Grace Notes

Here’s a little something about one of my favorite hymns sungSYUMC. “Leaning on the Everlasting Arms” is an uplifting hymn tune with themes of comfort and security. The composer, Anthony Showalter was inspired to write the tune in 1887 after...

Let’s Take a Hike—Together!

Our next church hike will be held on Saturday, September 27th.   Joy and Pastor John will meet all who are interested at our church’s parking lot at 10 a.m.  We plan to go to Hardings Beach in Chatham and walk out to the old Stage Harbor Lighthouse.  All ages are...

“Paul’s Letter to the Galatians”

Six Tuesdays, starting September 30th. 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...

Church Siding Project and R&R Fund Update!

Many thanks to everyone who donated to our congregation’s “R & R Fund,” the Restoration and Rehabilitation Fund for our main church building’s siding.  Through your generosity we have been able to raise $20,000 so far to go towards this project.  In...

The REACH Mobile Unit to Visit!

At the last meeting of our Church Council, a discussion was held on whether to have some leaders from Duffy Health Center come to our congregation and share information with us about their REACH Mobile Unit.  REACH stands for “Respectful, Equitable, Access to...

Dinner with our Friends at Northside UMC!

Save the date of Wednesday, October 15th at 5 PM for a fun night out with some of our siblings in the faith from the Northside UMC.  We will be meeting at the Hearth and Kettle Restaurant in South Yarmouth.  Rev. Rodney Dobbs, pastor of the Northside UMC and Pastor...