From the Pastor’s Desk

by | Nov 17, 2025 | announcements

“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such there is no law.”  (Galatians 5:22) Many of you know this fall we have been having a Bible study within our congregation on the...

Thanksgiving: A Time of Thanks and a Time of Giving

by | Nov 17, 2025 | announcements

Calling all SYUMC Lifesavers! Once again, we have an opportunity to give those at Independence House a full and celebratory meal for THANKSGIVING!  We are collecting donations of food and money to create Thanksgiving bags for the women and children being...

Back by Popular Demand: Songs of the Season

by | Nov 17, 2025 | announcements

(Rhythm, Melody and Harmony as Theology) Music plays such an important part of the Advent and Christmas Seasons.  This study will be devoted to looking at some hymns and carols of this special time of year.  As we’ve done in the past, we’ll once again be...

Hanging the Greens

by | Nov 17, 2025 | announcements

Save the date of Saturday, December 6th at 9 a.m. to decorate our sanctuary and parish hall for the Advent and Christmas seasons.  This is a very special transition that takes place every year.  Our sanctuary looks so beautiful with these additional decorations, and...

Some November Highlights

by | Nov 17, 2025 | announcements

On Sunday, November 9th we’ll be honoring all our veterans during worship, offering them our gratitude for their service.  Be sure to come. On Sunday, November 16th, our annual Sukkot Booth will be on display around the altar area.  During this harvest...