The 13th Annual PUMC Youth Online Auction will take place from Friday, August 23rd, through Monday, September 9th. We need donations from our church community and friends to make this event a success.

We request that you contribute by donating new items, services, or your skills. Gift cards to restaurants are always appreciated and quite popular. Your donations will make a significant difference in the lives of our middle and high school youth on their Christian journey.

Donation forms can be obtained at the church office, welcome desk, or online. For further details, please visit pumc.org/youthauction or email auction@pumc.org. Please make your donation by July 15th to ensure it is listed on the auction website.

In August, we will provide further information, and you will have the opportunity to bid on an excellent range of items without leaving the comfort of your home. Donations will also be on display on Sundays at church when the auction goes live. Thank you for your support!

Join us for Walking Tacos and a walk in the park on Cinco de Mayo Sunday, May 5th! We’ll meet after morning worship in the Worship Annex at 11:15 and head to Hummel Park, where we’ll eat a simple lunch (provided) and enjoy a walk in the hopefully wonderful spring weather! Bring your own beverage and sturdy walking shoes/outdoor gear as needed. We’ll adjust plans to account for inclement weather if necessary.

The Hospitality & Outreach committee wants to help you connect with Plainfield UMC this May. On May 5th and 12th, committee members will have a table in the lobby after each service. Visiting the table is the easiest way to request a name tag, sign up for the directory (and have your picture taken if you like), and/or sign up for the weekly eNews and monthly Circuit Rider (newsletter) email list. Please remember that only those with a directory account can view the directory, and all requests are approved by the PUMC directory admin.

You do not need to be a member of PUMC to participate. Any attendee who wishes to partake of these connection points is welcome to do so.

PUMC will be recruiting for a Coordinator of Children’s Ministries, who will be responsible for the Children’s ministries on Sunday morning and the special activities throughout the year that accompany it. Charity Aton has held this position for several years in addition to her position as Director of Preschool Programs for PUMC. We are so grateful for all the work Charity has put into building our Children’s Ministry. It is growing by leaps and bounds, so Charity has decided to take a step back and focus more energy on the Kids@PUMC Weekday programs. Don’t worry, Charity will still be here; you will see her throughout the week and enjoying services on Sunday morning! She is just going to enjoy a little more work/life balance.

We expect this position to be posted this week. When you see Charity, please thank her for all her great work with the children. She is well-loved by them all!

Plainfield United Methodist Church urgently requires passionate volunteers who can dedicate 2-4 hours each month to help teach Sunday school to children from kindergarten to fifth grade. The church also needs volunteers to assist in the nursery by looking after younger children. All motivated men and women are welcome to volunteer and work with us towards a good cause.

If you are interested in volunteering or have any questions, please get in touch with Charity Aton and JR Raffe at caton@pumc.org. Join us in our mission to make a difference in our community and children’s lives!.

The weekly food drive is a way to help those in our community facing food insecurity. Donate non-perishable items like canned goods, pasta, rice, and cereal. Drop off your donations at Door 1 on Sundays from 11:00 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Your contribution can make a significant difference in someone’s life. Let’s work together to end hunger in our community.

Plainfield UMC’s men, young men, and guests gather at the church on the third Saturday of the month at 8:30 a.m. for food and fellowship.

We meet in the Worship Annex. Bring an empty stomach, a friend, and your Bible! Be ready to be nourished through delicious food and the word of God! Hope to see you there!

We want to extend an invitation for you to stop by and pick up a carry-out meal on the second Saturday of every month between 11 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. To pick up your meal, please enter through door 14 and proceed to the kitchen area, where someone can assist you. If you know anyone who may need a meal, please direct them to pumc.org/saturday-lunch.

We are delighted to share the latest news about the impact of your contributions to the Endowment Fund. Your generous donations have allowed us to award a significant grant of $3,400 to the “Food For Others” mission project. This project plays a crucial role in providing essential food supplies to those in need, and your donations have helped to make a meaningful difference in their lives.

It is essential to note that the Endowment Fund utilizes only the income generated by your gifts, while the principal gift remains in the Endowment indefinitely. This ensures that we can continue supporting programs like “Food For Others” for years to come, making your contributions “forever gifts.”

We want to express our deepest gratitude for your continued support, which makes it possible for us to carry out our mission successfully. Your contributions to the Endowment Fund have made a significant impact, and we hope you will continue to support us in the future.