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	May 2026
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					1 Community Coffee Hour on Fridays Community Coffee Hour on Fridays Starts: 7:30 am Ends: May 1, 2026 - 8:30 am Location: via Zoom Description: Please join us for Community Coffee Hour on Fridays from 7:30 am – 8:30 am on Zoom! A place to laugh, share the special close moments with Christ each of us experience at different times or circumstances and pray with like-minded people in a safe and confidential environment. Click here to connect via Zoom. (link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89342219264?pwd=V0lxVFhHTENDMkF6S3dKNFZFVEZydz09) ID: 893 4221 9264 Passcode: coffee Mobile Dial-in: +19292056099,,89342219264#,,,,*578328# US (New York) Direct Dial: +1 929 205 6099 US (New York) ID: 893 4221 9264 Passcode: 578328 More details... •	2 Paper Shredding and Electronics Recycling Fundraiser (Spring 2026) Paper Shredding and Electronics Recycling Fundraiser (Spring 2026) Starts: 9:00 am Ends: May 2, 2026 - 12:00 pm Location: Rite Aid, 435 Main St, Monroe, CT 06468, USA Description: Paper Shredding and Electronics Recycling Fundraiser – Saturday, May 2, 2026 Mark your calendar and start organizing your papers! Are your personal papers stacking up with no time to shred them? Do you have obsolete devices or old internal drives that you’d like to safely dispose of? If so, take advantage of the convenience and security of having your sensitive household and business records and media destroyed by the pros. Please consider making our Paper Shredding and Electronics Recycling Fundraiser part of your spring clean-out! On Saturday, May 2 the United Methodist Church of Monroe will be hosting our Paper Shredding Fundraiser AND introducing Electronics Recycling. Now take advantage of a one-stop source for confidential, convenient document and data destruction with Affordable Solutions, LLC. Stop by between 9:00 am – 12:00 pm at 435 Main Street, Monroe (corner of Route 25 and Route 59). We’ll be there rain or shine! Paper Shredding: STILL ONLY $10 for a standard archive box (15”x12”x10”); price increases $5 according to container size. Electronics Recycling: Cell phones, hard drives and tablets: $10/per Computers and laptops: $20/per Payment: cash, check (made out to: UMC Monroe with “Paper Shredding” in the memo line) or credit/debit The event will benefit missions near and far. Individuals and businesses are welcome. No need to exit your vehicle … just pull up, pop open your trunk and we’ll take care of the rest! Click here for an event flyer: https://umcmonroe.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/2026.05.02-UMC-Monroe-Paper-Shredding-and-Technology-Flyer.pdf We’re partnering with Affordable Solutions, LLC to host a safe event for you, our volunteers, and their employees. We hope to see you on Saturday, May 2! Thank you again for your continued support — we appreciate it! We invite you to join us for worship on Sunday mornings at 10:00 am. Please visit our website (www.umcmonroe.org) or our Facebook page (@umcmonroe) for the most up-to-date information about all things UMC Monroe! Questions or more info: contact papershredding@umcmonroe.org or 203.268.8395 Thank you again for your continued support — we appreciate it! More details... •
