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Faithful and Inclusive

The Bible, Sexuality, and The United Methodist Church

Pastor Charlie Wilfong and Rebecca Blackwelder will host the six week study Faithful and Inclusive, The Bible, Sexuality, and The United Methodist Church in the Worship Annex, starting Sunday, August 7 at 12:15 p.m. There is still time to sign up and childcare is available if, needed!

Faithful and Inclusive, developed by Rev. Rob Fuquay, the senior pastor at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church in Indianapolis, allows you to gain an understanding of how United Methodists can be both obedient to God’s Word and fully welcoming to LGBTQ persons in the church.

For more information or to register, visit Next Steps at pumc.org.

2022 PUMC Annual Community Fish Fry

The 2022 PUMC Annual Fish Fry is July 29 and 30!

There will be sign-ups for fish fry volunteers in the main lobby at PUMC on Sunday mornings, July 3, 10, 17, and 24. Please stop at the tables to learn more and find a place to serve!
PUMC’s Annual Community Fish Fry is one of the most significant outreach events of the year.

We welcome thousands of neighbors and friends and serve tons of food. The profits from the fish fry support missions near and far. Scout troops, youth groups, the Missions Committee, and other groups directly benefit from volunteering for this event. We are proud of the volunteers each year who participate by baking desserts, frying fish, serving the main line, and so much more.

From humble beginnings of welcoming home troops from WWII, this annual event has been embraced by the entire Plainfield area community. Please plan on enjoying the excellent food and hospitality with us at this year’s fish fry.

Fish Fry Merch Available

You can get your official PUMC Fish Fry Merch at http://www.pumc.org/fish-fry-merch. There are many different styles and colors of shirts and other fun stuff to choose from. All profits go to help support missions near and far.

Media Ministry

Worship at Plainfield UMC incorporates technology to add meaning and relevance to the worship experience.

We are searching for volunteers to help ensure our musicians and pastors can be seen and heard on Sunday mornings. We currently have open positions for sound board operators and live streamers in both worship services. (Live stream involves operating a joystick controller for the cameras. It’s like a video game! Lots of fun!)

No experience is necessary. Everything can be taught in the matter of a couple Sundays. Come help make Sunday morning worship happen!
Visit pumc.org/serve to volunteer or ask questions.

UMCOR

In Afghanistan, a 6.1 magnitude earthquake killed more than 1,000 people and injured thousands more. In Bangladesh and India, millions of people are displaced from continuous rains that have produced severe flooding.

Join us in prayer for God’s provision amid the destruction of lives, homes, and the upheaval of whole communities.

UMCOR is reaching out to partners in these countries and assessing ways to offer relief in response to these disasters.

Support the work of international disaster response: umcmission.org/advance-project/982450

Faithful and InclusiveThe Bible, Sexuality, and The United Methodist Church

Pastor Charlie Wilfong and Rebecca Blackwelder will host Faithful and Inclusive, The Bible, Sexuality, and The United Methodist Church in the Worship Annex, starting Sunday, August 7 at 12:15 p.m. There is still time to sign up and childcare is avaiable if, needed!
Faithful and Inclusive, developed by Rev. Rob Fuquay, the senior pastor at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church in Indianapolis, allows you to gain an understanding of how United Methodists can be both obedient to God’s Word and fully welcoming to LGBTQ persons in the church.

For more information or to register, visit Next Steps at pumc.org.

Men’s Breakfast: June 18, 2022

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

We meet in Clayton Hall/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!
Check our pumc.org for more information.

Drive-thru Food Drive

As society comes to grips with higher costs for the bare necessities, there is a growing need for food and personal care items. PUMC continues its work to show love, share hope, and serve those in need by collecting these items. Items are collected on Sundays between 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. and Mondays between 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. Volunteers will be in the church’s parking lot to receive these gifts of food and personal care items. These donations supply PUMC’s hunger alleviation ministries, food pantries, and community support organizations in and around Plainfield.

Drop off your donations in the east parking lot. You don’t even have to get out of your car!
Check out pumc.org for more information.
If you have questions, don’t hesitate to contact Pastor Ken Loudenback at kloudenback@pumc.org or Mission Chairperson at missions@pumc.org.