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Thanksgiving Day Report

updated 11/29/24
We provided 1420 meals on Thanksgiving Day, 11% more than last year, and near the historical high for this program! Thank you to everyone who helped to make this program an ongoing success!
November Events

posted 11/22/2024
Sun 11/24: Sign the Congregational Christmas card!
Wed 11/27: Setup for Thanksgiving Meals, 9AM to noon.
Thu 11/28: Thanksgiving Meal Program:7:30AM to noon.
Fri 11/29: Office closed
Ring Bells for Salvation Army Kettle

posted 11/22/24
We need your help to ring bells at Giant Eagle for the 3 Thursdays between Thanksgiving and Christmas (Dec 5, 12, 19)! Pick one or more hour time slots. Dress warm and wear your smile! Bring friends and family (especially kids!) to keep you company.
Christmas at Christ UMC

posted 11/22/2024
Thu 12/5 Salvation Army bell ringing at Giant Eagle
Sun 12/8, 9:15 AM Children's Xmas Play, 4th floor
Sun 12/8 Fellowship Luncheon with Special Music, after Worship
Thu 12/12 Salvation Army bell ringing at Giant Eagle
Thu 12/19 Salvation Army bell ringing at Giant Eagle
Tue 12/24, 7 PM Christmas Eve Service
Thanksgiving Day Meals - Helping Out

updated 10/23/24
We are again offering free Thanksgiving meals this year, and we can use your help, especially on Thanksgiving morning!

Turkeys: Roasted, boned, sliced
Desserts: See Jamie Greiner for recipe
Delivery drivers: check in at 9:30am, should be done before noon
Indoor meal prep: start 7:30am to 8am.
Cash: checks can be made out to Christ United Methodist Church Please call us at (330) 823-7136 or email us at secretary@cumcalliance.org
Thanksgiving Day Meals- Ordering

posted 10/26/24
Call to reserve your Thanksgiving turkey dinner!
You must call in advance, either for a delivery on Thanksgiving morning or to pick up at a scheduled time window, between 10am and noon on Thanksgiving. We deliver to Alliance and the surrounding smaller communities including Sebring and Beloit. To order, call our church office at (330) 823-7136 by Tuesday, Nov. 26. Christ United Methodist Church is located at 470 E Broadway Street in downtown Alliance. download our flyer here
Events - October 2024

posted 10/4/2024

♦ Oct 4 (Fr): 9am - 4pm: Basement Sale
♦ Oct 5 (Sa): 9am - 12pm: Basement Sale
♦ Oct 13 (Su): Pastor Appreciation Sunday
♦ Oct 20 Laity Sunday and 50-Year Members' Luncheon
♦ Oct 20 UWF Soup orders due (Vegetable Beef)
♦ Oct 27 Pick up soup orders
Basement Sale Oct 4 & 5

posted 9/29/24
Our popular Basement Sale is back! Fri, Oct 4, 9am-4pm and Sat, Oct 5, 9am-12pm.
♦ YOU are needed to help make our semi-annual basement sale a success.
♦ YOUR donation of items that are clean and in good repair is essential.
♦ YOUR time and effort to volunteer and to shop are very much appreciated.
The deadline to bring donated items is Wed, Oct 2. Setup will be Thu, Oct 3. Contact Ruth Eva Williams at with questions or to volunteer.
Children's Sunday School Starts Sept 15

posted 8/25/24
Church School for Children and Youth (ages 3-12) begins September 15th from 9:00-10:00 AM. To kick off this year's children's sunday school, Rev. Rebecca will be leading a wonderful 4-week study for the children, “Learning to Use my Bible.” The children will explore: A Gift from God, God’s Word, Teachings of Jesus, and The Scriptures of our Church.” Each Sunday, they will get to make various items from the Old Testament and New Testament. Don’t be surprised when they bring home clay tablets, a Hebrew scroll, and the Fruits of the Spirit to follow everyday! A real bonus will be learning the scripture passage that guides them each day! See you in Sunday School, September 15th! Children and youth may sit with the family for the first part of the main worship service at 10:15 AM. After the adult choir sings, the children will then have Children's Choir time.
Community Dinners Now Indoors

posted 8/10/24
The dining room is open! After having to switch to takeout boxes during the pandemic, we are again hosting free sit-down menus on Tuesday nights. Pull up a chair and join us on Tuesdays at 5pm.
Carnation Days Burgers: Final Flip!

posted 8/3/24
For 40 summers, Christ United Methodist Church has been serving up freshly grilled sirloin burgers during the Alliance Carnation Festival's Days in the Park. We've decided this will be our last time firing up the grill. Please stop by to say hello and enjoy a burger: Wed, Aug 7 to Fri, Aug 9 from 4pm to 9pm. Sat, Aug 10 from 1pm to 10pm.
Beat the Heat Movie: Save the Date!

posted 6/29/24
Come see the 4th installment about a martial arts panda, in our air-conditioned Fellowship Hall! Details:

♦ Saturday, July 27, 2 to 4pm
♦ Popcorn, hotdogs, slushies, and candy
♦ Free admission!
CUMC offering snacks at concerts

posted 5/18/2024
Alliance's summertime outdoor concerts at the caboose are back! To support our local Habitat for Humanity, the Friendship II adult Sunday School class is offering ice cream, soft drinks, and popcorn during each of Alliance's "Downtown Summer Concerts" evening outdoor concerts Concerts are Fridays from 6 to 8pm, unless noted otherwise.

♦ Fri, May 31: Jimmy & the Soulblazers
♦ Fri, June 28: The John Hampu Band
♦ Fri, July 12: Mellow Villians
♦ Fri, July 26: 52nd Street & Captain Fantastic Billy Joel and Elton John tribute band
♦ Fri, Aug 16: Vocal Fusion
♦ SATURDAY, Aug 24, 6 to 9pm: Alliance of Churches Music Fest
♦ Fri, Aug 30: Back to Eden
Concerts start at 6pm, corner of Main and Mechanic.
Events - June 2024

posted 6/14/2024
Look for the Baby Bottles

posted 5/18/24
During the months of May and June, from Mother’s Day to Father’s Day, we will again be collecting spare change (and bills!) on behalf of the Alliance Pregnancy Center. The Pregnancy Center provides a range of free services to expecting and new parents: pregnancy tests and ultrasound, counseling, parenting classes, clothing, and more.
CUMC offering snacks at concerts

posted 5/18/2024
Alliance's summertime outdoor concerts at the caboose are back! To support our local Habitat for Humanity, the Friendship II adult Sunday School class is offering ice cream, soft drinks, and popcorn during each of Alliance's "Downtown Summer Concerts" evening outdoor concerts Concerts are Fridays from 6 to 8pm, unless noted otherwise.

♦ Fri, May 31: Jimmy & the Soulblazers
♦ Fri, June 28: The John Hampu Band
♦ Fri, July 12: Mellow Villians
♦ Fri, July 26: 52nd Street & Captain Fantastic Billy Joel and Elton John tribute band
♦ Fri, Aug 16: Vocal Fusion
♦ SATURDAY, Aug 24, 6 to 9pm: Alliance of Churches Music Fest
♦ Fri, Aug 30: Back to Eden
Concerts start at 6pm, corner of Main and Mechanic.
Community Pantry Drive

posted 04/13/2024
Our springtime drive to collect household products and packaged main dinners for the Alliance Community Pantry is underway! You can bring items with you to church on Sunday or any day during church office hours. The pantry requests the following items:
Easter Week 2024

posted 03/16/24
Staff Appreciation Sunday

posted 03/10/24
The Staff Parish Relations Committee invites you to celebrate those who serve our church. On March 10, we will recognize the staff both during the church service and with a luncheon after lunch.
Ash Wednesday, February 14

posted 2/14/2024
Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of a period of reflection, penance, and preparation for the understanding of the death and resurrection of Christ. In the Bible, sprinkling oneself with ashes was traditionally a sign of one's sorrow for having committed sins. Join us for our Ash Wednesday service on Wednesday, February 14 at 7:00 pm.
Lenten Devotionals

posted 02/04/24
Pastor Chris is again leading 30-minute weekly online Lenten devotions each Thursday evening at 7 PM beginning on February 15 and concluding on March 21. A Zoom link will be sent out weekly to all emails registered at the church office. Participants are asked to sign in 5 minutes early so that we can begin promptly at 7 PM. Each devotion will include a call to worship, and opening prayer, a scripture lesson, and a brief meditation concerning one of the women that Jesus met as he traveled through Galilee with his disciples. • 2/15: Martha & Mary - Sisters of Lazarus
• 2/22: Herodias - The Wife of Herod Antipas
• 2/29: The Unnamed Canaanite Woman
• 3/7: Salome - The Mother of James & John
• 3/14: Claudia - The Wife of Pontius Pilate
• 3/21: The Unnamed Widow at the Gates of the Temple

If you would like to join our group, please contact the church office.
Christmas at Christ UMC

updated 12/16/2023
Thu 12/7 Salvation Army bell ringing at Giant Eagle
Sun 12/10 Fellowship Luncheon with Special Music, after Worship
Sun 12/17, 9 AM Children's Nativity Play, 4th floor
Thu 12/21 Salvation Army bell ringing at Giant Eagle
Sun 12/24, 7 PM Christmas Eve Service
Thanksgiving Day Report

updated 12/02/23
We provided over 1250 meals on Thanksgiving Day, a 40% increase over last year! Thank you to everyone who helped to make this program an ongoing success!
Thanksgiving Day Meals- Ordering

posted 10/28/23
Call to reserve your Thanksgiving turkey dinner!
You must call in advance, either for a delivery on Thanksgiving morning or to pick up at a scheduled time window, between 10am and noon on Thanksgiving. We deliver to Alliance and the surrounding smaller communities including Sebring and Beloit. To order, call our church office at (330) 823-7136 by Tuesday, Nov. 21. Christ United Methodist Church is located at 470 E Broadway Street in downtown Alliance. download our flyer here
Thanksgiving Day Meals - Helping Out

updated 10/22/23
We are again offering free Thanksgiving meals this year, and we can use your help, especially on Thanksgiving morning!

Turkeys: Roasted, boned, sliced
Cupcakes: as single-serving desserts
Delivery drivers: check in at 9:30am to 10:30am, should be done before noon
Indoor meal prep: start 7:30am to 8am.
Cash: checks can be made out to Christ United Methodist Church Please call us at (330) 823-7136 or email us at secretary@cumcalliance.org
Children's Sunday School Starts Sept 10

posted 10/25/23
Church School for Children and Youth (ages 3-12) begins September 10th from 9:00-10:00 AM, in the large Church School room in the education wing just around the corner from the church office. Children and youth may sit with the family for the first part of the main worship service at 10:15 AM. After the adult choir sings, the children will then have Children's Choir time.
Beat the Heat Movie: Save the Date!

updated 7/2/23
Come beat the heat by enjoying a family-friendly movie in our air-conditioned Fellowship Hall! Details:

♦ Saturday, July 22, 2 to 4pm
♦ Popcorn, hotdogs, slushies, and candy
♦ Free admission!
CUMC offering snacks at concerts

updated 7/2/2023
Alliance's summertime outdoor concerts at the caboose are back! To help raise funds and awareness of the Apostle Build project, the Friendship II adult Sunday School class is offering ice cream, soft drinks, and popcorn during each of Alliance's "Downtown Summer Concerts" Friday evening free outdoor concerts, 6pm - 8pm.

• Fri, June 2: Jimmy & the Soulblazers
• Fri, June 16: Rock Salt & Nails
• Fri, June 23: The John Hampu Band
• Fri, July 7: Mellow Villians
• Fri, July 21: 52nd Street & Captain Fantastic
• SAT, Aug 26: NEW: Alliance of Churches Music Fest
Concerts are at 6:00pm, corner of Main and Mechanic.
Upcoming Events

posted 06/10/23
UWF Basement Sale May 5-6

posted 4/16/23
The United Women in Faith Basement Sale will be Friday, May 5, 9am-4pm and Saturday, May 6, 9am-12pm. Please bring your items to donate for the sale to the church by morning of May 3. Volunteers are needed each day and for clean up Saturday after noon. A signup sheet in in the lounge.
Easter Week 2023

posted 04/02/23
Ash Wednesday, February 22

posted 2/19/2023
Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of a period of reflection, penance, and preparation for the understanding of the death and resurrection of Christ. In the Bible, sprinkling oneself with ashes was traditionally a sign of one's sorrow for having committed sins. Join us for our Ash Wednesday service on Wednesday, February 22 at 7:00 pm.
Feb 12 is Scout Sunday

posted 2/11/23
This February 12, Christ UMC recognizes scouting with Scout Sunday. Christ UMC has sponsored Boy Scout Troop 50 for over 75 years. Present and forever scouts will help to lead the worship service.
Thanksgiving Day Report

updated 11/27/22
We provided 909 meals on Thanksgiving Day! Thank you to everyone who helped to make this program an ongoing success!
Salvation Army Angel Tree

posted 11/5/22
Be an angel; buy Christmas gifts for a disadvantaged child. The tree in the lounge has wishlist tags. Please write your name and tag number on the sign-up list. You're also invited to pin children's mittens and hats to the tree! Thank you!
Thanksgiving Day Meals- Ordering

posted 10/28/22
Call to reserve your Thanksgiving turkey dinner!
You must call in advance, either for a delivery on Thanksgiving morning or to pick up at a scheduled time window, between 10am and noon on Thanksgiving. We deliver to Alliance and the surrounding smaller communities including Sebring and Beloit. To order, call our church office at (330) 823-7136 by Tuesday, Nov. 23. Christ United Methodist Church is located at 470 E Broadway Street in downtown Alliance. download our flyer here
Thanksgiving Day Meals - Helping Out

updated 10/23/22
We are again offering free Thanksgiving meals this year, and we can use your help, especially on Thanksgiving morning!

