NEW Calendar

	May 2021
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						1 Paper Shredding Fundraiser Paper Shredding Fundraiser Starts: 9:00 am Ends: May 1, 2021 - 12:00 pm Location: Village Square Shopping Center, 401 Monroe Turnpike # 14, Monroe, CT 06468, USA Description: Mark your calendar and start organizing your papers! UMC Monroe's next paper shredding fundraiser is just around the corner -- please consider making our Paper Shredding Fundraiser part of your spring cleaning! Please reference the attached file for our NEW MANDATORY COVID precautions and procedures for this event. Are your personal papers stacking up with no time to shred them? If so, take advantage of the convenience and security of having your sensitive household and business records destroyed by the pros. On Saturday, May 1, the United Methodist Church of Monroe will be holding a Paper Shredding Fundraiser Event (rain or shine) from 9:00 – noon at Village Square, 401 Route 111, Monroe (across from McDonald's). The event will benefit missions near and far. Individuals and businesses are welcome. Cost: $10 standard archive box (15”x12”x10”) – prices increase $5 according to container size. Payment: cash, checks over $30.00 (made out to UMC Monroe), or credit/debit card. For more information, please visit our website www.umcmonroe.org, Facebook page @umcmonroe or contact us via email at papershredding@umcmonroe.org or by phone at 203.268.8395. More details... 2021 District Conference for the Connecticut District of the New York Annual Conference (NYAC) 2021 District Conference for the Connecticut District of the New York Annual Conference (NYAC) Starts: 1:00 pm Ends: May 1, 2021 - 3:00 pm Description: With our desire to move forward in the safest manner possible, we will once again be meeting virtually. The work of the District Conference is to report on the past year’s ministry, elect district officers and affirm new Lay Servants, candidates for ministry, ordinands and retirees. District Superintendent, Rev. Dr. Alpher Sylvester, will preside and the following are expected to attend: All appointed clergy of the Connecticut District; Lay members to the Annual Conference; Committee Chairpersons; and One or more delegates from each pastoral charge. District Conference will take via Zoom and simultaneously be streamed to the NYAC Facebook and YouTube platforms. All are welcome to attend. All voting members must register by Wednesday, April 28, 2021 in order to receive the information needed to fully participate. Additional information needed to fully understand what to expect and fully engage will be added to the District Conference section of our nyac.com website. https://ny-reg.brtapp.com/2021ConnecticutDistrictConference?fbclid=IwAR3tEj5HvnvEalUVfQJt0Nnpo8tw2BshgZ4mBNnIcMKbXH3cYk_az-BD02c More details... • •
2 In-Person Sunday Worship Service In-Person Sunday Worship Service Starts: 10:00 am Ends: May 2, 2021 - 11:00 am Location: United Methodist Church of Monroe, 515 Cutler's Farm Rd, Monroe, CT 06468, USA Description: Sunday bulletin: https://umcmonroe.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/UMC-Monroe-Bulletin-Communion-Sunday-May-2-2021.pdf We’re pleased to offer in-person church services. We request that all members and guests register to attend so that we can abide by Conference and state rules surrounding the current coronavirus pandemic. Our service will continue to be broadcast via ZOOM until further notice. To learn more about our in-person worship and a link to register to attend, click here. To watch recordings of prior weeks' services, please visit https://umcmonroe.org/sermons/. More details... Livestream Sunday Worship Services Livestream Sunday Worship Services Starts: 10:00 am Ends: May 2, 2021 - 11:00 am Location: Via ZOOM Description: Sunday morning services - 10:00 am - 11:00 am Sunday bulletin: https://umcmonroe.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/UMC-Monroe-Bulletin-Communion-Sunday-May-2-2021.pdf NOTE: login information is the same for ALL Sunday Worship Services until further notice. Description: Pastor Ed Dayton is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/129473103 Meeting ID: 129 473 103 Dial by your location +1 929 205 6099 US (New York) Zoom installation instructions: https://umcmonroe.