CHURCH EVENTS
You are invited!
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Click here for the MUMC Calendar of Events.
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Current Sermon Series 
Connecting with God
Thanksgiving, Valuing Others, Hope, Peace, Joy, Love, After Christmas
November 19th – December 31st
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Women’s Advent Bible Study
Self Care for Women
November 27th – December 18th on Mondays at 4pm
Self Care for Women Advent Bible Study will held on Mondays at 4:00 pm beginning November 27 through December 18 at the home of Patti Mills. The Bible study will led by Patti Mills, Michelle Parker-Clark, and Rosie Wece. Each chapter of the study – entitled fully human, fully divine by Whitney Simpson – covers one week of Advent and each week focuses on one of the following themes: Slow Down and Hope, Simplify for Peace, Sit with Joy, and Savor God’s Love. Within each week are a rotation of daily practices including breath prayer, mindful movement, lectio divina, visio divina (which utilizes beautiful colorful works of art each week), Christian meditation, creative contemplation, and practicing presence. With this study we want to help you work toward a less stressed filled and more meaningful season of Advent. Please contact Michelle Parker-Clark as soon as possible with questions, or to make a request for a book to be ordered if you plan to attend the study.
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Bus Trip to Branson, Mo. to See Queen Esther
November 30th – December 2nd
We will be traveling to Branson, Mo by Bus on Nov., 30th and will be going to the Sight & Sound Theater to see the play Queen Esther.
Contact Michelle Parker-Clark or the Church office by Sept., 30th to save your spot for this exciting trip and time of fellowship.
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Red Cross Blood Drive
Dec., 1st 11am – 4pm
Link to sign up click HERE
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Choir Sing at Hometown Christmas
Dec., 1st 6:00 – 6:25 pm
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Sunday School Christmas Program
Dec., 10th 9:00 am
Contact Diane Schingel with any questions.
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March to the Manger
Dec., 17th 9:00 am
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Love Song ~ A Christmas Cantata
December 17th, 6:30pm
Presented by the Murphysboro United Methodist Chancel Choir
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Blue Christmas Service
December 21st, 6:00pm
The longest night, those experiencing loneliness, sadness or loss. Join us for a worship service of remembrance an hope
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ONGOING STUDIES & EVENTS:
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Glory Fire Youth Band
1st & 3rd Sunday of the Month 4:30pm
in our Youth Room (meal provided before Youth Fellowship)
Ages 5th – 12th Grade
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Youth Fellowship
1st & 3rd Sunday of the Month 5:00pm
in our Youth Room (meal provided)
Ages 5th – 12th Grade
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Bible Journaling Your Faith
Second Monday of every month starting at 10:00am, in the Fellowship Hall
Bible Journaling Your Faith is a recurring class where you can learn the exciting and creative process of making art in your Bible as a way to connect deeper with scripture and with God. Newcomers are always welcome! The class is led by Patti Shields and Rosie Wece. Please contact Rosie Wece at rwece50@gmail.com for more information.
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Prayers & Squares
First & Third Monday of every month starting at 9:30am, in the Fellowship Hall
The Quilting Group is all in stitches about their new name – The Prayers and Squares Quilting Workshop. We have resumed meeting in the Fellowship Hall on the third Monday of each month and we would love to have you join us. If you are an expert quilter please come, bring your sewing machine, and share your talent and skill with others. If you are a novice and don’t know your bobbin from your feed dog, please come and be prepared to learn. We are here to help you explore your creative side by making projects for family, friends, those in need in our local communities, and maybe even something for yourself.
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Grief and Loss Support Group #1
Monday at 3:00 pm
This support group is for those dealing with loss is an opportunity to meet and share with others who are also going through difficult times on the road to healing and restoration. Please contact Michelle Parker-Clark for more information.
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Grief and Loss Support Group #2
Tuesday mornings at 10:00am
This new support group is for those dealing with loss is an opportunity to meet and share with others who are also going through difficult times on the road to healing and restoration. Please contact Michelle Parker-Clark for more information.
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MUMC Choir
Every Wednesday at 5:30 pm
August – May
No age requirement nor a fee to join.
Come help us revive this much loved ministry.
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Bible Study
Every Wednesday starting at 7:00pm in Room 202
Come dig into God’s Word in “One Story That Leads To Jesus”, led by our Pastor Marty McMichael and designed as an interactive study and discussion to allow us to grow together in knowing who God is.
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Stretching with Rosie
Every Friday at 9:00am (Stretching)
MUMC Church Fellowship Hall
Join Stretching with Rosie every Friday morning at 9:00 am in the Fellowship Hall.
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Feeder of the Pack
2nd Friday of Every Month at 9:00 am
Murphysboro Food Pantry
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Hand Bell Choir
Every Saturday at 9:00 am
Sept – May
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United Methodist Men
Second Saturday of every month Saturday, at 7:30 am
All men are invited to attend! The United Methodist Men meet regularly the second Saturday of each month at 7:30 am to enjoy breakfast, devotions, and participate in church and community projects. Please contact the Church office for more information or to sign-up to attend the next breakfast.
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Saturday Morning Book Club
Third Saturday of every month at 10:30 am in room 202
Everyone is welcome!
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Our Neighbor’s Table
Last Sunday of each month at 12:00 pm
MUMC Fellowship Hall
FREE community meal the last Sunday of each month. Dinner is served with dessert and beverage.
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