Turkeys: Roasted, boned, sliced
Cupcakes: as single-serving desserts
Delivery drivers: check in at 9:30am to 10:30am, should be done before noon
Indoor meal prep: 8am.
Cash: checks can be made out to Christ United Methodist Church Please call us at (330) 823-7136 or email us at secretary@cumcalliance.org
Events - October 2022

posted 10/16/2022

• Oct 7 (Fr): 9am - 4pm: Basement Sale
• Oct 8 (Sa): 9am - 12pm: Basement Sale
• Oct 16 Laity Sunday and 50-Year Members' Reception
• Oct 23 Safe Sanctuary training after worship service
New Children's Sunday School Program

posted 9/3/22
On Sunday, September 11, we're launching our new Children's Church School program! Class begins at 9:00am in the large Church School room in the education wing just around the corner from the church office. We are excited that Sara Sherer with sons Ian and Mark will be leading the first part. Then after the choral anthem in the church service, Chrissy Shields and Kim Handy will lead the children in music time. We thank all of these volunteers for their dedication to our young people. Children are a precious trust from our Lord.
Basement Sale Oct 7-8

posted 9/3/22
Our popular Basement Sale returns, on Fri, Oct 7, 9am-4pm and Sat, Oct 8, 9am-12pm. Volunteers are needed to help set up on Thu, Oct 6 and for cleanup duty Saturday at noon. Please bring your items to donate for the sale to the church by Wednesday morning.
Events - Sept/Oct 2022

updated 9/4/2022
Labor Day Sunday is our last worship service in the downstairs Fellowship Hall for this season. On the following Sunday, our worship services will be back in the sanctuary.
• Sep 7 (We): Choir rehearsals begin!

• Sep 11 (Su): 9am Children's and Adult Sunday school
• Sep 11 (Su): 10:15am Worship Service in sanctuary
• Oct 7 (Fr): 9am - 4pm: Basement Sale
• Oct 8 (Sa): 9am - 12pm: Basement Sale
Carnation Days are Back!

posted 7/2/22
Carnation Days in the Park in Silver Park is coming! The grill will be sizzling from Wednesday, August 10th continuing to Saturday, August 13th. Christ's UMC will again be serving our famous freshly grilled ground sirlion burgers.
CUMC offering snacks at concerts

updated 6/10/2022
Alliance's summertime outdoor concerts at the caboose are back! To help raise funds and awareness of the Apostle Build project, the Friendship II adult Sunday School class is offering ice cream, soft drinks, and popcorn during each of Alliance's "Downtown Summer Concerts" Friday evening free outdoor concerts, 6pm - 8pm.

• Fri, June 17: Jimmy & the Soulblazers
• Fri, June 24: The John Hampu Band
• Fri, July 15: Rock Salt & Nails
• Fri, Aug 20: Alliance of Churches Music Fest
Concerts are at 6:00pm, corner of Main and Mechanic.
Upcoming Events

posted 05/07/22
Pantry Drive Results

posted 05/07/2022
Thank you to everyone who brought in items for the Alliance Community Pantry! Together we collected about 100 items for the pantry.
UWF Basement Sale May 13-14

posted 4/9/22
The United Women in Faith Basement Sale will be Friday, May 13, 9am-4pm and Saturday, May 14, 9am-12pm. Please bring your items to donate for the sale to the church by Wednesday morning.
Easter Week 2022

posted 04/02/22
Community Pantry Drive

posted 04/02/2022
Our springtime drive to collect household products and packaged main dinners for the Alliance Community Pantry is underway! You can bring items with you to church on Sunday or any day during church office hours. The pantry requests the following items:
New Name: United Women in Faith

posted 04/02/2022
United Methodist Women is now United Women in Faith! The move is part of a refreshing of the organization that includes a new logo and an array of new and improved programs to nurture current members and welcome new women to join to put their love in action on behalf of women, children, and youth.

Founded in 1969 by eight women in Boston who sought to provide for the spiritual, medical, and education needs of women overseas where cultural norms prevented male missionaries and doctors from helping, the United Women in Faith now has over half a million members worldwide and has impacted countless persons.

Christ United Mehodist Church has several active UWF circles; you are welcome to attend a meeting and find out more.
Lenten Devotionals

posted 03/05/22
Pastor Chris is leading a 5-week online Lenten Devotional series. Each week will examine one or two of Jesus Christ's last seven statements. These statements, when properly understood, draw us closer to him and to the salvation he offers. Thursday evenings 7 to 7:30pm. Each devotional includes a Scripture passage, a message, and a prayer. • 3/10: "I tell you the truth, today you will be with me in paradise."
• 3/17: "Here is your son... Here is your mother."
• 3/24: "My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?"
• 4/31: "I am thirsty."
• 4/7: "It is finished." "Father, into your hands I commend my Spirit."

If you are on our email list, you will receive a Zoom link each week. If you would like to join our group, please contact the church office.
Ash Wednesday, March 2

updated 2/26/2022
Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of a period of reflection, penance, and preparation for the understanding of the death and resurrection of Christ. In the Bible, sprinkling oneself with ashes was traditionally a sign of one's sorrow for having committed sins. Join us for our Ash Wednesday service on Wednesday, March 2 at 7:00 pm, either in person or online.
Activities in February 2022

updated 2/19/2022

• All Month: Collecting small toothpaste tubes and other personal care items for Blessing Bags

• Feb 13 (Su): Scout Sunday

• Feb 20 (Su): Last day to order beef barley soup from UMW.
UMW Soup Sale

posted 01/30/21
UMW will be selling soup in February and March. Cost is $6 per quart (frozen). To order contact the church office at 330-823-7136 or secretary@cumcalliance.org. Please pay Dolores in advance with exact change or by check made payable to UMW.
Chicken Noodle Soup: order by Thursday, Feb 18 / pick up on Saturday, Feb 27 from 10-11am at the North door -or- request free delivery.
Pettie’s Potato Soup: order by Thursday, March 18 / pick up on Saturday, March 27 from 10-11am at the North door -or- request free delivery.
Needed: Fresh Volunteers

posted 1/1/2022
Every Tuesday night for the past 7 & 1/2 years (with a brief pause at the start of the pandemic), free dinners have been offered at Christ UMC. Most weeks, the food is prepared and served by one of four other churches, usually serving 120 to 130 meal a night. CUMC provides four volunteer 'hosts' to be our on-site representative.

Some of our original hosts have had to step down. Two 'temporary' hosts have been filing in for a year. Please consider joining the CUMC team of host volunteers one Tuesday per month from 4 to 6:30 pm. Contact the church office or any member of the Christian Outreach Committee.

If you are not able to come every month, splitting the duties with someone else or just being on the substitute list would be a big help.
Christmas at Christ UMC

posted 12/04/2021
Sun 11/28 First Sunday of Advent. Start of 4-week Sunday School lessons based on A Christmas Carol, via Zoom. Contact the church office to join the group.
Thu 12/2 Salvation Army bell ringing @at Walgreen's
Sun 12/5 Special Christmas Music Sunday
Sun 12/19 Sunday Morning Christmas Service
Thu 12/24, 7 PM Christmas Eve Service
Christmas Gift Tree

posted 12/04/2021
The Salvation Army Gift Tree is now at the top of the entrance stairs. Each tag hanging on the tree has the clothing sizes and gift preferences for some child in our area. Be a Secret Santa: Come and pick up a tag or call the office to have it read to you. Go shopping and return with your unwrapped gifts by Dec 12. Thank you!
We Give Thanks

posted 11/27/21
Thank you to all who helped to make this year's Thanksgiving Meal program another success! Thanks to you, we provided 850 meals to people in and around Alliance. Every year, the program runs a little smoother. If you have a comment or suggestion, please let us know.
Thanksgiving Day -
VOLUNTEERING

updated 11/21/21

We have received enough offers of turkeys, cupcakes, and cash... Thank you! We could still use some volunteers on Thanksgiving morning.

Instructions for Volunteers

Delivery drivers: check in between 10am to 11am, no need to go indoors, should be done by noon
Indoor meal prep: Must provide proof of vaccination and wear a mask. Start between 7am to 9am Due to the pandemic, operations have changed and RVSP is required. Call us at (330) 823-7136 or email us at secretary@cumcalliance.org
Thanksgiving Day Meals-
LAST CALL

updated 11/21/21
Tuesday, Nov. 23 at 4pm is the deadline reserve your Thanksgiving turkey dinner!

You must call in advance, either for a delivery on Thanksgiving morning or to pick up at a scheduled time window, between 10am and noon on Thanksgiving. We deliver to Alliance and the surrounding smaller communities including Sebring and Beloit. To order, call our church office at (330) 823-7136. Christ United Methodist Church is located at 470 E Broadway Street in downtown Alliance. download our flyer here
Thanksgiving Day Meals - Helping Out

updated 11/14/21
Yes, we are offering our free Thanksgiving meals this year, and we can use your help, especially on Thanksgiving morning!

Turkeys: Roasted, boned, sliced
Cupcakes: as single-serving desserts
Delivery drivers: check in at 10am, no need to go indoors, should be done by noon
Indoor meal prep: Must provide proof of vaccination and wear a mask. 8am.
Cash: checks can be made out to Christ United Methodist Church Due to the pandemic, operations have changed and RVSP is required. Call us at (330) 823-7136 or email us at secretary@cumcalliance.org
Thanksgiving Day Meals- Ordering

posted 11/13/21
Call to reserve your Thanksgiving turkey dinner!
You must call in advance, either for a delivery on Thanksgiving morning or to pick up at a scheduled time window, between 10am and noon on Thanksgiving. We deliver to Alliance and the surrounding smaller communities including Sebring and Beloit. To order, call our church office at (330) 823-7136 by Tuesday, Nov. 23. Christ United Methodist Church is located at 470 E Broadway Street in downtown Alliance. download our flyer here
UMW Basement Sale Oct 1-2

posted 9/19/21
The UMW Basement Sale returns, on Fri, Oct 1, 9am-4pm and Sat, Oct 2, 9am-12pm. Volunteers are needed during setup on Sept 29 & 30, during the sale, and for cleanup duty Saturday at noon. Please bring your items to donate for the sale to the church by Wednesday morning.
Events - September 2021

updated 9/19/2021

• Sep 1 (We): Choir rehearsals begin. Singing masks will be provided.

• Sep 8 (We): Handbells rehearsals begin.

• Sep 12 (Su): Worship services in the sanctuary.

• Sep 29 (We): Last day to donate items for Basement Sale.

• Sep 30 (Th): Basement Sale setup.
In-Person Worship Update

updated 08/06/21

With the rise of the new Delta variant, the spread of the COVID-19 virus has increased once again. Out of an abundance of caution, starting on August 8, we are recommending that everyone, vaccinated and unvaccinated, should wear a mask when indoors.
Carnation Days are Back!

posted 7/24/21
Carnation Days in the Park in Silver Park are back in 2021, starting on Wednesday, August 11th, continuing to Saturday, August 14th. Christ's UMC will again be serving our freshly grilled ground sirlion burgers.
Online Worship Update

posted 07/17/21
> We're excited that as of the beginning of July, we have returned to indoor worship services. We are recording the services and then posting them on YouTube, usually by Sunday evening. Pastor Partridge's personal YouTube site
. We are not yet live streaming our worship services, but we are working towards that, so you will be able to see and heard the services as it happens.
The bulletins are published as usual on our Newsletters page of this website.
Community Carnival Sat, Jul 24

posted 06/19/2021

Our annual community carnival is back! Saturday, July 24, 6pm - 8pm in Christ United Methodist Church's parking lot. Free food, games & prizes, music, fun, and fellowhip. Help is needed setting up and during the carnival.
CUMC offering snacks at concerts

updated 6/19/2021
Alliance's summertime outdoor concerts at the caboose are back! To help raise funds and awareness of the Apostle Build project, the Friendship II adult Sunday School class is offering ice cream, soft drinks, and popcorn during each of Alliance's " Downtown Summer Concerts" Friday evening free outdoor concerts:

• Fri, June 25: The John Hampu Band
• Fri, July 2: Jimmy & the Soulblazers
• Fri, July 16: Chris Kraft
Concerts are at 6:30pm, corner of Main and Mechanic.
Walk-In Vaccines June 29

updated 6/19/2021
On June 29, the State of Ohio Health Department Mobile Unit will be at Christ United Methodist Church offering COVID vaccines. Both the Pfizer and Johnson&Johnson vaccines will be available for anyone 12 years and up. If you got your first Pfizer shot here on June 8, this is a great time to get your second shot.

When: Tuesday, June 29. 3:00 - 6:00 pm.
Where: Christ United Methodist Church, 470 E Broadway St, Alliance
Walk-In Vaccines June 8

posted 6/2/2021
On June 8, the State of Ohio Health Department Mobile Unit will be at Christ United Methodist Church from 3pm to 7pm offering COVID vaccines. Both the Pfizer and Johnson&Johnson vaccines will be available for anyone 12 years and up. We are looking for volunteers to help register the clientele.

When: Tuesday, June 8, 3:00 - 7:00 pm
Where: Christ United Methodist Church, 470 E Broadway St, Alliance
In-Person Worship Returns

updated 05/20/21

Starting on June 6, we will have Sunday worship outdoors in our parking lot. Bring lawn chairs.

On July 4, we plan to worship indoors in air-conditioned Fellowship Hall!
6th Apostle Build is Back!

updated 8/22/2021
The Alliance Area Habitat for Humanity's 6th Apostle Build is now in progress, where local churches work together to fund and build a home for a deserving family. For the 6th time, CUMC is participating. Our commitments:

• Raise $5000. Members will receive offering envelopes in the mail.
• June/July: Provide bag lunch at the build site.
• August 28: Work day!
Want to help? Contact Bruce or Pat Helsel or the church office.
CUMC offering snacks at concerts

posted 6/2/2021
Alliance's summertime outdoor concerts at the caboose are back! To help raise funds and awareness of the Apostle Build project, the Friendship II adult Sunday School class is offering ice cream, soft drinks, and popcorn during each of Alliance's " Downtown Summer Concerts" Friday evening free outdoor concerts:

• June 25: The John Hampu Band
• July 2: Jimmy & the Soulblazers
• July 16: Chris Kraft
Concerts are at 6:30pm, corner of Main and Mechanic.
In-Person Worship Returns

updated 05/20/21

Starting on June 6, we will have Sunday worship outdoors in our parking lot. Bring lawn chairs.

