North Alabama congregations to observe Day of Prayer for Bishop on Sept. 2

Every congregation is encouraged to pray for Bishop Debbie Wallace-Padgett by name during worship...MORE...

District Superintendent writes new book titled "Multiracial Church Dynamics"

Although so many Christians live in multiracial and multicultural communities, many Christian churches do not reflect the diversity of their communities. Sunday morning worship remains racially divided. Southeast District Superintendent Dr. Richard L. Stryker has a new book out addressing this need in the Christian community. ..MORE... Book available in the District for purchase at Book Nook, 115 N. Broadway Avenue, Sylacauga, AL

Langdale UMC Hospitality Ministries

Langdale United Methodist Church continues to seek to fulfill our Statement of Vision – “Make Jesus Real!” Our ministry of outreach and hospitality in the community and world includes our weekly Soup Kitchen on Thursdays, serving an average of 65 community residents, provide space for the community ..MORE..

Sycamore UMC Special Summer Activities

Sycamore UMC Furnishes School Supplies Sycamore UMC celebrated back to school with the children of the church.  Members furnished the full list of school supplies for those children who attend Sycamore Elementary and one at Winterboro High School....

Sycamore UMC Mission Trip to Honduras A number of persons from the Sylacauga area participated in a mission trip to Honduras in the latter part of May. Ten people representing Sycamore UMC and Sylacauga First UMC went on the trip....

VBS at Center Hill UMC

Center Hill UMC recently held its Vacation Bible School.  They used the curriculum from the Society of St. Andrews.  The theme “It’s a Miracle!” used the miracles of Jesus to teach ..MORE..

UPCOMING EVENTS

2012 Joint Charge Conferences in Southeast District:

Sunday, September 30 – Ashland Circuit CC – 2:30 p.m. at Park across from Lineville First
Sunday, October 14 – LaFayette Circuit CC – 2:30 p.m., at Powell Chapel UMC
Sunday, October 21 – Valley Circuit CC – Details to follow
Sunday, October 28 – Roanoke Circuit CC – 2:30 p.m. at Roanoke First
Sunday, November 4 – Wedowee Circuit CC – 2:30 p.m. at Wedowee First
Sunday, November 11 – Alex City Circuit CC – 2:30 p.m. at Dadeville First
Sunday, November 18 – Sylacauga Circuit CC – 2:30 p.m. at Sylacauga First

SAVE THE DATE:
WORSHIP Workshop set for November

Rev. Barbara Day Miller will lead a workshop geared towards enhancing the experience of congregants as they seek to worship Christ, our Lord. Pastors, worship team member and leaders of churches are invited to participate in this practical training event.

Save the date, November 3, 2012 at 9:00 a.m. Place: Sylacauga First UMC

Rev. Day Miller is associate dean of worship and music and teaches in practical liturgics. She is also the director of the Candler Singers. MORE...

White Christmas Kick-off Dinner

Sylacauga First UMC will host a White Christmas Kick-off Dinner on behalf of the United Methodist Children’s Home on Wednesday, October 24 from 6:00-7:30.

More information later. Click for more on White Christmas offering

Gathering of Orders and Fellowship of Local Pastors and Associate Members
October 1-3, 2012

SBC21 Training Event

Sept. 15

To Laity & Clergy:

We would like to share stories of how the Spirit is move in the midst of your congregation. Email your good news and calendar events to dwebb@northalabamaumc.org.

Remember to share pictures from the event