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SUMMARY:Sunday Worship
DESCRIPTION:Worship starts at 10 am. \nChristmas is a wonderful time of year for so many reasons: the taste of the wonderful food\, the sights of twinkling lights in our homes and communities\, the sounds of laughter and music\, and the celebrations of family and faith. It’s also a wonderful time of year because of the spirit of generosity that pervades across cultures and faiths. \nIn the story of Jesus’ birth\, outsiders came to pay homage to the newborn child king. These wise men\, or magi\, came bringing gifts to celebrate and acknowledge the wondrous gift that God had given the world – a gift that would serve all of humanity and encourage us to serve one another. It is in this spirit of giving and service to one another that we continue the tradition of gift-giving to this day. \nAs you celebrate the gift of God incarnate and the gift of God’s light\, we invite you to join us for worship this Sunday in person or online at 10:00 a.m. as Mike Tironi leads us in exploring the story of those first visitors who came Sharing Gifts\, and the important ways God invites us to share gifts with one another today. \nIn-Person and Online Worship is available. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic\, we ask if you are attending in-person\, to please wear a mask and follow CDC guidelines. If you do not feel well\, and have symptoms related to COVID-19 or were possibly exposed\, we ask that you attend church through our multiple online worship platforms. \nIn-Person: 10 Stillwater Road\, Blairstown\, NJ \nOnline: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWorship on Facebook Live\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWorship on Youtube
URL:https://firstumcblairstown.com/event/sunday-worship-dec-26/
LOCATION:Sanctuary\, 10 Stillwater Rd\, Blairstown\, NJ\, 07825-9561\, United States
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SUMMARY:Christmas Eve 2nd Service
DESCRIPTION:This year\, we are excited to welcome people back into the sanctuary as we celebrate the Incarnation\, Emmanuel\, and the birth of Christ at Christmas. Our services will be held at 4:30 and 8:00 p.m. Each service will offer worshippers the opportunity to sing their favorite carols\, celebrate communion\, and hear the story of God’s love and light. We hope that you’ll set aside time to join us and invite your friends and families to be your guest. In addition to our in-person gathering\, both services will be shared online via Facebook and YouTube.
URL:https://firstumcblairstown.com/event/christmas-eve-2nd-service/
LOCATION:First United Methodist Church of Blairstown\, 10 Stillwater Road\, Blairstown\, NJ\, 07825\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211224T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211224T173000
DTSTAMP:20211221T161357Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20211221T161357Z
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SUMMARY:Christmas Eve 1st Service
DESCRIPTION:This year\, we are excited to welcome people back into the sanctuary as we celebrate the Incarnation\, Emmanuel\, and the birth of Christ at Christmas. Our services will be held at 4:30 and 8:00 p.m. Each service will offer worshippers the opportunity to sing their favorite carols\, celebrate communion\, and hear the story of God’s love and light. We hope that you’ll set aside time to join us and invite your friends and families to be your guest. In addition to our in-person gathering\, both services will be shared online via Facebook and YouTube.