On July 4, we plan to worship indoors in air-conditioned Fellowship Hall!
Walk-In Vaccine Clinic

posted 05/08/2021
Still looking to get your COVID-19 vaccination? The Alliance Health Department is hosting a walk-in clinic at our church, during one of our upcoming community dinners (currently take-out meals)
When: Tuesday, May 18, 4:45 - 5:45pm
Where: Christ United Methodist Church
470 E Broadway St, Alliance
Pantry Drive Results

posted 05/08/2021
Thank you to everyone who brought in items for the Alliance Community Pantry! Together we collected 267 pounds of products and a total of 316 rolls of much needed toilet paper.
Upcoming Events

posted 04/23/21
Good Samaritan Fund

posted 04/17/2021
We are having a Good Samaritan offering from April 25 to May 10. This offering is given to the Alliance of Churches who helps with the utility bills for people who are facing a shutoff notice. You can give by any of these methods:
Easter Week 2021

updated 04/03/21
Community Pantry Drive

posted 03/20/2021
Our springtime drive to collect household products and packaged main dinners for the Alliance Community Pantry begins on Palm Sunday, March 28. You can bring items with you for our parking lot worship service on Palm Sunday or any day during church office hours. The pantry requests the following items:
Easter Week 2021

posted 03/13/21
Lenten Devotionals

posted 02/20/21
Pastor Chris is leading a 6-week online Lenten Devotional series, Wednesday evenings 7 to 7:30pm. Each devotional includes a Scripture passage, a message, and a prayer. • 2/24: Mark 1:9-15, "What Temptations Must You Face?"
• 3/3: Mark 8:31-38, "What It Costs to Follow Jesus"
• 3/10: Luke 13:1-9, "What’s Happening to the World?"
• 3/17: Luke 15:11-32, "Lost and Found"
• 3/24: John 12:1-8, "She Did That She Could Do"
• 3/31: Mark 11:1-11, "A Standing Ovation"

If you are on our email list, you will receive a Zoom link each Tuesday. If you would like to join our group, please contact the church office.
UMW Soup Sale

posted 01/30/21
UMW will be selling soup in February and March. Cost is $6 per quart (frozen). To order contact the church office at 330-823-7136 or secretary@cumcalliance.org. Please pay Dolores in advance with exact change or by check made payable to UMW.
Chicken Noodle Soup: order by Thursday, Feb 18 / pick up on Saturday, Feb 27 from 10-11am at the North door -or- request free delivery.
Pettie’s Potato Soup: order by Thursday, March 18 / pick up on Saturday, March 27 from 10-11am at the North door -or- request free delivery.
To Our College Members

posted 01/30/21
To active members of Christ UMC who are entering or are in college: You may be eligible for a one-time $500 scholarship. In addition, you may be eligble for low-interest college loans. Both programs are sponsored by the Living Memorial Scholarship Committee. Please see the February Chimes for more details.
Online Bulletins

posted 1/9/21
Our weekly bulletins are now available in HTML (web page) format, for better viewing on small screens, like phones and tablets, in addition to PDF format. If you didn't know, we have 7 years of weekly bulletins and 10 years of monthly Chimes on the website. From the main page, click on Happenings or Newsletters.
We Give Thanks

posted 11/29/20
Thank you to everyone who reached out to assist in any way with our annual Thanksgiving meals. We were able to provide 600 free meals of turkey and side dishes to the community.
Christmas at Christ UMC

updated 12/24/2020
Sun 11/29 First Sunday of Advent. Start of 4-week Sunday School lessons based on A Christmas Carol, via Zoom. Contact the church office to join the group.
Thu 12/3 Salvation Army bell ringing @at Walgreen's
Thu 12/24, 7 PM Candlelight Christmas Eve online service. Contact the church office in advance if you want to be included in the prerecorded video of the candle lighting.
Christmas Gift Tree

posted 11/29/2020
The Salvation Army Gift Tree is now at the top of the entrance stairs. Each tag hanging on the tree has the clothing sizes and gift preferences for some child in our area. Be a Secret Santa: Come and pick up a tag or call the office to have it read to you. Go shopping and return with your unwrapped gifts in a provided bag. Thank you!
Thanksgiving Day Meals - Helping Out

updated 11/21/20
Yes, we are offering our free Thanksgiving meals this year, and we can use your help! Everyone will be masked, with social distancing. If interested, please CALL IN ADVANCE.

Delivery drivers: Several spots still open. check in at 9:30, no need to go indoors, should be done by noon
Indoor meal prep: 1 or 2 spots still available!
Turkeys: We have enough, thank you
Cash: checks can be made out to Christ United Methodist Church Due to the pandemic, operations have changed and RVSP is required. Call us at (330) 823-7136 or email us at secretary@cumcalliance.org
Thanksgiving Day Meals- Ordering

updated 11/21/20
Thanksgiving meals are available for free. Due to the pandemic we will not have as many meals available. Sorry, we've reached our limit. A few walk-up meals may be available at 11:45.
We deliver to Alliance and the surrounding smaller communities including Sebring and Beloit. To order, call our church office at (330) 823-7136 by Tuesday, Nov. 24. Christ United Methodist Church is located at 470 E Broadway Street in downtown Alliance. download our flyer here
Thanksgiving Day Meals - Helping Out

updated 11/7/20
Yes, we are offering our free Thanksgiving meals this year, and we can use your help! Everyone will be masked, with social distancing.

Turkeys: Roasted, boned, sliced
Delivery drivers: check in at 9:30, no need to go indoors, should be done by noon
Indoor meal prep: We only need about 15 persons this year. Be one of the few!
Cash: checks can be made out to Christ United Methodist Church Due to the pandemic, operations have changed and RVSP is required. Call us at (330) 823-7136 or email us at secretary@cumcalliance.org
Thanksgiving Day Meals- Ordering

posted 11/7/20
Thanksgiving meals are available for free, but due to the pandemic a few things have changed. We will not have as many meals available.
You must call in advance, either for a delivery or to pick up at a scheduled time window, between 10am and noon on Thanksgiving. We deliver to Alliance and the surrounding smaller communities including Sebring and Beloit. To order, call our church office at (330) 823-7136 by Tuesday, Nov. 24. Christ United Methodist Church is located at 470 E Broadway Street in downtown Alliance. download our flyer here
Community Pantry Drive Success

posted 10/24/2020
Thanks to you, we collected 252 items for the Alliance Community Pantry!
Red Bird Collection

posted 10/08/20
This month we are talking a collection to support the community ministry work at Red Bird Mission in the mountain region of Kentucky. Christ UMC has been supporting this Methodist mission for several decades. Your support helps to provide a range of services for the physical and spiritual well-being of this community. In the past, we have funded our annual pledge to Red Bird through our fellowship luncheon, but this year have not had any fellowship luncheons due to the pandemic.
Homelessness Collection

posted 8/29/20
The pandemic has not only increased the homeless population but also made their situation even more tenuous. This month, we are taking a collection for Anchor House in Alliance and the Homeless Outreach Team in Louisville. Please make your contributions by September 15, either by dropping them off at church (Parking lot worship on Sept. 6 is a great opportunity!) or through the church's online donation service. Thank you!
Welcome, Moddie

posted 8/7/20
Welcome Moddie Carte as our new custodian! Moddie relocated from Cleveland to Alliance 40 years ago with his wife Edie, and have raised three sons. He retired from American Steel after 37 years of service.
Parking Lot Worship

posted 8/8/20
On the first Sunday of each month, we will be having worship service in the church parking lot. Remain in your car and tune into 89.5 FM. This way, we can gather and see one another, while keeping safe. We look forward to seeing you next month.
Thank You, Lynn

posted 7/11/20
Lynn Goldrick, lifetime member of Christ United Method Church, recently retired from his position as our church's custodian, a position he held for 11 years. His knowledge of and dedication to the church -- the building, the congregation, and the institition -- added to the quality of his service. We offer him our heartfelt thanks.
Online Worship

updated 07/03/20
You are invited to join us for Sunday worship on YouTube. We begin with a brief broadcast of news and announcements as a short video. The main worship video is available each Sunday at 10:15 AM, our regular worship time. Some of our adult Sunday School classes have been meeting by Zoom prior to worship service. If you would like to join a Sunday School class, please contact the church office for more information. The link for the current week's service, as well as recorded videos from previous weeks, are available at Pastor Partridge's personal YouTube site

The bulletins are published as usual on our Newsletters page of this website.
Community Pantry Drive Continues

posted 07/03/2020
Throughout the summer, Christ UMC will continue to collect household products and packaged main dinners for the Alliance Community Pantry. We collected 350 items in 2019. Let's do as well or better in 2020!
Please bring items to church during office hours.
Items Needed

posted 7/3/2020
Congratulations Graduates!

posted 5/30/20
Online Worship

updated 04/16/20
Beginning on March 15, 2020, due to the public health concern for social gatherings, Christ United Methodist Church began presenting its Sunday worship services as YouTube videos. Please join us at 10:15 AM each Sunday morning. The link for the current week's service, as well as recorded videos from previous weeks, are available at Pastor Partridge's personal YouTube site

The bulletins are published as usual on our Newsletters page of this website.
Easter Week

updated 04/10/20
Easter Services

updated 04/12/20
The United Methodist Youth Fellowship invites you to their Easter Sunrise program "The Easter Story Hunt", airing on YouTube Easter Sunday at... Sunrise, 6:49am!

The program for the Easter sunrise service is available online.
Maundy Thursday

updated 04/09/20
Maundy Thursday commemorates the Last Supper, Jesus' final gathering with his disciples before his arrest and crucifixion. Please join our online service at 7pm on YouTube. This will be followed by communion. Please have bread and wine or juice ready for communion. The bulletin for today's service is available in PDF.
Easter Week

updated 04/08/20
Public Worship Services on Hold

posted 3/13/20
In light of the COVID-19 virus, all group gatherings, including Sunday worship services, are on hold until further notice. Pastor John Partridge is uploading sermons to YouTube. Each new one is available at our regular worship time, Sunday at 10:15am. You can find them at his personal website: www.pastorpartridge.com
Stay tuned for updates about additional online activities. We suggest that you check Christ UMC's Facebook page, which is updated more frequently than this website.
Please pray for the good health of everyone.
Easter Services

posted 3/13/20
"We are now CANCELLING Sunday Worship. I received an email from our East Ohio Conference Bishop Tracy S. Malone urging all of our UMC churches to close for (at least) the next two weeks.
With that, I have made the difficult decision to cancel our Sunday worship service BUT, at least this week, our building will be open for prayer.
Please stay tuned.
I will, at some point, post a Sermon online, probably on YouTube as well as on my blog, but at this point I cannot guarantee that it will appear "live" at 10:15. I will attempt to communicate further information as well as I can."
Blessings, Pastor John
Sunday School classes and choir rehearsals are also cancelled until further notice.
Please pray for the good health of everyone.
Public Worship Services on Hold

posted 3/13/20
"We are now CANCELLING Sunday Worship. I received an email from our East Ohio Conference Bishop Tracy S. Malone urging all of our UMC churches to close for (at least) the next two weeks.
With that, I have made the difficult decision to cancel our Sunday worship service BUT, at least this week, our building will be open for prayer.
Please stay tuned.
I will, at some point, post a Sermon online, probably on YouTube as well as on my blog, but at this point I cannot guarantee that it will appear "live" at 10:15. I will attempt to communicate further information as well as I can."
Blessings, Pastor John
Sunday School classes and choir rehearsals are also cancelled until further notice.
Please pray for the good health of everyone.
Community Dinners for Takeout

posted 3/13/20
Christ UMC will continue to be an outlet for free dinners on Tuesday evenings, but the meals will be take-out only until further notice. To help reduce the spread of the COVID-19 virus, we regret that we need to close the dining room.
Upcoming Liberia Mission

posted 3/6/20
Pastor John and Patti Partridge will be leading another Farmer to Farmer mission trip to Harrisburg, Liberia. The tentative dates are July 21 to August 4. To learn more about this exciting opportunity, come to an information meeting on Sunday, March 8, 3pm.
Bodacious Baked Potatoes!

posted 3/6/20
The UMW invited you to an old fashioned Bodacious Baked Potato and Salad Lunch on Sunday, March 15. A donation for Redbird Missionary Conference will be requested.
Reception for Dr. J

posted 2/22/20
Following the Feb. 23 worship service, we will have a retirement reception to honor and thank Dr. JoAnne Patterson for her many devoted and enriching years of service as our Minister of Christian Education.
Paper Product Drive

posted 2/22/20
The United Methodist Women are collecting paper products for the Alliance Domestic Violence Center during the month of February. This includes toilet paper, Kleenex and paper towels. There is a box in the lounge for your contributions.
Lenten Study Wed mornings

posted 2/22/20
Lenten Study: Pastor John is leading a six week Lenten bible study meeting on Wedesdays at 11 AM, starting on Feb 16. Everyone is invited to join in this bible study on the apostle Simon Peter.
Feb 9 is Scout Sunday

posted 2/8/20
This February 9, Christ UMC recognizes scouting with Scout Sunday. Christ UMC has sponsored Boy Scout Troop 50 for over 75 years. Present and forever scouts will help to lead the worship service. Afterwards, the troop will be serving a fundraising brunch, featuring pancakes and sausage. The cost is $7 for adults and $4 for children.
Christmas at Christ UMC

posted 12/7/2019
Sun 12/1 First Sunday of Advent
Thu 12/5 Salvation Army bell ringing @at Walgreen's
Sun 12/8 Christmas luncheon and entertainment after worship service
Tue 12/10 Salvation Army gifts due
Thu 12/12 6:30PM Christmas Cookie Class for previous participants in Cooking for the Soul
Sat 12/14 2:30PM Santa's Workshop children's party
Sun 12/22 7PM Blue Christmas service
Tue 12/24 7PM Candlelight Christmas Eve service
Christmas Gift Tree

posted 12/7/2019
The Salvation Army Gift Tree is now in the lounge. Each tag hanging on the tree has the clothing sizes and gift preferences for some child in our area. Be a Secret Santa: take a tag, go shopping, and return with your unwrapped gifts in a provided bag, by Tuesday Dec. 10. Thank you!
Santa's Workshop

posted 12/7/2019
This year, our annual party for Christmas party for children features the Puppets for God, performing your favorite Christmas songs. Snacks provided. Program starts at 2:30 PM.
Blue Christmas

posted 12/7/2019
Not everyone feels happy during the holidays. Whether it's the loss of the loved one, divorce, illness, job loss, or difficult relations, maybe you need something quieter than "Joy to the World." Join us at 7:00pm on December 22 for a time of contemplation, healing, and love.
Thanksgiving Day Meals - Helping Out

updated 11/9/19
Alliance's tradition of free Thanksgiving meals, delivered or carried out, continues at Christ UMC. We can use your help!

