An Easter Prayer for United Methodists [dropshadowbox align=”none” effect=”lifted-both” width=”auto” height=”” background_color=”#ffffff” border_width=”1″ border_color=”#dddddd” ]Easter is a time of joy and renewal. Followers of Jesus saw their darkest days replaced with the miracle of hope and eternal life. Christians today take time for self-examination and reflection during Lent. “Going dark” for a few weeks prepares…
[dropshadowbox align=”none” effect=”lifted-both” width=”auto” height=”” background_color=”#ffffff” border_width=”1″ border_color=”#dddddd” ]DID YOU KNOW? On January 20, 1784, during a fierce winter storm, Reverend William Black’s boat took refuge in Hyannis. He was the honored founder of Methodism in Nova Scotia, and during his stay here he sowed the seeds that inspired the first Methodist church in Barnstable…
[dropshadowbox align=”none” effect=”lifted-both” width=”auto” height=”” background_color=”#ffffff” border_width=”1″ border_color=”#dddddd” ]The United Methodist Church of Osterville will offer a sunrise worship service on Easter morning at 7:30 AM at Craigville Beach together with the South Congregational Church in Centerville. Join us! We will also have traditional worship at church at 8:30 AM and 10:00 AM[/dropshadowbox] A UMC.org…
[dropshadowbox align=”none” effect=”lifted-both” width=”auto” height=”” background_color=”#ffffff” border_width=”1″ border_color=”#dddddd” ]Maundy Thursday commemorates the Maundy and Last Supper of Jesus Christ with the Apostles, the first of the three events leading up to the crucifixion of Jesus. At the United Methodist Church of Osterville, we will worship tonight at 6:00 PM. Please join us. Read below to…
[dropshadowbox align=”none” effect=”lifted-both” width=”auto” height=”” background_color=”#ffffff” border_width=”1″ border_color=”#dddddd” ]A few weeks ago the staff at the United Methodist Church in Osterville asked you to tell us on film why you choose this church. Thank you to those who provided their testimonials. Please enjoy this video, and may you be inspired to share it with another.[/dropshadowbox]…
[dropshadowbox align=”none” effect=”lifted-both” width=”auto” height=”” background_color=”#ffffff” border_width=”1″ border_color=”#dddddd” ]Buying eco-friendly cleaning supplies is a good start, but for a truly green spring clean, make your own cleaners.[/dropshadowbox] Bypass the resources that go into production, shipping, and purchasing–from making plastic spray bottles to getting the product to your local supermarket–and save money. Your home can be…
[dropshadowbox align=”none” effect=”lifted-both” width=”auto” height=”” background_color=”#ffffff” border_width=”1″ border_color=”#dddddd” ]The Easter lily is a relatively new tradition – first brought to the United States in 1882 from Bermuda. The large, pure-white blossoms remind Christians of the pure, new life that comes through the Resurrection of Jesus.[/dropshadowbox] According to legend, Kennedy writes, when Jesus prayed in the…
[dropshadowbox align=”none” effect=”lifted-both” width=”auto” height=”” background_color=”#ffffff” border_width=”1″ border_color=”#dddddd” ]Have you ever wondered what decorated eggs have to do with Easter?[/dropshadowbox] “One version of this story,” says the Rev. Taylor W. Burton-Edwards, former director of worship resources for United Methodist Discipleship Ministries, “is that the egg was white to start with, that the emperor scoffed that resurrection was…
Dear Ones, Yesterday at the Special Session of General Conference the body voted to uphold the exclusionary language of the Discipline of the United Methodist Church rather than widen our welcome. It was painful to watch. Rather than choosing one of the more inclusive plans, 53% voted to continue to exlude our gay, lesbian, bisexual,…