From the Pastor’s Desk

Building Our Nest Together Did you know… Ospreys are found on all continents, except Antarctica. An Osprey’s vision is about 8 times greater than our own. Ospreys are also known as River Hawks, Fish Hawks, or Sea Hawks. Ospreys live near water and are unique among...

“Paul’s Letter to the Galatians”

Come to read and discuss Apostle Paul’s letter to the churches of Galatia, in central Asia Minor.  This six-chapter letter offers readers a wonderful look into life in the early church.  It was probably written about 55 AD.  In these six chapters we are...

Dinner with our Friends at Northside UMC!

Be sure to sign up for a fun night out on Wednesday, October 15th at 5 PM with some of our sisters and brothers in the faith from Northside UMC.  We will be meeting at the Hearth and Kettle Restaurant in South Yarmouth.  Rev. Rodney Dobbs, pastor of the Northside UMC...

The REACH Mobile Unit to Visit!

At the last meeting of our Church Council it was decided to have some leaders from Duffy Health, come to our congregation and share  information with us about their REACH Mobile Unit.  REACH stands for “Respectful, Equitable, Access to Compassionate Health Care.”  The...

Pastor John to Retire the end of June 2026

At the end of September, Pastor John and Joy shared with the congregation that it is their intention to retire from active parish ministry at the end of June 2026.  They have prayerfully considered this decision and feel God is calling them to embrace the...

Fall Festival—Saturday, October 25th at 4 p.m.

Family and friends of SYUMC are invited to come and enjoy fun and food at the Fall Festival in the Parish Hall.  There will be Fall themed games, contests, crafts, and cookie decorating for children and adults as well as a simple meal.  This is a great time to relax...