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SUMMARY:Virtual Coffee Talk with Pastor Dave
DESCRIPTION:There’s a lot going on in our world today – a lot to talk about! And worse yet\, there aren’t many opportunities to talk about it. How are you making sense of all that’s happening? Where are you sensing the movement of the Spirit in the midst of everything? What are you learning from others who see the world differently? \nWith all of this in mind\, Pastor Dave is inviting you to join him for a series of virtual coffee talks on Thursday mornings at 10 a.m. Like the fictional Liz Rosenberg made famous by Mike Myers\, we’ll start with a timely topic and create an open and safe space to ask questions and talk with others\, some of whom will disagree and agree with you. \nThe goal of the conversations is not to convince others to see the world as you do but to provide a place for sharing stories and listening to the stories of others. Whether we agree or disagree with someone will take a backseat to learn from each other’s experiences and discerning the movement of God. In the process\, our hope is to grow closer as a community and gain clarity in the ways that God is working and through our lives. \n\n\n\n\nJoin the Conversation on ZOOM
URL:https://firstumcblairstown.com/event/virtual-coffee-talk-with-pastor-dave-5/
LOCATION:Online
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SUMMARY:Ash Wednesday Service
DESCRIPTION:Each of us is created a precious and holy vessel of embodied love. We have been through a harrowing time since last Lent that has shattered our sense of wholeness–body\, mind\, and spirit–like a glass vessel fractured into pieces. This Lent\, we will observe a “season of recovery” for our physical\, communal\, mental\, intellectual\, and environmental health\, by exploring the healing narratives of Jesus that tell of divine solidarity with human suffering and remind us that we can begin a journey toward making something beautiful from that which is seemingly broken. Beach glass offers us a multifaceted symbol of this transformative process. \nWe will begin the season with an Ash Wednesday service on February 17 at 7 p.m. Ash Wednesday is a time of naming brokenness. As we enter the season of Lent\, we commit to enter also into a season of healing and recovery that requires the naming of what has been shattered as a first step. We take “the yoke” of responsibility as disciples of Jesus to be the Body of Christ–a body of those who need healing and offer healing in the world. The promise of Jesus is that he is with us in our weariness and burdens. \nPlease note that due to the ongoing pandemic ashes will not be imposed as part of this service. Instead\, we will look at the ways that the elements of creation mold and shape us from dust to dust. The service will be available online as well as in person. \nPlease take a look at our COVID-19 Guidelines before attending the service: \n\n\n\nRead our Reopening Guidelines
URL:https://firstumcblairstown.com/event/ash-wednesday-service/
LOCATION:Sanctuary\, 10 Stillwater Rd\, Blairstown\, NJ\, 07825-9561\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210214T113000
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SUMMARY:Sunday Worship
DESCRIPTION:One day\, Sir Isaac Newton was resting in the shade of an apple tree\, when one of the most important aha! moments in history literally hit him over the head. As an apple fell out of the tree\, his curiosity was peaked about the way that the apples fell. He observed that an apple will always fall perpendicularly from its tree. This realization led him to further investigate the forces that caused this to happen\, which led him to eventually uncover the law of gravity. Of course\, Newton didn’t discover this all in one day. There were many discoveries and studies that led to this day\, and many more that came as a result of that day. \nOur journey of epiphany has been one of discovery about Jesus’ identity and purpose in our lives and in our world. Over the course of these 6 weeks\, we have understood Jesus to be a newborn king come to reign over the nations\, God’s son with whom he is well pleased\, one who knows us better than we know ourselves and calls us to disentangle ourselves from the world as we know it. We’ve learned that he speaks with the authority of God\, and that he has the power to lift us up from all that holds us down and resurrect us to new life. \nLike the newly called disciples\, we have grown in our awareness of the spiritual nature of our Lord and Savior\, but perhaps we haven’t been able to put it all together. This Sunday\, the disciples will put the pieces together as they go on a mountain retreat with their teacher. Like Newton’s encounter with the apple\, they will come to see Jesus in a whole new light as he is transfigured before them. Once this happens\, they will never see things in the same way. \nJoin us for live worship online this Sunday at 10 a.m.\, or recorded and ready for you when it’s convenient\, as Rev. Dr. Vicki Brendler leads us in the story of Jesus’ Transfiguration and the many ways that it opens our eyes to see Jesus in a whole new light. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWorship on Zoom\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-online-feb-14/
LOCATION:Online Worship
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210211T193000
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SUMMARY:Membership Class
DESCRIPTION:Are you ready to take the next step in your faith journey?\nOur relationship with Jesus is a journey that takes us deeper in our understanding of God\, our understanding of ourselves\, and our understanding of the world God has created. The best way to take this journey is to be a part of a group of people who are committed to seeking and serving the Lord. \nBecoming a member of our church is a wonderful way to be a part of just such a group. As a member\, you are incorporated into a loving family that wants to grow in faith with you. \nPastor Dave will be starting a new membership exploration class on Thursday\, January 21. Over 4 weeks\, participants will have the opportunity to explore the Christian faith through conversations about their own faith experiences and Will Willamon’s book “Why I Am a United Methodist.” \nTo learn more or sign up\, contact Pastor Dave today! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nContact Pastor Dave
