Memorial United Methodist Church

Eastertide at Memorial!
This Sunday, May 24, is the 7th Sunday of Easter. 

WORSHIP
Sundays at 10 a.m. (First Sunday communion), 8:30 a.m. (weekly communion) and Wednesdays at 6 p.m. (weekly communion)

SEASONS OF THE SPIRIT FOR CHILDREN
Our children leave worship at 10:15 a.m. for “Seasons of the Spirit,” focusing on the same Bible passage Pastor Agne is using in his sermon. Age groups are preschoolers, kindergarten to 2nd grade, 3rd to 5th grade. Our nursery is open from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

ENGAGE GROUP FOR ADULTS
(11:45 a.m. in the Chapel). 

SPIRITUAL GROWTH STUDY FOR ADULTS
(11:45 a.m. in the Gardner Room). John Winkel studies “God is Closer Than You Think,” by John Ortberg.

YOUTH GROUP
(11:45 a.m. to 1:45 p.m.). The youth, middle and high schoolers, meet in the Youth Room every Sunday to discuss issues in a new, collaborative way.

TUESDAYS@DORRY'S
Weekly Table Talk November 3

Tuesdays @ Dorry's gathers "conversation partners" weekly for informal table talk. There is no charge. Order food at 5:30 p.m., and then enjoy a stimulating program from 6-7 p.m.
Tuesdays @ Dorry's is coordinated by Dorry's friends at Memorial United Methodist Church, Congregation Kol Ami and the White Plains Times.

Picnic-Pentecost-Covenant
Next Sunday@Memorial : May 31 -- Pentecost
10 a.m. -- Some food and singing for folks who come early
11 a.m. -- Joint Worship Service with Central Korean UMC
Noon -- Joint Picnic in the Courtyard --- games, food and youth auction for mission trip

Memorial and Central Korean UMCs will celebrate the 10th year of our covenant relationship on Sunday, May 31. We will worship together at 11 a.m. (please note this is later than usual for MUMC and earlier than usual for CK -- we will have a hymn sing at 10 a.m. for people who come early) and the picnic starts in the courtyard right after the service. Their will be the annual re-signing of our covenant during worship. The service will include a children's birthday cake processional celebrating Pentecost, the birthday of the church. There will be a written history of the shared ministries of our congregatons and the Prayer of Jesus will be heard in many languages. There will be communion and no sermon. Come to worship in picnic clothes.
The picnic will feature food, children's games, fellowship, volleyball (a game between CK and MUMC for the championship of the universe), a tug-of-war and lots of time for conversation in our beautiful courtyard. The main meal will be provided. Please bring side dishes and dessert dishes to be shared. MUMC youth will have a silent auction at the picnic with proceeds helping with the cost of the summer mission trip to Oklahoma.

Rainbow Vespers -- June 18
Memorial offers a Rainbow Vespers service on the third Thursday of each month. The next Rainbow Vespers is June 18.This service is designed as a welcoming "portal" for the LGBT persons and their friends and allies. Everyone in the congregation is invited. Bring family and friends. The leader of Rainbow Vespers is Rev. Sara Thompson Tweedy, a United Methodist pastor of the New York Annual Conference. The service starts at 6:30 p.m. and is completed by 7:30 p.m. so folks can attend the third-Thursday movies presented by the LOFT. Many MUMC people have been attending Rainbow Vespers and find the time spiritually centering and renewing. Rev. Thompson Tweedy is an insightful and creative preacher.

Wednesday Bible Study During Eastertide
Adults study the same Bible passages in April and May that are the focus of Pastor’s Joe’s sermons and children’s Sunday School:

• Wed., May 13 – John 15:9-17, Friendship matters
• Wed., May 20 – Acts 1:15-17, 21-26, Guided in Prayer

Adults study the same Bible passage at noon and 7 p.m. each Wednesday. Pastor Joe is the leader of both. The noon study is called “Sacred Bites: Bible Study for Lunch.” The evening Bible study starts ar 6:45 p.m. There is a home-cooked meal for adults at 6 p.m. prepared by Dana Jones. This is new schedule and it will last through the summer. There will no longer be WOW for kids on Wednesdays.