URL:https://firstumcblairstown.com/event/christmas-eve-1st-service/
LOCATION:First United Methodist Church of Blairstown\, 10 Stillwater Road\, Blairstown\, NJ\, 07825\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211224T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211224T120000
DTSTAMP:20211126T172259Z
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SUMMARY:Advent Study
DESCRIPTION:At Christmas we not only celebrate the birth of Christ\, but also the fact that God has come to dwell with us. But how do we connect with that presence and enable it to lead us\, teach us\, guide us\, and assure us? \nIn the 17th century\, Brother Lawrence\, a humble monastic cook\, discovered how to encounter God’s presence in his everyday mundane tasks\, and his reflections have become a classic in Christian literature. \nJoin us for a 4-week study of Brother Lawrence’s reflections along with scriptures that lead us to practice Emmanuel\, God with Us\, in our lives. The classes will be offered weekly in person and online on Wednesday’s at 6:30p and Friday’s at 11a beginning on December 1. The book can be accessed for free online at https://ccel.org/ccel/lawrence/practice/practice. \nhttps://meet.google.com/cne-kuuw-yvg
URL:https://firstumcblairstown.com/event/advent-study-8/
LOCATION:First United Methodist Church of Blairstown\, 10 Stillwater Road\, Blairstown\, NJ\, 07825\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211222T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211222T193000
DTSTAMP:20211126T172221Z
CREATED:20211126T172221Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211126T172221Z
UID:2850-1640197800-1640201400@firstumcblairstown.com
SUMMARY:Advent Study
DESCRIPTION:At Christmas we not only celebrate the birth of Christ\, but also the fact that God has come to dwell with us. But how do we connect with that presence and enable it to lead us\, teach us\, guide us\, and assure us? \nIn the 17th century\, Brother Lawrence\, a humble monastic cook\, discovered how to encounter God’s presence in his everyday mundane tasks\, and his reflections have become a classic in Christian literature. \nJoin us for a 4-week study of Brother Lawrence’s reflections along with scriptures that lead us to practice Emmanuel\, God with Us\, in our lives. The classes will be offered weekly in person and online on Wednesday’s at 6:30p and Friday’s at 11a beginning on December 1. The book can be accessed for free online at https://ccel.org/ccel/lawrence/practice/practice. \nhttps://meet.google.com/cne-kuuw-yvg
URL:https://firstumcblairstown.com/event/advent-study-7/
LOCATION:First United Methodist Church of Blairstown\, 10 Stillwater Road\, Blairstown\, NJ\, 07825\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211219T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211219T113000
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SUMMARY:Sunday Worship - Advent Week 4
DESCRIPTION:Worship starts at 10 am. More information regarding this service to follow. \nIn-Person and Online Worship is available. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic\, we ask if you are attending in-person\, to please wear a mask and follow CDC guidelines. If you do not feel well\, and have symptoms related to COVID-19 or were possibly exposed\, we ask that you attend church through our multiple online worship platforms. \nIn-Person: 10 Stillwater Road\, Blairstown\, NJ \nOnline: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWorship on Facebook Live\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWorship on Youtube
URL:https://firstumcblairstown.com/event/sunday-worship-dec-19/
LOCATION:Sanctuary\, 10 Stillwater Rd\, Blairstown\, NJ\, 07825-9561\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211217T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211217T120000
DTSTAMP:20211126T172137Z
CREATED:20211126T172137Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211126T172137Z
UID:2848-1639738800-1639742400@firstumcblairstown.com
SUMMARY:Advent Study
DESCRIPTION:At Christmas we not only celebrate the birth of Christ\, but also the fact that God has come to dwell with us. But how do we connect with that presence and enable it to lead us\, teach us\, guide us\, and assure us? \nIn the 17th century\, Brother Lawrence\, a humble monastic cook\, discovered how to encounter God’s presence in his everyday mundane tasks\, and his reflections have become a classic in Christian literature. \nJoin us for a 4-week study of Brother Lawrence’s reflections along with scriptures that lead us to practice Emmanuel\, God with Us\, in our lives. The classes will be offered weekly in person and online on Wednesday’s at 6:30p and Friday’s at 11a beginning on December 1. The book can be accessed for free online at https://ccel.org/ccel/lawrence/practice/practice. \nhttps://meet.google.com/cne-kuuw-yvg
URL:https://firstumcblairstown.com/event/advent-study-6/
LOCATION:First United Methodist Church of Blairstown\, 10 Stillwater Road\, Blairstown\, NJ\, 07825\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211216T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211216T200000
DTSTAMP:20211211T124959Z
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SUMMARY:Advent Service: Healing and Hope
DESCRIPTION:The Christmas season can be an emotionally challenging season for anyone who has experienced a loss\, whether it be a loved one\, a job\, their health\, etc. We invite you to come out of the holiday rush to join us for an Advent Service of Healing and Hope on Thursday\, December 16\, at 7 p.m. onilne or in person. If you know of a neighbor or friend who is having a difficult time\, we encourage you to invite them to join you – they will certainly appreciate the invitation.