URL:https://firstumcblairstown.com/event/membership-class-3/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210211T230000
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SUMMARY:Virtual Coffee Talk with Pastor Dave
DESCRIPTION:There’s a lot going on in our world today – a lot to talk about! And worse yet\, there aren’t many opportunities to talk about it. How are you making sense of all that’s happening? Where are you sensing the movement of the Spirit in the midst of everything? What are you learning from others who see the world differently? \nWith all of this in mind\, Pastor Dave is inviting you to join him for a series of virtual coffee talks on Thursday mornings at 10 a.m. Like the fictional Liz Rosenberg made famous by Mike Myers\, we’ll start with a timely topic and create an open and safe space to ask questions and talk with others\, some of whom will disagree and agree with you. \nThe goal of the conversations is not to convince others to see the world as you do but to provide a place for sharing stories and listening to the stories of others. Whether we agree or disagree with someone will take a backseat to learn from each other’s experiences and discerning the movement of God. In the process\, our hope is to grow closer as a community and gain clarity in the ways that God is working and through our lives. \n\n\n\n\nJoin the Conversation on ZOOM
URL:https://firstumcblairstown.com/event/virtual-coffee-talk-with-pastor-dave-4/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210207T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210207T113000
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SUMMARY:Sunday Worship
DESCRIPTION:Americans have discovered new pastimes in recent months: searching for the elusive COVID vaccine and waiting in long lines to get them (hopefully). Ever since the first vaccines were approved and made available in our country in December\, people have been clamoring to try and be the next person in line to get their shot. \nUnfortunately\, most have been frustrated in their attempts. Appointments fill up as quickly as they become available. Friends are telling friends the minute they hear of vaccines becoming available\, and yet when they try to get them\, they find out that the good lead they followed dried up. And yet we know that people are still receiving vaccines and more are being produced\, and so continue to wait for it to be our turn. \nThis weekend\, as we come towards the end of the season of Epiphanies\, we will hear the story of Jesus coming to Peter’s home\, where he encounters his ailing mother in law. We’re told that Jesus lifted her up\, curing her of her illness and in response\, crowd began to gather at Peter’s doorstep so that Jesus could heal them too. \nSo where are the throngs of people that hunted and searched for Jesus like they did so long ago? Are you still waiting on the Lord to lift you up on wings like eagles? Why or why not? Join us for worship live this Sunday at 10 a.m. as we continue our journey of Epiphanies and reaffirm why it is that we are still Waiting on the Lord. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIf you want to attend with us online. You can attend through ZOOM\, Facebook\, or Youtube! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWorship on Zoom\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-online-feb-7/
LOCATION:Online Worship
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210206T093000
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SUMMARY:Food Pantry
DESCRIPTION:The First United Methodist Church of Blairstown’s Food Pantry will be distributing food on Saturday\, February 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-3/
LOCATION:Food Pantry\, 10 Stillwater Road\, Blairstown\, NJ\, 078254\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Food
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210204T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210204T193000
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SUMMARY:Membership Class
DESCRIPTION:Are you ready to take the next step in your faith journey?\nOur relationship with Jesus is a journey that takes us deeper in our understanding of God\, our understanding of ourselves\, and our understanding of the world God has created. The best way to take this journey is to be a part of a group of people who are committed to seeking and serving the Lord. \nBecoming a member of our church is a wonderful way to be a part of just such a group. As a member\, you are incorporated into a loving family that wants to grow in faith with you. \nPastor Dave will be starting a new membership exploration class on Thursday\, January 21. Over 4 weeks\, participants will have the opportunity to explore the Christian faith through conversations about their own faith experiences and Will Willamon’s book “Why I Am a United Methodist.” \nTo learn more or sign up\, contact Pastor Dave today! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nContact Pastor Dave
URL:https://firstumcblairstown.com/event/membership-class-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Community
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ORGANIZER;CN="First United Methodist Church of Blairstown":MAILTO:info@firstumcblairstown.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210204T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210204T110000
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SUMMARY:Virtual Coffee Talk with Pastor Dave
