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Welcoming Voices: Standing With Refugees
Sponsored by the Waterford Refugee Welcome Alliance Sunday, November 5th, 2017 3:00 – 5:00 pm Christ Lutheran Church 5987 Williams Lake Rd., Waterford MI The Alliance is hosting this event to raise awareness of the plight of the nearly 65 million refugees in the world today, as well as the challenges faced by local Syrian refugees, especially in light of the Waterford Board of Trustees vote to halt participation in the federal government’s refugee resettlement program. The event will feature…
Tuesday Musicale Presents
The North Oakland Dixieland Band Mark your calendars for an evening of dessert and Dixieland jazz and swing. When: November 3rd, 2017 @ 7:30pm Where: Central United Methodist Church, 3882 Highland Rd., Waterford, MI 48328 Why: Fundraiser to support Tuesday Musicale scholorships What: Concert, dessert and beverages Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door. To purchase advance tickets, mail a check payable to Tuesday Musicale of Pontiac to: Isabel Santiago 2500 Mann Road, Apt. 147 Clarkston, MI…
Defying Gravity
2017 Stewardship This year’s stewardship campaign involves the study of Pastor Tom Berlin’s book Defying Gravity: Break Free from the Culture of More. In his book, Berlin discusses the pull of “financial gravity” on our lives and how to change this perspective and see generosity as a deliberate practice that actually moves us closer to God through stewardship of His Kingdom. I invite you to join us as we work through Berlin’s book during study group and Sunday messages to…
Fall Faith Formation Booklet Now Available
Practice Discipleship and Grow Your Faith Make 2017 the year you take the first step along your own personal Faith Growth Pathway. Join one or more of the many fall classes or studies being offered at Central. This year, be deliberate about your faith and join the many people actively practicing Discipleship. Download the Fall 2017 Faith Formation Opportunities booklet today.
Rally Day 2017
A great time was had by all at this year’s Rally Day. The weather was beautiful and it was a great day to kick off our Fall programming and to get “back to church.” Thanks to everyone who volunteered and helped make this a fun day.
2017 CROP Walk
This year’s Waterford area CROP Walk will be on Sunday, October 1st at 2pm; registration begins at 1:30pm. You can participate by gathering sponsors and walking one of the designed routes for either five miles, three miles or one mile. Or, if unable to walk, you can “rock” your support in a rocking chair for a designated time. All ages are welcome to participate. For more information, contact Janice Mann at 248-738-6702. This year local funds will go to support…
Cookies and Encouragement!
Being Sent to College Students and Service Members Is your son or daughter going to college or in the military? If you give us their address (even if it is the same as last year’s college address) we’ll include them when we send out “cookies and encouragement.” Call the church office, email us at info@waterfordcumc.org, or fill out the form below with the address by Monday, October 9th. We also need cookies! Please sign up on the board outside the…
Hurricane Relief
Central United Methodist Church is a collection site for UMCOR flood bucket and hygiene kit supplies for hurricane relief. The supplies will be sent to the UMCOR Midwest Mission Distribution Center for assembly. Once assembled, the kits will then be shipped to Texas and Florida to help victims of hurricanes Harvey and Irma. UMCOR is also taking donations to assist with disaster relief. Drop-Off Hours M-W from 9am – 4pm Thursday 9am – 8pm Sunday 8:30am – 12:00pm Please drop…
Our New Guide Book & Directory is Here!
Look in your mailbox for our new Guide Book & Directory. They should be arriving in the coming week. Please familiarize yourself with the ministries and organizations at our church located in the front of the book. An electronic PDF version of the Guide Section of the book, which you can download to your computer, smart phone, or tablet is available for download at your convenience. To download the Online Guide Section: Visit GuideBookPublishing.com/booklist.php Click on our state followed by…
Peacemakers Workshop
Join us on Saturday, September 23rd from 9am – 11am for a workshop on peacemaking. Open to all ages. Click here for more info.