URL:https://firstumcblairstown.com/event/advent-service-healing-and-hope/
LOCATION:First United Methodist Church of Blairstown\, 10 Stillwater Road\, Blairstown\, NJ\, 07825\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211215T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211215T193000
DTSTAMP:20211126T172101Z
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UID:2846-1639593000-1639596600@firstumcblairstown.com
SUMMARY:Advent Study
DESCRIPTION:At Christmas we not only celebrate the birth of Christ\, but also the fact that God has come to dwell with us. But how do we connect with that presence and enable it to lead us\, teach us\, guide us\, and assure us? \nIn the 17th century\, Brother Lawrence\, a humble monastic cook\, discovered how to encounter God’s presence in his everyday mundane tasks\, and his reflections have become a classic in Christian literature. \nJoin us for a 4-week study of Brother Lawrence’s reflections along with scriptures that lead us to practice Emmanuel\, God with Us\, in our lives. The classes will be offered weekly in person and online on Wednesday’s at 6:30p and Friday’s at 11a beginning on December 1. The book can be accessed for free online at https://ccel.org/ccel/lawrence/practice/practice. \nhttps://meet.google.com/cne-kuuw-yvg
URL:https://firstumcblairstown.com/event/advent-study-5/
LOCATION:First United Methodist Church of Blairstown\, 10 Stillwater Road\, Blairstown\, NJ\, 07825\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211212T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211212T113000
DTSTAMP:20211126T180816Z
CREATED:20210816T143011Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211126T180816Z
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SUMMARY:Sunday Worship-Advent Week 3
DESCRIPTION:Worship starts at 10 am. More information regarding this service to follow. \nIn-Person and Online Worship is available. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic\, we ask if you are attending in-person\, to please wear a mask and follow CDC guidelines. If you do not feel well\, and have symptoms related to COVID-19 or were possibly exposed\, we ask that you attend church through our multiple online worship platforms. \nIn-Person: 10 Stillwater Road\, Blairstown\, NJ \nOnline: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWorship on Facebook Live\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWorship on Youtube
URL:https://firstumcblairstown.com/event/sunday-worship-dec-12/
LOCATION:Sanctuary\, 10 Stillwater Rd\, Blairstown\, NJ\, 07825-9561\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211210T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211210T120000
DTSTAMP:20211126T172021Z
CREATED:20211126T172021Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211126T172021Z
UID:2844-1639134000-1639137600@firstumcblairstown.com
SUMMARY:Advent Study
DESCRIPTION:At Christmas we not only celebrate the birth of Christ\, but also the fact that God has come to dwell with us. But how do we connect with that presence and enable it to lead us\, teach us\, guide us\, and assure us? \nIn the 17th century\, Brother Lawrence\, a humble monastic cook\, discovered how to encounter God’s presence in his everyday mundane tasks\, and his reflections have become a classic in Christian literature. \nJoin us for a 4-week study of Brother Lawrence’s reflections along with scriptures that lead us to practice Emmanuel\, God with Us\, in our lives. The classes will be offered weekly in person and online on Wednesday’s at 6:30p and Friday’s at 11a beginning on December 1. The book can be accessed for free online at https://ccel.org/ccel/lawrence/practice/practice. \nhttps://meet.google.com/cne-kuuw-yvg
URL:https://firstumcblairstown.com/event/advent-study-4/
LOCATION:First United Methodist Church of Blairstown\, 10 Stillwater Road\, Blairstown\, NJ\, 07825\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211208T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211208T193000
DTSTAMP:20211126T171939Z
CREATED:20211126T171939Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211126T171939Z
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SUMMARY:Advent Study
DESCRIPTION:At Christmas we not only celebrate the birth of Christ\, but also the fact that God has come to dwell with us. But how do we connect with that presence and enable it to lead us\, teach us\, guide us\, and assure us? \nIn the 17th century\, Brother Lawrence\, a humble monastic cook\, discovered how to encounter God’s presence in his everyday mundane tasks\, and his reflections have become a classic in Christian literature. \nJoin us for a 4-week study of Brother Lawrence’s reflections along with scriptures that lead us to practice Emmanuel\, God with Us\, in our lives. The classes will be offered weekly in person and online on Wednesday’s at 6:30p and Friday’s at 11a beginning on December 1. The book can be accessed for free online at https://ccel.org/ccel/lawrence/practice/practice. \nhttps://meet.google.com/cne-kuuw-yvg