DESCRIPTION:There’s a lot going on in our world today – a lot to talk about! And worse yet\, there aren’t many opportunities to talk about it. How are you making sense of all that’s happening? Where are you sensing the movement of the Spirit in the midst of everything? What are you learning from others who see the world differently? \nWith all of this in mind\, Pastor Dave is inviting you to join him for a series of virtual coffee talks on Thursday mornings at 10 a.m. Like the fictional Liz Rosenberg made famous by Mike Myers\, we’ll start with a timely topic and create an open and safe space to ask questions and talk with others\, some of whom will disagree and agree with you. \nThe goal of the conversations is not to convince others to see the world as you do but to provide a place for sharing stories and listening to the stories of others. Whether we agree or disagree with someone will take a backseat to learn from each other’s experiences and discerning the movement of God. In the process\, our hope is to grow closer as a community and gain clarity in the ways that God is working and through our lives. \n\n\n\n\nJoin the Conversation on ZOOM
URL:https://firstumcblairstown.com/event/virtual-coffee-talk-with-pastor-dave-3/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210203T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210203T200000
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SUMMARY:Faith Conversations
DESCRIPTION:Tired of spending too much time on your own? The Christian faith was never intended to be a solitary affair! Why not grow in fath in the company of others? \nOur church hosts a midweek Bible study every Wednesday at 7 p.m. on Zoom. This is a great opportunity to explore your faith in the company of others who are also seeking to grown in their knowledge of God. No prior knowledge is needed – no exams will be given (at least not by Pastor Dave). \nThrough February 3\, we will be exploring the book of Exodus. During Lent\, we will take a look at the key practices of our faith that lead to growth using Adam Hamilton’s “The Walk”. And after Easter\, we will begin a 6 week look at the Book of Acts. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin the Conversation
URL:https://firstumcblairstown.com/event/faith-conversations-5/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210131T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210131T113000
DTSTAMP:20210128T192409Z
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SUMMARY:Online Sunday Worship
DESCRIPTION:What’s the difference between an author and a publisher? A teacher\, and a student? When the people at the Texas Children’s Hospital wanted to attract doctors and patients to their facility\, they created an ad that spoke volumes about why people should choose them: they wrote the book. \nAn author of a non-fiction book is someone who knows their subject matter so well that they are able to write the manual on how to do it: doctors who have explored new life saving techniques\, scientists who discovered new theories or new compounds\, mechanics who invented machines or new ways of keeping machines in top performance\, actors who have perfected their art… You get the gist. The authors are the authorities or subject matter experts who literally wrote the book on how to do something. The publisher is the one who prints the book. The student is the one who studies the book. \nWhen I was in seminary\, I was often blessed to be in class with the professors who wrote the books on theology\, Biblical interpretation\, Christian mission\, and so on. When I chose my classes\, I sought out the people who wrote the book rather than the students who merely studied the book because I knew they would know their subjects the best. Likewise\, when you seek out a doctor or a mechanic\, when you find the person who wrote the book\, you know you are in good hands. \nThis Sunday\, as we continue our journey of discovery during Epiphany\, we will come to learn from the One who speaks with authority\, because he literally wrote the book. As we do\, we’ll come to explore yet another way that we can tell that the kingdom of God is near: the demons are running. \nJoin us for live worship Sunday at 10 a.m. as we continue our journey of Epiphanies and discover the difference it makes When the Author Reads the Book. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWorship on Zoom\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-online-and-in-person/
LOCATION:Sanctuary\, 10 Stillwater Rd\, Blairstown\, NJ\, 07825-9561\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210129T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210129T113000
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SUMMARY:Stephen Ministry
DESCRIPTION:One of the many ministries that makes this church a wonderful service to our community is our Stephen Ministry. Stephen Ministry is a ministry of compassionate Christian care available to anyone in our church or in our community. Who can benefit from Stephen Ministry? Everyone who is facing a challenging situation in their life and needs to know that God is with them. \nWhether you are going through a loss\, a difficult time at work\, facing difficult decisions\, our trained Stephen Ministers are ready to journey with you and help you to listen for God’s still small voice guiding you every step of the way. \nBeginning in 2021\, we are thrilled to share that Barbara Dwiggins has been installed as the new leader of our Stephen Ministry. So whether you would like to see if a Stephen Minister is right for your situation\, or you would like to be a caring presence for others as a Stephen Minister\, we encourage you to reach out to Barbara to learn more. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nContact Barbara
URL:https://firstumcblairstown.com/event/stephen-ministry-4/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Community,Outreach
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210128T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210128T193000
