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
Sunday, Dec. 1, is Family First Sunday. On the first Sunday of each month, our worship services are tailored to all ages. Children will stay in worship with their families and Nursery will be available for infant to 4 years old or older children as needed. There will be a special Children’s Moment d
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
As we prepare our hearts for the season, let’s prepare our space. We will gather at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 1. Many hands will make light work as we hang wreaths and set out Crèche pieces. Bring your family and a smile to this annual Advent tradition at Pittman Park.
Each year, the families in our Backpack Buddies program receive a box of food to make a holiday meal. This year, we are in need of a few more items. Please consider donating a canned ham or canned vegetables by December 10. We would also like to include a Christmas tin with a dozen homemade cookies.
Celebrate the season with food, festivities and fun for the whole family! It all goes down on Wednesday, Dec. 11 at 5:30 p.m. Free and open to the public!
Pittman Park’s Chancel Choir presents a Christmas Cantata on December 15 at 11 a.m. in the Sanctuary. The presentation will include the Kids Choir, special guests, and the lighting of the Advent candles.
We host a Prime Celebration luncheon each month from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. Everyone is welcome to enjoy a catered meal for $10. Join us this month on December 17 for a Christmas party.
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 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.
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.
‘Tis the season for Christmas music! Join the Chancel Choir or Wesley Ringers as we rehearse for performances in December. We would love to have extra talent to enhance our numbers. The choir meets on Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary, and the Wesley Ringers handbell choir meets Wednesdays at
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
A brief communion service is held in Pittman Park’s chapel on Wednesdays at 5 p.m. All are welcome to receive.United Methodists understand the table of Holy Communion as Christ’s table. The table is open to anyone who seeks to respond to Christ’s love and seeks to lead a new life of peace and love.
We love for our children to be a part of worship. Weekly rehearsals will introduce children to new songs and prepare the group to sing in front of the congregation. Join us at 5 p.m. on Wednesdays before Open Table. The Kids Choir is open to ages PreK-8th grade.
