph, The Wise Men, Jesus Christ, (his temptation, min ...

You may not have ever seen this small room off the gymnasium before. It has been the storage base of  the UMW’s rummage sale items. The green walls are now being transformed by white paint. The Medical Supply Room, directly above Sarah’s Shop, has been cleaned and the walls and cupboards are also being painted. The medical supplies have been wiped down and tagged and are being inventoried. It is the hope th ...

It is our intent to distribute this newsletter four times a year: Fall, Winter, Spring and Summer. As we develop new lines of communication with family and friends of Sarah Jane, we are mindful that we have many ways to connect these days. Would you like to receive this newsletter in the mail, by email, pick up a copy in church or view it on the web? Please think about what manner would be the easiest for y ...

All women or friends of the church are welcome to attend meetings and participate in United Methodist Women’s activities. We are a community of women whose purpose is to know God and to experience freedom as whole persons through Jesus Christ, to develop a creative, supportive fellowship and to expand concepts through participation in our local community and in the global ministries of the church. As part o ...

The Sarah Jane Johnson UMYF has been very active with fundraising for their spring and summer trips.  We just finished having our annual Valentine’s Fudge sale and are planning a bottle drive. This spring the youth will be attending UP!WORD ’11, a gathering of youth from around the Upper New York Conference, in Syracuse.  The event features worship, workshops and other fun activities designed and led by you ...

This spring we are offering a special opportunity for people to experience Easter.  Journey to the Cross is designed to give families and individuals an amazing experience where they will travel through five multisensory, engaging stations that deliver the message of Easter in an unforgettable and personal way.   It will be presented on Saturday April 2, 2011 from 1:00 -5:00 PM.  We will need volunteers to ...

You are invited to participate in a Connection Group beginning in March.  Connection Groups are small gatherings of people who meet on a regular basis for friendship, spiritual growth, and encouragement in their walk with God.  Each gathering consists of six to ten people coordinated by a host and led by a facilitator.  Typically there is a time of socializing followed by study, discussion and prayer. Some ...