Celebrate Christmas with Us!Dear Friends,Christmas is almost here, and we can’t wait to celebrate this special season with you! Whether you’re looking for a quiet moment of reflection or a joyful gathering filled with light and music, we have something for everyone—and we’d love for you to bring you
A Symphony of Joy: Preparing Our Hearts Through SongAs we journey through the Advent season, our hearts are filled with anticipation for the coming of our Lord. This Sunday, we light the Joy candle, a beacon of hope and happiness that reminds us of the profound gladness that Christ’s birth brings to
Celebrate Advent at Pittman Park!Advent is here—a time for joy, anticipation, and togetherness as we prepare our hearts for the birth of Jesus. At Pittman Park United Methodist Church, we’ve got three incredible ways to help you experience the spirit of this sacred season.Advent Offering: Making a D
The Smith family is opening the parsonage on December 22 from 4-6 p.m. for their annual Christmas Open House. Drop in for some sweet treats and fellowship.
On Christmas Eve, we celebrate this Holy Night with Candlelight Communion in the Sanctuary at 7 p.m. We will sing and share the story of Christmas together. Everyone is welcome, and childcare is provided.Alternately, we will also host Quiet Christmas at 3 p.m. in the small Chapel. This will be a sim
During the advent season, we are collecting a special offering to support the International Missions. The money will go towards projects in each of international ministries that we visited in 2024. Our partner clinic in the Dominican Republic is in need of a generator that your donations can help pr
The Pittman Park YouTube channel has a playlist of videos to help kids count down to Christmas. In each video, Ms. Megan reads a bible story, beginning with Adam and Eve. The video features Advent Blocks to help tell the stories. Help your child learn more about the Bible and the miracle of Jesus as
The XYZ group is holding a special work day on Dec. 30 to complete handyman projects in the Education Center wing. Come on over at 9 a.m. to lend a hand!
Did you know the benefits of Holy Communion include forgiveness, nourishment, healing, transformation, ministry and mission, and eternal life? Gain a new appreciation for the sacrament of communion in this 4-week course. We will refer to the book This Holy Mystery: A United Methodist Understanding o
Wednesday Night activities will return on January 8. We are taking a break for Christmas, but on January 8, we will return with Communion, Backpack Buddies packing and Kids Choir at 5, Open Table at 5:30, then Chancel Choir and small group bible studies for all ages at 6:30.
Dr. Glenn Martin, a trainer for the United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR), will offer Early Response Team (ERT) Training on Saturday, January 11 at Pittman Park UMC. The all-day training equips individuals and teams to respond in the immediate aftermath of a disaster. The cost for the trainin
Join us for an eight-week Bible study that explores the connection between scripture and the Civil Rights Movement. Each week, we’ll reflect on passages from the Bible alongside key writings from figures like Abraham Lincoln, Martin Luther King Jr., and Fannie Lou Hamer. The study concludes with the
The countdown is ON for the Park Students epic trip to Universal Studios for a weekend of worship and fun at Rock the Universe!Spots Available: We have 22 signed up and room for 3 more youth—don’t wait to snag a spot!Where We’re Staying: All together in one BIG house!Cost:$390 for youth needing all
The dates are set for our 2025 mission trips to the Dominican Republic. Our medical team will take two trips, February 1-8 and June 21-28. The construction team will be serving March 15-21. The construction team trip is open for participants.
Walking Through “The Story” This AdventAdvent is a time to slow down, reflect, and prepare our hearts for the arrival of Jesus. As we journey toward Christmas, we’ll immerse ourselves in “The Story” of Jesus’ birth in the Gospel of Luke, uncovering the hope, love, joy, and salvation His coming bring
Thanking Through It: Finding Joy and Gratitude Amid Life’s ChallengesAs Thanksgiving approaches, our “Thanking Through It” series encourages us to embrace gratitude daily, not just once a year. Over the past two Sundays, we explored two key passages—1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 and Psalm 136:1-26—that re
Have you met Faith and David Cooper yet? You might see them at the Nine service or at Open Table on Wednesday nights since David is on the cooking team. Your children might know Faith from her service with Park Kids. They also help lead the Lectionary Sunday School class and participate in the Backp
What is Catalyst Sunday? Come Find Out!Have you ever felt like you’re called to make disciples but aren’t quite sure where to start? Or maybe you’ve heard sermons about the Great Commission but wished for more practical direction on how to actually live it out. That’s exactly why we’re introducing C
Thanking Through It: Embracing Thanksgiving in All CircumstancesAs we approach Thanksgiving, it’s natural to focus on the things we’re grateful for—our family, friends, homes, and the everyday blessings that bring us joy. But what about the times when life is less than perfect? When challenges arise
Connect with Pittman Park women each month through one of our circle groups. You’ll grow in faith as you share with others.New Morning Women’s Circle We’d love to have you join us in our ministry to the church, the community and specifically to shut-ins. Second Tuesdays at 10 a.m. in Conference Room
On the first and third Tuesdays of the month at 9:30 a.m., the Sewing for Missions team gathers in the sewing room beside the fellowship hall to work on various sewing projects to support missions efforts. All are welcome to join, supplies and equipment are provided.
Each Wednesday at 5:30 in the Fellowship Hall, a meal is prepared and served by volunteers. There is no charge, and everyone is a guest. It’s our way of building community, one plate at a time. Open Table follows the Bulloch County School calendar, taking breaks when school is out.To help fund our O
History of the Kneeling Cushions(from an undated leaflet produced by Pittman Park)The 14 kneeling cushions that adorn the sanctuary of Pittman Park UMC were put into place for a service of consecration held Sunday, June 6, 1982. The ceremony was the culmination of nearly five years of thoughtful pla
Join Pastor Jonathan for a deep dive into both the old and new testaments, guided by the Disciple III Fast Track curriculum. The course will meet on Sundays at 5 in the Parlor.This 24-week study will explore how memory and identity shape us as the people of God. Together, we will dive into the power