3 Communion Sunday Communion Sunday Starts: 12:00 am Ends: May 3, 2026 - 11:59 pm Location: United Methodist Church of Monroe, 515 Cutler's Farm Rd, Monroe, CT 06468, USA More details... 8:45 am Choir Rehearsal 8:45 am Choir Rehearsal Starts: 8:45 am Ends: May 3, 2026 - 9:45 am More details... In Person and Online Sunday Worship In Person and Online Sunday Worship Starts: 10:00 am Ends: May 3, 2026 - 11:00 am Location: United Methodist Church of Monroe, 515 Cutler's Farm Rd, Monroe, CT 06468, USA Description: We invite you to join us as for in-person worship services at UMC Monroe! For anyone who cannot join us in our sanctuary for worship, we’ll continue to livestream our service via Zoom until further notice. In Person Worship Information UMC Monroe In Person Sunday Worship Service Time: 10:00 am Location: UMC Monroe, 515 Cutlers Farm Road, Monroe Communion is served on the first Sunday of the month. Zoom Worship Information UMC Monroe Sunday Worship Service via Zoom Time: 10:00 am Click here to join via Zoom. Meeting ID: 965 4066 9674 Passcode: 2819 Dial-In: +1 929 205 6099 Click here for the Sunday bulletin. Click here for more information about the Eastern Fairfield Cooperative Parish. NOTE: We continue to post sermons to be viewed at your convenience … to check out the archive, click here. More details... Cinco de Mayo Chili Cook-Off Cinco de Mayo Chili Cook-Off Starts: 11:00 am Ends: May 3, 2026 - 12:00 pm Location: United Methodist Church of Monroe, 515 Cutler's Farm Rd, Monroe, CT 06468, USA Description: UMC Monroe Chili Cook-Off — Bring the Heat and Join the Fun! Do you have a family-favorite chili recipe everyone raves about? Enter it in our friendly Chili Cook-Off and show us what you’ve got! Date/Time: Sunday, May 3 right after worship Enter the Cook-Off … bring a pot of your best homemade chili and see how it stacks up! Or bring a side to share … help round out the table with something tasty: • Chips • Salsa • Nachos • Guacamole • Non-alcoholic Sangria • Churros • Or another favorite side Everyone is welcome — whether you’re cooking, bringing a side, or just coming to taste and vote, we’d love to see you there. Come hungry and ready for great food and great fellowship!Contact(s): Church office, Bob or Brian Click here for an event flyer: Ole’ More details... Greater Bridgeport CROP Hunger Walk Greater Bridgeport CROP Hunger Walk Starts: 1:30 pm Ends: May 3, 2026 - 4:00 pm Location: United Congregational Church, 2200 North Ave, Bridgeport, CT 06604, USA Description: We're gearing up for the 2026 CROP Walk -- join us for the 52nd Annual Greater Bridgeport CROP Hunger Walk!! The United Methodist Church of Monroe has been actively participating since its inception +50 years ago - in fact the pastor and members of UMC Monroe were an integral part of bringing this event to the greater Bridgeport area. Fun facts about this year's event ... Sunday, May 3 beginning at 1:30 pm Begins and ends at United Congregational Church of Bridgeport, 2200 North Avenue The main route will be 2.2 miles, and a shorter one-mile option is available We encourage everyone to please bring a non-perishable item to support our host, nOURish Bridgeport We walk rain or shine! If we work together, we can end world hunger. That's why we're participating in the CROP Hunger Walk to support CWS and help families who are struggling with hunger. Please join us with your steps and your donations. Together we will provide more meals for the growing number of people in our community who need them and create greater food security in communities around the world. Join our team, support our team with your prayers and gifts, and help end hunger, one step at a time! To register/join Team UMC Monroe, make a donation or to learn more, please visit our Team Page. Click here for more information about the Bridgeport CROP Walk. UMC Monroe contact/questions: Patti E Questions: Contact Carole Fanslow (203.375.1284 or greaterbridgeportchw@gmail.com) or visit www.crophungerwalk.org More details... • • • • •	4	5 Cub Scout Meeting Cub Scout Meeting Starts: 5:00 pm Ends: May 5, 2026 - 6:30 pm Description: Matt Cacace More details... •	6 Wednesday Wake-Up Wednesday Wake-Up Starts: 7:30 am Ends: May 6, 2026 - 8:00 am Description: Wednesday-Wakeup: Wednesday-Wakeup - Wednesdays @ 7:30am: https://us04web.zoom.us/j/766252984?pwd=eDArR2dKeCtwUVFONnB4ZHZKUjlWdz09 ->Meeting ID: 766 252 984 ->Password: wednesday One tap mobile: +19292056099,,766252984#,,,,*459782# US (New York) Dial-in: +1 929 205 6099 Meeting ID: 766 252 984 Passcode: 459782 Or - Live-stream & watch recordings at https://bitly.com/WWakeup More details... UMCM Church Council Meeting (via Zoom) UMCM Church Council Meeting (via Zoom) Starts: 7:00 pm Ends: May 6, 2026 - 8:00 pm Location: via Zoom Description: Please join us for our next Church Council meeting scheduled for tonight at 7:00 pm via Zoom (see link below) to discuss a few upcoming events and church activities. Contact: Sheryl More details... • •	7 Rotary Club Rotary Club Starts: 7:30 am Ends: May 7, 2026 - 8:30 am Description: Fellowship Hall More details... •	8 Community Coffee Hour on Fridays Community Coffee Hour on Fridays Starts: 7:30 am Ends: May 8, 2026 - 8:30 am Location: via Zoom Description: Please join us for Community Coffee Hour on Fridays from 7:30 am – 8:30 am on Zoom! A place to laugh, share the special close moments with Christ each of us experience at different times or circumstances and pray with like-minded people in a safe and confidential environment. Click here to connect via Zoom. (link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89342219264?pwd=V0lxVFhHTENDMkF6S3dKNFZFVEZydz09) ID: 893 4221 9264 Passcode: coffee Mobile Dial-in: +19292056099,,89342219264#,,,,*578328# US (New York) Direct Dial: +1 929 205 6099 US (New York) ID: 893 4221 9264 Passcode: 578328 More details... •	9 Spaghetti Supper Concert Series at Nichols UMC: The West Point Brass Quartet Spaghetti Supper Concert Series at Nichols UMC: The West Point Brass Quartet Starts: 5:30 pm Ends: May 9, 2026 - 8:00 pm Location: Nichols United Methodist Church, 35 Shelton Rd, Trumbull, CT 06611, USA Description: Good food ... Great music A night to remember! The West Point Brass Quintet rounds out the Spaghetti Supper and Concert Season for this year. Please join us for a night of delicious food, wonderful music and great fellowship. Dinner Time: 5:30 pm in Fellowship Hall Concert Time: 7:00 pm in Church Sanctuary Dinner Cost: Adults $15; Seniors $14; Kids under 12 $5; add meatballs $1/each Payment: Cash or check only please No reservations required! Free-will offering donations for the concert are happily accepted Click here for more information. More details... •
10 8:45 am Choir Rehearsal 8:45 am Choir Rehearsal Starts: 8:45 am Ends: May 10, 2026 - 9:45 am More details... In Person and Online Sunday Worship In Person and Online Sunday Worship Starts: 10:00 am Ends: May 10, 2026 - 11:00 am Location: United Methodist Church of Monroe, 515 Cutler's Farm Rd, Monroe, CT 06468, USA Description: We invite you to join us as for in-person worship services at UMC Monroe! For anyone who cannot join us in our sanctuary for worship, we’ll continue to livestream our service via Zoom until further notice. In Person Worship Information UMC Monroe In Person Sunday Worship Service Time: 10:00 am Location: UMC Monroe, 515 Cutlers Farm Road, Monroe Communion is served on the first Sunday of the month. Zoom Worship Information UMC Monroe Sunday Worship Service via Zoom Time: 10:00 am Click here to join via Zoom. Meeting ID: 965 4066 9674 Passcode: 2819 Dial-In: +1 929 205 6099 Click here for the Sunday bulletin. Click here for more information about the Eastern Fairfield Cooperative Parish. NOTE: We continue to post sermons to be viewed at your convenience … to check out the archive, click here. More details... Coffee Hour Coffee Hour Starts: 11:00 am Ends: May 10, 2026 - 12:00 pm Location: United Methodist Church of Monroe, 515 Cutler's Farm Rd, Monroe, CT 