Note: The church office is open Monday-Thursday, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Human Relations Day [Jan. 18] is one of six churchwide Special Sundays designated to support ministries and causes important to the entire United Methodist Church. This day invites congregations to strengthen communities, especially those facing poverty, injustice, or lack of opportunity. Inspired by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s vision of the “beloved community.” Human Relations Day calls us to build relationships rooted in dignity, equity, and love.

Special Sundays give us a chance to focus our prayers and support on important ministries all year long -- uniting our gifts to multiply our impact. Your generosity strengthens communities working toward the vision of the “beloved community,” making these ministries possible:

Community Developers Program (57%)

This program helps churches serve their neighborhoods—especially communities of color—by focusing on local needs like education, employment, and empowerment.

United Methodist Voluntary Services (33%)

This program equips volunteers and congregations to tackle injustice through hands-on projects, community organizing, and service-learning opportunities.

Youth Offender Rehabilitation Programs (10%)

These church-supported programs help young people rebuild their lives through mentoring, leadership training, and positive, faith-based community experiences.

Epiphany is a celebration of the light that was revealed to the world. That joyous recognition reminds us of the gift that incarnation made known to us and to all of creation. So, the question of Ordinary time, or the season that follows Epiphany, is so what? What does that light do for us and to us and what do we do because that light has been revealed to us? This is our focus in worship through Feb. 15.

Please join us Jan. 18 as we celebrate the Second Sunday after the Epiphany.

Our "Beverly Hillbillies" Bible study meets Sundays, Jan. 25-Feb. 15, at 6:30 p.m. in person and via Zoom. Watch for details.