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UPCOMING EVENTS
Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
Join us for our Christmas Eve Candlelight Service on Tuesday, December 24th at 7 PM.
Tuesday, December 24th 7 PM
Chamber Concert by DUO RAÍCES
POSTPONED
new date to be announced
Join us for a unique Chamber Concert featuring piano and flute as Dúo Raíces highlights the richness and diversity of their Latin American musical heritage.
Formed during their graduate studies at Western Michigan University, Sara Araujo Gutierrez and Lessly Altamirano - O’Leary bring together the rich musical traditions of Mexico and Ecuador. Pianist Sara, from Mexico, and flutist Lessly, from Ecuador, discovered a shared passion for creating beautiful and innovative music. Their collaboration blends their diverse cultural backgrounds and classical training, creating a unique and captivating sound that resonates with audiences.
Through their performances, they explore and showcase a wide range of repertoire, including works by underrepresented composers, highlighting the richness and diversity of Latin American musical heritage. Their dynamic and heartfelt interpretations seek to engage and inspire audiences, fostering a greater understanding and love for this unique combination of instruments and the vibrant music of their homelands.
COMMUNITY EVENTS
COMMUNITY CHOIR
Anyone is welcome to join this local community choir for rehearsal Mondays at 6:30 pm.
FRESH FOOD INITIATIVE
Next Fresh Food Distribution on Wednesday 4:30-6pm December 18
PUMC, in conjunction with the South Michigan Food Bank, has reinstated the Fresh Food Initiative.
The distribution will be on the fourth Wednesday of each month. It will run from 4:30pm to 6:00pm on a first come first served basis.
If you are able to help, please contact Linda Flowers at:269.744.7533 or flow115@sbcglobal.net
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COMMUNITY OUTREACH
Summer Day Camp
Cancelled for Summer 2024
We love our Summer Day Camp! for ages 5-10. One full week of Fun, Learning, Music, Crafts, and Games, all around a wonderful Theme: Past years have been Jonah and the Whale, and God's Cosmic Creation.
It is FREE!
Blessing Box
Self serve
You never know what's in there so come and take what you need as you need, and give what you can.
School Supplies Provider
Each year PUMC donates school supplies to teachers and students. This year we were able to donate much-needed, and specifically requested, supplies to thirty-eight teachers and their classrooms.
Quarterly Community Dinners
Check the Newsletter for upcoming dates.
Everyone is welcome to attend the community dinners.
Kindleberger Festival Vendor
Summer 2025 July
date to be announced
Free open air event held in Kindleberger Park. PUMC sells pizza each night at the play so come find us while you're down there!
Live Nativity at the Wassail Night
December 4th
Wassailing is a free community event held first Wednesday of December: 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. We are one of many activities featuring a live nativity down by Parchment Middle School.
EVENT RENTALS
ROOM & FACILITY RENTALS
Several rooms in our facility may be rented by the public for activities that are consistent with the church’s mission. Some of the many recent rentals include: family parties and dinners; union meetings; Red Cross Blood Drives; receptions for graduations, weddings and funerals; music recitals; and rehearsals for theater groups or choirs. The kitchen is approved by Kalamazoo County as a licensed food establishment. Restrictions: no alcohol, firearms, smoking
For more information or to book a room, please call the church office: 269.344.0125
WEDDINGS
If you'd like a traditional wedding in a beautiful church, our updated sanctuary and bride's room are available to you! A groom's room and the Lunt Social Hall are available as well. For more information, please call the church office at 269.344.0125 or email umcparchment@gmail.com.
INFANT BAPTISMS
Infant baptisms are encouraged and we're happy to host your family and loved ones for this special occasion. Please call the church office to inquire: 269.344.0125.
HOST YOUR OWN FAIR
Rent the Lunt Social Hall for your own school or organization's fair.
YOU'RE INVITED THIS SUNDAY!