Roasted, boned turkey early on Thanksgiving morning or day before
Desserts early on Thanksgiving morning, or day before if refrigerator isn't needed
Cash: checks can be made out to Christ United Methodist Church
Preparing meals or making deliveries on Thanksgiving morning

RVSP! Call us at (330) 823-7136 or email us at secretary@cumcalliance.org
Thanksgiving Day Meals- Ordering

posted 11/9/19
Our thanksgiving meals are available free for the asking. We deliver to Alliance and the surrounding smaller communities including Sebring and Beloit, between 9:30am and 1pm. Carry-out is available from noon to 1pm. To order a delivery, call our church office at (330) 823-7136 before Nov. 27 at noon. Christ United Methodist Church is located at 470 E Broadway Street in downtown Alliance. download our flyer here
Events - November 2019

posted 11/9/2019

• Mondays 4 - 7 PM: Making peanut brittle

• Nov 2 (Sa): Charge Conference at Union Ave UMC, 7:30 PM

• Nov 3 (Su) All Saints Sunday, remembering those who has passed on

• Nov 17 (Su) Commitment Sunday, end of stewardship campaign

• Nov 28 (Th): Thanksgiving Day - free meals given out
Events - Oct 2019

posted 10/26/2019

• Oct 6 - World Communion Sunday

• Oct 13 - Children's Sabbath Worship

• Oct 20 Laity Sunday and 50-Year Members' Reception, Fellowship Luncheon
Volunteer Opportunites

posted 10/26/2019

• Substitute hosts for Tuesday night community dinners: occassional Tuesdays 5 to 6:30pm. Contact church office.

• Guardian Support Services is looking for volunteers to be guardians for Stark County residents who are elderly, indigent, incompetent, and alone. Volunteer guardian’s duties are to visit once a month, monitor health concerns, and, general, be a friend. Details are posted on bulletin board outside the church office.
In This Month's Chimes

posted 10/26/2019
The Chimes is our monthly newsletter. Here are highlights from October's Chimes:
• Pastor Partridge discusses what we do on mission trips.

• Rev. Patterson, our Christian Education Minister, tells us about the Children's Sabbath.

• Getting set for our 1000+ meals to serve on Thanksgiving Day.

• How you can help the East Ohio Conference provide aid to the Bahamas in the wake of Hurricane Dorian.
Cooking for the Soul Returns!

posted 9/13/19
The Susie Buckel Circle will once again be conducting a series of free 'Cooking for the Soul' classes, on three consecutive Thursdays: Oct 10, 17, and 24 at 5:30pm to 8pm in Fellowship Hall, focusing on crockpot cooking. Registration is limited to 15 women and their children. Each woman will receive a FREE crockpot as part of the series, along with all the ingredients and supplies necessary to make the meals. We are very excited to have the opportunity to continue this project. We hope that the 'Cooking for the Soul' Classes truly exemplify faith, hope, and love in action, through education, service, and spiritual growth.
Events - Sept 2019

posted 9/13/2019

• Sep 13-14 - Basement Sale

• Sep 15 - Special worship services with The McKay Project.

• Sep 15 - Good Samaritan Offering
UMW Basement Sale Sep 13-14

posted 8/24/19
Yes, September! The fall sale is early this year: Fri, Sep 13, 9am-4pm and Sat, Sep 14, 9am-12pm. Volunteers are needed during setup on Thu, Sep 12, during the sale, and for cleanup duty Saturday at noon. Please bring your items to donate for the sale to the church by Thursday morning.
McKay Project Sun Sept 15

posted 9/13/19
Join us at Christ Church Sunday at 10:15AM as we host the McKay Project. Describing themselves as a blend of Americana, Country Gospel, Christian, and Blues, fans of almost every genre will find something to enjoy. The McKay's have been awarded the 2017 Crossover Artists of the Year, 2017 Instrumentalist of the Year (Dennis), and 2016 Duo of the Year by the International Country Gospel Music Association. They've had songs on the Cashbox Country Christian, and Christian Country charts in 2016 and 2017, CVM Country Gospel chart in 2014, and their song, "Taking Me Home" went to #1 in May 2018. You won't want to miss this.
Events - August 2019

posted 8/10/2019

• Aug 7-10: Carnation Days in the Park: Burger Booth

• Aug 11-17: Mission Trip to Red Bird Joy Center in Ky

• Aug 30 (F): Rockin' at the Caboose, 7pm.
Community Carnival Sat, Jul 6

posted 6/29/2019

Come to our free community carnival on Saturday, July 6, 6pm - 8pm in Christ United Methodist Church's parking lot. Free food, games & prizes, music, fun, and fellowhip. Help is needed setting up and during the carnival.
Summer Music Camp

posted 6/29/19
This year's free Summer Music Camp, open to children entering grades 1 to 6, will be July 22-26 from 9am-Noon.
Campers will learn a musical, to be presented the evening of July 26, in addition to daily activities with Orff musical instruments, singing, crafts, snack and Bible time.
HELP NEEDED: Adult helpers are needed to greet, shepherd, and register our campers. We also need child-sized INDIVIDUALLY PACKAGED snacks and beverages.
Mission Trips

posted 6/29/19
Christ UMC has ongoing mission programs supporting communities in Appalachian Kentucky and in Liberia, Africa. Besides providing financial support, we make an effort to visit in person. The next trip to the Joy Center at Red Bird Mission, Kentucky will be August 11 - 17. Please contact the Pastor John or the church office ASAP if you are interested. Patti Partridge will be traveling to Liberia in September and is collecting children's underwear and children's doses of Tylenol, ibuprofen, and antidiarrheal medicine to take with her.
Events - July 2019

corrected 7/7/2019

• July 6 (Sa): Community Carnival! 6pm-8pm.

• July 12 (F): Rockin' at the Caboose, 7pm.

• July 19 (F): Rockin' at the Caboose, 7pm.

• July 22-26 (M-F): Children's Music Camp 9am - noon.

• July 26 (F): Children's Music Camp performance, 7pm.

• July 26 (F): Rockin' at the Caboose, 7pm.

• July 30 (Tu) CUMC providing Community Dinner. Helpers & desserts needed.
CUMC offering snacks at concerts

posted 6/29/2019
The Alliance Area Habitat for Humanity is now working on its 5th Apostle Build, where local churches come together to fund and build a home in our community for a deserving family. For the 5th time, CUMC is participating. To help raise funds and awareness of the Apostle Build project, the Friendship II adult Sunday School class is offering ice cream, soft drinks, and popcorn during each of Alliance's " Rockin' at the Caboose" Friday evening free outdoor concerts: June 26, July 12, 19, and 26, and August 30. Concerts are at 6:30pm, corner of Main and Mechanic.
Happy 5th Apostle Build!

posted 5/11/2019
The Alliance Area Habitat for Humanity is now working on its 5th Apostle Build, where local churches come together to fund and build a home in our community for a deserving family. For the 5th time, CUMC is participating. Our commitments:
•Raise $5000. Collections on 2nd Sundays of May, June, July.
•Sat 6/1: Provide lunch at the build site.
•Sat 6/8: Work day! Home should be nearly done. We will be holding fundraisers later in the summer. Stay tuned!
Community Pantry Collection

posted 04/13/2019
Throughout the month of April, the CUMC community is collecting items for the Alliance Community Pantry. Help us reach our goal of 150 items!
Items can be placed in the large box in the Lounge. Thank you!
Easter and Other April Events

posted 03/21/19
UMW Basement Sale May 3-4

posted 4/13/19
The Spring Basement Sale is coming on May 3 & 4 with setup on Thursday May 2. Your items are needed! You are needed! Please sign up in the lounge if you can help on any day.
Cooking for the Soul

posted 4/13/19
Cooking for the Soul classes are just around the corner (May 9, 16, and 23) and the Susie Circle needs your help! If you are interested in providing a Casserole for the meal or helping out during the classes please sign up on the sheets provided in the Lounge (recipes provided)! Thank you in advance for all of your prayers and support! Love in Christ, The Susie Buckel Circle
Lenten Lunches

posted 3/17/19
On each Monday at noon of the Lent season, there will be a Community Lenten Luncheon with a short pastoral message. The location and speaker will rotate. On March 18, the luncheon will be at Vine Street United Methodist Church, and the speaker will be Bishop Nick Myers.
Bodacious Baked Potatoes!

posted 3/17/19
Join us for an old fashioned Bodacious Baked Potato and Salad Lunch to celebrate UMW’s 150th Birthday on Sunday, March 24th. *A donation for Redbird Missionary Conference will be requested.
Clothing and Care for School Kids

posted 3/17/19
The Alliance City Schools has established Care Closets at the schools, where children in need may to go to take home what they need. This ongoing project is collecting the following: Girls/Ladies leggings (All sizes: Kids to Adults), Sweat pants (Boys, Girls, Men and Women), Shampoo and conditioner, and Children’s underclothing (Boys/Girls: 4T – 16). There is a plastic carton in the Lounge to put the items in.
Feb 10 is Scout Sunday

posted 2/2/19
This February 10, Christ UMC recognizes scouting with Scout Sunday. Christ UMC has sponsored Boy Scout Troop 50 for over 75 years. Present and forever scouts will help to lead the worship service. Afterwards, the troop will be serving a spaghetti luncheon as a fundraiser.
UMW Project: Cosmetic & Toiletry Kits

posted 2/2/2019
The United Methodist Women's February project is to fill comestic bags for the Women-Children Domestic Violence Shelter.
February Events

posted 2/2/2019
Sun 2/3 Stewardship/Red Bird Luncheon
Sun 2/10 Scout Sunday; Spaghetti Luncheon
Sun 2/10 UMW Ham & Bean Soup orders due
January Events

updated 1/18/2019
Sun 1/6 UMW Chicken Noodle Soup orders due
Sun 1/6 Parsonage Open House, 1 to 5pm
Wed 1/9 Chorus Rehearsals resume
Sun 1/13 UMW Chicken Noodle Soup pickup
Sun 1/20 POSTPONED to Feb 3 Stewardship/Red Bird Luncheon
Christmas at Christ UMC

posted 11/28/2018
Thu 11/29 Salvation Army bell ringing @Sander's Market
Sun 12/2 First Sunday of Advent. Hanging of the Greens.
Sun 12/9 Christmas luncheon after worship service.
Mon 12/10 Salvation Army gifts due.
Sat 12/15 Children's Christmas Party, 1 to 3pm
Mon 12/24 7PM: Candlelight Christmas Eve service
Christmas Gift Tree

posted 11/28/2018
The Salvation Army Gift Tree is now in the lounge. Each tag hanging on the tree has the clothing sizes and gift preferences for some child in our area. Be a Secret Santa: take a tag, go shopping, and return with your unwrapped gifts in a provided bag, by Monday Dec. 10. Thank you!
Santa's Workshop

posted 11/28/2018
Come see Santa's Workshop on Saturday, Dec 15, from 1pm to 3pm, on our 4th floor. Children from Preschool to 5th grade, accompanied by a parent/guardian, are welcome. There will be Christmas crafts, story time, taking photos with Santa, plus pizza and snacks! There is a sign-up sheet in the lounge; call the church office for more information. We can use scraps of fabric, ribbon, old Christmas cards, and craft paper. We can always use volunteers; see Amy Starkey.
Thanksgiving Day Report

report 11/28/18
Thank you to everyone who contributed to our program! With your help we were able to prepare and deliver over 1000 Thanksgiving Day meals in around Alliance!
Education Fund for Sierra Leone

posted 11/10/18
Thank you for your generous support of children’s education in Bo, Sierra Leone! Because of your donations, 25 children, who are orphans or from impoverished families, received uniforms, shoes, backpacks, and supplies to be able to attend school this year. Ganda Bassie and his fellow leaders of the Child Welfare and Development Project presented the items to the children in a special thanksgiving service Sunday, September 16, along with a Bible for each of them (see photo). Your contributions have helped show the love of God to these children and have given them the opportunity for a better future through education.
Thanksgiving Day Meals - Helping Out

updated 11/10/18
It's true: Christ United Methodist Church is now managing the free Thanksgiving Meal program started 12 years ago at First-Immanuel United Church of Christ. We can use your help!

Desserts on Thanksgiving morning or day before, refrigeration not needed
Cash: checks can be made out to Church United Methodist Church
Preparing meals or making deliveries on Thanksgiving morning

RVSP! Call us at (330) 823-7136 or email us at secretary@cumcalliance.org
Thanksgiving Day Meals- Ordering

posted 11/10/18
Our thanksgiving meals are available free for the asking. We deliver to Alliance and the surrounding smaller communities including Sebring and Beloit, between 10am and 1pm. Carry-out is available from noon to 1pm. To order a delivery, call our church office at (330) 823-7136 before Nov. 21 at noon. Christ United Methodist Church is located at 470 E Broadway Street in downtown Alliance. download our flyer here
Events - November 2018

posted 11/10/2018

• Nov 3-Nov17: Pastor John and Patti Partridge on Liberia mission trip.

