CHURCH EVENTS
You are invited!
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Click here for the MUMC Calendar of Events.
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Sermon Series
Starting May 25th
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CELEBRATING 200 YEARS
- The Murphysboro United Methodist Church has been a continually serving congregation for 200 years!!
- A Homecoming/Anniversary Celebration is planned for Sunday, June 8, 2025
- Bishop Alan Bard will be delivering the sermon at our
10 a.m. service (Note time change is for Sunday the 8th only)
- After the service we will be dedicating a marker from the Illinois State Historical Society on the front lawn.
- At 11:30 we will gather in the Fellowship Hall for a Fried Chicken Dinner furnished by the church.
We sincerely hope that you can make plans to join us for this special day. We have much to celebrate. As it is written in Romans 15:4 “For everything that was written in the past was written to teach us, so that through the endurance taught in the Scriptures and the encouragement they provide we might have hope.”
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New Ministry Coming to MUMC
Transportation Assistance.
We all need some help from time to time (and sometimes it is difficult to ask), so we would like to make that a little easier. If you are able to provide transportation for individuals to and from medical appointments, please sign up on the attendance pad. This will allow us to compile a list of those individuals who are willing and able to provide this type of vital support. By showing this type of care and concern for your church family you will be blessing someone else, and you will surely be blessed in return.
You may also call the office to let them know you are willing to help or Michelle Parker-Clark for more information.
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Bible Study
June 13th 10am
On Friday, June 13, a Bible study entitled “From Original Intent to Today’s Meaning: Navigating Biblical Interpretation,” will be co-led by Rev. Angie Lee and Pastor Michelle Parker-Clark. The study will explore how you engage with the Bible, and various approaches for reading and interpreting Scripture contextually. In addition, we will discuss four important questions. 1. Why can we not have one ‘plain’ and ‘objective’ meaning of the Bible? 2. How has the Bible come to us? 3. How can we find out what was the original intent of the words of the Bible? 4. What does the Bible mean to us now? The study is open to adults of all ages, and will be held in Room 204 beginning at 10:00 am and concluding at noon with a lite lunch in the MUMC Fellowship Hall.
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Blood Drive
June 27th 1-3pm
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VBS Cookies Needed
Week of July 13th
Contact Vanessa Lirely
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VBS
July 13th
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ONGOING STUDIES & EVENTS:
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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 4:00pm, 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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Young At Heart On The Road
2nd Wed., of each month.
See Monthly Newsletter for location and time.
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MUMC Choir
Every Wednesday at 5:45 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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Women’s Bunco Event
Last Friday of each Month, 10am-1pm
Exciting fun! Women have a Bunco event coming up soon (no money involved, only prizes). (One of the ladies in my stretch group will lead us since I know nothing about it). Here are the details:
When: Last Friday or each Month
Time: 10:00 – Noon (Bunco)
Lunch: Noon – 1:00 pm
There will be prizes, lunch and a good time will be had by all. We need even numbers – 12, 16 or 20 ladies to commit to play. Must sign up on the attendance pad or call the church office to participate.
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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 110
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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