Responding to our Congregational Meeting the evening of January 24, the Administrative Council assembled a Mission/Vision Task Force to identify goals and ways to reach them from the 22 areas identified that night. We began by developing a mission statement, which is: “As members of Stanwood United Methodist Church, we count ourselves Disciples of Jesus…
Open Hearts. Open Minds. Open Doors.
On May 6, 2017, Pat’s daughter, Sue, will lead “Team Joy” in raising money for lung cancer research in the Lung Force Walk at Seattle’s Woodland Park Zoo. To walk with Sue and the team, or to donate in Pat’s name – http://action.lung.org/site/TR/LUNGFORCE/ALAMP_Mountain_Pacific?px=6972780&pg=personal&fr_id=14372
Dear Stanwood UMC and UM Women: We want to say a huge thank you for all of the socks, underwear, hats and gloves. We were in need of all of those items and have already put them to good use on these cold days! Thank you!” Stanwood Elementary School
Congregational Ministry Starting The Congregational Care Committee is beginning to organize a new ministry. The entire active congregation will be divided into small groupings of 10 – 12 households. A Care Group Leader will have oversight of each grouping and make monthly contacts with each member to see how they are doing. Any needs that…
New Dining Hall for Lazy F By Dave Burfeind | Director, Lazy F Camp and Retreat Center We are now into the next level of the campaign to raise funds for a new dining hall at Lazy F Camp and Retreat Center. The initial stages of talking with friends of the camp and groups using our facility…
Helen Smith has been in charge of our wedding receptions and memorial services for many years. She has many willing volunteers to help her, drawing from UM Women and other members of the church. Helen also is responsible for the bulletin board (s), especially the one near the double wooden doors in Narthex. Martha Sanders,…
Sunday, January 1, 2017, New Year’s Day, we will have a combined service at 10:45am in Wesley Hall. Happy New Year!
This year New Year’s Day falls on a Sunday. What a great way to start a new year worshiping God! In this service we will use John Wesley’s Covenant prayer to commit ourselves to God in this coming year. Start the year out right and right with God. Join us as we gather in Wesley…
Welcome to the newest members of our church and graduates of the 2016 Confirmation Class. Lauren, Karli, Deacon and Nolan.
How horrendous is this massacre of 49 persons and the wounding of 54 others! This act of violence was born out of hate as well as terrorism. It’s both. Violence and hate must be stopped wherever and whenever it is expressed or threatened. We pray and extend our heartfelt condolences to those whose lives have…