• Nov 18 (Su): Conscration Sunday. Church Members' estimate of giving for 2019

• Nov 22 (Th): Thanksgiving Day Meal program

• Nov 29 (Th): Salvation Army bell ringing at Sander's Market
Cooking for the Soul Returns!

posted 10/5/18
Cooking for the Soul classes are just around the corner - Oct 18, 25, and Nov 1 at 5:30pm to 8pm in Fellowship Hall - and the Susie Circle needs your help! If you are interested in providing a casserole for the meal or helping out during the classes please sign up on the sheets provided in the Lounge (recipes provided)! Thank you in advance for all of your prayers and support! The Susie Buckel Circle
Aviator Flight Packs

posted 10/5/18
The Christian Education Commission has a mission project with Alliance City Schools. Each school has students that receive weekend Flight Packs. These are backpacks with snacks and microwavable food for the students. We are asking our congregation to donate food for the Flight Packs. Snacks can be peanut butter or cheese crackers, raisins, animal crackers, granola bars, and Nutri Grain Bars. They do not want chips because they get smashed in the packs. Microwavable mac and cheese, ravioli, and other products are used too. There will be a box outside the sanctuary for donations. Thank you for supporting our children.
Events - October 2018

posted 9/29/2018

• Oct 7 (Su): World Communion Sunday Worship

• Oct 12-13: (Fr-Sa) UMW Basement Sale

• Oct 14 (Su): Children's Sabbath Worship

• Oct 18 (Th): Cooking for the Soul 5:30pm

• Oct 21 (Su): Laity Sunday and 50-Year Member Recognition, Luncheon following worship service

• Oct 25 (Th): Cooking for the Soul 5:30pm
UMW Basement Sale Oct 12-13

posted 9/16/18
The fall sale is Fri, Oct 12, 9am-4pm and Sat, Oct 13, 9am-12pm. Volunteers are needed during setup on Thu, Oct 11, during the sale, and for cleanup duty Saturday at noon. Please bring your items to donate for the sale to the church by Thursday morning.
Events - September 2018

updated 9/1/2018

• Sep 3 (Mo): Labor Day. Office closed.

• Sep 4 (Tu): UM Womens' Salad/Dessert Supper 6pm.

• Sep 5 (We): Choir rehearsals begin.

• Sep 9 (Su): Worship services in sanctuary.
Seeking All Singers!

posted 8/3/18
Worship through music is a vital part of Christ United Methodist Church, with multiple handbell ensembles and vocal choirs for adults, youths, and children. Youths rehearse on Sunday evenings, together with the fellowship program. We always welcome new members!

Adult Choirs on Wednesdays:
• 5:30pm Halleluia Bell Choir
• 6:30pm Chancel Bell Choir
• 7:30pm Chancel Vocal Choir

Youth Programs on Sunday Evenings:
• 5:00pm Asbury Choir
• 5:30pm Ringers for Christ
• 6:00pm Snack Supper
• 6:30pm United Methodist Youth Fellowship (UMYF)
Outreach Food Pantry

posted 9/1/18
We together continue to address a need in our community by collecting food, personal and household items, and funds to help the Salvation Army in its outreach. The Christian Outreach Committee reminds you that there is always a shopping cart in the Lounge for donations, and that there the third Sunday of each month is designated as Salvation Army Food Pantry Sunday. The August 19th Chuckwagon collection was 18 food items and $21, plus $63 was collected during Music Camp. The total collected was $84. Your response for this much needed community program is appreciated. Thank You!
Events - August 2018

updated 8/5/2018

• Aug 6 (Mo): Burger Booth setup 6pm.

• Aug 8-11 (We-Sa): Carnation Days Burger Booth in Silver Park.

• Aug 14 (Tu): Office closed for staff vacation.

• Aug 25-Sep 1 (Su-Sa): Red Bird Mission trip.
Collecting Items for Red Bird

posted 8/3/18
Our mission team will be delivering YOUR donated goods to Red Bird Mission. The following items are needed:

• Household items such as pots, pans, dishes, silverware, glasses, etc.
• Linens, sheets and towels.
• Children's school clothes
• Gently used clothes, any age
• Cookbooks and Christian novels

Please have your items to the church by Aug. 23rd. Thank you!
Shoes for Schoolchildren

posted 8/3/18
From the Alliance of Churches: "The Alliance of Churches has partnered again with Alliance City Schools for our Payless Shoe Coupon program. We have received the names of 94 children in 61 families who will struggle to have shoes to begin the school year. We are able to purchase $15 coupons for a discount from Payless Corporate. These are provided to these families who then use the coupons toward purchase of shoes from our local store. The total cost of this program this year, is slightly over $1,200. We are asking for your help to subsidize this great ministry to our families and children." If you would like to help subsidize this program, please earmark an offering to CUMC or send your contribute directly to the The Alliance of Churches, Inc. 21 W. Harrison St., Alliance, Ohio 44601
Carnation Days are Coming!

posted 8/3/18
Carnation Days in the Park in Silver Park starts this Wednesday, August 8th, continuing to Saturday, August 11th. On Monday night (August 6th) at 6pm is the setup of the Booth. Everyone: Please stop by an enjoy a McMethodist burger! Members: Your help is very much needed, so please sign up whenever you are available to help at the booth. Signup chart is on the counter by kitchen. If you are not able to help, please come out and buy a McMethodist Burger.
Events - August 2018

updated 8/5/2018

• Aug 6 (Mo): Burger Booth setup 6pm.

• Aug 8-11 (We-Sa): Carnation Days Burger Booth in Silver Park.

• Aug 14 (Tu): Office closed for staff vacation.

• Aug 25-Sep 1 (Su-Sa): Red Bird Mission trip.
Events - July 2018

updated 7/27/2018

• July 1 (Su) New Pastor Rev. John Partridge. Luncheon after worship.

• July 7 (Sa): Carnival time! 6pm-8pm.

• July 23-27 (M-F): Children's Music Camp 9am - noon.

• July 27 (F): Children's Music Camp performance, 7pm.

• July 31 (Tu) CUMC providing Community Dinner. Helpers & desserts needed.
New Office Hours
Beginning July 16, the church office is changing which days it is open. It will now be open Mondays to Thursdays, 9am - 5pm, and closed on Fridays.
Red Bird Mission Trip
Pastor John and his wife Patti will be leading a mission trip to Red Bird Mission in Kentucky from Sun afternoon, Aug. 26 to Saturday, Sep. 1. Participation fee (for food and lodging) is only $150, plus your faithful willingness to serve as you are able and are called. We will also be seeking cash and material donations to take to the mission center. Contact the church office for more information.
Welcome, Pastor Partridge

posted 06/29/2018

It's our pleasure and honor to welcome the Rev. John Partridge and is wife Patti to Christ United Methodist Church and to the City of Alliance. Pastor John was previously at Trinity United Methodist Church in Perry Heights. We look forward to building a strong relationship and reaching out to share God's love with the community.

You can read more about Pastor John on his personal page.
Thank you, Revs. Amy and Stephanie

posted 06/23/2018

June 30 marks the end of the Methodist pastoral appointment year. We bid a fond farewell to two pastors. Five years ago Rev. Stephanie Lee joined us and has shared her love and passionate concerns for all God's people. When Stephanie needed to go on medical leave in February, Rev. Amy Shaw came to serve as our interim pastor for four months. She has stepped in at this challenging time with aplomb and a smile.

On July 1, Stephanie will start her new appointment to Christ Woodland Church in Akron. We will be welcoming Rev. John Partridge and his family to our community.
Events - June 2018

updated 6/9/2018

• June 10 (Su): Men's Sunday. Summer worship moves to Fellowship Hall.
• June 17 (Su) 11am: Worship/potluck in Silver Park
• June 18-22 (M-F): Alliance Mission Encounter, 7:30am at Alliance Christian Center
• June 24 (Su) Rev. Shaw's last Sunday. Brunch following worship.
• July 1 (Su) New Pastor Rev. John Partridge
Summer schedule

posted 6/9/2018
From June 10 through Labor Day, the Sunday worship service will be downstairs in Fellowship Hall, at 10:15 AM. Children's Sunday School will be on break during June and July, and will resume in late August (date to be determined.)
Alliance Mission Encounter: The In-Town Mission Trip

posted 6/9/2018
2018 is the 11th year for this multi-church project. We work on homes in Alliance - paint, clear out overgrowth, and do light construction - to benefit senior, disabled, or needy homeowners who are unable to do the work themselves. Any amount of participation is welcome. We meet at Alliance Christian Center on West Main Street at 7:30 am each morning, June 18 to 22, for devotions and doughnuts. returning for lunch at noon. Information sheets and release forms will be in the Lounge. Dress for outdoor work: hat, gloves, sturdy shoes and sunscreen suggested. CUMC will also be serving lunch one day that week.
Community Carnival Sat, Jul 7

posted 6/9/2018

Come to our free community carnival on Saturday, July 7, 6pm - 8pm in Christ United Methodist Church's parking lot. Free food, games & prizes, music, fun, and fellowhip. Help is needed setting up and during the carnival.

Download our flyer.
Summer Music Camp

posted 6/9/18
This year's free Summer Music Camp, open to children entering grades 1 to 6, will be July 23-27 from 9am-Noon.
Campers will learn a musical, to be presented the evening of July 27, in addition to daily activities with handchimes, Orff instruments drums, crafts, snack and Bible time.
HELP NEEDED: It takes a church working together to make the camp work. Adult helpers are needed to greet, shepherd, and register our campers. We will need an assortment of INDIVIDUALLY PACKAGED snacks and beverages. Small bottles of water are preferred. We will also need round containers for drums.
Community Dinner, May 29

posted 5/19/18
Volunteers and Desserts Needed:
Tuesday, May 29th is the next Community Dinner that we will be hosting. We need desserts (cupcakes, brownies) and workers. If you can help serve the dinner, please try to be there by 4:30 pm.
Blessing Bags are Back!

posted 5/19/2018
We are putting together blessing bags at the end of May. The items needed are deodorant, men's and women's socks, sponges, wash cloths, toothbrushes, and snacks. Thank you!
Undie Sunday!

posted 5/5/18
The Christian Education Committee invites you to participate in our mission project: “UNDIE SUNDAY” on Sunday, May 13, 2018. We will gladly receive donations of children’s socks and underwear. A collection box will be in the lounge and items and items will be blessed before taking them to the Stuckey Family Interfaith Child Development Center. Sizes for Boys and Girls will range older toddlers ( 2-4 yrs. old) to pre-school age (5 to 6 yrs, old). As always, we thank you for your support.
Cooking for the Soul Returns!

posted 5/5/18
Cooking for the Soul classes are just around the corner (May 17, 24, and 31) and the Susie Circle needs your help! If you are interested in providing a Casserole for the meal or helping out during the classes please sign up on the sheets provided in the Lounge (recipes provided)! Thank you in advance for all of your prayers and support! The Susie Buckel Circle
Look for the Baby Bottles

posted 5/5/18
During the months of May and June, from Mother’s Day to Father’s Day, we will again be collecting spare change (and bills!) on behalf of the Alliance Pregnancy Center. The Pregnancy Center provides a range of free services to expecting and new parents: pregnancy tests and ultrasound, counseling, parenting classes, clothing, and more.
Events - April 2018

posted 4/7/2018

• Apr 1 (Su): Easter Sunrise Service, Easter Breakfast, Easter Service
• Apr 8 (Su): UMW Sunday
• Apr 22 (Su): One Great Day of Music
Fellowship Luncheon for Mission Projects
Community Pantry Collection

posted 03/31/2018
Throughout the month of April, the CUMC community is collecting items needed by the Alliance Community Pantry:
Items can be placed in the large box in the Lounge. Thank you!
Easter Week Schedule

posted 03/21/18
Welcome to Rev. Amy Shaw

posted 03/21/2018

Pastor Stephanie Lee is on medical leave until the end of the appointment year, June 30. Our prayers are with Stephanie for her healing and comfort. YOur cards and text messages are welcome!

We welcome the Rev. Amy Shaw as our interim pastor.
Lenten Lunches

posted 02/24/2018
The Alliance of Churches is holding Lenten Lunches every Monday at noon during the Lenten season, at Vine Street United Methodist Church, 1544 W. Vine Str.
Feb 11 is Scout Sunday

posted 02/11/18
This February 11, Christ UMC recognizes scouting with Scout Sunday. Christ UMC has sponsored Boy Scout Troop 50 for over 75 years. Present and forever scouts will help to lead the worship service. Afterwards, a troop will be serving a spaghetti luncheon a a fundraiser.
Paper Products Collection

posted 01/19/18
United Methodist Women will be collecting paper products for the Alliance Domestic Violence Center for the month of February. This includes toilet paper, Kleenex and paper towels. There will be a box in the lounge during the month of February.
Staff Appreciation Sunday

posted 02/04/2018
The Staff Pairsh Relations Committee invites you to celebrate those who serve our church. On Feb 25, we will recognize the staff both during the church service and with a luncheon after lunch.
UMW Soup Sale

posted 01/07/2018
UMW has decided to make their popular homemade soup sales a more regular event. The Soup-of-the-month for January was chicken noodle. In February, the soup is chili for $7 a quart; orders are due Feburary 18. In March the UMW is featuring potato soup for $6 a quart; orders are due March 11.
Christmas at Christ UMC

posted 12/17/2017
Th 11/30 Salvation Army bell ringing @Walgreens, State & Union
Th 12/3 First Sunday of Advent. Hanging of the Greens.
Su 12/10 Christmas luncheon after worship service.
Mo 12/11 Salvation Army gifts due.
Sa 12/16 Children's Christmas Party, 1 to 3pm
Sun 12/24 9AM: Regular Sunday worship service. 4th week of Advent
Sun 12/24 7PM: Candlelight Christmas Eve service
Christmas Gift Tree

posted 11/25/2017
The Salvation Army Gift Tree is now in the lounge. Each tag hanging on the tree has the clothing sizes and gift preferences for some child in our area. Be a Secret Santa: take a tag, go shopping, and return with your unwrapped gifts in a provided bag, by Monday Dec. 11. Thank you!
Children's Christmas Party

posted 11/25/2017
Come see Santa's Workshop on Saturday, Dec 16, from 1pm to 3pm. Children up to 5th grade, accompanied by a parent/guardian, are welcome. In addition to making Christmas crafts and taking photos with Santa, there will be a skit, plus pizza and snacks! There is sign-up sheet in the lounge; call the church office for more information. We can always use volunteers and prayers to making this event a blessing to the community.
Quick Notes Nov/Dec

posted 11/25/2017
Su 11/12 Consecretion Sunday - Stewardship Pledges; Luncheon after worship
Th 11/23 Thanksgiving Day Meal delivery & takeout
Fr 11/24 Office closed
Th 11/30 Salvation Army bell ringing @Walgreens, State & Union
Su 12/10 Christmas luncheon after worship service.
Mo 12/11 Salvation Army gifts due.
Sa 12/16 Children's Christmas Party, 1 to 3pm
51st Year of Peanut Brittle

posted 10/20/2017
One of the great traditions at Christ United Methodist Church is making peanut brittle to sell as a holiday fundraiser. We are excited to start our 51st year of candymaking! The cost will be $5.00 per container, Contact a Friendship II class member or a UMYF member with your order. Please get your order in before Thanksgiving! Thank you for 51 years of support.
Quick Notes Oct/Nov

posted 10/20/2017
Su 10/15 Children's Sabbath
Su 10/22 Laity Sunday/50-year Member Recognition/Luncheon
Tu 10/31 Community Dinner: volunteers & desserts needed
Su 11/12 Consecretion Sunday - Stewardship Pledges; Luncheon after worship
Th 11/23 Thanksgiving Day Meal delivery & takeout
Fr 11/24 Office closed
Th 11/30 Salvation Army bell ringing @Walgreens, State & Union
Blessing Bags are Back!