Wednesday Gatherings
Wednesdays provide opportunities for worship, study and community for youth and adults, with lunchtime Bible Study and evening community meal and study.

Sacred Bites Wednesday Bible Study
Wednesdays nights at Memorial
Wednesday evenings we get together for a community meal and study. Here’s the schedule:

• 6:00-6:45 p.m. – Community Meal(Adults and youth)
• 6:45-8 p.m. – Adult program and youth hang-out time

Bible Study During Eastertide
Adults will study the same Bible passages in April and May that are the focus of Pastor’s Joe’s sermons and our children’s Sunday School:

• Wed., May 13 – John 15:9-17, Friendship matters
• Wed., May 20 – Acts 1:15-17, 21-26, Guided in Prayer

Adults study the same Bible passage at noon and 7 p.m. each Wednesday. Pastor Joe is the leader of both.

Movie is cancelled
The Memorial Movie for the last Friday of May has been cancelled.
The Church and World Journey Group will start up the movie series in the fall. They cancelled the movie responding to the question, "Is there too much going on at MUMC on the last weekend of May?" They hope people will make a commitment to attend the covenant worship service and picnic on Sunday morning.

Special Event to Honor Rev. Richard Rice
Reverend Richard Rice has been a strong supporter and participant in our congregation for three decades. He first moved to White Plains when he became our district's superintendent and Nancy and Martha became part of our congregaton. He is about to celebrate the 50th anniversary of his ordination as an Elder of the New York Annual Conference. Memorialites are invited to come to Park Avenue United Methodist Church, 106 East 86th Street at 4 p.m. on Sunday, May 31. A reception will follow. Let Pastor Joe Agne know if you are coming.

Memorial Thrift Shop
Memorial's wonderfully successful thrift shop is serving the needs of people who are longing for a place to buy the things they need in challenging economic times. It is open on Wednesdays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and on Friday and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Contact the church office to bring donations and to volunteer (914-949-2146).

United Methodist Women celebrate Mental Health Month
Aliza DeMasi, from the New York Prsbyterian Hospital, is the featured speaker at the monthly dinner of the Memorial's United Methodist Women, Thursday, May 14, 6:30 p.m. Since May is Mental Health Month she has choses as her subject, "Stress and Anxiety." All of the women of the church and friends are invited. Just come. No need for a reservation. A full meal is served in the Dr. King Firesdie Library,for a small donation.

All Congregation Baby Shower on Sunday May 25
It is time for our annual Baby Shower to Support WAM (Women's Action Ministry).Bring new items for infants and toddlers, whose mothers are in prison. These gifts support the children and their mothers. Contact the church office or Debbie DeMerrit for a list of suggested gifts. The Baby Shower is sponsored by the United Methodist Women and the Outreach Journey Group. Bring your gifts to worship at 10 a.m. or to the coffee hour at 11:15 a.m.

Support Memorial's "250" neighbors
Three organizations are based at Memorial, 250 Bryant Avenue:

• The Early Childhood Center is receiving registrations for summer camp and next fall. Call 914-949-4187.
• The LOFT, serving the LGBT community of the Lower Hudson area. Contact David Juehren, Executive Director, for information, 914-948-2932.
• The Westchester Martin Luther King, Jr. Institute for Nonviolence. Contact the office for information on programs (914-949-6555 or info@mlkwestchester.org).
• Our covenant partner church : Central Korean United Methodist Church Rev. Kim 914-948-8835

Memorial Jazz

Memorial Jazz !

Join us for LIVE JAZZ - Saturday, August 22 from 7-10 pm at Dorry's Diner ! Full Menu Available (...as well as outdoor seating!)