Gentle Yoga
2023-10-26 19:00 - 20:00, 2023-11-02 19:00 - 20:00, 2023-11-09 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York)

MOMS Club
2023-10-27 09:00 - 12:00
The weekly meeting of the Blairstown chapter of the MOMS (Moms Offering Moms Support) Club. Connect with the local chapter on Facebook.
Find more info at momsclub.org

Al-Anon
2023-10-27 19:00 - 21:00, 2023-11-03 19:00 - 21:00, 2023-11-10 19:00 - 21:00
Al-Anon members are people, just like you, who are worried about someone with a drinking problem. al-anon.org

Sunday Worship & Fellowship Time
2023-10-29 10:00 - 12:00
“Never since has there arisen a prophet in Israel like Moses, whom the LORD knew face to face.” – Exodus 34:10

We continue to envision what it would be like to live in the kin-dom of God as a community of faith. But this week, we focus on the doing.

BSA Troop 140
2023-10-30 19:00 - 20:30, 2023-11-06 19:00 - 20:30, 2023-11-13 19:00 - 20:30

Chair Yoga
2023-10-31 13:00 - 14:00, 2023-11-07 13:00 - 14:00, 2023-11-14 13:00 - 14:00

MOMS Club of Blairstown
2023-11-01 09:00 - 12:00, 2023-11-10 09:00 - 12:00

Adult Bible Study
2023-11-02 19:00 - 20:30
Join us for Bible Study, 7pm to 8:30 in person or online here
The student book can be purchased here

Food Pantry
2023-11-04 09:30 - 11:30 | First United Methodist Church of Blairstown, 10 Stillwater Road, Blairstown, NJ, 07825, United States
The First United Methodist Church of Blairstown’s Food Pantry will be distributing food on Saturday, November 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.
Donations 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!

Church Conference
2023-11-04 09:30 - 23:30 | Trinity United Methodist Church, 213 Main St, Hackettstown, NJ, 07840, United States
2023 Church Conference

About Church Conferences

Church Conferences are annual meetings with church leaders and their district superintendent or a presiding elder to review the business and mission of the local church. Each conference will review the previous year of ministry, complete essential church business, and affirm goals for the coming year.
“The Charge Conference shall be the connecting link between the local church and the general church (¶ 247)… The primary responsibilities of the Charge Conference in the annual meeting shall be to review and evaluate the total mission and ministry of the church, receive reports, and adopt objectives and goals recommended by the church council that are in keeping with the objectives of the United Methodist Church (¶ 247.3).”
We foster collaboration by holding conferences in regional groups when possible to push us beyond our own boundaries to make disciples for Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.

What’s New This Year?

This year, we’re excited to announce changes that will make reporting easier and more efficient for all involved. We’ve streamlined the process, with rolling open and due dates for various reports. We hope these changes will help you focus more on your ministry and less on paperwork.

Paperwork Deadline for all Churches

Completing the paperwork and submitting it on time is a precursor to a fruitful church conference. Starting early will make the task easier.
The due dates for the reports have changed. Deadlines vary by report. However, all churches have the same due dates. It is the pastor’s responsibility to ensure that all paperwork is completed fully and submitted by the deadline for each report. Check the Paperwork Checklist for each report’s due date. Please contact your Regional Administrator well in advance if you have any questions.
All reports are submitted in Arena this year. Reports are no longer emailed to the Regional Administrator. All reports are either completed in Arena or uploaded into Arena. Please check the Paperwork Checklist for specific instructions.

Arena Access

Arena is the online reporting database where reports are submitted by clergy and church leaders. Different leadership roles grant access to different reports depending on the report you are responsible for completing. Accessing Arena requires a username and password that is specific to each individual logging in (there is no generic church login anymore). If you need assistance logging into Arena or accessing the reports, please contact arenasupport@gnjumc.org.
To access Arena, please click here.

Who in my church will receive a login for Arena?

All appointed pastors
Church Council Chairs
Trustees Presidents
SPRC Chairs
Lay Leaders
Treasurers
Finance Chairs
Church Administrators/Secretaries

We understand not all of these positions mentioned above have reporting responsibilities, but we have provided access to these individuals as church duties are often shared by multiple people. Please check your spam or junk folder if you do not see the email. If cannot remember your password at any time during the year, follow the prompts in Arena to reset your login.

Agenda

2023 Church Conference Agenda

What to Print for Church Conferences

All completed church conference reports are available for printing and downloading in Arena. For your church conference, only certain reports need to be printed. Please bring enough copies of the reports for your members attending the conference and one additional copy for the presiding elder.
The reports that need to be printed for the church conference are:

Summarized Church Conference Report
Directory of Officials
Report of Pastor
Clergy Compensation Report(s)
Previous Year Church Conference Minutes
Special Charge/Church Conference Minutes

To watch a video with instructions for printing your reports, please click here https://www.loom.com/share/daffcc88153049279beee18f40e06907.

Form to Submit Feedback on EPA&GNJ Reports

Thank you for taking the time to provide feedback on our church conference reports and materials. We appreciate your input as we strive to improve and simplify these tools for our congregations.
While we have had many eyes and revisions on these forms, we understand that as with any significant project, there may be mistakes or areas for improvement. Your helpful, actionable feedback will assist us in identifying and addressing any issues that arise.
We kindly request that feedback be provided in a constructive and respectful manner.
Again, thank you for your feedback and leadership.

The Chosen
2023-11-05 09:15 - 09:45
Our new adult enrichment program explores the life of Jesus the Christ through the video series “The Chosen” by Dallas Jenkins. Designed to enrich your personal relationship with God, Jesus, and the Holy Scripture, each session will be packed with meaningful guided discussions to help you deepen your understanding of the life and ministry of Jesus. All of the episodes can be watched for free online at https://new.thechosen.tv/. For more information, contact Tim Gill at timothydgill@yahoo.com. Let’s dive deeper into our faith and discover Jesus in a whole new way!

Sunday Worship & Fellowship Time
2023-11-05 10:00 - 11:00
“After this I looked, and there was a great multitude that no one could count, from every nation, from all tribes and peoples and languages, standing before the throne and before the Lamb, robed in white, with palm branches in their hands.” (Revelation 7:9)

On this All Saints Sunday we celebrate our place in the body of Christ right here in Blairstown. We thank those saints sitting in the pews and serving the community through our church. We remember those who have gone before us. And finally, we recognize that we are one brushstroke in a vibrant painting we call ‘the Church,’ which Christ has opened to people of all ages, nations, and races.

Wolf Den
2023-11-06 17:30 - 18:30

Hospital Auxiliary
2023-11-07 10:00 - 11:30

Webelos
2023-11-07 18:30 - 20:00, 2023-11-14 18:30 - 20:00

United Methodist Men
2023-11-07 18:30 - 20:30
Mission
To Help Men Grow In Christ, So Others May Know Christ.

Parkinson's Disease Support Group
2023-11-09 18:00 - 20:00

Bible Study
2023-11-09 19:00 - 20:30

Worship Service & Fellowship Time
2023-11-12 10:00 - 11:00
“Enter his gates with thanksgiving, and his courts with praise. Give thanks to him, bless his name.” (Psalm 100:4)

Three weeks remain before Advent and we turn to gratitude as the guiding theme for worship. What does a life of gratitude look like? Or perhaps more importantly, what does it feel like?

Church Council Meeting
2023-11-14 19:00 - 20:00