posted 10/20/2017
We are once again going to be filling blessing bags in November. The following items are needed: snacks, small bottles of water, toothbrushes, socks, washcloths, hats, gloves, handi- wipes, Kleenex, women’s hygiene products and sample sizes of toothpaste, lotion, shampoo, soap, and deodorant. Thank You!
Cooking for the Soul Returns!

posted 9/23/17
Cooking for the Soul classes are scheduled for October 19, 26, and November 2 at 5:30pm-8pm in Fellowship Hall. Please sign-up on the sheet provided in the lounge if you are interested in helping during the classes and/or preparing a meal for dinner (recipe cards provided). Thank you for your support. In Christ, The Susie Buckel Circle.
UMW Basement Sale Oct 6-7

posted 9/23/17
The fall sale is Fri, Oct 6, 9am-4pm and Sat, Oct 7, 9am-12pm. Setup is on Thu, Thu, Oct 5. Helpers are needed each day, including cleanup duty Saturady at noon. Please bring your items to donate for the sale to the church by Thursday morning.
Quick Notes Sept/Oct

posted 9/16/2017
We 9/6 Choir rehearsals resume
Su 9/10 Worship services upstairs in Sanctuary
Sa 9/16 UMW Retreat at Nature Center
Su 9/17 Chuckwagon collection for Salvation Army food bank
Su 10/1 World Communion Sunday - special offering
Su 10/15 Children's Sabbath
Su 10/22 Laity Sunday/50-year Member Recognition/Luncheon
Quick Notes-Aug/Sept

updated 8/25/2017
Su 8/27 Collection for Sierra Leone Mission
Tu 8/29 Neighborhood Dinner - Help Needed Christ United Methodist will be host Tues. Aug. 29th Neighborhood dinner. We will need workers 4p – 6p. We also need cupcakes and brownies.
We 9/6 Choir rehearsals resume
Su 9/10 Worship services upstairs in Sanctuary
Sa 9/16 UMW Retreat at Nature Center
Helping Children in Sierra Leone

posted 8/18/2017
Ganda Bassie, a young man whom Susan Haddox met in Sierra Leone, directs an organization to help orphans and other needy children. The Child Welfare and Development Project is a registered nonprofit in Sierra Leone. This year he is raising money with the hope to support 25 children in paying school fees and buying school uniforms and supplies. One child can be funded for about $50. If you are interested in supporting these children, or if you wish to see pictures and descriptions of the children, please contact Susan Haddox.
Quick Notes-Aug/Sept

updated 8/18/2017
Tu 8/29 Neighborhood Dinner - Help Needed Christ United Methodist will be host Tues. Aug. 29th Neighborhood dinner. We will need workers 4p – 6p. We also need cupcakes and brownies.
Su 9/10 Worship services upstairs in Sanctuary
Sa 9/16 UMW Retreat at Nature Center
Carnation Days Burger Booth

posted 8/5/2017
Carnation Days in the Park run from Wed, August 9 to Sat, August 12. Members: Help is every day as well as for setup on Mon, August 7 at 6pm. Please sign up in Fellowship Hall to volunteer your time at the Burger Booth. We're hoping for a busy year, so your help is greatly appreciated!
Quick Notes-Aug/Sept

updated 8/5/2017
M 8/7 Burger Booth setup
W 8/9-Sa 8/12 Carnation Days in the Park Burger Booth
Su 9/16 Worship services upstairs in Sanctuary
Sa 9/16 UMW Retreat at Nature Center
Conference News

updated 7/15/2017

Annual Conference Recap
See video excerpts from Annual Conf on our Audio/Video Recordings page

Sierra Leone Mission Update
A mission report from our Christian Outreach Committee.
Summer Music Camp

posted 6/30/17
This year's free Summer Music Camp, for children entering grades 2 to 6, will be July 17-21 from 9am-Noon.
Older youths may serve as Shepherds; The theme is "In the Image of God." Campers will experience playing a variety of instruments, do crafts, and learn music that they will present to the public on Friday, July 21,2017, at 7p.m. Registration forms are available at the church office. Call our office for more information.
Quick Notes

updated 6/30/2017
July 1 Community Carnival 6pm - 8pm
July 8 Apostle Build work day, 9a, - 3pm
Blessing Bags We will be making up more Blessing Bags in early summer. We will need small soaps, small shampoos, deodorants, wash cloths or sponges, snacks and toothbrushes. Thank you!
Helping New Parents Place your spare change in one of the baby bottles around the church to help the Alliance Pregnancy Center
Shoes for Kids

posted 6/16/2017
The Alliance of Churches is seeking cash donations to purchase discounted Payless Shoe coupons to distribute to needy families identified by Alliance City Schools Family Support Specialist. Please label offerings "Shoe Coupons." Thank you!
Summer schedule

posted 6/3/2017
From June 11 through Labor Day, the Sunday worship service will be downstairs in Fellowship Hall, at 10:15 AM. Children's Sunday School will be on break during June and July, and will resume in late August (date to be determined.)
Quick Notes

updated 6/7/2017
Jun 11 The 2nd offering for the Apostle Build will be collected.
Jun 18 11am Worship in Silver Park, followed by potluck lunch.
Blessing Bags We will be making up more Blessing Bags in early summer. We will need small soaps, small shampoos, deodorants, wash cloths or sponges, snacks and toothbrushes. Thank you!
Helping New Parents Place your spare change in one of the baby bottles around the church to help the Alliance Pregnancy Center
Quick Notes

posted 5/20/2017
Help Needed: Neighborhood Dinner 5/30: Cupcakes/Brownies needed for dessert. Volunteers needed to cook, serve, clean.
Helping New Parents Place your spare change in one of the baby bottles around the church to help the Alliance Pregnancy Center
Donations Needed for Music Camp

posted 5/27/2017
Camp is July 17-21 for grades 2nd through 6th. Needed:
• Juice boxes, small bottles of water, prepackaged snacks (cheese and peanut butter crackers, bags of pretzels/chips, granola bars)
• Plastic coffee cans and other tubs (~1 gallon) to make drums.
• Small boxes, toilet/paper towel rolls, cardboard, plastic containers, fabric and plastic mesh for craft projects.
Please take snacks to the church office and other items to the collection box in the lounge. Thank you for your continued support and prayers.
In-Town Mission Trip

posted 5/20/2017
From June 19 to 23, CUMC joins other churches to help elderly and needy homeowners in Alliance with yard clean-up, building wheelchair ramps, painting, rebuilding safe front steps, cleaning gutters, and sharing God's love. If you can help on any day, even part of a day, meet the team at Alliance Christian Center at 7:30am, for continental breakfast and work assignments. Dress for outdoor work: hat, gloves, and sunscreen suggested. CUMC will also be serving lunch Wednesday that week. Contact Jean Webster for lunch details.
Apostle Build is Now!

posted 5/20/2017
CUMC is again part of the Alliance Area Habitat for Humanity's Apostle Build project, working with other local churches to build a home, offering labor, funds, and prayer. Our commitments:
•Raise $5000. Collections on 2nd Sundays of May, June, July.
•Sat 6/10: Provide lunch at the build site.
•Sat 6/17: Offer a devotion to start the work day.
•Sat 7/8: Work day! Home should be nearly done.
Community Carnival Sat, Jul 1

posted 5/20/2017

Come to our free community carnival on Saturday, July 1, 6pm - 8pm in Christ United Methodist Church's parking lot. We'll have kid's games, facepainting, and free snacks and drinks. Help is needed setting up and during the carnival.
Events - June & July 2017

updated 6/7/2017

• June 1 (Th): last Cooking for the Soul session
• June 11 (Su): Offering for Apostle Build
• June 18 (Su) 11am: Worship/potluck in Silver Park
• June 19-23 (M-F): Alliance Mission Encounter, 7:30am at Alliance Christian Center
• July 1 (Sat) 6pm-8pm: Community Carnival
• July 17-21 (M-F) 9am-noon: Children's Music Camp
• July 21 (Fri) 7pm: Music Camp Show
Donations Needed for Music Camp

posted 5/27/2017
Camp is July 17-21 for grades 2nd through 6th. Needed:
• Juice boxes, small bottles of water, prepackaged snacks (cheese and peanut butter crackers, bags of pretzels/chips, granola bars)
• Plastic coffee cans and other tubs (~1 gallon) to make drums.
• Small boxes, toilet/paper towel rolls, cardboard, plastic containers, fabric and plastic mesh for craft projects.
Please take snacks to the church office and other items to the collection box in the lounge. Thank you for your continued support and prayers.
Cooking for the Soul is Back!

posted 4/28/17
The Susie Buckel Circle is again offering Cooking for the Soul classes in May-June (5/18, 5/25, and 6/1). Thank you very much for your recent financial support -- we have reached 100% of our goal! These classes would not be possible without your prayers and contributions! God Bless!
UMW Basement Sale May 12-13

posted 4/28/17
The sale is Fri, May 12, 9am-4pm and Sat, May 13, 9am-12pm. Setup is on Thu, May 11. We are looking for helpers all days. If you have any items to contribute to the sale, please bring them to the church by Thursday morning.
UMW Sunday

posted 04/22/16
On April 23, the worship service will be planned and led by the UMW (United Methodist Women) at CUMC. This year's theme is A Call to Community, with a focus on building community through mission and service.
Negotiating Diversity

posted 04/22/16
On Mon, April 23 at 7pm, a student group from the University of Mount Union will present a summary of their learning and experiences from their college course Negotiating Diversity. Please come if you are able for this enriching event.
Easter Week Schedule

posted 04/7/16
Community Pantry Collection

posted 03/24/2017
Throughout the month of April, the CUMC community is collecting items needed by the Alliance Community Pantry:
Items can be placed in the large box in the Lounge. Thank you!
Breakfast for the Soul

posted 3/3/2017
The Explorers Sunday School class will be providing a free, hot breakfast to community children and their families on Sunday mornings beginning March 5. During and after breakfast, the children will participate in Sunday School activities, and the adult family members can either join an adult Sunday School class or stay in fellowship hall for a brief time of devotions and prayer. We would like to invite all church members to come and join us for breakfast and to visit with our guests at 8:45. Hope to see you all there!
Transforming Congregational Culture

posted 3/3/2017
The Administration Council will be studying the book Transforming Congregation Culture by Anthony B. Robinson. Also, the Friendship II Sunday School will be reading this book during Lent. Everyone in the church is invited to read along or to sit in on the Friendship II class on Sunday mornings.
UMW Prayer Buddies

posted 3/17/2017
As part of the Year of Prayer Initiative, United Methodist Women will be praying for Christ Church’s leadership and staff members throughout 2017. It has been said that praying for a church is like filling a balloon with helium, the more it is filled, the more it will soar. We’re excited to see our church soar, benefiting from the encouragement and intercessory prayer from this group of dedicated women.
Community Lenten Services

posted 3/3/2017
Local United Methodist Churches are joining together to have Sunday evening Lenten services at 6:30pm. This is a wonderful to worship in new places and with new people.
• 3/5 Bolton UMC, Rev. Cora Lee Cox
• 3/12 Christ UMC, Pastor Neil Orchard
• 3/19 Salem UMC (Alliance), Rev. David Andrews
• 3/26 Lexington UMC, Rev. Stephanie Lee
• 4/2 Union Ave UMC, Rev. Bob Miller
• 4/9 Beechwood UMC, Rev. Scott Hayward
Year of Prayer

posted 2/25/2017
Join us in our Year of Prayer as we explore different forms of prayer each month. Each week we publish a guide to accompany the scripture reading. Missed a week or want to review? It's all here: Year of Prayer
March Events

posted 3/3/2017

• Sundays 8:45am-Breakfast! March 5 until Easter.
• Mar 19-One Great Day of Music: All-music worship service.
• Mar 19-Salvation Army Chuckwagon: Bring your canned food or other donation for the food bank.
• Easter Lily: order forms in weekly bulletins.
February Events

posted 1/27/2017

• Feb 12: Scout Sunday Spaghetti lunch after worship in Fellowship Hall.
• Feb 26:Staff Recognition Luncheon
UMW Project: Cosmetic & Toiletry Kits

posted 1/27/2017
The United Methodist Women's February project is to fill comestic bags for the Women-Children Domestic Violence Shelter. Needed: toothbrushes for adults and children, small hand lotions, small shampoos, and deodorants. There is a box in the lounge for your donations. Thank you!
Help Our Garden Grow!

posted 1/27/2017
Did you know that CUMC operates a community garden next to our parking lot? Anyone interested in the CUMC Community Garden should contact the church office or Dave Austin. We are looking for suggestions, helpers, gardeners who want plots, and people who have sun-loving plants and shrubs to make the lot more attractive.
The Exciting is Building!

