Upcoming Events

WOMEN'S FELLOWSHIP LUNCHEON:   All of our church women are invited to join us at 11:30 am on Saturday, November 21, at the Eleven Forty Nine restaurant, 1149 Division St. in Warwick. We get together for lunch every other month at a local restaurant, order off the menu, and enjoy the opportunity to meet new people and visit with old friends. If you plan to attend or would like more information, please contact: Cynthia leonhardt (739-6162 or leonhardtc@cox.net) or Virginia Caldwell (884-3244).

 

EGUMC PRESENTS "A LIVING NATIVITY:"  We are planning a special event to offer the church and the community this Advent season.  Imagine walking through Bethlehem the night Jesus was born, interacting with Mary and Joseph, shepherds and sheep, the Magi and more.  The story is told through narration while actors (members of the congregation) act it out.  Walk through the EGUMC Living Nativity on Saturday, December 12, from 5:00-7:00 pm.  Then come in to the Sanctuary to share your favorite Christmas musical pieces and have some delicious cider and cocoa in our Fellowship Hall.  If you are interested in being part of this Christmas gift to the church and the community as an actor, singer, set coordinator, refreshment planner, etc., or for more information, please call or e-mail Carol Reale at 884-4221 or egumcce@aol.com.

 

HIGH SPIRITS POT LUCK - Our Christmas Party will be held on Tuesday, December 15, at 12:00 noon in Fellowship Hall .  Please bring a dish to share.    Everyone is welcome!

WOMEN'S READING PROGRAM:  The purpose of the Reading Program is to encourage women of the church:   to expand understanding of and participation in God’s mission;  to increase sensitivity to all human beings — their needs, interests and concerns; to encourage critical thinking about issues facing humanity today; to grow in understanding of Scripture as it relates to Christian faith in contemporary life;  to enhance self-knowledge and to act from that knowledge; and to strengthen involvement in local and global Christian mission.  Book selections are taken from the United Methodist Women's Division Reading Program catalog. The Reading Program 2010 catalog is available on-line at http://www.missionresourcecenter.org/wdstore/resources/publications/READING_PROGRAM_CATALOG_2010.pdf.  Our next selection for reading is "THEY TAKE OUR JOBS!" by Aviva Chomsky.  This groundbreaking work dismantles 21 of the most widespread myths and beliefs about immigrants and immigration. "They Take Our Jobs!"  challenges the underlying assumptions that fuel these misinformed claims about immigrants, radically altering our notions of citizenship, discrimination, and U.S. History. The discussion on this book will take place on January 16, 3 - 5 PM.  Two copies of the book are available for borrowing from the church library.  Contact Linda Bergemann, 322-9946 or LBergemann@aol.com, for more information or suggestions for future reading.
 

BALLROOM DANCE LESSONS! How about learning the basics of the Fox Trot, the Waltz, the Rumba and some swing, all in an environment that is comfortable, relaxed and fun?  Our favorite instructor is Tracy Rose and she boasts that there is no one that she can not teach to dance.  Come alone or as a couple.  The price is $30 a person and includes 3 lessons held at the church on January 8, 15 and 22 from 7:00 until 8:30 p.m.  Dress comfortably.  These classes are appropriate for you if you have never taken a class, as well as if you have participated in some or any classes.  Tracy says she can keep us all interested and learning and we often rotate partners so we will be learning the proper way to dance with the men leading and the women following. (The men love this, as they’re in charge!) Tracy usually brings more advanced students with her to help her teach and help balance the class.  Please mark your calendars and a sign up sheet will be in the Narthex on the round table probably by late November or you can e-mail Susan Battista – battistabs@cox.net.   Please join us!  Your Fellowship/Membership Ministry:  Chris Bartlett, SusanJoe Couturier, Leah DeCesare, Laura & Barry Peterson, Miriam Purser, Pam Soule, Bill & Elaine Trench, Jennifer Swartz, Wheeler Van Brocklin, Susan Battista, Ray & Beverly McNeill, Penny Steen & Rob Wilson/ Chair