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/UMC-Monroe-Livestream-Sunday-Worship-Services-all-Sundays-V3.pdf To watch recordings of prior weeks' services, please visit https://umcmonroe.org/sermons/. More details... Girl Scouts Outdoors Girl Scouts Outdoors Starts: 2:00 pm Ends: May 2, 2021 - 4:00 pm More details... • • •	3	4	5	6	7	8 FUNDrive for Pivot Ministries Community Collection FUNDrive for Pivot Ministries Community Collection Starts: 10:00 am Ends: May 8, 2021 - 1:00 pm Location: United Methodist Church of Monroe, 515 Cutler's Farm Rd, Monroe, CT 06468, USA Description: FUNDrive for Pivot Ministries Drive Dates: 03/05/2021 - 05/08/2021 Please consider making our FUNDrive for Pivot Ministries part of your spring cleaning! We are holding another FUNDrive to collect gently used soft goods and certain household goods and ending with a mid-May delivery. All profits made from this drive will go toward the purchase of recreation equipment for Pivot Ministries (bicycles, basketball/softball/baseball items, etc.). The Youth classroom will be used for storage so you can begin bringing items now! Please bag your soft goods and tightly box the household items. Denise will be in the office (203.268.8395) on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8:30 am – 12:30 pm for open drop off OR you can call Brian Sherwood to arrange a set time to come by or for pick up. Community Collection Days: Saturday, April 24 from from 10:00 am - 1:30 pm and Saturday, May 8 from 10:00 am - 1:00 pm.Location: United Methodist Church of Monroe, 515 Cutlers Farm Road, Monroe For more information, please visit our website:https://umcmonroe.org/fundrive-for-pivot-minstries/For a FUNDrive flyer, click here: https://fundrive.savers.com/e/unitedmethodistchurchofmonroefundrive030221 More details... •
9 Mother's Day Service (in person) Mother's Day Service (in person) Starts: 9:00 am Ends: May 9, 2021 - 10:00 am Location: United Methodist Church of Monroe, 515 Cutler's Farm Rd, Monroe, CT 06468, USA Description: Please join us for an in-person Mother’s Day Service. Registration is required to attend – to register, click here or scan the attached QR code to register using your personal device (smartphone, tablet). https://umcmonroe.org/events/mothers-day-service-in-person/ Mother’s Day bulletin: * Masks are required and social distancing will be observed for all in-person gatherings. Please visit our registration page for specific guidelines. More details... Mother's Day Service (via Zoom) Mother's Day Service (via Zoom) Starts: 10:00 am Ends: May 9, 2021 - 11:00 am Location: Via ZOOM Description: Mother's Day Service @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am Mother's Day bulletin: Weekly on Sunday, until further notice https://umcom.zoom.us/j/97378634387?pwd=WG9Hd0xWUzBEUm4xdm1oR2svQkFwQT09 Meeting ID: 973 7863 4387 Passcode: 2020 Dial by your location +1 929 205 6099 US (New York) Zoom installation instructions: https://umcmonroe.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/UMC-Monroe-Livestream-Sunday-Worship-Services-all-Sundays-V3.pdf To watch recordings of prior weeks' services, please visit https://umcmonroe.org/sermons/. More details... • •	10	11	12 Both/And: Maximizing Hybrid Worship Experiences For Online and In-Person Audiences Both/And: Maximizing Hybrid Worship Experiences For Online and In-Person Audiences Starts: 6:30 pm Ends: May 12, 2021 - 9:00 pm Description: Midnight Oil Productions and Connectional Ministries present a webinar by Jason Moore - Both/And: Maximizing Hybrid Worship Experiences For Online and In-Person Audiences As we begin to think about reopening our church buildings, we want to consider how we can create worship for two audiences at the same time: those who are in the pews, and those who are on their couches. How do we keep both audiences engaged so that neither one feels like they're spectators? This new webinar from Jason Moore will explore: • Re-imagining worship for both/and • How to create interactive both/and experiences • Bringing at home and in-person audiences together in real time • Alternative opportunities for online audiences watching in-person livestreams • Repurposing in-person worship for online audiences • Strategies for adapting practices for both/and • Avoiding letting your groove becoming a rut • And more Registrants will receive a link to join the webinar a few days before the event. To register, click here: https://ny-reg.brtapp.com/2021BothAndWebinar More details... •	13	14	15 RAIN DATE: Church Clean Up Day RAIN DATE: Church Clean Up Day Starts: 12:00 am Ends: May 15, 2021 - 11:59 pm Location: United Methodist Church of Monroe, 515 Cutler's Farm Rd, Monroe, CT 06468, USA Description: Rain date: Saturday, May 15 UMC Monroe Trustees are sponsoring a clean up day to do a little spring cleaning at the church. Mark your calendars for Saturday, April 24 and bring your own equipment and energy! Come as you want and work on a project or something you want to do. Want to clean inside? Go for it! Want to do outdoor cleanup? Go for it! Many hands make light work and lots of fun! Contact/Questions: Brian Sherwood More details... •
