Fall Sermon Series at Parkwood United Methodist Church
“Christians today wring their hands over the church’s declining influence even as they become stuck in defending and protecting its traditions. Is there a way through this dilemma?” (Heath, backcover)
Using Elaine A. Heath’s book God Unbound and the Book of Galatians, we will begin to undo our limiting vision of God, to truly become aware that God is so much more than we can ever imagine. Each week, our sermon will follow a chapter from Heath’s book. Join us as we begin to understand the tradition behind our faith and how the church is called to step out in ministry.
Sept. 3 “A Unexpected Problem with Paul”
Sept. 10 “Loving the Tradition behind the Tradition”
Sept. 17 “Opening Ourselves to God”
Sept. 24 “Authority, Discernment, Call”
Oct. 1 “When Systems Change”
Oct. 8 “Responding to Anxiety in the System”
Oct. 15 “Guided by the Spirit”
Oct. 22 “Fulfilling the Law of Christ”
Oct. 29 “A Letter to the Church”
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Come to the Table – Saturday, September 16, 2017
Join us as we gather around the table for food and worship, Saturday September 16th at 5:30 pm.
Special Musical Guests Sus Long & Mike Connor
“Sing a New Song” – Songs of Faith from Women in Prison
We will enjoy music, dinner, questions & answers, and conclude with Holy Communion.
Dinner is FREE! (A love offering to offset costs are always welcome!)
Event Timing: 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Event Address: Parkwood United Methodist Church, 5123 Revere Road, Durham, NC 27713
Contact us at (919) 544-1078 or pumc@parkwoodumc.org
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Matters of Faith Sermon Series in August
Parkwood United Methodist Church will take a look at Matters of Faith as a sermon series through the month of August.
08/06/17 Matthew 14:13-21 “Scarcity”
08/13/17 Matthew 14:22-33 “Fear”
08/20/17 Matthew 15:21-28 “Silence”
08/27/17 Matthew 16:13-20″Secrets”
Join us for worship each Sunday at 11:00 am.
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Share Your Gifts of Music
Are you a musician? Do you sing or play an instrument? Have you always wanted to be in the choir but too busy to commit to the regular schedule? Summer is a great time to share your gifts without a long term commitment.
If you are interested in providing a special musical offering for the Worship Service during the summer, please contact Desiree Davis Omburo.
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Come to the Table Returns July 15th
Come to the Table will take a hiatus for the months of May and June. Please mark your calendar for July 15, 2017 which will be our next Saturday night gathering. I’ll send more details for July’s Come to the Table soon.
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Come to the Table – Saturday, April 22nd
Join us as we gather around the table for food and worship, Saturday April 22nd at 5:30 pm.
We will close the service with communion.
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Come to the Table – Saturday, March 18th
Join us as we gather around the table for food and worship, Saturday March 18th at 5:30 pm.
We will close the service with communion.
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Lenten Worship Focus
Living Our Baptismal Calling
Lent is popularly known as a season for individual self examination, penitence, and “giving something up” as a spiritual discipline. It seems to be primarily inwardly and negatively focused. It’s commonly seen as being about what’s wrong with me as an individual and what I’m willing to do to improve myself.
While self-examination and some individual work are part of the work of Lent, the early church developed Lent to be primarily “other-focused.” Lent was created as the final leg of intense preparation and support for people who had chosen to learn to live the way of Jesus. It was, we might say, a kind of finishing school for those preparing for baptism and lifelong Christian discipleship.
Each week, our scripture readings correspond to a section of our baptismal vows. Our time of worship will be an occasion to celebrate and contemplate what it means to live out one or more of these vows.
Important Dates & Times of Worship at Parkwood United Methodist Church during Lent
Tuesday, Feb. 28 – Shrove Tuesday Pancake Dinner (6PM, Fellowship Hall)
Wednesday, March 1 – Ash Wednesday Service, “Remember, You Are Dust” and Imposition of Ashes (7PM, Sanctuary)
Sunday, March 5 – First Sunday of Lent, “RENOUNCE” and Holy Communion
Sunday, March 12 – Second Sunday of Lent, “ACCEPT” v St. Patrick’s Day Luncheon (12:15, Fellowship Hall)
Saturday, March 18 – Come to the Table (5:30PM, Fellowship Hall)
Sunday, March 19 – Third Sunday of Lent, “CONFESS”
Sunday, March 26 – Fourth Sunday of Lent, “NURTURE”
Sunday, April 2 – Fifth Sunday of Lent, “BELIEVE!”
Sunday, April 9 – Palm/Passion Sunday
The children will process and wave palm branches.
Thursday, April 13 – Maundy Thursday
Common Meal (6:15 PM, Fellowship Hall)
Service (7:00PM, Sanctuary with Holy Communion)
Friday, April 14 – Good Friday
Stations of the Cross (6PM)
Tenebrae Service (7PM)
Sunday, April 16 – Easter
Sunrise Service (6:30AM), breakfast at Beneti’s
Traditional Service (11AM, Sanctuary, Flowering of the Cross and Holy Communion) Please bring fresh cut flowers to adorn our rustic cross, transforming the cross from death to new life.
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Lenten Study Opportunity
On Tuesday Evenings (February 28 – April 11) Pastor Anita Taylor will offer “CREED: What Christians Believe and Why” written by Adam Hamilton. Together, we will explore the Apostles’ Creed during the Lenten Season. We will meet from 7:00-8:30 pm in the Jacob Classroom. All are welcome!
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Come to the Table – February 18th at 5:30 pm
Join us as we gather around the table for food and worship, Saturday February 18th at 5:30 pm.
We will close the service with communion.
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