URL:https://firstumcblairstown.com/event/advent-study-3/
LOCATION:First United Methodist Church of Blairstown\, 10 Stillwater Road\, Blairstown\, NJ\, 07825\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211205T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211205T113000
DTSTAMP:20211203T200713Z
CREATED:20210816T142830Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211203T200713Z
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SUMMARY:Sunday Worship- Advent Week 2
DESCRIPTION:Worship starts at 10 am. \n  \nLet’s step back in time for a moment. You grew up in the mid 1800’s\, and you’ve spent your entire life either walking from place to place or at best riding on horseback. You dream of a time when you could see more of the country\, or travel from place to place in a few hours instead of a few days. Then one day\, someone tells you of a fantastic invention called an automobile that would allow you to travel quickly without the use of a horse. Too good to be true? \nNot too long ago in our history\, the answer would most certainly be yes\, and yet today\, cars are commonplace and our dreams have turned to electric powered vehicles\, or even everyday flying transportation. Who knows what the future may hold! \nWe’ve all heard of stories that go well beyond our definition of what is possible\, and yet again and again that threshold is crossed and our definition is expanded. This Sunday\, as we continue our Advent journey of coming alive in the story of Jesus\, we encounter four individuals who have received news that is hard to believe. One scoffs and is left speechless\, while the others are curious and wonder how. \nHow would you receive the news from the archangel about God’s work in the world? How might these stories invite you to expand your notions of what is possible in our world? Join us for worship this Sunday in person or online as we join the Women on the Edge of what is possible. \nIn-Person and Online Worship is available. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic\, we ask if you are attending in-person\, to please wear a mask and follow CDC guidelines. If you do not feel well\, and have symptoms related to COVID-19 or were possibly exposed\, we ask that you attend church through our multiple online worship platforms. \nIn-Person: 10 Stillwater Road\, Blairstown\, NJ \nOnline: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWorship on Facebook Live\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWorship on Youtube
URL:https://firstumcblairstown.com/event/sunday-worship-dec-5/
LOCATION:Sanctuary\, 10 Stillwater Rd\, Blairstown\, NJ\, 07825-9561\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211204T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211204T113000
DTSTAMP:20210105T201516Z
CREATED:20210105T201350Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210105T201516Z
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SUMMARY:Food Pantry
DESCRIPTION:The First United Methodist Church of Blairstown’s Food Pantry will be distributing food on Saturday\, December 4\, from 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. This is an opportunity for anyone living in our area to come and receive the nutritional support they need to feed their family. Our goal is to eradicate food insecurity in our community by providing food to people in need\, regardless of their situation. Food will be distributed in a drive-thru format with a custom order being provided for each family. To have an order prepared for you\, contact our church office. \nDonations of non-perishable food or personal care items may be left in the red bin outside the church’s kitchen entrance. Financial contributions may be sent to the church or through our Facebook donations. Thank you for your support!
URL:https://firstumcblairstown.com/event/food-pantry-13/
LOCATION:Food Pantry\, 10 Stillwater Road\, Blairstown\, NJ\, 078254\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Food
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211203T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211203T120000
DTSTAMP:20211126T171854Z
CREATED:20211126T171854Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211126T171854Z
UID:2840-1638529200-1638532800@firstumcblairstown.com
SUMMARY:Advent Study
DESCRIPTION:At Christmas we not only celebrate the birth of Christ\, but also the fact that God has come to dwell with us. But how do we connect with that presence and enable it to lead us\, teach us\, guide us\, and assure us? \nIn the 17th century\, Brother Lawrence\, a humble monastic cook\, discovered how to encounter God’s presence in his everyday mundane tasks\, and his reflections have become a classic in Christian literature. \nJoin us for a 4-week study of Brother Lawrence’s reflections along with scriptures that lead us to practice Emmanuel\, God with Us\, in our lives. The classes will be offered weekly in person and online on Wednesday’s at 6:30p and Friday’s at 11a beginning on December 1. The book can be accessed for free online at https://ccel.org/ccel/lawrence/practice/practice. \nhttps://meet.google.com/cne-kuuw-yvg
