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Today! Community Day and Welcome Back to School Festival

Join us for an evening of fun, food, music, and games as we celebrate the end of summer with KUMC Koinonia and kick off the new school year!

Bring your friends, family, and neighbors for a free community event packed with excitement:

🎸 Live Bands

🍕 Tasty Food

🎯 Outdoor Games

🎨 Kids’ Activities

🎈 And so much more!

Whether you’re a student gearing up for school or just love a good neighborhood party, there’s something for everyone.

Let’s send summer off with a smile and start the school year with joy!

Come one, come all — we can’t wait to see you there! 😄

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Posted by MaryO on August 16, 2025 in Back to School, Pender UMC, Posts of Interest

Tags: Back to School, Community Day, food, games, KUMC, music

Be a Part of the Pender Music Ministry

11 Aug

Calling All Musicians: Join Pender’s Vibrant Music Ministry!

Are you passionate about music? Do you feel called to share your musical gifts in a community of faith? Pender is seeking talented musicians to join our vibrant Music Ministry team and contribute to our uplifting and spiritually enriching worship services!

What We’re Looking For:

Instrumentalists: Whether you shine on the strings, whisper with the woodwinds, or resonate with the brass, we need your skills to fill our sanctuary with harmonious sounds.
Vocalists: Sopranos, altos, tenors, and basses—lend your voices to help lead our congregation in song and praise.
Handbells: We will teach you to play during our services and special events.

Why Be a Part of the Pender Music Ministry?

Community Impact: Through your music, you can touch the hearts of our congregation and inspire joy and contemplation in our weekly gatherings.
Spiritual Growth: Participate in a ministry that not only serves others but also nurtures your own faith and connection to the divine.
Musical Development: Collaborate with experienced musicians and vocalists that will help you hone your craft and explore new musical opportunities.

Get Involved:

Rehearsals: We meet weekly to practice and prepare, ensuring every service is both spiritually and musically fulfilling.
Sunday Services: Be a part of our regular worship schedule and special holiday performances that highlight the church calendar.
Community Outreach: Occasionally, our music ministry participates in local events and services, expanding our impact beyond the church walls.

If you’re excited about making a joyful noise unto the Lord and enhancing our worship experiences, we would love to hear from you! Contact our Patrick King, our Music Director today to learn more about how you can get involved.

Let your talent soar in a place where music meets ministry, and together, we’ll create beautiful worship experiences that resonate with all who attend. Join us and be a key note in our melody of faith!

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Posted by MaryO on August 11, 2025 in Get Involved!, hymns, Ministries, Music, Music Ministry, Pender UMC, Special Music, Videos

Tags: Brass, Director of Music Ministry, handbells, musical instrument, Singers, stringed instruments, woodwinds

AA Open Meetings

06 Aug

Discover a supportive space for new beginnings! Join us every Wednesday at 6:00 PM in the serene ambiance of Pender UMC’s Library. At 5:30 PM there will be a time of casual chat, known as the ‘meeting before the meeting’.

Engage in meaningful conversations and find camaraderie at our AA meetings, guided by the experienced Tom O, a dedicated long-term member. These are open meetings.

OPEN (Open to anyone interested in Alcoholics Anonymous’ program of recovery from alcoholism)

DISCUSSION (Group participation in discussion of topic relevant to the AA program)

STEP (Group discussion of the 12 steps of AA)

HANDICAPPED (Handicapped accessible)

Event Coordinator • Tom OConnor

Pender Office 703-278-8023

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Posted by MaryO on August 6, 2025 in Ministries, Pender UMC

Tags: AA Open Meeting, alcoholics anonymous, handicap accessible, support

Book Lovers Group

04 Aug

📚✨ Embark on a Literary Journey with Fellow Bibliophiles! ✨📚

Are your shelves brimming with tales of intrigue, suspense, and the pursuit of knowledge? Whether you’re a devotee of the latest bestsellers or a connoisseur of timeless classics, the Book Lovers Group is your next chapter!

🗓️ Join us virtually each month on the second Sunday at 4:00 PM for an adventure through pages that promise to be as thrilling as the stories we devour. Our rendezvous lasts approximately 1 1/2 hours—perfect for a deep dive into the heart of each book.

Engage in spirited debates that will challenge your perspectives, enrich your reading experience, and connect you with stories in ways you never expected. Will you be the champion of the underdog novel, or the critic of the acclaimed bestseller? Our discussions are as varied and captivating as the books themselves.

For our upcoming gathering, we’re diving into “James” by Percival Everett.

📅 Mark your calendars for Sunday, August 10 at 4 PM, and let’s unravel the wonders of Jame’s world together, all from the comfort of your own reading nook.

Interested? Reach out to Iris for more details, or contact the webmaster to secure your Zoom link to this literary escape room!

🔍📖 All book lovers are welcome to join the quest. Let’s turn the page to a new adventure!

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