06468, USA More details... • • •	11	12 Cub Scout Meeting Cub Scout Meeting Starts: 5:00 pm Ends: May 12, 2026 - 6:30 pm Description: Matt Cacace More details... •	13 Wednesday Wake-Up Wednesday Wake-Up Starts: 7:30 am Ends: May 13, 2026 - 8:00 am Description: Wednesday-Wakeup: Wednesday-Wakeup - Wednesdays @ 7:30am: https://us04web.zoom.us/j/766252984?pwd=eDArR2dKeCtwUVFONnB4ZHZKUjlWdz09 ->Meeting ID: 766 252 984 ->Password: wednesday One tap mobile: +19292056099,,766252984#,,,,*459782# US (New York) Dial-in: +1 929 205 6099 Meeting ID: 766 252 984 Passcode: 459782 Or - Live-stream & watch recordings at https://bitly.com/WWakeup More details... •	14 Rotary Club Rotary Club Starts: 7:30 am Ends: May 14, 2026 - 8:30 am Description: Fellowship Hall More details... •	15 Community Coffee Hour on Fridays Community Coffee Hour on Fridays Starts: 7:30 am Ends: May 15, 2026 - 8:30 am Location: via Zoom Description: Please join us for Community Coffee Hour on Fridays from 7:30 am – 8:30 am on Zoom! A place to laugh, share the special close moments with Christ each of us experience at different times or circumstances and pray with like-minded people in a safe and confidential environment. Click here to connect via Zoom. (link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89342219264?pwd=V0lxVFhHTENDMkF6S3dKNFZFVEZydz09) ID: 893 4221 9264 Passcode: coffee Mobile Dial-in: +19292056099,,89342219264#,,,,*578328# US (New York) Direct Dial: +1 929 205 6099 US (New York) ID: 893 4221 9264 Passcode: 578328 More details... •	16
17 8:45 am Choir Rehearsal 8:45 am Choir Rehearsal Starts: 8:45 am Ends: May 17, 2026 - 9:45 am More details... In Person and Online Sunday Worship In Person and Online Sunday Worship Starts: 10:00 am Ends: May 17, 2026 - 11:00 am Location: United Methodist Church of Monroe, 515 Cutler's Farm Rd, Monroe, CT 06468, USA Description: We invite you to join us as for in-person worship services at UMC Monroe! For anyone who cannot join us in our sanctuary for worship, we’ll continue to livestream our service via Zoom until further notice. In Person Worship Information UMC Monroe In Person Sunday Worship Service Time: 10:00 am Location: UMC Monroe, 515 Cutlers Farm Road, Monroe Communion is served on the first Sunday of the month. Zoom Worship Information UMC Monroe Sunday Worship Service via Zoom Time: 10:00 am Click here to join via Zoom. Meeting ID: 965 4066 9674 Passcode: 2819 Dial-In: +1 929 205 6099 Click here for the Sunday bulletin. Click here for more information about the Eastern Fairfield Cooperative Parish. NOTE: We continue to post sermons to be viewed at your convenience … to check out the archive, click here. More details... Pop Up and Sing! Pop Up and Sing! Starts: 10:00 am Ends: May 17, 2026 - 11:00 am Location: United Methodist Church of Monroe, 515 Cutler's Farm Rd, Monroe, CT 06468, USA Description: POP UP AND SING IS BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND! Sunday, May 17, 2026 Mark your calendar and get ready for our second POP UP AND SING choir on Sunday, May 17 during worship. You don't need to be a member of the choir or have any voice training ... if you sing in the shower or around the house, you've got all of the training you need! ALL are welcome! If you're interested in joining us, we'll be meeting at 9:15 am in the sanctuary on the day of the event to run through the song "Joy to the World" (Three Dog Night version) -- if you don't know it, it's a catchy tune and you'll pick it up quickly, we promise! -- and then sing it during the service. We hope to see you then -- should be fun! Questions? contact Bill More details... Coffee Hour: the Shope family Coffee Hour: the Shope family Starts: 11:00 am Ends: May 17, 2026 - 12:00 pm Location: United Methodist Church of Monroe, 515 