URL:https://firstumcblairstown.com/event/advent-study-2/
LOCATION:First United Methodist Church of Blairstown\, 10 Stillwater Road\, Blairstown\, NJ\, 07825\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211201T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211201T193000
DTSTAMP:20211126T171803Z
CREATED:20211126T171803Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211126T171803Z
UID:2837-1638383400-1638387000@firstumcblairstown.com
SUMMARY:Advent Study
DESCRIPTION:At Christmas we not only celebrate the birth of Christ\, but also the fact that God has come to dwell with us. But how do we connect with that presence and enable it to lead us\, teach us\, guide us\, and assure us? \nIn the 17th century\, Brother Lawrence\, a humble monastic cook\, discovered how to encounter God’s presence in his everyday mundane tasks\, and his reflections have become a classic in Christian literature. \nJoin us for a 4-week study of Brother Lawrence’s reflections along with scriptures that lead us to practice Emmanuel\, God with Us\, in our lives. The classes will be offered weekly in person and online on Wednesday’s at 6:30p and Friday’s at 11a beginning on December 1. The book can be accessed for free online at https://ccel.org/ccel/lawrence/practice/practice. \nhttps://meet.google.com/cne-kuuw-yvg
URL:https://firstumcblairstown.com/event/advent-study/
LOCATION:First United Methodist Church of Blairstown\, 10 Stillwater Road\, Blairstown\, NJ\, 07825\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211128T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211128T113000
DTSTAMP:20211126T180858Z
CREATED:20210816T142246Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211126T180858Z
UID:2711-1638093600-1638099000@firstumcblairstown.com
SUMMARY:Sunday Worship - Advent Week 1
DESCRIPTION:Worship starts at 10 am. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nO little town of Bethlehem\, how still we see thee lie \nAbove thy deep and dreamless sleep the silent stars go by \nYet in thy dark streets shineth\, the everlasting light \nThe hopes and fears of all the years are met in thee tonight. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWelcome to the season of Advent! Yes\, in the Christian church\, thing are done a little differently than they are in the rest of the world (as they ought to be). While the radio stations and store displays have been announcing that Christmas is here in the hopes of luring shoppers to open their wallets and spend their money\, Christ’s Church is just now entering the season of hope-filled anticipation; thinking about the things that are to come. \nThe beloved Christmas carol\, O Little Town of Bethlehem\, talks of that town being the place where “the hopes and fears of all the years are met.” This begs the question: what are the hopes and fears of all the years that will meet with the everlasting light? \nAs you come to worship this Sunday\, we invite you to think about your hopes and fears for our world. As you do\, we’ll explore some of the hopes and fears that are described in the scriptures and ponder how the coming of Christ confirms those hopes and allays those fears. We hope that you will make time to be with us in worship online or in person at 10 a.m.\, or whenever you can join us\, as we journey from the Promised Land into the Promised Time. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn-Person and Online Worship is available. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic\, we ask if you are attending in-person\, to please wear a mask and follow CDC guidelines. If you do not feel well\, and have symptoms related to COVID-19 or were possibly exposed\, we ask that you attend church through our multiple online worship platforms. \nIn-Person: 10 Stillwater Road\, Blairstown\, NJ \nOnline: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWorship on Facebook Live\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWorship on Youtube
URL:https://firstumcblairstown.com/event/sunday-worship-nov-28/
LOCATION:Sanctuary\, 10 Stillwater Rd\, Blairstown\, NJ\, 07825-9561\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211127T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211127T170000
DTSTAMP:20211122T130835Z
CREATED:20211122T130835Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211122T130835Z
UID:2811-1638007200-1638032400@firstumcblairstown.com
SUMMARY:Jingle on Main Street
DESCRIPTION:Blairstown’s own Jingle on Main returns to Main Street this year\, and we need your help to make it a great event for our church! Jingle on Main is a wonderful street fair with small businesses and organizations offering opportunities to shop local for the holidays. Our church will be hosting 2 booths: the UMW will be selling homemade Christmas cookies\, and the church will be offering hot dogs and beverages. \nWon’t you help us by representing our church and helping to raise money for our ministry? Contact Michelle Peterson to sign up.
