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 Connection Group but cannot meet during the times of these [...]

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, ministry, and passion), Moses, Paul of Tarsus, and John Wesley. [...]

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 that Sarah’s Shop will be open for business [...]

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 you. In this [...]

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 of the largest women’s organization in the world, we support global ministries, missions, [...]

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 youth members of the UNY Conference Youth Council. This summer the youth will [...]

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 staff the event.  There will be a sign-up display in the parlor beginning Sunday [...]

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 groups may come together with a common interest and engage in additional activities [...]

The Lord’s Table Dinner, which is held on Tuesday nights, is still a vital piece of Sarah Jane’s outreach ministry. Chef Michael Haynes prepares a meal for approximately 100-125 people which is nutritious, delicious and appealing to the eye!  This free meal, begins with a time of devotion led  by Pastor Nola. Deb and Vince Ferraccioli perform and sing Christian music while people break bread together. For many, this is their church experience. We are grateful for those who work [...]

The Altar Guild is responsible for the care and preparation of the altars, linens, brass, candles and flowers. Operating with a small team, they work closely with the Pastor. Being on the Altar Guild gives the opportunity for  wonderful fellowship as you share in getting to know each other and working together. Floral arrangements for loved ones may be ordered anytime during the year, by signing up on the flower calendar, or calling the church office. The cost of single [...]