1085 E. Genesee Street
Office: 324 University Ave
Syracuse, NY 13210
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Greetings!
Here is your weekly news from UUMC.
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Outreach Report
Galyn Murphy-Stanley
- June brings Pride month. Syracuse set record attendance for its parade and morning celebrations as did we. University United Methodist Church had its largest number of participants joining the parade.
- ACR Health hosted its “No Hitch” to-go lunch on 6/9 and 6/23. Wonderful three course hot lunches were served to-go to our neighbors and staff.
- VeganCNY created and distributed 2 lunch distributions this June. They provided a wonderful, homemade vegan hot to-go lunch to our community on 6/11 and 6/25/22.
- ACR Health “No-Hitch '' lunch: Thursday, May 9 and 23, 2022 pick up your free lunch outside our 324 University Ave. door from noon to 1 p.m. All are welcome.
- Vegan CNY hot lunch: Saturday, May 11 and 25, 2022 pick up your free Vegan lunch outside of UUMC at the corner of East Genesee and University Ave. from noon to 1pm. All are welcome.
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July~Join us in Welcoming our CNYWorks participants; Nikera and Quindel. Both teens will be with us several days a week with their time largely spent completing efforts with Outreach
- Please know that Emergency Food Box packing and our Emergency Food Box distribution will be closed on Thursday, July 21 and Friday July 22, 2022 for Outreach staff to have a summer vacation.
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Volunteer opportunities are open and available. Please contact Galyn at outreach@uumcsyracuse.org to be added to our volunteer listserv. You will receive two mailings a month informing you of all of the volunteer opportunities at UUMC.
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Volunteer Event Challenge!
Pastor Alicia has issued a challenge for everyone in the congregation to check out the Outreach efforts in a new way. Between June and October, she would like you to attend at least one volunteer event.
Volunteers options are:
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- Thursday morning, Support clothing closet guests, fill condiment containers (first Thursday of the month) and packing of the food boxes.
- Fridays mornings, Food Distribution.
- Sunday mornings for our weekly Breakfast.
- Knit winter caps for men, women, children, babies.
- Purchase and donate hygiene supplies for men, women and children.
- Help the women of the period project bag sanitary supplies for distribution.
- Bag dry dog and cat foods into quart sized bags for distribution.
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- Fill condiment cups of peanut butter for our Breakfast Distributions.
- Buy and load a special treat in the food boxes (250) ie. pack of gum, pair of socks, bar of soap, box of band-aids.
- Purchase or reclaim then donate washable winter coats.
- Fill our Little Library with books.
- Fill our Food Pantry cabinet (outside of Syr. Cultural Workers at Hawley and Green.)
- Plant & tend patio tomatoes/herbs to reside in pots outside of 324 University Ave door, assist guest with servings of herbs.
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Sunday Worship | 10:30 a.m.
In-Person and on Facebook Live
Click Below to Join Worship on Sunday
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Please note: Every worship service remains "live" on our Facebook page. You are able to watch every one that has been done since we began online worship. They never go away. If you are unable to begin at 10:30, you can watch it at your leisure another time.
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Worship | June 26, 2022
Sometimes when we don’t know what else to say to someone going through a challenging time we might say, “everything happens for a reason.” But does it? Today, we will talk about how this phrase is only half true.
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Scripture: Deuteronomy 30: 19-20a
Worship Music
Prelude: Prelude “Chorale-Prelude” on “Martyrdom” By: C. Hubert Parry
Offertory: “His Eye Is on the Sparrow” Kim Kromer Murphy, soloist
Postlude "Vivace" from "Organ Sonata II" by Felix Mendelssohn
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Kids Corner
Check out one way to connect with your children as you all connect with scripture. Click Here
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CNY Works Participants
We are excited to report that UUMC is participating with CNY Works as a work site this summer. Two local teens paid by CNY Works will work with John and Galyn around UUMC and learn job skills. NyKira & Quindel will be active in all aspects of our emergency food distribution, the clothing closet and working on some exciting projects in the church that will be announced soon!
