For the second year in a row, PUMC member Dr. Jim Looney will take the Science Olympiad team at West Windsor-Plainsboro North High School to represent New Jersey at the National Science Olympiad, May 19-21 in Wisconsin. Currently president of United Methodist Men, and a leader for several Appalachia Service Project teams, he was recently named Teacher of the Year by his colleagues at WW-P North. Congratulations, Jim! For more details…
You’re invited to the May 15 coffee house!
The Youth Choir invites you to a “Coffeehouse” on Sunday, May 15, at 7 p.m. in Fellowship Hall. While we enjoy coffee, beverages, and desserts, the youth will perform, directed by Tom Shelton, accompanied by Christopher McWilliams. We’ll enjoy the special solos, duets, and group numbers. Try to join us for this special evening of music and fellowship.
Stand Against Racism 2016
Three days of Stand Aginst Racism-realted activities? A talk for parents on Thursday, a breakfast and a celebration at Hinds Plaza on Friday, and examples of activism at its best on Saturday.
On Thursday, hear a talk for parents and teachers on how to talk with children about difficult subjects like race. It is Thursday, April 28 at the Princeton Public Library, info here.
The YWCA is having a breakfast to discuss the issues at the Nassau Inn on Friday, April 29, and youthful activists, including Committed and Faithful Princetonians, will host an event at Hinds Plaza at 4 p.m. (if it rains, in the Princeton Public Library. Details here.
The Princeton Prize Symposium on Race is Friday and Saturday, April 29 and 30 and PUMC’s Michele Tuck-Ponder gives one of the workshops. Saturday’s proceedings are open to the public. For more info click here
Support Not in Our Town Princeton — stand up and be counted!
Trip to Duke Farms?
You’re invited for a day at Duke Farms in Hillsborough on Saturday, April 23 starting at 11:30 am. 
The day will include a visit to the Orientation Center, talk with Michael Catania, Executive Director of Duke Farms, and afternoon walk around the beautiful historic site with its nature trails and variety of habitats. There is a café to buy food, but feel free to bring a snack so we can stop for a picnic on the grounds. A tram will also be running at this time for those who prefer not to walk. Please contact Susan Davelman at susandavelman@gmail.com or 908-448-6137, if you plan to attend. The address is Admission is free!
Help at our Communiversity Oasis! 4/17/16
9:30 a.m. ONE WORSHIP SERVICE, “It’s Cool in the Furnace” musical
10:30 -11 a.m. Coffee hour, Appalachia Service Project serving
10:30 to 11 a.m. Silent Auction for Appalachia Service Project
11:15-11:45 Lunch for those staying for Communiversity and musical
Noon to 6: On the lawn, Appalachia Service Project bake sale, PUMC “Prize Wheel,” Woman Cradle of Abundance’s photo op bird, Womanspace table, Boy Scout tent
Noon to 6: In the Sanford Davis room, Oasis hosts welcome visitors to restrooms, tables for seating with ice water and coffee
1 p.m. Bell Choir on the lawn
2 to 2:30 p.m. “It’s Cool in the Furnace” in the sanctuary (cast at 1:15)
3 to 6 p.m. Toddler area in the Sanford Davis Room sponsored by Conquer Paralysis Now
I want to help PUMC make community friends at Communiversity: Comment on Facebook or email growth@princetonumc.org
Donate for ASP bake sale (individually wrapped, no nuts) _________ or https://www.volunteerspot.com/login/entry/366675246068
Help set up lunch 11-11:15 __________________________
Help clean up lunch11:45-noon ___Lorie and choir mothers________________
Bring chips, washed grapes, or washed strawberries _____
Bring makings for P&J sandwiches ____choir mothers_________________
Order and pick up deli tray of meats/cheeses/bread for 40 _________
Help drive “Shuttle” to and from Jana’s house_________________
Welcome visitors from lawn___________________________________
Welcome visitors in Sanford Davis Room__need 3 to 6 p.m.__________________
Be a docent for stained glass window tours ______________________
Supervise middle-schoolers on our Prize Wheel___have one, need two _______
Donate items for Silent Auction or Prize Wheel __________________
Donate a gift card for the Prize Wheel
Help clean up Sanford Davis Room 5:30-6:30 __________________
Another idea? __________________________________________
SIGN UP IN THE OFFICE OR SANFORD DAVIS ROOM! OR EMAIL GROWTH@PRINCETONUMC.ORG
help for parking mid-afternoon is available !