posted 1/27/2017
CUMC is again part of the Apostle Build team with the Alliance Area Habitat for Humanity. This marks Alliance's fourth Apostle Build - a project involving 12 or more churches working together to build a home, offering labor, funds, and prayer. If you would like to help, contact the church office or Mark Locke.
December Events

posted 12/2/2016

• Dec 1: Communion at Copeland Oaks 11:00AM. Fellowship luncheon following. Contact church office to make reservations by Nov. 27.
• Dec 1: Cookie Celebration Class. 2nd annual Cooking for the Soul class. 6:30PM in Fellowship Hall.
• UMYF Hard Tack Candy on sale starting Dec. 4.
• Dec 11: Family Festival and Feast. Holiday music and food 11:30AM after worship service.
• Dec 16: Kid's Christmas Party Follow That Star 5pm-7pm.
• Dec 24: Christmas Eve Service 7PM.
• Dec 25: Christmas Day Service 10:15AM.
Reverse Advent Challenge

posted 12/2/2016
Would you like a new way to make Advent a season of giving? Place one item a day in a box (in your home) during the four weeks of Advent. What to pu in your box is up to you:

• Blessing bag items for the homeless?
• Comestics for the Women's Domestic Shelter?
• A dollar a day for mission works?
Suggested items: men’s or women’s socks, gloves, hats; packages of hot chocolate or coffee; washcloths, combs, small soap, shampoo, conditioner, body lotion, toothbrush, toothpaste; women’s hygiene products. The Christian Outreach Committee.
Follow That Star!

posted 12/2/2016
Kid's Christmas Party, Friday, Dec 16 at Christ United Methodist Church.
• 5:00-6:30PM: Santa, crafts, and food
• 6:30-7:00PM: Story time: A Wise Man's Tale
RSVP by Friday, Dec 9 to church office. Children must be accompanied by an adult. See our flyer.
Sierra Leone Mission Trip

posted 12/2/2016
The East Ohio United Methodist Volunteers in Mission (UMVIM) are planning a 2-week mission trip in May to Sierra Leone, returning to the Manjama Health Center which we visited in 2013 as well as doing service in the capital Freetown. The group needs two more interested parties by Dec 31. To learn more, read this information sheet, or contact Susan Haddox or Victor Lee.
November Events

posted 10/30/2016

• Thu, Nov 3 & 10: Cooking for the Soul 7pm.
• Sun, Nov 13: Consecration Sunday. Luncheon after worship service.
• Sun, Nov 13: Charge Conference, 2pm at Dover First UMC.
• Sun, Nov 20: Deadlines. Sign the congregational Christmas card. Sign up to provide Thanksgiving turkey or desserts on Thanksgiving day.
• Thu, Nov 24: Thanksgiving Day. Thanksiving Dinner take-out program at First Immanuel Church. Kitchen opens 8am; deliveries start 10am.
• Fri, Nov 25: Office closed.
Stewardship Campaign

posted 10/30/2016
Our annual stewardship campaign began on October 23 and continues through Consecration Sunday, November 13. We are again using the program Extravagant Generosity: The Heart of Giving. Its positive approach invites you to look at the examples of generosity you have experienced and at your relationship with your church. The United Methodist Church on extravagant generosity
Nov 13 Consecration Sunday and Luncheon

posted 10/30/16
How have you been blessed by the generosity of others? On Nov. 8 church members will pledge how we will help our church in the coming year. Stay for the UMW's Bocadious Baked Potato and Salad luncheon, to help women and children near and far. $6 adults/$3 children
Thanksgiving Day Meals

posted 10/30/16
First Immanuel UCC is again offering free take-out or delivered Thanksgiving meals and is asking for our help: up to 10 large turkeys, cooked and sliced, and 200 servings of dessert. Workers also needed Thanksgiving morning. Look for a sign-up list in the lounge. Please sign up by Nov. 20.
Congregational Christmas Card

posted 10/30/16
In lieu of sending out individual cards you can sign the poster board in the lounge and drop a donation in the box. Your donations will help support the many Missions and Ministries of Christ Church.
Thanksgiving Challenge

posted 10/30/16
Consider giving an additional donation to the church equal to what you will spend on your Thanksgiving dinner. The funds will go to help those who are hungry.
Practicing Extravagant Generosity
Generosity is a core value of Christians. This season we focus on practicing what we believe.
The United Methodist Church on extravagant generosity
UMW Basement Sale Oct 21-22

posted 9/3/2016
Setup is on Thur, Oct 20. Please bring articles for the sale to church by Thur, Oct. 20 9am-2pm. The sale is Fri, Oct 21, 9am-4pm and Sat, 9am-12pm. We need helpers each day plus cleanup at noon on Saturday.
Children's Sabbath

posted 10/2/2016
Each year the Children's Defense Fund selects a theme for the National Observance of Children’s Sabbath that encourages prayer, education, and service to help children and families. The theme this year is “Children of Promise: Closing the Opportunity Gaps”: gaps in education, health care, safety, nutrition, and overall development which are the result of poverty. Our Christian Education Committee and United Methodist Women are together sponsoring a mission project during Children’s Sabbath. We ask for your support to purchase special infant sleepwear designed to promote safe sleep.
Cooking for the Soul

posted 10/2/2016
The Susie Buckel Circle is again offering the free Crock Pot Cooking Classes: Oct. 27, Nov. 3, and Nov. 10 at 5:30pm. Look for the display in the lounge to see how you can help: Cook a casserole, donate towards the costs of cookware, or assist during on the day of a class.
Upcoming Events

updated 10/2/2016

• Thu, Oct 6: UMW Evening Program about Dorothy Stang. 7pm.
• Sun, Oct 9: Children's Sabbath Worship Service.
• Sun, Oct 16: Laity/50-year Member Sunday. Luncheon following.
• Oct 21-22: UMW Basement Sale. Start saving items (good used clothing and household items) to donate for the sale!
• Oct 27, Cooking for the Soul. 7pm. Additional classes on Nov 3, Nov 10.
• Sun, Nov 13: Charge Conference: 2pm at Dover First UMC.
Worship Service Returns to Sanctuary Oct 2, 10:15 AM

posted 9/23/2016
The renovations to the organ have been completed! On Oct. 2 we will return to our regular worship space. The schedule will remain as it has been in September:

• 9:00 AM - Sunday School classes
• 10:15 AM - Worship Service
UMYF Resumes; Suppers Needed

posted 9/23/2016
UMYF has started up again for the 2016-17 school year, which means we are in need of volunteers to do snack supper for the youth. Supper is served at 6:00 pm on Sunda evenings for approximately 12 people. See the sign up sheet in Fellowship Hall or the Lounge for available dates and ideas. Thank you for supporting our youth!
Blessing Bags Needed

posted 9/10/2016
The Alliance of Churches is in need of items for blessing bags: small bottles of water, small packages of cookies or crackers, toothbrushes, small tootpaste and shampoo containers, and quarters (coins). A donation box will be in Fellowship Hall Sept. 11, 18, and 25. Jean Webster and Carolyn Miller will assemble the items into blessing bags in late September.
Help the Alliance of Churches help others

posted 9/10/2016
Did you know the Alliance of Churches helps needful families in the Alliance/Marlington area with their utilities and rent payments? They would be grateful for any monetary support that we can provide on a steady basis. One-time contributions are also appreciated! Checks should be made payable to the Alliance of Churches and can be placed either in the offering plate or given to the church office.
Church Events in Oct and Nov

posted 9/10/2016

• Sun, Oct 2: Welcoming Service for our new bishop Tracy Malone. Salem First UMC, 244 S Broadway, Salem, 3pm - 5pm.
• Oct 21-22: UMW Basement Sale. Start saving items (good used clothing and household items) to donate for the sale!
• Sun, Nov 13: Charge Conference: 2pm at Dover First UMC.
Thur. Oct 6: A Journey of Courage

posted 9/3/2016
The United Methodist Women of Christ UMC invite you an evening with Michele Murdock (author) and Judi Clemens (Sister of Notre Dame de Namur) who will present the inspiring story of Sister Dorothy Strang, who advocated tirelessly and bravely for the rural poor of Brazil beginning in the 1970's. Thur, Oct 6 at 7pm. To attend this free event, RVSP to umwevent@gmail.com or call the church office (330) 823-3176.
Fall Schedule

posted 9/3/2016

• Sun, Sept 4: Children's Sunday school for all ages at 9am.
• Wed, Sept 7: Choir rehearsals resume.
Hallelujuh bells @5:30pm.
Chancel bells @6:30pm.
Chancel vocal choir @7:30pm. Newcomers are welcome!
• Sun, Sept 11: Rally Sunday marks the start of Fall season. Worship service will be at 10:15am in Fellowship Hall, as renovation work to the organ is not yet complete.
Children's Sunday School Resumes

posted 8/19/2016
Sunday School resumes for children and youth on Aug. 28 at the 9am hour. This will be an all-ages combined class as well as on Sept. 4th. We will meet in the second floor classroom. There may be a time change after Sept. 4.
Community Dinner on Tue, Aug 30

posted 8/6/2016
Volunteers and Desserts Needed: CUMC takes it turn serving the Tuesday night Community Dinner on August 30. We need cupcakes for dessert and volunteers to help cook, serve, and clean up. Cooking starts at 4:30pm.
Coordinators Needed: We are looking for 1 or 2 persons to take over the duties of grocery shopping and supervising our Community Dinner, 4 times a year. See Victor Lee or the Austins.
Help Needed for Summer Music Camp

posted 7/22/2016
We have 32 children signed up for music camp, which is a record. We need an additional adult helpers. We also need containers to be used as drums. Plastic, approximately gallon-size is ideal, but we aren't picky. Summer Music Camp is for children entering grades 1 to 6, July 25-29 from 9am-Noon. Campers will play a variety of instruments, do crafts, and learn a musical which they will present Friday, July 29 at 7pm.
Carnation Days Burger Booth

posted 7/16/2016
Carnation Days in the Park will be August 17 to 20 this year. Members: please sign up in Fellowship Hall to volunteer your time at the Burger Booth. It takes a consistent crew of people to run the booth efficiently. you can only help one day for a short amount of time, your time is appreciated. you for your help in making this another successful year at the park for our church!
UMW Book Study

posted 7/8/2016
United Methodist Women: The book “A Journey of Courage, The Amazing Story of Sister Dorothy Stang” is available in the church office for $10. Ohio-born Stang spent the last 3 decades of her life helping poor farmers in the Amazon basin. Our October Unit Meeting will feature the author of book, Michele Murdock.
Events - June & July 2016

updated 6/20/2016

• June 16, 23, 30 - Cooking for the Soul: Free evening cooking classes presented by the Susie Buckel UMW Circle. Volunteers to cook a casserole, setup, or clean up are needed!
• June 20-24: Alliance Mission Encounter, 7:30am at Alliance Chri:ian Center
• July 9, 6pm-8pm: Community Carnival
• July 25-29, 9am-noon: Children's Music Camp
• July 29, 7pm: Music Camp Show
Alliance Mission Encounter: The In-Town Mission Trip

posted 6/3/2016
From June 20 to 24, CUMC joins other churches to help needy homeowners in Alliance with projects such as yard clean-up, painting, rebuilding safe front steps, cleaning gutters, and sharing God's love. If you can help on any day, even part of a day, meet the team at Alliance Christian Center at 7:30am, for continental breakfast and work assignments. Dress for outdoor work: hat, gloves, sturdy shoes and sunscreen suggested. CUMC will also be serving lunch one day that week. Contact Jean Webster for details.
Summer Hours in Effect

posted 5/28/2016
Between Memorial Day and Labor Day, our Sunday schedule will switch to our summer hours:
Upcoming Events - June 2016

posted 5/28/2016
Summer Music Camp

posted 5/28/2016
This year's free Summer Music Camp, for children entering grades 1 to 6, will be July 25-29 from 9am-Noon. Older youths may serve as Shepherds; Campers will play a variety of instruments, do crafts, and learn a musical which they will present Friday, July 29 at 7pm. registration forms are available in the church office. Call our office for more information.
Community Carnival Sat, Jul 9

posted 5/14/2016

Come to our free community carnival on Saturday, July 9, 6pm - 8pm in Christ United Methodist Church's parking lot. We'll have kid's games, facepainting, and free snacks and drinks. Help is needed setting up and during the carnival.
Helping New Parents

posted 5/9/16
The Alliance Pregnancy Center provides assistance and education to expecting and new parents. Between Mother's Day and Father's Day you can help support them by dropping your spare change (or bills!) in one of the baby bottles placed around the church.
UMW Basement Sale May 13-14

posted 5/7/16
UMW’s semi-annual Basement Sale is this week! Please drop off your donations for sale by May 11. Helpers are needed to set up on May 12th and during the sale.
Camp Wanake Workday May 7

posted 04/29/2016
The UMYF are inviting anyone in the congregation to join them on Saturday, May 7th for a spring work day at Camp Wanake. The hours are 9am to 4pm with lunch provided by the camp. Contact Jamie or Mike Greiner for more details.
Graduate Recognition May 22

posted 04/29/2016
We will celebrate with members who are graduating from high school, college, or other institutions. We are asking graduates to send a photo and brief bio in time for special recognition in our worship service on May 22, 2016. Please contact any member of your Christian Education Committee for information.
Spring Concert

posted 04/08/2016
Please join us for our free Spring Concert, Sunday, May 1 at 3pm. Featuring adult, youth, and children's choirs, handbell choirs, with solos organ, violin, and trumpet. Refreshments follow.
Soles for Souls Consecrated

posted 05/07/2016
On April 24, Christ United Methodist Church consecrated 26 new pairs of shoes, to be gifted to the children of the Stuckey Family Interfaith Child Development Center. Along with "Cooking for the Soul", the "Soles for Souls" project is one of several CUMC missions focused on serving the women and children of our community. The Stuckey Family Interfaith Child Development Center was begun at CUMC in 1968 and was housed here for 43 years before moving to its present location at the Alliance Family YWCA. [Press Release]
Community Pantry Results

posted 05/07/2016
Thank you for your generosity! Last month, you helped us collect the following to donate to the Alliance Community Pantry:
Soles for Souls

posted 04/03/2016
Your Christian Education Committee is collecting children’s shoes to benefit the Stuckey Interfaith Child Development Center. Shoes in children’s sizes up to 1 or 2 boys and girls, or, if you prefer, a cash donation, are appropriate. There will be a table in the lounge to receive your donations, and we will bless the shoes during the April 24, 2016 worship service. As always, thank you for your support.
Community Pantry Collection

posted 04/03/2016
Throughout the month of April, children, youth and adults of CUMC are invited to donate items needed for the Alliance Community Pantry:
Items can be placed in the large box in the Lounge. Thank you!
UMW Basement Sale is Coming

posted 04/3/16
UMW’s semi-annual Basement Sale is coming soon! The basement sale is May 13th & 14th, so start saving your items. Also, they need helpers to set up on May 12th and workers during the sale.
Easter Flowers

posted 03/11/15

For our homebound members: Please consider signing up in the lounge to visit and to deliver an African Violet to one or more of our shut-ins/homebound members during the Holy Week. The visit is so important. The African violets and Easter cards will be available for you to pick up on Palm Sunday, March 20th in the lounge. Thank you!

