Community United Methodist Church of Jackson Heights, Queens

Trying to decide what to "give up" for Lent? Why not fast from habits/attitudes that separate us from Christ and feast on spiritual renewal? For some ideas, see this list from William Arthur Ward that Pastor Kim shared during yesterday's Ash Wednesday service:

Fasting_and_Feasting.pdf

We in the wish you a blessed Ash Wednesday and start to the Lenten season.

Bishop Roy C. Nichols Ask The UMC is a service of United Methodist Communications.

Have you ever heard of Carter G. Woodson? Church member Karl Reeves shared about his legacy during yesterday's service in honor of Black History Month. You can find Karl's presentation at the 8:00-minute mark in this video:

February 4 2024 Gen 45:1-15, Matthew 18:21-35

Take a moment to pause and pray today.

5 Paths to Keep a Christ-Centered Heart as Lent Begins on Valentine's Day Read 5 Paths to Keep a Christ-Centered Heart as Lent Begins on Valentine's Day by Vivian Bricker and more articles about Christian Life and Wiki on Christianity.com

In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, our Sunday service featured a poignant history moment shared by two of our young adult members, discussing King's Letter from a Birmingham Jail. If you missed it (or would like to watch it again), here's the recording of yesterday's service - the history moment is found at the 10:30 mark:

January 14 2024 1 Samuel 3:1-20, John 1:43-51

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How do United Methodists celebrate Epiphany/Three Kings Day? Epiphany is the day Christians remember the coming of the Magi to visit Jesus, bringing their gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh. Ask The UMC is a service of United Methodist Communications.

God, we choose faith over fear in 2024. Help us to put our whole trust in you, no matter what comes our way.

Blue Christmas services allow grief, bring hope Joining with others to remember and mourn can help those who are grieving as they move forward on a journey to recapture love, joy, hope and peace.

On Dec. 10, we lost a dear friend, one of our oldest church members. Annemarie Gannon passed away suddenly after suffering a fall in her apartment. If you knew Annemarie, you know that she always had a big smile and a word of encouragement. She had a gentle sprit and an elegant grace about her. She devotedly helped serve at our coffee hour after Sunday services for many years. Annemarie never had an unkind word to say about anyone, and we will certainly miss her as a friend and sister in Christ. There will be a Memorial Service for Annemarie at the church on Wednesday, Jan. 10 at 11:00 a.m. All who knew her are invited to come celebrate her life.

The United Methodist Advent Quiz Learn more about Advent, the time of preparation before the birth of Jesus. Take a short quiz to test your knowledge of the season.

Kindness matters this Christmas - The Michigan Conference In this season of love, Bishop David Bard invites us to let the Holy Spirit enlarge our hearts so they stay a little bigger and kinder.

Wishing our Jewish neighbors "Chag sameach!" this Hanukkah. May this festival bring blessings upon you and your family. We also join in prayers for an end to hatred and violence and for a world that knows God's shalom.

COB calls for hope, joy, love and especially peace this Christmas An Advent message from the COB.