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Coat Drive - Share the Warmth!
As the colder months approach, help us share warmth with our neighbors in need by donating gently used coats and outerwear.
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Please bring items that are clean and in good condition, with working zippers and buttons. You can drop them off in the church hallway.
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Thank you for sharing the warmth and God’s love with our community!
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* Collected outerwear will be shared on Saturday, November 21, at Goodness Now Food Pantry (9 am - 12 pm).
Together, We Build : Stewardship Townhall
As we look toward the future of Middletown UMC, you’re invited to our “Together We Build” Stewardship Town Hall on Sundays, November 8 and 15, following worship.
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We’ll share where we are financially, talk openly about the challenges and opportunities ahead, and consider how we can sustain and strengthen our ministries together.
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Mark your calendar for one of those dates and come with your questions, ideas, and hopes for Middletown UMC.
Grace in Action: Women's Fellowship
Our Women’s Fellowship will meet for breakfast, devotion and activities on Saturday, Nov. 14 at 9:30 a.m. in Fellowship Hall. Our own Joan Andersen will introduce the speaker from 180 Turning Lives Around. Joan worked with this group, which helps survivors and families affected by domestic violence and sexual assault to find courage and strength to turn their lives around.
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Our mission for this month is to collect Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix by November 8. Some of our members have volunteered to clean out church closets on election day. We need a few volunteers to share, bringing in some breakfast items. Let Annette or the office know if you are willing to help this month.
Women’s Retreat 2027
Place: Grove Hall, Ocean Grove
Theme: Restoration
Join us for a women’s retreat centered on restoration—a time to pause, renew your spirit, and reconnect with what matters most. Through meaningful fellowship, reflection, and practical life application, we’ll explore how to carry the restorative experience into our everyday lives.
Cost: Shared double room: $195
Single room: $345
Saturday only: $60
Limited numbers of Rooms with private bathrooms are also available at an additional $50 per room.
Deposit of $60 for all attendees is due by 11/30, with balances due by 12/31. Note that payments are non-refundable after February 1.
If finances preclude you from attending, please contact us for scholarship opportunities..
If you’d like to join in the planning or have any questions on what this is all about, contact the church office know at office@middletownumcnj.org. Hope to see you there!
Haircuts for Mission
Suzette Halligan, a licensed cosmetologist, will once again be giving free haircuts in exchange for a small donation towards our Missions. She can meet you at your house, hers, or the church! Contact Suzette or the church office to make an appointment.
Goodness Now Amazon Wishlist
Goodness Now is a food pantry operated by Middletown United Methodist Church, in partnership with other organizations, to help alleviate food insecurity in the community.
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Did you know you can purchase items to support Goodness Now and have them shipped directly to the church?
Serve in Worship!
We’re looking for volunteers to serve as liturgists in worship — helping lead announcements, Scripture readings, or parts of the service. This is a wonderful way to use your voice and gifts to bless our congregation.
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If you’re interested, please sign up with the links below or contact the church office at office@middletownumcnj.org.