URL:https://firstumcblairstown.com/event/jingle-on-main-street/
LOCATION:NJ
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211123T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211123T200000
DTSTAMP:20211122T130658Z
CREATED:20211122T130658Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211122T130658Z
UID:2808-1637694000-1637697600@firstumcblairstown.com
SUMMARY:Community Thanksgiving Service
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Community Thanksgiving Worship Service on Tuesday\, November 23\, at 7p at the First Presbyterian Church of Blairstown. Pastor Dave will be preaching. A special offering will be taken to support the Truck Stop Ministries at the Columbia Truck Stop.
URL:https://firstumcblairstown.com/event/community-thanksgiving-service/
LOCATION:NJ
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211121T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211121T113000
DTSTAMP:20210816T142153Z
CREATED:20210816T142153Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210816T142153Z
UID:2709-1637488800-1637494200@firstumcblairstown.com
SUMMARY:Sunday Worship
DESCRIPTION:Worship starts at 10 am. More information regarding this service to follow. \nIn-Person and Online Worship is available. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic\, we ask if you are attending in-person\, to please wear a mask and follow CDC guidelines. If you do not feel well\, and have symptoms related to COVID-19 or were possibly exposed\, we ask that you attend church through our multiple online worship platforms. \nIn-Person: 10 Stillwater Road\, Blairstown\, NJ \nOnline: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWorship on Facebook Live\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWorship on Youtube
URL:https://firstumcblairstown.com/event/sunday-worship-nov-21/
LOCATION:Sanctuary\, 10 Stillwater Rd\, Blairstown\, NJ\, 07825-9561\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211114T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211114T113000
DTSTAMP:20210816T142105Z
CREATED:20210816T142105Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210816T142105Z
UID:2707-1636884000-1636889400@firstumcblairstown.com
SUMMARY:Sunday Worship
DESCRIPTION:Worship starts at 10 am. More information regarding this service to follow. \nIn-Person and Online Worship is available. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic\, we ask if you are attending in-person\, to please wear a mask and follow CDC guidelines. If you do not feel well\, and have symptoms related to COVID-19 or were possibly exposed\, we ask that you attend church through our multiple online worship platforms. \nIn-Person: 10 Stillwater Road\, Blairstown\, NJ \nOnline: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWorship on Facebook Live\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWorship on Youtube
URL:https://firstumcblairstown.com/event/sunday-worship-nov-14/
LOCATION:Sanctuary\, 10 Stillwater Rd\, Blairstown\, NJ\, 07825-9561\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211107T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211107T113000
DTSTAMP:20210816T142006Z
CREATED:20210816T142006Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210816T142006Z
UID:2705-1636279200-1636284600@firstumcblairstown.com
SUMMARY:Sunday Worship
DESCRIPTION:Worship starts at 10 am. More information regarding this service to follow. \nIn-Person and Online Worship is available. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic\, we ask if you are attending in-person\, to please wear a mask and follow CDC guidelines. If you do not feel well\, and have symptoms related to COVID-19 or were possibly exposed\, we ask that you attend church through our multiple online worship platforms. \nIn-Person: 10 Stillwater Road\, Blairstown\, NJ \nOnline: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWorship on Facebook Live\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWorship on Youtube
URL:https://firstumcblairstown.com/event/sunday-worship-nov-7/
LOCATION:Sanctuary\, 10 Stillwater Rd\, Blairstown\, NJ\, 07825-9561\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211106T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211106T113000
DTSTAMP:20210105T201545Z
CREATED:20210105T201257Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210105T201545Z
UID:2172-1636191000-1636198200@firstumcblairstown.com
SUMMARY:Food Pantry
DESCRIPTION:The First United Methodist Church of Blairstown’s Food Pantry will be distributing food on Saturday\, November 6\, from 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. This is an opportunity for anyone living in our area to come and receive the nutritional support they need to feed their family. Our goal is to eradicate food insecurity in our community by providing food to people in need\, regardless of their situation. Food will be distributed in a drive-thru format with a custom order being provided for each family. To have an order prepared for you\, contact our church office. \nDonations of non-perishable food or personal care items may be left in the red bin outside the church’s kitchen entrance. Financial contributions may be sent to the church or through our Facebook donations. Thank you for your support!