DTSTAMP:20210107T203048Z
CREATED:20210107T203048Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210107T203048Z
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SUMMARY:Membership Class
DESCRIPTION:Are you ready to take the next step in your faith journey?\nOur relationship with Jesus is a journey that takes us deeper in our understanding of God\, our understanding of ourselves\, and our understanding of the world God has created. The best way to take this journey is to be a part of a group of people who are committed to seeking and serving the Lord. \nBecoming a member of our church is a wonderful way to be a part of just such a group. As a member\, you are incorporated into a loving family that wants to grow in faith with you. \nPastor Dave will be starting a new membership exploration class on Thursday\, January 21. Over 4 weeks\, participants will have the opportunity to explore the Christian faith through conversations about their own faith experiences and Will Willamon’s book “Why I Am a United Methodist.” \nTo learn more or sign up\, contact Pastor Dave today! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nContact Pastor Dave
URL:https://firstumcblairstown.com/event/membership-class/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210128T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210128T110000
DTSTAMP:20210115T143730Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual Coffee Talk with Pastor Dave
DESCRIPTION:There’s a lot going on in our world today – a lot to talk about! And worse yet\, there aren’t many opportunities to talk about it. How are you making sense of all that’s happening? Where are you sensing the movement of the Spirit in the midst of everything? What are you learning from others who see the world differently? \nWith all of this in mind\, Pastor Dave is inviting you to join him for a series of virtual coffee talks on Thursday mornings at 10 a.m. Like the fictional Liz Rosenberg made famous by Mike Myers\, we’ll start with a timely topic and create an open and safe space to ask questions and talk with others\, some of whom will disagree and agree with you. \nThe goal of the conversations is not to convince others to see the world as you do but to provide a place for sharing stories and listening to the stories of others. Whether we agree or disagree with someone will take a backseat to learn from each other’s experiences and discerning the movement of God. In the process\, our hope is to grow closer as a community and gain clarity in the ways that God is working and through our lives. \n\n\n\n\nJoin the Conversation on ZOOM
URL:https://firstumcblairstown.com/event/virtual-coffee-talk-with-pastor-dave-2/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210127T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210127T200000
DTSTAMP:20210105T202951Z
CREATED:20210105T202951Z
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SUMMARY:Faith Conversations
DESCRIPTION:Part of our rejoicing in the greatest gift from God is making room to welcome Jesus into our lives. The start of the New Year is the perfect time to begin a new practice that connects you in a deeper way to the Source of Life\, and our Faith Conversations group is a wonderful place to start. \nEach Wednesday at 7 p.m.\, our Faith Conversations group takes time to read God’s word and explore how it applies to our lives. You don’t have to be a Biblical scholar to join us – just a person like yourself who wants to make room for God in their life. Why not join us this week on Zoom? \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoni the Conversation
URL:https://firstumcblairstown.com/event/faith-conversations-4/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Community
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ORGANIZER;CN="First United Methodist Church of Blairstown":MAILTO:info@firstumcblairstown.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210124T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210124T113000
DTSTAMP:20210118T145100Z
CREATED:20210115T144552Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210118T145100Z
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SUMMARY:Online Sunday Worship
DESCRIPTION:More information about the service to follow. \nIf you want to attend with us online. You can attend through ZOOM\, Facebook\, or Youtube! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWorship on Zoom\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\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPsalms 62:5-12 : “My soul\, wait silently for God alone\, For my expectation is from Him. He only is my rock and my salvation; He is my defense; I shall not be moved. In God is my salvation and my glory; The rock of my strength\, And my refuge\, is in God. Trust in Him at all times\, you people; Pour out your heart before Him; God is a refuge for us. Selah Surely men of low degree are a vapor\, Men of high degree are a lie; If they are weighed on the scales\, They are altogether lighter than vapor. Do not trust in oppression\, Nor vainly hope in robbery; If riches increase\, Do not set your heart on them. God has spoken once\, Twice I have heard this: That power belongs to God. Also to You\, O Lord\, belongs mercy; For You render to each one according to his work.” \nGospel: Mark 1:14-20: “After John was put in prison\, Jesus went into Galilee\, proclaiming the good news of God. “The time has come\,” he said. “The kingdom of God has come near. Repent and believe the good news!” As Jesus walked beside the Sea of Galilee\, he saw Simon and his brother Andrew casting a net into the lake\, for they were fishermen. “Come\, follow me\,” Jesus said\, “and I will send you out to fish for people.” At once they left their nets and followed him. When he had gone a little farther\, he saw James son of Zebedee and his brother John in a boat\, preparing their nets. Without delay he called them\, and they left their father Zebedee in the boat with the hired men and followed him.”