16 In-Person Sunday Worship Service In-Person Sunday Worship Service Starts: 10:00 am Ends: May 16, 2021 - 11:00 am Location: United Methodist Church of Monroe, 515 Cutler's Farm Rd, Monroe, CT 06468, USA Description: We’re pleased to offer in-person church services. We request that all members and guests register to attend so that we can abide by Conference and state rules surrounding the current coronavirus pandemic. Our service will continue to be broadcast via ZOOM until further notice. To learn more about our in-person worship and a link to register to attend, click here. To watch recordings of prior weeks' services, please visit https://umcmonroe.org/sermons/. More details... Livestream Sunday Worship Services Livestream Sunday Worship Services Starts: 10:00 am Ends: May 16, 2021 - 11:00 am Location: Via ZOOM Description: Sunday morning services - 10:00 am - 11:00 am NOTE: login information is the same for ALL Sunday Worship Services until further notice. Description: Pastor Ed Dayton is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/129473103 Meeting ID: 129 473 103 Dial by your location +1 929 205 6099 US (New York) Zoom installation instructions: https://umcmonroe.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/UMC-Monroe-Livestream-Sunday-Worship-Services-all-Sundays-V3.pdf To watch recordings of prior weeks' services, please visit https://umcmonroe.org/sermons/. More details... • •	17	18 Church Council Meeting Church Council Meeting Starts: 7:00 pm Ends: May 18, 2021 - 8:00 pm Location: Via Zoom Description: Zoom information to follow. Contact: Bill Florin More details... •	19 Great Oaks Farm Meeting Great Oaks Farm Meeting Starts: 7:30 pm Ends: May 19, 2021 - 8:30 pm Description: Russell Simpkins - 203-767-5939 More details... •	20	21	22
23 In-Person Sunday Worship Service In-Person Sunday Worship Service Starts: 10:00 am Ends: May 23, 2021 - 11:00 am Location: United Methodist Church of Monroe, 515 Cutler's Farm Rd, Monroe, CT 06468, USA Description: We’re pleased to offer in-person church services. We request that all members and guests register to attend so that we can abide by Conference and state rules surrounding the current coronavirus pandemic. Our service will continue to be broadcast via ZOOM until further notice. To learn more about our in-person worship and a link to register to attend, click here. To watch recordings of prior weeks' services, please visit https://umcmonroe.org/sermons/. More details... Livestream Sunday Worship Services Livestream Sunday Worship Services Starts: 10:00 am Ends: May 23, 2021 - 11:00 am Location: Via ZOOM Description: Sunday morning services - 10:00 am - 11:00 am NOTE: login information is the same for ALL Sunday Worship Services until further notice. Description: Pastor Ed Dayton is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/129473103 Meeting ID: 129 473 103 Dial by your location +1 929 205 6099 US (New York) Zoom installation instructions: https://umcmonroe.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/UMC-Monroe-Livestream-Sunday-Worship-Services-all-Sundays-V3.pdf To watch recordings of prior weeks' services, please visit https://umcmonroe.org/sermons/. More details... • •	24	25	26	27	28	29
30 In-Person Sunday Worship Service In-Person Sunday Worship Service Starts: 10:00 am Ends: May 30, 2021 - 11:00 am Location: United Methodist Church of Monroe, 515 Cutler's Farm Rd, Monroe, CT 06468, USA Description: We’re pleased to offer in-person church services. We request that all members and guests register to attend so that we can abide by Conference and state rules surrounding the current coronavirus pandemic. Our service will continue to be broadcast via ZOOM until further notice. To learn more about our in-person worship and a link to register to attend, click here. To watch recordings of prior weeks' services, please visit https://umcmonroe.org/sermons/. More details... Livestream Sunday Worship Services Livestream Sunday Worship Services Starts: 10:00 am Ends: May 30, 2021 - 11:00 am Location: Via ZOOM Description: Sunday morning services - 10:00 am - 11:00 am NOTE: login information is the same for ALL Sunday Worship Services until further notice. Description: Pastor Ed Dayton is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/129473103 Meeting ID: 129 473 103 Dial by your location +1 929 205 6099 US (New York) Zoom installation instructions: https://umcmonroe.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/UMC-Monroe-Livestream-Sunday-Worship-Services-all-Sundays-V3.pdf To watch recordings of prior weeks' services, please visit https://umcmonroe.org/sermons/. More details... • •	31

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May 2021