For Easter Sunday: Easter Lily order forms are available for $9.00 each. The deadline to place orders is March 21st.
Easter Baskets for Homeless Kids

posted 03/11/16
The Anchor House is looking to make Easter baskets for homeless kids. Items needed are Easter baskets, sample-size hygiene items for kids, power bars and crayons. These items can be dropped off at 333 East Market St on Monday thru Saturday Noon to 9 pm.
Easter Week Events

posted 02/26/16
In keeping with the Easter holiday weekend, Christ United Methodist will celebrate with a Maundy Thursday service, an Easter Vigil service Saturday evening and two services Sunday – sunrise led by the United Methodist Youth Fellowship and traditional led by Pastor Stephanie Lee.

Visitation pastor Rev. Chris Martin will lead the Maundy Thursday Service, March 24, at 7pm. Featured will be the church’s Chancel Bell Choir presenting “Meditation Passion Chorale” and the Vocal Choir “Carol of the Hill”. An Easter Vigil, the first service of Easter that includes celebrations of Light, Word, Baptism, and Communion, will be held Saturday, March 26 at 8pm, led by Mount Union Religion Professor Susan Haddox. Easter Sunday, March 27, at 8am the United Methodist Youth Fellowship, led by Mike and Jamie Greiner, will perform a sunrise service —“The Other Wiseman” — followed by an 8:45am breakfast. The traditional service will occur at 10:45am.
Easter Week Schedule

posted 02/26/16
Community Dinner Hosts Needed

posted 02/26/16
We have had a faithful group of Community Dinner hosts for the past two years. We are now looking for some new volunteers who can help one Tuesday a month, 4:30pm to 7pm. Contact Victor Lee or the church office.
Worshipping Together

posted 02/13/16
Starting from Sunday, February 14, we will no longer have our 8:30am early worship service. Everyone is invited to attend our 10:45am worship service, preceded by Sunday School at 9:30am.
Fantastic Friday on March 25

posted 02/13/16
Every Good Friday, we host Fantastic Friday!, a half-day of fun and educational activities for kids. This year it will be on March 25, 10am - 12:30pm. Sign up in the lounge, to have your child attend or to volunteer.
News Briefs

posted 02/13/16
Blessings Bag Update

posted 02/13/16
Jean Webster and Carolyn Miller have been busy putting together your donations to assemble blessing bags -- easy-to-carry bags of items helpful to someone without a regular home. Thanks to your generosity, we were able to provide 65 bags for the Alliance of Churches, Salvation Army, Anchor House, and Feed My Sheep.
Prayer Buddy, Anyone?

posted 01/29/16
EXCITING NEWS! UMW is expanding the PRAYER BUDDY program to include the entire congregation. Would you like to be part of this special project in 2016? Please sign up in the long or let Dolores in the office know by January 31st.
Blessings Bag for the Homeless

posted 01/29/16
Between now and Feb. 1, the church is gathering items for Blessing Bags, compact, easy-to-carry bags of items that can be helpful to someone without a regular home. Some of the items we will be collecting are socks, gloves, tooth brushes, washcloths, granola bars, raisins, small soap, travel size shampoo and $5 gift cards for Subway or Burger King. There is an example of the bag and a complete list of items in the lounge. You can donate a full bag or whatever items you wish. Please bring your donations in by Feb. 1. Our bags will then be handed over to a local agency that serves persons who might benefit from a blessing bag.
Paper Products Collection

posted 01/29/16
United Methodist Women will be collecting paper products for the Alliance Domestic Violence Center for the month of February. This includes toilet paper, Kleenex and paper towels. There will be a box in the lounge during the month of February.
UMW Winter Soup Sale

posted 01/29/16
We will be selling Peg's Vegetable and Vegetable Beef Soup in February. Pickup is February 14 or we'll deliver if the weather is bad. Order forms will be available in the lounge or church office until February 7. Cost per quart is $6.00.
Lenten Study

posted 01/29/16
This year's Lenten Study will be on FORGIVE US: Confessions of a Compromised Faith. Study will be led by Rev. Stephanie Lee and Susan Haddox. It will start on Sunday Feb. 14 at 6:30pm.
Altar Flowers Sign-Up

posted 1/9/16
If you would like to sponsor the altar flowers for a Sunday this year, there is a sign-up sheet in the lounge. Please let the office know at least a week ahead of your Sunday dedication message you would like printed in the bulletin.
UMW Prayer Buddies

posted 1/9/16
If you would like to be a part of the 2016 Prayer Buddy Program, please contact Pat Helsel or Dolores in the office. Please share your stories about how having someone prayer for and with you has been a blessing.
Free Community Dinner
We are happy to be entering our 2nd year hosting a free dinner, each Tuesday at 5:30 PM. Five churches take turns providing the meals: Union Ave. United Methodist, St. Joseph's Catholic, Alliance Friends, St. Paul's Lutheran, and ourselves: Christ United Methodist.
Highchairs Wanted!

posted 1/9/16
The church is looking for highchairs in good conditon for use at our Tuesday night community dinners and other events.
Chrimtmas Eve Service

posted 12/14/15
You are cordially invited to join us on Christmas eve at 7pm, for a candlelight service of carols and musical performances.
Dec 13 Poinsetta Delivery

posted 12/11/15
If you signed up to visit with one of our homebound members, please pick up a poinsetia, a plate of decorated cookies, and a greeting card in the lounge on Sunday, Dec. 13.
Dec 13 Christmas luncheon

posted 11/27/15
To accommodate busy holiday schedules, our Traditional Christmas Family Night will be held... at noontime! Chili, bread, and appetizers (with recipes!) provided. The Friendship II Sunday School class with be bringing appetizers. Others are invited to bring a dessert to share. Enjoy choir performances and caroling. Transportation back to Copeland Oaks provided.
News Shorts

posted 12/12/15

~ UMYF is selling hard tack candy on Dec. 13.

- Welcome Dolores Lawrence as our new Adminstrative Assitant!

~ Free Xmas Day meal 4:00pm-5:30pm at Regina Ceoli Family Center, 664 Fernwood Blvd.

~ Workers and desserts needed for Dec. 29 Community Dinner. Please sign up in advance so we insure we have enough help.
News Shorts

posted 11/27/15

~ A fond farewell to administrative assistant Kristi Farrell. We'll miss you!

~ Welcome Dolores Lawrence as our new Adminstrative Assitant!

~ Nov. 29 is United Methodist Student Day.

~ Advent study begins Nov. 29 at 6:30pm in Dussel room.
Dec 11 Santa's Workshop (Updates)

posted 11/19/15
Fri, Dec 11, 5 PM, the 4th floor turns into Santa's Workshop! Featuring: children's crafts, storytime, light dinner, "The Santa Clause" movie, and... Santa! Volunteers and decorations needed. To attend, sign up by Dec. 4. See our flyer for Santa's Workshop for more info.
Salvation Army Angel Tree

posted 11/14/15
Be an angel; buy Christmas gifts for a disadvantaged child. The tree in the lounge has wishlist tags. Please write your name and tag number on the sign-up list and return your gifts in the provided plastic bag by Dec. 6. You're also invited to pin children's mittens and hats to the tree! Thank you!
Nov 19 "Cooking Cookies for the Soul"

posted 11/14/15
Thanks all for supporting the 3rd "Cooking for the Soul" series! These classes are a blessing to each of the women and children that attend and to everyone involved. Your time, talents, and prayers are essential and are deeply appreciated!
Our next "adventure" is a special Cookie Class on Thu., Nov. 19, 6:30PM-8:30PM. To help, please contact Jamie Greiner.
Dec 3 Ring Bells for Salvation Army Kettle

posted 11/14/15
Sign up in the lounge to be a Red Kettle bell ringer at Thorne's Supermarket on Union Ave! We would like to have 2 people ringing throughout the day from 9 AM to 8 PM.
Nov 21 Handbell Festival

posted 11/14/15
The 2nd Annual Tuscarawas District Handbell Festival will be held Saturday, Nov. 21 st at 4:00 PM at First UMC, 201 W. High Street, New Philadelphia, OH featuring Alliance Christ UMC adult and youth choirs. Admission is free.
Recognizing Our 50-Year Members

posted 11/15/15
On Nov. 1, All Saints Sunday, Christ UMC held its annual recognition of 50-year members. New 50-year club members are Sheryl Crum Lain and William Barnes. They bring the total number of active members to 101.
Nov 13-14 UMW Basement Sale

posted 11/7/15
Bargin hunters: the famous UMW Basement Sale is here again!
Fri, Nov 13, 9 to 4
Sat, Nov 14, 9 to 12
Advertise your event or program

posted 10/9/15
We need information about events and programs to put on our indoor digital bulletinboard. It's our electronic window to information going on in the church. We need your posters, flyers, and press releases. Word and jpeg formats preferred. Flash drives are available from the office.
Oct. 18 Events

posted 10/9/15

Sun, Oct 18 is a big day!
1. Recognition of the ministry of all laypersons
2. Recognition of our 50-Year Members!
3. Fellowship Luncheon - proceeds support Red Bird Mission.
4. Food Pantry Sunday - bring your food donations
Children's Sabbath - Soles for Souls

posted 10/2/15
We need your help with the Soles for Souls mission project. Donations of children's shoes will benefit the Stuckey Interfaith Child Development Center. See the bulletin for more details.
Dessert, Volunteers needed for Community Dinner

posted 9/27/15
Every Tuesday evening, we open our Fellowship Hall for a free community dinner, at 5:30pm. Local churches take turns providing the food. On Sept. 29, it will be our church's turn. Desserts and volunteers are needed.
Combined Worship Services Oct. 4 to 18

posted 9/26/15
We will be having combined services at 10:45 for the first three Sundays of October (no 8:30am service).
Oct. 4 World Communion Sunday

Oct. 11 Children's Sabbath

Oct. 18 Laity Sunday & 50-Year Member Recognition, Fellowship Luncheon
Fiddle Fun!

posted 9/26/15
This school year, Christ United Methodist Church, in conjunction with the Navigators Program, is sponsoring Fiddle Fun, weekly violin lessons at Alliance Middle School. Below, Cynthia Kreiner, Rev. Lee, and Susan Haddox get ready for another afternoon of music.
Anticipate with Excitement!

posted 9/18/15
Beginning with Sept. 20's 10:45am worship service, once a month the service format will be slightly different. Come expecting a more relaxed atmosphere and let the Spirit move you!
Pettie Shield's Retirement

posted 9/18/15
Photos from Retirement Luncheon
New Administrative Secretary, New Office Hours

posted 9/11/15
Welcome to Kristi Farrell, our new adminstrative secretary. Please note that the office is no longer open on Mondays.
Regular Sunday Schedule returns Sept. 13

posted 9/11/15
As summer ends, we return to our regular Sunday worship schedule. Come join us!
8:30am - early worship in the Chapel
9:30am - Sunday school
10:45am - worship service in the Sanctuary

Upcoming Events

Thanksgiving Day Report

updated 11/29/24

November Events

posted 11/22/2024

Ring Bells for Salvation Army Kettle

posted 11/22/24

Christmas at Christ UMC

posted 11/22/2024

Thanksgiving Day Meals - Helping Out

updated 10/23/24

Thanksgiving Day Meals- Ordering

posted 10/26/24

Events - October 2024

posted 10/4/2024

Basement Sale Oct 4 & 5

posted 9/29/24

Children's Sunday School Starts Sept 15

posted 8/25/24

Community Dinners Now Indoors

posted 8/10/24

Carnation Days Burgers: Final Flip!

posted 8/3/24

Beat the Heat Movie: Save the Date!

posted 6/29/24

CUMC offering snacks at concerts

posted 5/18/2024

Events - June 2024

posted 6/14/2024

Look for the Baby Bottles

posted 5/18/24

CUMC offering snacks at concerts

posted 5/18/2024

Community Pantry Drive

posted 04/13/2024

Easter Week 2024

posted 03/16/24

Staff Appreciation Sunday

posted 03/10/24

Ash Wednesday, February 14

posted 2/14/2024

Lenten Devotionals

posted 02/04/24

Christmas at Christ UMC

updated 12/16/2023

Thanksgiving Day Report

updated 12/02/23

Thanksgiving Day Meals- Ordering

posted 10/28/23

Thanksgiving Day Meals - Helping Out

updated 10/22/23

Children's Sunday School Starts Sept 10

posted 10/25/23

Beat the Heat Movie: Save the Date!

updated 7/2/23

CUMC offering snacks at concerts

updated 7/2/2023

Upcoming Events

posted 06/10/23

UWF Basement Sale May 5-6

posted 4/16/23

Easter Week 2023

posted 04/02/23

Ash Wednesday, February 22

posted 2/19/2023

Feb 12 is Scout Sunday

posted 2/11/23

Thanksgiving Day Report

updated 11/27/22

Salvation Army Angel Tree

posted 11/5/22

Thanksgiving Day Meals- Ordering

posted 10/28/22

Thanksgiving Day Meals - Helping Out

updated 10/23/22

Events - October 2022

posted 10/16/2022

New Children's Sunday School Program

posted 9/3/22

Basement Sale Oct 7-8

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