URL:https://firstumcblairstown.com/event/sunday-worship-in-person-and-online/
LOCATION:Sanctuary\, 10 Stillwater Rd\, Blairstown\, NJ\, 07825-9561\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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ORGANIZER;CN="First United Methodist Church of Blairstown":MAILTO:info@firstumcblairstown.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210124
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210125
DTSTAMP:20210115T143325Z
CREATED:20210115T143325Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210115T143325Z
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SUMMARY:Deadline for Church Directory Updates
DESCRIPTION:Our church is in the process of updating our Member Guide for 2021 and we want to ensure that we have the correct contact information for you and your family. Have you changed your phone number or email address? Moved to a new home? Are you new to our community and do you want to receive information from our church? \nPlease take a moment to ensure we have your correct information. The easiest way is to go to our Church Connect page using the link below. Once there\, log in using the email address we have on file and use the menu in the upper left corner of the page. Alternatively\, you can contact us by email at info@firstumcblairstown.com or by phone at 908-362-6693. Deadline for updates is January 24. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVerify My Information on Church Connect
URL:https://firstumcblairstown.com/event/deadline-for-church-directory-updates/
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210122T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210122T113000
DTSTAMP:20210107T205706Z
CREATED:20210107T205706Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210107T205706Z
UID:2222-1611311400-1611315000@firstumcblairstown.com
SUMMARY:Stephen Ministry
DESCRIPTION:One of the many ministries that makes this church a wonderful service to our community is our Stephen Ministry. Stephen Ministry is a ministry of compassionate Christian care available to anyone in our church or in our community. Who can benefit from Stephen Ministry? Everyone who is facing a challenging situation in their life and needs to know that God is with them. \nWhether you are going through a loss\, a difficult time at work\, facing difficult decisions\, our trained Stephen Ministers are ready to journey with you and help you to listen for God’s still small voice guiding you every step of the way. \nBeginning in 2021\, we are thrilled to share that Barbara Dwiggins has been installed as the new leader of our Stephen Ministry. So whether you would like to see if a Stephen Minister is right for your situation\, or you would like to be a caring presence for others as a Stephen Minister\, we encourage you to reach out to Barbara to learn more. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nContact Barbara
URL:https://firstumcblairstown.com/event/stephen-ministry-3/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Community,Outreach
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210121T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210121T190000
DTSTAMP:20210107T203227Z
CREATED:20210107T202853Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210107T203227Z
UID:2204-1611253800-1611255600@firstumcblairstown.com
SUMMARY:Membership Class
DESCRIPTION:Are you ready to take the next step in your faith journey?\nOur relationship with Jesus is a journey that takes us deeper in our understanding of God\, our understanding of ourselves\, and our understanding of the world God has created. The best way to take this journey is to be a part of a group of people who are committed to seeking and serving the Lord. \nBecoming a member of our church is a wonderful way to be a part of just such a group. As a member\, you are incorporated into a loving family that wants to grow in faith with you. \nPastor Dave will be starting a new membership exploration class on Thursday\, January 21. Over 4 weeks\, participants will have the opportunity to explore the Christian faith through conversations about their own faith experiences and Will Willamon’s book “Why I Am a United Methodist.” \nTo learn more or sign up\, contact Pastor Dave today! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nContact Pastor Dave
URL:https://firstumcblairstown.com/event/membershipclass/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Community
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ORGANIZER;CN="First United Methodist Church of Blairstown":MAILTO:info@firstumcblairstown.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210121T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210121T110000
DTSTAMP:20210115T143616Z
CREATED:20210115T143616Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210115T143616Z
UID:2249-1611223200-1611226800@firstumcblairstown.com
SUMMARY:Virtual Coffee Talk with Pastor Dave