Cutler's Farm Rd, Monroe, CT 06468, USA More details... Confirmation Class 2026 Confirmation Class 2026 Starts: 11:00 am Ends: May 17, 2026 - 12:00 pm Location: United Methodist Church of Monroe, 515 Cutler's Farm Rd, Monroe, CT 06468, USA Description: Meetings will be held after worship every other Sunday (skipping Palm Sunday and Easter). Below dates are tentative, pending confirmation after our Introduction and Overview Session. Schedule February Meetings Sunday, February 15: Meeting 1 (brief) - Introduction and Overview (Session 1) March Meetings Sunday, March 8: Meeting 2 - The Trinity: God, Jesus, Holy Spirit (Sessions 2 - 4) Sunday, March 15: Meeting 3 – Worship, Baptism, Death and Resurrection (Sessions 5, 9 and 11) April Meetings Sunday, April 12: Meeting 4 – The Bible, Spiritual Life (Sessions 6 and 10) Sunday, April 26: Meeting 5 - Saints and Gifts, Ministry, Life in the Church (Sessions 7, 8 and 12) May Meetings Sunday, May 17 (moved from Mother’s Day): Meeting 6 (brief) - Preparation for Confirmation Service Confirmation Sunday Sunday, May 24: Confirmation Service and Pentecost Sunday (during worship) Additional activities may include: worship services at another church(es), volunteer activities, participation in UMC Monroe worship services (i.e. Lent, Holy Week and Easter) and/or missions efforts. For more information, please contact Pastor Chuck or Sheryl More details... • • • • •	18	19 Cub Scout Meeting Cub Scout Meeting Starts: 5:00 pm Ends: May 19, 2026 - 6:30 pm Description: Matt Cacace More details... •	20 Wednesday Wake-Up Wednesday Wake-Up Starts: 7:30 am Ends: May 20, 2026 - 8:00 am Description: Wednesday-Wakeup: Wednesday-Wakeup - Wednesdays @ 7:30am: https://us04web.zoom.us/j/766252984?pwd=eDArR2dKeCtwUVFONnB4ZHZKUjlWdz09 ->Meeting ID: 766 252 984 ->Password: wednesday One tap mobile: +19292056099,,766252984#,,,,*459782# US (New York) Dial-in: +1 929 205 6099 Meeting ID: 766 252 984 Passcode: 459782 Or - Live-stream & watch recordings at https://bitly.com/WWakeup More details... Great Oaks Farm Meeting Great Oaks Farm Meeting Starts: 6:30 pm Ends: May 20, 2026 - 7:30 pm Description: Russell Simpkins - 203-767-5939 More details... • •	21 Rotary Club Rotary Club Starts: 7:30 am Ends: May 21, 2026 - 8:30 am Description: Fellowship Hall More details... •	22 Community Coffee Hour on Fridays Community Coffee Hour on Fridays Starts: 7:30 am Ends: May 22, 2026 - 8:30 am Location: via Zoom Description: Please join us for Community Coffee Hour on Fridays from 7:30 am – 8:30 am on Zoom! A place to laugh, share the special close moments with Christ each of us experience at different times or circumstances and pray with like-minded people in a safe and confidential environment. Click here to connect via Zoom. (link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89342219264?pwd=V0lxVFhHTENDMkF6S3dKNFZFVEZydz09) ID: 893 4221 9264 Passcode: coffee Mobile Dial-in: +19292056099,,89342219264#,,,,*578328# US (New York) Direct Dial: +1 929 205 6099 US (New York) ID: 893 4221 9264 Passcode: 578328 More details... •	23
24 8:45 am Choir Rehearsal 8:45 am Choir Rehearsal Starts: 8:45 am Ends: May 24, 2026 - 9:45 am More details... Commitment Sunday 2026 Commitment Sunday 2026 Starts: 10:00 am Ends: May 24, 2026 - 11:00 am Location: United Methodist Church of Monroe, 515 Cutler's Farm Rd, Monroe, CT 06468, USA Description: Please join us this morning as we welcome our 2026 Confirmation Class! More details to follow. Contact: Sheryl E More details... In Person and Online Sunday Worship In Person and Online Sunday Worship Starts: 10:00 am Ends: May 24, 2026 - 11:00 am Location: United Methodist Church of Monroe, 515 Cutler's Farm Rd, Monroe, CT 06468, USA Description: We invite you to join us as for in-person worship services