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Ongoing Requests
Men’s S, M & L briefs (underwear) | Women’s underwear & Bras | Socks
new or gently used
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United Methodist
At the Ball Park
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Join us Thursday, July 28 for the 42nd annual United Methodist Night at the Ballpark! The Syracuse Mets will be playing against the Omaha Storm Chasers. This year our seats are in the 200 level on the 3rd base line. This is a "Dollar Thursday" where Hot Dogs, Coneys & Coke products are $1! Therefore we will be not tailgating before the game.
Tickets are $14 ea. Please contact Michelle in the Church office at (315) 475-7277 or office@uumcsyracuse.org to reserve yours today!!
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Please note: Prayer requests and comments submitted in the chat during our online service are public knowledge, as the church’s Facebook page is open to all.
As a caring church, we hold one another in prayer. The names in the next sentence are selected each week from the church directory, generally in alphabetical order. This week, please pray for:
Bob and Ginny Dewey and Family
The requests list below come from the previous Sunday’s worship and those received during the week.
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Anonymous: For our country.
Anonymous: Prayers for Joyce and Katie Flynn; their families and friends on the passing of Joyce’s mother, Katie’s grandmother Eleanor Hunt, June 22.
Anonymous: Thank you NY State legislature for enacting gun safety laws and making us all safe.
Barb W: Please pray for the Weaver family as we remember a great man, Bob, who went to his reward in heaven one year ago.
Barb W.: Please pray for the Weaver family as we remember a great man, Bob, who went to his reward in heaven one year ago.
Bruce W.: asks that we please pray for Karen Q's son, Todd, and his wife, Emma. Both have been diagnosed with COVID.
Connie: All those fighting COVID.
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Connie: Those who are recovering from brain injuries and their caregivers.
Holly: Prayers for the young people who are going to inherit this nation and planet and their myriad problems.
Karen: Daughter-in-law Emma is ill with Covid.
Jeanne: healing prayers for Kim and Jayne
Peg: a joy - I'm happy that my grand daughter , AnnMarie is visiting and joining the family on July 4
Regina: I pray god can give me peace of mind and fill me with positivity, joy and laughter as I figure out life. I pray Lord you keep me focused on my journey to financial stability, peace of mind and a loyal love.
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Save The Date!
The Annual SUMM picnic will be hosted at University United Methodist Church this year! Please save the Date! Wednesday August 10th at 6:00 p.m. Look for more details to come!
Volunteers are needed to pickup hot dogs/rolls, bring their grills from home, to grill hot dogs and setup/clean up.
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Upper New York United Women in Faith
2022 Mission U - Luke 13
A Transformative Biblical Curriculum for Adults, Youth and Children
Thursday, August 18 – Saturday, August 20, 2022
Fayetteville United Methodist Church
601 East Genesee Street, Fayetteville, NY 13066
Please join us for this special time of learning, service, fellowship, and fun!
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Why Choose to be a United Methodist?
The UMC has started a campaign, diving into what makes our denomination, the United Methodist Church, unique and special. Please feel free to share on social media, why you love the UMC, using the hashtag, #BeUMC. You can also search that hashtag and see all the ways people are sharing their love for this global denomination.
Each of us made a choice to be United Methodist, to #BeUMC. In doing so, we connected with others around the world who are also called to share God’s love and put their beliefs into action. We are the church. Together.
Click here to learn more about how you can be a part of the #BeUMC campaign and to see dozens of social media posts and stories United Methodists like you have shared.
Click here to watch this video to be reminded of why you chose to #BeUMC and to see how you are a vital part of The United Methodist Church’s continuing mission to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.
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Daily Anti-Racism Prayers
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Contact Us
Alicia Wood, Pastor
1085 E. Genesee Street, Syracuse, NY
315.475.7277
Email | office@uumcsyracuse.org
Facebook | uumcsyracuse
Twitter | @uumcsyr
Instagram | uumcsyr
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