UrbanPromise Trenton – faith-based help for youth
Enjoy a hot breakfast and hear Carl L. Clark Jr tell about his career change from a banking career to founding of UrbanPromise Trenton – it offers tutoring, homework help, leadership training, and employment for teens, arts & recreation, and faith-based teaching.
At age seven he was a camper at UrbanPromise Camden and knows firsthand the life-changing impact of the UrbanPromise model. His title: “Love thy Brother as thine Own.” The United Methodist Men offer a very tasty hot breakfast and everyone is welcome, a $5 donation requested.
Sunday Learning
Two adult classes are offered on Sundays at 9:30 a.m. Both welcome ‘drop ins’ at any time.
The Heart of our Faith class is studying the book of James. says Don Brash, Theologian in Residence at PUMC. New this year — Don will be joined by Bill Arnold as co-leader of the class, known for its lively discussions from divergent points of view.
Meeting
in the library, the Contemporary Issues class is reading a book of essays, The Givenness of Things, by Marilynne Robinson, who won the Pulitzer for her novel Gilead. According to the publisher, the book “investigates how the work of the great thinkers of the past, Calvin, Locke, Bonhoeffer–and Shakespeare–can infuse our lives, and calls attention to the rise of the self-declared elite in American religious and political life.” For the New York Times review, click here.
Other study groups that welcome drop ins: The United Methodist Men on Tuesday nights, the Monday Morning Group on Monday mornings.
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Christmas Eve Family Service: 4 p.m.
The celebration of Christ’s birth on Christmas Eve, is such a magical night for all of us. Yet it can also be a hectic evening, as we juggle family traditions, rehearsals, gift giving, dinner, travel, and more.
This year the family worship is early, at 4:00 pm. This change in time is to help families with young children attend worship and still have the kids fed and ready for bed in good time. We are hoping to lessen the stress on families by moving earlier. This year Pastor Jana will tell the story of Christ’s birth at an informal family service with the theme “Christmas ABCs.” Can you guess where to find the Z in Christmas? The children’s choir will sing, directed by Tom Shelton.
The 8:00 pm worship is a traditional Lessons, Carols and Candlelight service. We will hear once again the beautiful Christmas story told through song, scripture, prayer and soft candlelight. Hyosang Park directs the Chancel Choir, Bell Choir, and instrumentalists. If you are an alumni of the youth choir, you are invited to “sing-in. Meet at 7:15 p.m. in Room 203 with Tom Shelton. Bring your family and friends!
Advent Night: December 6
Here is a link to photos from last year’s Advent Night, posted on Facebook. This year’s pageant is entitled “Joy to the World” and is directed by Kaleigh Corbett and Tom Shelton. The pageant is at 4, dinner and crafts at 5:15, and a carol sing-along with dessert at 6:30. All are welcome!
Advent Night: ‘Joy to the World’
Be sure to join us for our annual Advent Night celebration on Sunday, December 6th from 4 to 7 p.m. It will be a joy filled evening as we begin our preparation
for the arrival of the Christ Child. We will begin with our Christmas Pageant at 4:00 PM, titled Joy to the World, where we will hear and see the Christmas Story as told by our Sunday School and Children’s Choir. Tom Shelton has been hard at work rehearsing with our elementary school choirs and Sunday School children. It will be a wonderful way to kick off the Advent Season.
Following the pageant, join us for a time of dinner and crafts. From 5:15 – 6:25 there will be 5 craft stations set up for crafters of all ages. Kids, make a secret craft for your parents with help from our confirmation class. Everyone is welcome to decorate a gingerbread
cookie as well! Need a break from crafting? Come on downstairs to the Fellowship Hall for a good old fashioned potluck dinner. Don’t forget to bring something to share!
Be sure you are finished with your craft by 6:30 because we will conclude the evening with carol singing and dessert led by Karen Zumbrunn. Bring your favorite dessert to share.
We hope you will join us for this joy-filled evening. See you on the 6th!