At Plainfield United Methodist Church, women of all ages are invited to join United Women in Faith Circles—small groups that focus on faith, fellowship, and service. Circles provide a welcoming place to study the Bible, pray together, build lasting friendships, and take part in mission projects that support both our church family and the wider community.

Rooted in a long Methodist tradition of women serving with courage and compassion, these groups are designed to help participants grow spiritually while making a positive impact. Whether you are seeking deeper connection, opportunities to serve, or simply a place to belong, PUMC’s Women’s Circles offer a warm and supportive community.

Take the next step—visit pumc.org/women, explore the Circle opportunities, and join a group where you can connect, grow, and serve with grace.

Youth Worship at 10 a.m. in Room 200
This Sunday: Faith That Won’t Fall

Everyone loves a good origin story. When it comes to faith, the foundation matters most. Just like a Jenga tower, the wrong bottom blocks can make everything collapse—but the resurrection of Jesus is the block that holds it all together. Because he’s alive, we can build a faith that lasts no matter what questions or challenges come our way.

Read ahead: Matthew 28:2–6.

Fall Bonfire

Friday, Sept. 26, 6:30 p.m. at Wesley Woods (behind the church)
We’ll have s’mores, snacks, drinks, and plenty of games. Parents and families are invited—come hang out, relax, and enjoy the fall evening together.

Serve With the PUMC Homeless Ministry

We need two youth volunteers to serve on the first Monday of each month. The next open date is Oct. 6, with several future dates available. Sign up by the youth room—bring a friend!

PUMC Cookbook

Kids at PUMC are creating a cookbook and collecting family recipes. We also need someone to design the cover. If you’d like to help, please let Brandon know as soon as possible.

Mark Your Calendars

• Sept. 28, 2025 – CROP Walk, 2 p.m. Sunday. PUMC will participate to help end hunger in our community. Sign up today.
• Nov. 7–9, 2025 – Fall Retreat at Camp Indicoso. Always a favorite and meaningful event for PUMC Youth. Flyers are available outside the Youth Worship Room. Adults interested in chaperoning should contact Brandon. RSVP deadline: Oct. 20.
• Weekly High School Bible Study – We plan to continue the Bible studies Bob started. A start date will be announced soon.

Questions? Contact Brandon at brdenman@pumc.org.

We’re thrilled to invite you to a free community lunch at our church on the last Saturday of every month. Bring your friends and family to join us for a delicious meal and some good company. The lunch is served from 11:15 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Door 14, located on the north side of the Sanctuary. We’re looking forward to sharing a meal and building community together!

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to Mary Ann Hamilton at m.a.hamilton2@gmail.com. See you there!

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Hunger doesn’t take a day off—and neither do we! Join us THIS Saturday, 10 a.m.–2 p.m. at Kroger on Main Street for our Pack the Pantry food collection. Every can, box, and bag you give goes straight to the PFC Food Pantry to feed neighbors right here at home.

Bonus power move: Swing by Meijer and grab a Simply Give $10 card—it’s DOUBLE MATCH DAY! That means your $10 turns into $30 of food for families in need.

Two quick stops. Huge impact. Countless full bellies.

Tell your friends. Bring your family. Be the difference.

Let’s PACK that Pantry and fill hearts (and carts) this Saturday!

Join Plainfield UMC’s men, young men, and guests for Men’s Breakfast every third Saturday at 8:30 a.m. in the Worship Annex. Enter through Door 14.

Enjoy a hearty meal, good conversation, and time in Scripture as we grow in faith and fellowship.

Whether it’s your first time or you’ve been attending for years, this is a welcoming space to connect with God and one another.

Bring your Bible, bring a friend, and come hungry—for food, fellowship, and God’s Word. All are welcome—just as you are.

To celebrate this milestone, her family is asking friends and loved ones to send Ruth Ellen a birthday card with a memory or story. Please mail cards to:

W 62nd Street, Apt 152E
Indianapolis, IN 46268

Dan and Ruth Ellen are enjoying life at Robin Run Village, and it would mean so much for Ruth Ellen to open cards from friends near and far on her 90th birthday, October 1, 2025.

Thank you in advance for helping make her birthday extra special!

Sunday, Sept. 14, 2025
Youth Worship | 10 a.m. | Room 200

This week’s theme: You Can Trust Before You Know Everything.

Do you prefer tidy endings or cliffhangers that leave you wondering? Faith often feels like that tension. The good news: we don’t have to choose sides. God created everything—including science—and our faith rests not on knowing all the answers but on trusting the One behind it all: Jesus. You don’t have to know everything to trust someone.

Read ahead: Colossians 1:15–17.

Fall Kickoff Cookout

Sunday, Sept. 14, 2025
The men’s group is firing up the Hog Roast, and youth will lead games, activities, and music. Come eat, play, and hang out!

Serve with Homeless Ministry

We need two youth volunteers to serve on the first Monday of each month. The next open date is Oct. 6. Grab a friend and sign up outside the youth room.

PUMC Cookbook

Kids@PUMC are creating a church cookbook and need your help. Submit family recipes or volunteer to design the cover. Interested? Let Brandon know right away.

Mark Your Calendar

• Sept. 14: Fall Kickoff Cookout—food, games, and community fun.
• Sept. 28: CROP Walk at 2 p.m.—join us as we walk to end hunger. Sign up today.
• Nov. 7–9: Fall Retreat at Camp Indicoso. Always a favorite! Flyers available in August. Adults interested in chaperoning should contact Brandon.
• September: Weekly High School Bible Study will continue this fall. Start date coming soon.

Questions? Contact Brandon Denman at brdenman@pumc.org.

Avon United Methodist Church will offer Stephen Minister Training starting Nov. 3, 2025, continuing through early February 2026. Classes meet Mondays, 6 to 9 p.m. at Avon UMC.

Stephen Ministers are trained laypeople who provide confidential, one-on-one Christian care for those facing illness, grief, divorce, job loss, relocation, and other difficult seasons. They don’t replace pastors or counselors—they extend the church’s care through compassionate listening, prayer, healthy boundaries, and steady support.

No special qualifications required—just a heart to care and a willingness to learn.

Ready to serve? Register by contacting Gloria Bowman at 317-691-2881 or heraclesb1@aol.com.

For too many families in our community, winter means more than frosty mornings—it means choosing between heat and groceries, or sending a child to school without a war m coat. We can change that.

From Sept. 28–Oct. 12, 2025, Plainfield Church Federation is collecting new or gently used coats, scarves, gloves, and winter gear. Look for the marked barrels at the church to drop off your donation.

On Oct. 18, 2025, these coats will be given directly to families in need at the Hendricks County Fairgrounds.

You can be the reason a child walks to school warm, safe, and cared for this winter. Clean out your closets. Pick up an extra coat while shopping. Every single donation makes a difference.

Let’s wrap our neighbors in God’s love—one coat at a time.

Takeout with Heart | Saturday, Sep. 13 | 11–11:30 a.m.

Pick up a warm, ready-to-go meal on the second Saturday of each month. Enter Door 14 and head to the kitchen for takeout.

Know someone who could use a meal or a little extra care? Contact MaryAnn at m.a.hamilton2@gmail.com

Enjoy good food—and help extend PUMC’s hospitality beyond the church walls.