at UMC Monroe! For anyone who cannot join us in our sanctuary for worship, we’ll continue to livestream our service via Zoom until further notice. In Person Worship Information UMC Monroe In Person Sunday Worship Service Time: 10:00 am Location: UMC Monroe, 515 Cutlers Farm Road, Monroe Communion is served on the first Sunday of the month. Zoom Worship Information UMC Monroe Sunday Worship Service via Zoom Time: 10:00 am Click here to join via Zoom. Meeting ID: 965 4066 9674 Passcode: 2819 Dial-In: +1 929 205 6099 Click here for the Sunday bulletin. Click here for more information about the Eastern Fairfield Cooperative Parish. NOTE: We continue to post sermons to be viewed at your convenience … to check out the archive, click here. More details... Coffee Hour: Rose Coffee Hour: Rose Starts: 11:00 am Ends: May 24, 2026 - 12:00 pm Location: United Methodist Church of Monroe, 515 Cutler's Farm Rd, Monroe, CT 06468, USA More details... • • • •	25	26 Cub Scout Meeting Cub Scout Meeting Starts: 5:00 pm Ends: May 26, 2026 - 6:30 pm Description: Matt Cacace More details... •	27 Wednesday Wake-Up Wednesday Wake-Up Starts: 7:30 am Ends: May 27, 2026 - 8:00 am Description: Wednesday-Wakeup: Wednesday-Wakeup - Wednesdays @ 7:30am: https://us04web.zoom.us/j/766252984?pwd=eDArR2dKeCtwUVFONnB4ZHZKUjlWdz09 ->Meeting ID: 766 252 984 ->Password: wednesday One tap mobile: +19292056099,,766252984#,,,,*459782# US (New York) Dial-in: +1 929 205 6099 Meeting ID: 766 252 984 Passcode: 459782 Or - Live-stream & watch recordings at https://bitly.com/WWakeup More details... •	28 Rotary Club Rotary Club Starts: 7:30 am Ends: May 28, 2026 - 8:30 am Description: Fellowship Hall More details... •	29 Community Coffee Hour on Fridays Community Coffee Hour on Fridays Starts: 7:30 am Ends: May 29, 2026 - 8:30 am Location: via Zoom Description: Please join us for Community Coffee Hour on Fridays from 7:30 am – 8:30 am on Zoom! A place to laugh, share the special close moments with Christ each of us experience at different times or circumstances and pray with like-minded people in a safe and confidential environment. Click here to connect via Zoom. (link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89342219264?pwd=V0lxVFhHTENDMkF6S3dKNFZFVEZydz09) ID: 893 4221 9264 Passcode: coffee Mobile Dial-in: +19292056099,,89342219264#,,,,*578328# US (New York) Direct Dial: +1 929 205 6099 US (New York) ID: 893 4221 9264 Passcode: 578328 More details... •	30
31 8:45 am Choir Rehearsal 8:45 am Choir Rehearsal Starts: 8:45 am Ends: May 31, 2026 - 9:45 am More details... In Person and Online Sunday Worship In Person and Online Sunday Worship Starts: 10:00 am Ends: May 31, 2026 - 11:00 am Location: United Methodist Church of Monroe, 515 Cutler's Farm Rd, Monroe, CT 06468, USA Description: We invite you to join us as for in-person worship services at UMC Monroe! For anyone who cannot join us in our sanctuary for worship, we’ll continue to livestream our service via Zoom until further notice. In Person Worship Information UMC Monroe In Person Sunday Worship Service Time: 10:00 am Location: UMC Monroe, 515 Cutlers Farm Road, Monroe Communion is served on the first Sunday of the month. Zoom Worship Information UMC Monroe Sunday Worship Service via Zoom Time: 10:00 am Click here to join via Zoom. Meeting ID: 965 4066 9674 Passcode: 2819 Dial-In: +1 929 205 6099 Click here for the Sunday bulletin. Click here for more information about the Eastern Fairfield Cooperative Parish. NOTE: We continue to post sermons to be viewed at your convenience … to check out the archive, click here. More details... Coffee Hour Coffee Hour Starts: 11:00 am Ends: May 31, 2026 - 12:00 pm Location: United Methodist Church of Monroe, 515 Cutler's Farm Rd, Monroe, CT 06468, USA More details... • • •