URL:https://firstumcblairstown.com/event/food-pantry-12/
LOCATION:Food Pantry\, 10 Stillwater Road\, Blairstown\, NJ\, 078254\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Food
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211031T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211031T113000
DTSTAMP:20210816T141908Z
CREATED:20210816T141908Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210816T141908Z
UID:2703-1635674400-1635679800@firstumcblairstown.com
SUMMARY:Sunday Worship
DESCRIPTION:Worship starts at 10 am. More information regarding this service to follow. \nIn-Person and Online Worship is available. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic\, we ask if you are attending in-person\, to please wear a mask and follow CDC guidelines. If you do not feel well\, and have symptoms related to COVID-19 or were possibly exposed\, we ask that you attend church through our multiple online worship platforms. \nIn-Person: 10 Stillwater Road\, Blairstown\, NJ \nOnline: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWorship on Facebook Live\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWorship on Youtube
URL:https://firstumcblairstown.com/event/sunday-worship-oct-31/
LOCATION:Sanctuary\, 10 Stillwater Rd\, Blairstown\, NJ\, 07825-9561\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211030T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211030T180000
DTSTAMP:20211009T114937Z
CREATED:20211004T120535Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211009T114937Z
UID:2783-1635609600-1635616800@firstumcblairstown.com
SUMMARY:Pulled Pork Takeout Dinner
DESCRIPTION:The First United Methodist Church of Blairstown will be hosting a pulled pork dinner on October 30 from 4-6pm to raise funds for our ministries. The meal includes: pulled pork sandwich\, potato salad\, coleslaw\, applesauce\, and cake for dessert-all for only $15.00. The meals will be take out only and reservations are strongly recommended. To reserve your meal\, click below or call the church office at 908-362-6693. \nIn addition to purchasing a dinner\, you can help support our efforts by volunteering your time and inviting your friends to join you. To find out more about how you can help\, contact Michelle Peterson at michelle@firstumcblairstown.com. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReserve Your Pulled Pork Dinner(s)
URL:https://firstumcblairstown.com/event/pulled-pork-takeout-dinner/
LOCATION:First United Methodist Church of Blairstown\, 10 Stillwater Road\, Blairstown\, NJ\, 07825\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211024T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211024T113000
DTSTAMP:20210816T141823Z
CREATED:20210816T141823Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210816T141823Z
UID:2701-1635069600-1635075000@firstumcblairstown.com
SUMMARY:Sunday Worship
DESCRIPTION:Worship starts at 10 am. More information regarding this service to follow. \nIn-Person and Online Worship is available. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic\, we ask if you are attending in-person\, to please wear a mask and follow CDC guidelines. If you do not feel well\, and have symptoms related to COVID-19 or were possibly exposed\, we ask that you attend church through our multiple online worship platforms. \nIn-Person: 10 Stillwater Road\, Blairstown\, NJ \nOnline: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWorship on Facebook Live\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWorship on Youtube
URL:https://firstumcblairstown.com/event/sunday-worship-oct-24/
LOCATION:Sanctuary\, 10 Stillwater Rd\, Blairstown\, NJ\, 07825-9561\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211023T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211023T113000
DTSTAMP:20211015T203341Z
CREATED:20211004T120338Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211015T203341Z
UID:2781-1634985000-1634988600@firstumcblairstown.com
SUMMARY:Church Conference
DESCRIPTION:Our ministry will hold it’s annual meeting on Saturday\, October 23 from 10:30 – 11:30a. This is a time to celebrate the ministry that is happening\, and do the work of the church that is necessary to propel the church into the year ahead. \nThe conference will be available to join online\, but we are also inviting people to join us in person at the church. To access this year’s reports\, click here. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin Conference Online
URL:https://firstumcblairstown.com/event/church-conference/
LOCATION:First United Methodist Church of Blairstown\, 10 Stillwater Road\, Blairstown\, NJ\, 07825\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211023T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211023T140000
DTSTAMP:20211009T114406Z
CREATED:20211004T120223Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211009T114406Z
UID:2778-1634977800-1634997600@firstumcblairstown.com
SUMMARY:Roadside Clean Up Day
DESCRIPTION:Taking a walk with friends is not only good for your health\, it’s good for our church and our communities! On Saturday\, October 23\, our church has the opportunity to participate in TWO community cleanup days: Blairstown and Knowlton. In order to do so\, we’ll need at least 20 people to join us for a beautiful morning walk. \nThis is a great opportunity to spend some time enjoying the beauty of this area and getting to know the people in your church\, all while raising funds for our ministry and making our communities cleaner. Talk about a win-win-win-win situation! \nTo join\, simply contact Michelle Peterson at the church office.
