Our small group study will meet to discuss Our Strangely Warmed Hearts. 

Rev. Karen P. Oliveto, the author, was elected as a bishop of the United Methodist Church in 2016. She was the first woman to serve as the senior pastor at Glide Memorial United Methodist Church in San Francisco, the fifth largest congregation of the UMC. She is also the first openly lesiban bishop.

The United Methodist Church will gather for Special Conference in 2019 in which we as denomiation will set the course for its future especially regarding our doctrinal stance of homosexuality. The Council of Bishops has adopted the suggestion by the Commission of a Way Forward with One Church plan that endorses theological flexibility for each pastor, congregatoin, and annual conference.

While the future of the UMC is unclear at the moment, we encourage our congregation to pray for our denomination first. We also invite our congregation to be equipped and prepared more theologically and spiritually by studying the history, stories, and theological argument of our LGBTQ brothers and sisters within the UMC.

Schedule

May 27 (Sunday) 9:30 am – 10:30 am  Chapter 1: The Gay Liberation Movement

June 3 (Sunday) 9:30 am – 10:30 am  Chapter 2: The UMC and Homosexuality

June 10 (Sunday) 9:30 am – 10:30 am Chapter 3: Here I am, Chapter 5: Coming Out While Going In, Chapter 5: Living at the Intercsection

June 17 (Sunday) 9:30 am – 10:30 am  Chapter 6: How Long, O Lord? Chapter 7: Closets No More, Chapter 8: We Shal Be Made Perfect in Love in This Life

The book is availalbe in the church. The book price is $10.

We are celebrating Easter on April Fools’ Day this year. One might say, “Christ is risen.” “Really?” “Well, it is April Fool’s Day.” It is something that does not make sense scientifically. But it is a witness that has passed down to us through the Church from the empty tomb. On this day, the religious authority, military threat, fear, and death became objects of God’s laughter when Christ was risen from death. We invite you to join us for five weeks sermon series and small group study with a theme, “April Fools! Laughing with God”

April 1 (Easter) – Laughing with God at Death

April 8 – Laughing with God at the Impossible

April 15 – Laughing with God at Legalism

April 22 – Laughing with God at Respectability

April 29 – Laughing with God at Life

The small group study is at 9:30 am on Sunday. Our worship starts at 10:45 am. We invite you to join us and laugh with God together.

*The sermon series and small group study are developed by Doug Damron, Jonathon Kollmann, Jim Stauffer.

We invite you to come and join us for Easter Egg Hunt with your family and children.

ALL ARE WELCOME! 

Place: Parsonage (26 Eden St, Putnam CT 06260)

Time: March 31 (Saturday) 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Lunch with hot dogs and burgers

We will play some games that are fun and meaningful for the children.

If you have any question, please contact Pastor Bob at 508-685-6291 or revbobjon@gmail.com

Happy Easter!!

Come and join us for this glorious morning as our Savior is risen from death

April 1 (Sunday), 2018

10:45 AM

Living Faith UMC

(53 Grove St. Putnam CT 06260)

Time: January 15 (Monday) 2018. 8:00 AM

Keynote Speaker: Rev. Mike Clark, “The Life and Legacy of MLK”

Special Music from TMHS Modern Music Ensemble

Breakfast Price: $8 per adult. $4 per child.

We are grateful local business/organizations that have donated toward this event generously.

American Legion, Post 13
Cargill Council No. 64
Gerardi Insurance
Greater Putnam Interfaith Council
King GMC
Knights of Columbus
Putnam Bank

Please come and support our youth group for mission trip to Philadelphia this year.

Date: June 3 (Saturday) 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm

Place: Living Faith UMC (53 Grove St. Putnam, CT 06260)

Ticket Price: $10 per Adult; $5 per Child

Menu: Lasagna, Salad, and Desert

*Take-Out is also available. Please email livingfaith53.umc@gmail.com or call 860-928-9705 for order in advance.

Easter Egg Hunt

Date: April 15 (Saturday) 2 PM

Place: Parsonage (26 Eden St. Putnam)

Come with your children, grandchildren, and their friends. We will gather the eggs and play fun games together. We will also share with them the meaning of Easter.

Come and join us with your families and children for a move night.
We will watch the BFG and share supper afterward. All are welcome.

Time: April 23 (Sunday) 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Place: Living Faith UMC (53 Grove St), Fellowship Hall (basement)

“An orphan little girl befriends a benevolent giant who takes her to Giant Country, where they attempt to stop the man-eating giants that are invading the human world.” (- imdb.com)