Free Union and Vienna United Methodist Churches

"Finally, all of you should be of one mind. Sympathize with each other. Love each other as brothers and sisters. Be tenderhearted, and keep a humble attitude."

1 Peter 3, vs8

Come and worship with us!


Sunday May 27th 2012
9.30am Worship service and Sunday School at Free Union UM Church
11am Worship service at Vienna UM Church
Free Union's Famous Memorial Day Roast Beef Dinner
Monday May 28th 1-5pm at the Free Union Community Center

Download the 2011-2012 Sunday School Brochure.

Free Union UM Church is an informal, family-friendly community church in the heart of Liberty Township. The 156 year old building is still heated by a wood fired stove in the colder months, making for a warm and friendly atmosphere which lasts all year. Vienna UM Church is located in a rural setting in Great Meadows and  recently celebrated 200 years of worship in the community. The Vienna UM Church Community Center is located in the heart of Vienna and provides  a food pantry. The field behind the Community Center is the location of the Summer Archery Program.



Pocket's Stories for May
Please read these with your children before each service as Pastor Jim will base the “Sharing with the Children” time around these:

 Pockets for May 2012

May 27th Mark in Charge

sunday

Sunday Services:
9:30am: Free Union 11:00am: Vienna
Pastor: Rev James Craig
Tel: 908 637 4340

Sunday School is available at Free Union Church from 9:30-10:30am.

Children and young people leave with Lorna and Phil every week to share time together in the Free Union Community Center.

Children will be offered a free subscription to Pockets magazine and for children six years and younger, The Little Christian will be offered. These materials will be used during worship on a Sunday.

We have a Sunday School comprising of teachers and assistants. Our Sunday School teachers are Lorna, Phil, Melissa, Sherry and Nicole. Our Sunday School assistants are Terri, Nicole and Alison.

A child care area for children aged 0-2 is now available in the community center every Sunday.

Address:
Free Union Church: 3 Marble Hill Road
Great Meadows, 07838

Vienna Church: 266 Route 46, Vienna, 07880

Mailing address: P.O.Box 34, Vienna, NJ, 07880-0034

Google Maps

Regular activities:



 Sunday May 27th 2012

9.30am Worship service and Sunday School at Free Union

Following Pastor Jim's sharing time (Pockets Story Mark in Charge) with the children in the church, they will leave for their time of worship and Christian education in the Free Union Community Center. This week the children will hear the story 'A New Way to See', from the Jesus Storybook Bible, which is the story of Saul, who becomes Paul. After the story we shall have a prayer, and continue to practice our song 'Seek Ye First The Kingdom of God'. The children will then color a coloring sheet about Paul's conversion for their books, or illustrate  this with a picture based on one in the book.

Games & playdough will be available after the children have finished their activities.

11am worship service at Vienna UM Church

Confirmation Class at 6.30pm at the Free Union UM Community Center.

Upcoming Events

Bible Study

Free Union's Famous Memorial Day
 Beef Dinner.

Bring your friends and enjoy a fantastic roast beef dinner, slow-cooked on the premises. Served family-style with all the trimmings. including a selection of homemade desserts.

Monday May 28th 1-5pm at the Free Union Community Center. 3 Marble Hill Road, Great Meadows, NJ, 07838

Adults $12
Seniors $10
Children 6-12 $8
5 and under FREE

Call 908 637 4340 for tickets

Click here to download the flyer(pdf)







Archery



Archery will resume this summer on Wednesday June 27th 2012 at 6pm.

There will be six sessions this summer on the following Wednesdays 6/27/12, (Please note there won't be any archery on July 4th), 7/11/12, 7/18/12, 7/25/12, 8/1/12 and 8/9/12. The sessions will start at 6pm and run to 8pm.

Please note this summer there won't be any organized crafts, but everyone is very welcome to bring a crafts and materials to share. Every night of archery will be an open craft night. Please bring your own snacks and drinks as they are not provided.

This year everyone taking part in the archery will be expected to sign a hold harmless agreement, which needs to be signed in full. Without this, a child or adult cannot take part. These will be made available on the church web site and sent out to the archery list nearer to the time. Children can only attend the sessions with a responsible adult. These sessions continue to be offered freely by our churches to the community.


Photos from 2011: June 29th, July 6th

To enjoy highlights of the 2010 archery season you might like to check out our photographs

Food Pantry

Our food pantry is located in the Vienna Community Center. The food pantry is desperately in need of cereals, tissues, toilet paper and paper productions in general as they are not covered by food stamps. If you can help Sharon with our food pantry at anytime I know she will be very grateful for your help.

Pancakes, Paper Products and Protein oh my!

While we enjoy pancakes at our Fellowship breakfast, let us remember some of those in our community that could use our help.  Perhaps this month, we might take a peek at sales or some extras we might have in our own pantries, then simply bring an item for the Food Pantry along to the next Pancake Breakfast.

Two items that are in need of replenishment are:

Protein:  Peanut Butter/Nut Butter and Canned Meat (remember Mayonnaise to go with Tuna (we have plenty of tuna at this time) or Chicken:)

Paper Products:  Toilet Paper, Facial Tissue, Feminine Hygiene products, perhaps even some reusable cloths or sponges?

Items such of these or others you might offer, may also be brought to church any Sunday and given to Pastor Jim.

For food distributions or to offer donations or help, please contact Pastor Jim Craig on 908 637 4340.

Multi-Generational Choir

  Contact Pat Hawkins at 908-310-6830 or pathawkins56@hotmail.com with any questions.

The Free Union Historical Projects

Since 2006 The Free Union Homeschoolers have studied many local places and buildings in Liberty Township. The following have all been studied and projects created for these buildings and places-

These are all on display in the entrance of the church.

Open every Sunday morning, or by appointment - please contact Pastor Jim (details above) or Phil/Lorna on 908 637 8275.

Church Addresses

Free Union Church: 3 Marble Hill Road, Great Meadows, 07838.

Vienna Church: 266 Route 46, Vienna, 07880

Mailing address: P.O.Box 34, Vienna, NJ, 07880-0034
Google Maps

Free Union Church. (Not actually 6 Marble Hill Road, this was just to get the best approximation on the map)

Vienna Methodist Church

Link to Vienna Community Center

Cathollow Sportsmans Club (Site of Christmas Eve Live Nativity and the Good Friday March of Witness)

Global Ministries: The United Methodist Church


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