URL:https://firstumcblairstown.com/event/roadside-clean-up-day/
LOCATION:NJ
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211017T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211017T113000
DTSTAMP:20211015T202818Z
CREATED:20210816T141735Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211015T202818Z
UID:2699-1634464800-1634470200@firstumcblairstown.com
SUMMARY:Sunday Worship
DESCRIPTION:Worship starts at 10 am. \nDo you ever feel like it’s too late to do something in your life? Maybe you’ve wanted to improve your health\, or learn a new skill. Perhaps you’re in a job that no longer brings you joy\, or you want to restore a relationship. Maybe you always wanted to take a trip or do something on your bucket list. Whatever it may be\, sometimes we look at our life and just feel like it’s too late. While there maybe instances in our life where we can no longer do the things we once did\, or that we aspired to do\, many times\, and perhaps most times\, the biggest limitation lies in our heads. Abraham and Sarah knew a thing or two about feeling like it was too late for them to do some things. And they even dared to believe that it was too late for God to do some things. But that certainly wasn’t the case. As you join us for worship this week\, think about the situations in life where you tell yourself it’s too late. What would it be like to dare to look at those same situations with hope and possibility? We hope that you will make time to be with us in worship at 10 a.m. online or in-person as we proclaim that It’s Not Too Late. \nIn-Person and Online Worship is available. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic\, we ask if you are attending in-person\, to please wear a mask and follow CDC guidelines. If you do not feel well\, and have symptoms related to COVID-19 or were possibly exposed\, we ask that you attend church through our multiple online worship platforms. \nIn-Person: 10 Stillwater Road\, Blairstown\, NJ \nOnline: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWorship on Facebook Live\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWorship on Youtube
URL:https://firstumcblairstown.com/event/sunday-worship-oct-17/
LOCATION:Sanctuary\, 10 Stillwater Rd\, Blairstown\, NJ\, 07825-9561\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211010T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211010T113000
DTSTAMP:20211009T114602Z
CREATED:20210816T141652Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211009T114602Z
UID:2697-1633860000-1633865400@firstumcblairstown.com
SUMMARY:Sunday Worship
DESCRIPTION:Worship starts at 10 am. \n\n\n\n\n\nOver the past 5 weeks\, we have been marveling with awe and wonder at the incredible world that God has made for each of us and exploring the many pathways that God offers to embrace the life we have been given and live it to the fullest. We’ve been reminded about the freedom God give us to choose God’s way or our own short-sighted ways; the wisdom that God freely shares with us if we choose to learn from it; the image that we’ve been created in and our call to bear God’s image well in the world by following in his ways; and the desire that our Creator has placed within each of our hearts with a warning of the consequences we will bear when we focus our desire in a way that does not align with God. And last week\, we looked at the many ways that God defends his good creation against the misdeeds of human beings and remembered with hope that God does not settle for the status quo\, and does not want us to settle for it either. \nHaving established this firm foundation\, this week we will look at the blessings that God bestows on us daily and wonder\, why? Why does God bless you? What is the purpose in God’s blessings? What does God want us to do with the blessings that we’re given? How we answer these questions will direct impact on the vibrancy of life we experience in life. \nWe hope that you will make time to be present with us in worship at 10 a.m. online or in-person as we explore the many ways that God is Plotting Goodness in our world. \n\n\n\n\n\nIn-Person and Online Worship is available. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic\, we ask if you are attending in-person\, to please wear a mask and follow CDC guidelines. If you do not feel well\, and have symptoms related to COVID-19 or were possibly exposed\, we ask that you attend church through our multiple online worship platforms. \nIn-Person: 10 Stillwater Road\, Blairstown\, NJ \nOnline: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWorship on Facebook Live\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWorship on Youtube
URL:https://firstumcblairstown.com/event/sunday-worship-oct-10/
LOCATION:Sanctuary\, 10 Stillwater Rd\, Blairstown\, NJ\, 07825-9561\, United States
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