Our grief support group, GriefShare, begins a new cycle on September 23 running through  December 16. Each week is self-contained, so you can begin at any time. If you would benefit from a group of people who can relate to your experience of loss, of a spouse, a parent, a child, grandchild, sibling, or someone else close to you, please join us. Registration fee of $25 covers the entire cycle; scholarships are available.

You'll find a signup for this program below. This is open to the community, so invite a friend, family member or coworker to join us. We meet in the Reichley room, off the church office. Enter through the church office.

Sign up here: https://find.griefshare.org/groups/297855

We would like to offer musical anthems consistently at our 8:30 services. If you would be interested in providing an anthem, please use the SignUpGenius to register for an available date.

Friendly Seniors invites anyone 55 and older to join us on November 18th at 12 PM for a presentation on fire safety by Bill Oettinger, Towamencin's Fire Marshal. Bill has a lot of important tips and safety information, and he shares them in a very engaging way! Pack a lunch so that we can eat together at noon and Bill will begin his presentation at 12:30. Let us know if you plan to attend so that we

have enough seats for everyone. Sign up on the SignUpGenius here or at the kiosk in the lobby by the door.

All laity are invited to the Mini Laity Academy, at Hopewell UMC in the South District (852 Hopewell Road, Downingtown, PA) on Nov. 7 from 8am-5pm.

Choose from four engaging courses:

• The Basic Course with Judy Ehninger
• Finding Your Voice: Essentials of Preaching - an advanced speaking course led by Rev. Amy Banka.
• Leadership Lessons from a Reluctant Prophet - a leadership course led by Rev. Steve Morton.
• Finishing Strong: Nurturing our Aging Congregations - a caring ministries course led by CSM's Margie Krut and Celeste Schiller.

Registration and more information can be found on the Christ Servant Ministries website or at this link on the conference website. Contact Sheri Kentner at sherikentner@gmail.com if you have any questions.

The holidays often come wrapped in lights, music, and celebration—but if you’re grieving the death of a loved one, this season can feel overwhelming, isolating, and painfully different. In fact, it may feel impossible to face this season, or maybe you’re wishing you could just hibernate until January. On Monday, November 16th, at 1:30 PM, we'll be offering Surviving the Holidays, a one-time program that offers tips to navigate the upcoming season. There is no charge for this event. We'll meet in the Reichley classroom, located next to the church office.

Join us on Saturday, November 21st 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM in Fellowship Hall--there will be many crafters & vendors! Christmas Decorations, Wreaths, Ornaments, Santas, Hand-Crafted Wooden Items, Matted Photo Prints, Scissor Cutting, Paper Crafting, Homemade Candy, Gift Items, Jewelry, Dolls, Crocheted Items, Prayer Beads, Hallmark, Puzzles, Toys, Painted Slates, and much more!!!

The Children’s Christmas Pageant is scheduled for Sunday, December 6th at 9:45 a.m. in the sanctuary! The Christmas Pageant is a traditional telling of the birth of Jesus, and provides lots of action, music, drama, and pageantry as the traditional Christmas story unfolds with a few new twists and turns, cameo appearances, and a bit of humor. We hope you'll join us for this special event!

Homemade Christmas Cookies will be available to purchase after the 8:30 AM service and before and after the 11 AM service. This is a favorite event of the Susanna Wesley Circle because we share our proceeds with local charity or non-profit organizations. This year our recipients will be The Baby Bureau in Warminster and Tails of Valor, Paws of Honor in Coopersburg.

We can only do this with the kindness of our congregation. Please sign-up to bake so we can help others this holy holiday season. There will be a sign-up sheet in the Narthex or use the SignUpGenius linked here.

To simplify the process this year we will not be handing out bags/twist ties/labels. We are asking bakers to place their cookies in Ziploc bags and label the contents with a sharpie or label. There should be 6 cookies in each bag which we sell for $3.00. We plan on a great variety of cookies including pre-made plates, mini-breads, nut free, peanut free, and gluten free cookies to be part of the available goodies.

Questions? Contact Pat Jula (215-896-0329, patbjula@gmail.com) or Wendy Beatty–Burg (267-972-7381, beattyburg@aol.com).

Mark your calendars to attend a joyful morning full of pancakes, laughter, and holiday magic. Enjoy breakfast together and a special visit from Santa — ready for smiles and photos!

CUMC’s annual Breakfast with Santa will be held on Saturday, December 12, 2026, from 8 AM to 10:30 AM. Stop by to meet Santa and enjoy pancakes, sausage and hot chocolate (a gluten-free option will be available). This special family event continues to be affordable for all: $3 for adults, $2 for children 3-12, children 2 and under are free - with a maximum cost of only $10 per family. We will also be blessed to be hosting Manna on Main Street clients again this year. Plan on stopping in for some jolly good fun and fellowship.

As always, we cannot offer this great event without the contributions and dedication of volunteers. So, if you are interested in volunteering, we have many great opportunities. Specifically, we will need:

● Servers (must be in 6th grade or older, with the exception of two 5th graders to serve as the marshmallow distributors)

● Set up crew to transform Fellowship Hall into a winter wonderland on Friday night, 12/11, at 6:30 PM

● Clean up crew to help after the event at 10:30

Whatever your interest and abilities, this event has a place for you! If you are a high school student, you can also receive community service or honor society credit for your help. If you are interested in volunteering, visit the SignUpGenius here.

Join us for our Annual Christmas Concert offered by our music ensembles! Stay tuned for more information!