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We will be a church that is growing as a spiritual community!
—Taft UMC Visioning Retreat, Sept. 11, 1999
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‘Everything else can wait but the search for God cannot wait,
and love one another.’
— George Harrison, 1943-2001
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Why should I go to church? |
Good question! Many people ask, “Why should I go to church? Can’t I experience God in my own way?” The answer to the second question is, “Yes. You can experience God in your own way.” But… Christianity is unique from all other religions in that it is the only religion that is congregational. That means that one of the basics of Christianity is that it is shared with other people. There’s an old saying, “Misery loves company.” And that's true; when we’re down, hurting and lost, we want other people around — and that’s what a church is: people who help each other out when they’re down and hurt. On the other hand, imagine having something terrific happen to you, and not being able to share it with anyone else. How frustrating that would be. A church is a place of celebration, where you can share your greatest joys with people who will celebrate with you. Finally, the Bible says our relationship with God is tied to our relationships with other people. “If any one says, ‘I love God,” and hates his brother, he is a liar; for he who does not love his brother whom he has seen, cannot love God whom he has not seen. ” ( 1John 4:20 — RSV)We must be with other people in order to be with God — love other people in order to love God — serve other people in order to serve God. If you're interested in learning more, join us on Sunday morning . |
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Weekly Bible Readings |
Taft United Methodist Church follows the Revised Common Lectionary
. The Lectionary is a list of weekly Bible readings that rotate
on a three-year basis. We just began Year A. Each week's lesson includes readings from:
If you're interested in finding out how this book written between 2,000 and 4,000 years ago is relevant to today's life, visit us for a Sunday morning lesson. We get together at 11 a.m. on Sundays for a little music, some social time and our weekly lesson. |
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Weekly Opportunities |
Family Bible Study Sundays — 9:45 a.m. Our adult class is discussing the last book in the Bible, Revelation. Is it the end of times or a message of hope for persecuted people? The children's class includes Bible stories and fun activities for the young ones. Family Worship Sunday — 11:00 a.m. The entire family is invited to our weekly worship service. We have music, social time, children’s time and a lesson in how the Bible applies to today’s life. We invite you to join us. Prayer Meeting Sunday — 6 p.m. Prayer is essential to the life of a Christian. This free-form service gives us the chance to talk to God in our own way — and reminds us to be quiet and listen for God’s reply. You’re invited to bring a candle with you to represent the light that God has given you. |
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“Religion is for people who are afraid of going to hell. Spirituality is for people who have already been there.”
—Unknown
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