An Update from Parkwood UMC – March 2020

You may recall that the Parkwood UMC administrative board made the decision to suspend public worship and group gatherings on March 15, 2020 for two weeks. In light of the changing landscape of the outbreak and its impact on our community, please receive our church’s updated response to the Coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic.

The Parkwood UMC Administrative Board looks to the guidance of the CDC and executive offices of our state and nation. Yesterday, Governor Roy Cooper issued an Executive Order (EO120) to close K-12 public schools statewide through May 15. Bans remain in place for mass gatherings over 50 people and called for many non-essential business closures. Our Bishop Hope Morgan Ward asked pastors and churches to not have public worship and gatherings  for an additional two (2) months. (Click here to read her letter from March 23, 2020). Therefore, the Parkwood UMC Administrative Board has extended the suspension of our public worship and group gatherings. At this time, we look forward to worshiping as a community again in person on Sunday, May 17, 2020.

Your Admin Board will continue to meet weekly by Zoom. We are actively working to keep our congregation connected and well cared for. Be on the lookout for what this will look like for us. In the meantime, please be at peace. Care for yourselves and others as you are able. Offer grace to yourself and to others. Stay home and limit your physical contact with others. If you need anything, please let us know. Most importantly, let us pray without ceasing during this difficult season. You are all in my prayers.

Grace and peace,

Pastor Anita

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Fellowship with Parkwood UMC

Parkwood United Methodist Men

The Parkwood United Methodist Men will begin resuming meeting together on the second Saturday morning of the month @ 8:30 AM at Benetis Athena restaurant. All are welcome to attend! For more information, contact Pastor Adam, adam.benson@nccumc.org

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Advent Movies at Parkwood UMC

Thursdays 6:30 PM in the Sanctuary

December 5 – White Christmas

December 12 – The Polar Express

December 19 –Double Feature!

A Charlie Brown’s Christmas  (25 minutes)

How the Grinch Stole Christmas  (26 minutes)

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Support the Ministries of ParkwoodUMC – NC State Fair Ticket Booth Sign Ups

Sign up to work at the N.C. State Fair, which will be held on October 17 -27. This is the largest fundraiser for our church and we can’t be successful without everyone’s help. The amount of money that we earn is calculated on the number of slots we fill! As in past years, there will be two time slots available (one day-time and one night-time) for each of the 11 fun-filled days! We will carpool from the parking lot each morning and afternoon. Sign-up sheets are posted in the hallway.

Work 1 shift, 2 shifts, 3 shifts, or all shifts. Every one who works is helping in a Big way.

Sign up now

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Creative Arts Camp 2019

Parkwood United Methodist Church invites children, ages 3 years through rising 5th grade to join us for fun and art, as we learn through biblical water stories that just as God provided life-giving water then, God continues to be the source of life and sustenance for us today.

Creative Arts Camp 2019 will be July 7 – 10, from 5:30 – 7:30 pm

Register for Creative Arts Camp 2019

Use our Online Registration Form to register today!

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Save the Date – Creative Arts Camp 2019

Mark your calendars for Creative Arts Camp at Parkwood UMC

Creative Arts Camp 2019 will run July 7-10 with a celebration on July 14.

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Corridor District Christmas Offering

The 2018 Christmas Offering will support the restoration of parsonages and churches devastated by Hurricane Florence in September 2018. When wind and water closed many doors, churches, despite damage, remained open, serving the needs in their communities.

We hope you will give to this very special Christmas offering to restore our churches to worship and ministry. Thank you for your gifts.

When giving, include “S00263 – Corridor Christmas Offering” in the memo line of your check. You can also give online at https://nccumc.org/disaster/

The Cross and Flame is a registered trademark and the use is supervised by the General Council on Finance and Administration of The United Methodist Church. Permission to use the Cross and Flame must be obtained from the General Council on Finance and Administration of The United Methodist Church:

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Currently Not Meeting In-Person

The PUMC Youth are currently not meeting in-person for UMYF. Details forthcoming.

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Hurricane Relief for Eastern North Carolina

Carolina Peace Center will be taking another truck next weekend (Sept 28 or 29) so the Parkwood UMC site (5123 Revere Road, Durham, NC) will continue gathering supplies. Please bring ONLY things that can be used immediately without electricity. If you do bring clothing, think t-shirts and jeans and sturdy shorts, not dressy clothing. Plus sizes are in high demand but clothing for women, men, and children is

Items Needed

• Baby formula (all kinds)
• Diapers (all kinds)
• Feminine Hygiene Products (all kinds)
• Hygiene products (soaps, shampoos, toothpaste, toothbrushes, etc.)
• Hand sanitizer
• Batteries (all sizes)
• Non-perishable, high protein foods (like protein bars) that do not need cooking.
• Cleaning supplies and disinfectant wipes (trash bags, Lysol, sponges, gloves, etc.)
• Paper goods (plates, cups, bowls, utensils, etc.)
• Water bottles
• For clean up (some of the most needed items)
• Respirators with filters (or face masks), rope, crow bars, waders, gloves, bleach, trash bags

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2018 Parkwood UMC Creative Arts Camp

Parkwood United Methodist Church invites children, ages 3 year through rising 5th graders to join us for fun and art, as we learn to love like God and grow in compassion for others.

Our 2018 Creative Arts Camp is July 8 – 11 from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm at Parkwood United Methodist Church, 5123 Revere Road Durham NC.

Registration for Arts Camp is now closed.

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