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 26th 2013
9.30am Worship Service
& Sunday School at Free Union UM Church

11am Worship Service Vienna UM Church

Monday May 27th
Memorial Day Dinner 1-5pm at Free Union UM Community Center



Download the 2013 Sunday School Brochure.
Download the Memorial Day Dinner Flier

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. 



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

May 26th The Sibling Fix

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, Alison and Nicole. Our Sunday School assistants are Terri , Nicole and Brittany.

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 26th  2013

9.30am Worship & Sunday School at Free Union UM Church

Following Pastor Jim's sharing time  (Pockets story " The Sibling Fixer") with the children in the church they will leave for their time of worship in the community center. We shall be reading the story of "The Poppy Lady", which is the story of Moina Belle Michael and her tribute to veterans in honor of Memorial Day.  Following our story we shall have our  prayer. Following this the children will have a chance to make poppies. The children will also be practising their bell piece with Miss Alison.

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

Kudos!  Terracycle update-

 Hello All:

As some of you are aware, our church recently began to be part of the Terracycle fundraising program.  With just our small beginning, we have diverted 2,473 pieces of waste from the landfill.   We stacked the boxes and they reached over 6 feet! This is a wonderful stewardship program also helps earn a little money for the church.  We were able to make our minimum for the year, and the church should receive a check in July.

So... Thanks to all!  Keep those items coming and we will start up again for the next cycle.  Simply bring your items to the church sorting station in the front.  You may find flyers there that may be easily posted at home to remind you what we can collect.  In addition, to what is on the form, we may now collect - Deodorant sticks, Mouthwash containers, and corks. To find out more about Terracycle go to www.terracycle.com.

If you would like us to email you a fridge grid directly, please email Matt at deskgremlin@gmail.com.

Sincerely,
Melissa and Matt Browns

Offering envelopes are available at the back of the church for your giving.

Maintenance and Repair at Free Union UMC-Check out the roof repairs-

http://www.gbgm-umc.org/freeunion/BehindTheScenes.html


Upcoming Events

Bible Study will continue on Monday June 3rd  at 7pm at the Vienna UM Community Center

There will be a new short study for the month of June.

Can you Help?

We are looking for volunteers to help us move Sunday School boxes and materials from the community center to the church straight after church on Sunday May 26th. This is in preparation for the Memorial Day Roast Beef Dinner the next day. We are also looking for volunteers to peel potatoes and help serve the next day at the Memorial Day Dinner. Please speak to Lorna or Phil if you feel you can help in this way. Many thanks.

Memorial Day Roast Beef Dinner coming soon.....Monday May 27th 1-5pm

Located at the Free Union UM Community Center. $12 adults. $10 seniors, $8 children 6-12 years and 5 and under free...

Gluten free desserts and vegetarian main course options available by reservation (see phone # below.)

Please call 908 637 8275 for tickets and further details.

Tickets available this Sunday after church for the dinner.

Hope in the Hills of Warren


Hope in the Hills of Warren recently became a  "Community Extension of Habitat for Humanity"  and was initially formed by a group of  volunteers from various churches and community organizations that was created to allow youth and adult volunteers to complete minor home repairs for homeowners within our community. These repairs might be in the form of construction of wheelchair ramps, repair/replacing porches, interior/exterior painting, drywall repairs, mobile home underpinning, etc.  Typically, the work is performed on the homes of elderly, low-income, and disabled folks; with all the work completed at no cost to the homeowner.

 
Mission Statement: Our mission, as volunteers from different Christian denominations, is to provide an opportunity to improve our community by sharing our love and skills.

Contact : 31 Belvidere Ave.   Washington, NJ 07882
(908)763-0540    
 
Save the Date: HHW 2013
Weekend 2: June 29-July 2nd 2013
Hope in the Hills of Warren are planning 2 Weekends of Hope: April 27-29 and June 29-July 2, 2013. Note these dates on your calendar so you can join them! Contact HHW for a volunteer applications (908)763-0540 












 




























Archery



Archery will resume again in the June 2013


Photos from 2011: June 29th, July 6th

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.

Paper Products and Protein oh my!

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.

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.  For written directions, take this link.

Vienna Church: 266 Route 46, Vienna, 07880

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

Free Union Church and Community Center. (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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