Events
🕯️Lenten Devotional Time🗓️ When: Monday, Feb 23 - Mar 16 🕡 6:30 PM
📍 Where: Church library
Join us each Monday during Lent for a time of devotion and reflection together, led by our Pastor.
RSVP by Feb 20th to: office@southumc.com
🌟 Youth Group
This is your space to grow, lead, and discover who you’re becoming!
This season, we’re exploring Justice — what it really means and how to live it out in our daily lives. Get ready for fun, friends, and powerful lessons that challenge and inspire!
March 15: No meeting but Youth are encouraged to sit together and connect with other teens at the potluck lunch.
March 22: Fun Youth outing, details coming soon. New youth welcome to join the fun!
Let’s grow together, stand for what’s right, and build something that truly matters together 🙌
Contact: Mina (Interim Youth Coordinator)
@ 508.523.9984
🎬 Silence Movie Night
🗓️ When: March 13 🕖 7PM 📍Where: Sanctuary
Come experience a timeless comedy classic brought to life with live music in an unforgettable celebration of the golden age of silent film. Enjoy an evening filled with laughter, artistry, and the unique charm of early cinema as live musical accompaniment enhances every moment on screen.
Perfect for families, film lovers, and anyone looking for a memorable night out, this special presentation captures the magic and joy of a bygone era while creating a shared experience for today’s audience.
☘️ St. Patrick’s Day Potluck 🗓️ When: Sunday, March 15 after 10 AM service
📍 Where: Cooper Hall
Mark your calendars to join us for a potluck lunch & bring a dish to share (entrée, side or dessert – hot or cold - Irish or not – we love it all!).
Contact Ginny Hartzog for questions: ginhartz@gmail.com
🐣 Easter Mini-Fair – Orders
⏰ Order Deadline: Sunday, March 15
📧 Order Sheets: Emailed on Feb 27
📝 Paper Copies: Available in the Reception Hall, Café, and Office
👀 Samples on Display: Check out our Easter items in the Reception Hall & Café
🛍 Pickup: At the Easter Mini-Fair in Reception Hall on Sunday, March 22, or by special arrangementPlace your order for wonderful Easter items, perfect for small gifts, table favors, or basket stuffers, all lovingly made by the SUMC Crafters!
🧤 Church grounds cleanup
Join us as we prepare our church properties for Easter Sunday! We’ll be clearing leaves, trimming, and sprucing up the grounds to make everything look beautiful for the celebration.
🗓 When: Saturday, March 28 🕤 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
🌦 Weather: Rain or shine (please dress for the weather)
We apologize for the late notice—just a few days ago the ground was still covered in snow, which made planning difficult.
Please bring any tools you can, such as rakes, tarps, and leaf blowers, along with plenty of energy to help out.
🍽 Lunch will be provided after the work is completed.
Sign-up sheets are available in the Reception Hall and the Café. Hope you can join us as we work together to get ready for Easter! 🌿
Contact Don Wilby for more details (860)841-7891 or sexton@southumc.com
🌟 Trash & Treasure Tag Sale
🗓 When: Saturday, April 18 🕘 9 AM – 2 PM
📍 Location: Cooper Hall
Our popular Trash & Treasures Tag Sale is back! Come explore a wide variety of great finds, including:
✨ Antikews, Used Jewelry, Novels (only), Puzzles, Plants, Household & decorative treasures ✨
🥪 Lunch will be available for purchase from 11 AM – 1 PM
Donations Accepted: [March 16 – April 12]
Donations may be left on the stage in Cooper Hall while the church is open (office hours - M, T, Th 9am-1pm & Fri 9am-12pm)
We are accepting:
• Clean household & decorative items
• Novels only (no other books this year)
• Puzzles, Small electrical appliances
• Paper bags with handles
• Used Jewelry may be placed anytime in the donation box located in Reception Hall
Please do not donate:
• TVs, computers, stereo systems, records
• Clothing
• Large exercise equipment
We need many volunteers to help make this event successful! If you are available even for an hour or two, please consider helping!
Contact Kathy Thornton tkathy58@gmail.com or church office for any questions
🏡 Rebuilding Together Manchester
🗓 When: Saturday, April 25 🕣 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM+
❓Why: Our Manchester neighbors need help with home maintenance
👥 Who/What: SUMC volunteers are needed for yardwork, painting, and other small home projects around a neighbor’s home
✍️ Sign up in the Reception Hall or the Café between February 15 and March
Spring will be here before you know it!
SUMC is gathering volunteers for the annual Rebuilding Together Manchester (RTM) event.
RTM supports Manchester residents by helping with minor home maintenance tasks that homeowners may be unable to complete on their own.Contact: Jeff Kieft (gjkieft@yahoo.com)
