The riotous assault that occurred on Wednesday January 6, 2021 on the United States Capitol building was a dark and disgraceful event in our nation’s recent history.  This dangerous insurrection by an armed mob, fueled by hate and misinformation from the highest levels of our government, was a vicious attack, not only on the seat […]

Kick off your discipleship journey in 2021 by joining an SSUMC small group or study group! What’s the difference between a small group and a study group, you ask? Good question! I tend to think of small groups as longer-term groups that are committed to supporting each other in addition to engaging in faith formation […]

I know my calling to a caring for creation ministry for SSUMC is kind of an outlier.  I will testify a bit to my experience. In 2004, our churches merged. I had been teaching the youth and doing a small garden at Marvin Memorial.  I had discovered a set of plants that attracted butterflies there […]

Mental health and spiritual health are tightly connected.  Faith can be a source of grounding and strength, hope and grace. But we also sometimes need mental health support, especially during chaotic times like these.  Asking for and seeking help are signs of strength.  Here is a list of information and resources.  Many of these resources […]

As frustrating as it is to have to move so much of our lives into a virtual space, I am really looking forward to the SSUMC youth programming for this year. We kick off on September 13th! All youth ages 6th-12th grade are invited to join in a weekly zoom on Sundays from 5-6pm. We’ll […]

It already feels like 2020 has existed at every possible extreme, and with a one-of-a-kind Fall ahead, its surprises are probably not over. It feels like the year has passed quickly and moved slowly, all at the same time. As we dive back into the time of year when more traditional programming kicks-off, SSUMC small […]

Thanks, Aaron, for sharing part of your experience reading Jennifer Harvey’s Raising White Kids as part of an SSUMC discussion group. May our commitment to the work of disrupting racism with our voices, our actions, and our parenting continue.

Dear all: Please join us on Sunday, August 16, from 2:00-2:45 pm for the Virtual Hug Fest for Rev. Angela as we celebrate her ministry and wish her well in her transition. Here’s the zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81965527944?pwd=MUhDNFRENERuUnpadXRJNC9UWWRXUT09 Meeting ID: 819 6552 7944 Passcode: 8900 Phone number: 1 301 715 8592 As of the morning of […]

Friends, please join us in worship – even if you weren’t able to join us for the virtual service this morning. The service includes an important announcement from Rev. Angela and the SPRC, as well as a beautiful reflection on the radical and inescapable love of God.