DESCRIPTION:There’s a lot going on in our world today – a lot to talk about! And worse yet\, there aren’t many opportunities to talk about it. How are you making sense of all that’s happening? Where are you sensing the movement of the Spirit in the midst of everything? What are you learning from others who see the world differently? \nWith all of this in mind\, Pastor Dave is inviting you to join him for a series of virtual coffee talks on Thursday mornings at 10 a.m. Like the fictional Liz Rosenberg made famous by Mike Myers\, we’ll start with a timely topic and create an open and safe space to ask questions and talk with others\, some of whom will disagree and agree with you. \nThe goal of the conversations is not to convince others to see the world as you do but to provide a place for sharing stories and listening to the stories of others. Whether we agree or disagree with someone will take a backseat to learn from each other’s experiences and discerning the movement of God. In the process\, our hope is to grow closer as a community and gain clarity in the ways that God is working and through our lives. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin the Conversation on ZOOM
URL:https://firstumcblairstown.com/event/virtual-coffee-talk-with-pastor-dave/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210120T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210120T200000
DTSTAMP:20210105T202912Z
CREATED:20210105T202912Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210105T202912Z
UID:2197-1611169200-1611172800@firstumcblairstown.com
SUMMARY:Faith Conversations
DESCRIPTION:Part of our rejoicing in the greatest gift from God is making room to welcome Jesus into our lives. The start of the New Year is the perfect time to begin a new practice that connects you in a deeper way to the Source of Life\, and our Faith Conversations group is a wonderful place to start. \nEach Wednesday at 7 p.m.\, our Faith Conversations group takes time to read God’s word and explore how it applies to our lives. You don’t have to be a Biblical scholar to join us – just a person like yourself who wants to make room for God in their life. Why not join us this week on Zoom? \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoni the Conversation
URL:https://firstumcblairstown.com/event/faith-conversations-3/
LOCATION:Online
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ORGANIZER;CN="First United Methodist Church of Blairstown":MAILTO:info@firstumcblairstown.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210117T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210117T113000
DTSTAMP:20210113T153909Z
CREATED:20210105T145038Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210113T153909Z
UID:2154-1610877600-1610883000@firstumcblairstown.com
SUMMARY:Sunday Online Church Service - Human Relations Day
DESCRIPTION:This Sunday we will be celebrating Human Relations Day\, a day when we focus on the ongoing work towards the beloved community that Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. described so well in his “I Have a Dream Speech” \nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_yOBncaiito \n  \nTo join us for Online Worship\, you can connect with us via ZOOM\, Facebook\, and/or Youtube. \nFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/FUMCBlairstown \nYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGqaxw8_hblWzCr_KHTolbA
URL:https://firstumcblairstown.com/event/online-church-service/
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210115T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210115T113000
DTSTAMP:20210107T205616Z
CREATED:20210107T205616Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210107T205616Z
UID:2220-1610706600-1610710200@firstumcblairstown.com
SUMMARY:Stephen Ministry
DESCRIPTION:One of the many ministries that makes this church a wonderful service to our community is our Stephen Ministry. Stephen Ministry is a ministry of compassionate Christian care available to anyone in our church or in our community. Who can benefit from Stephen Ministry? Everyone who is facing a challenging situation in their life and needs to know that God is with them. \nWhether you are going through a loss\, a difficult time at work\, facing difficult decisions\, our trained Stephen Ministers are ready to journey with you and help you to listen for God’s still small voice guiding you every step of the way. \nBeginning in 2021\, we are thrilled to share that Barbara Dwiggins has been installed as the new leader of our Stephen Ministry. So whether you would like to see if a Stephen Minister is right for your situation\, or you would like to be a caring presence for others as a Stephen Minister\, we encourage you to reach out to Barbara to learn more. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nContact Barbara
URL:https://firstumcblairstown.com/event/stephen-ministry-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Community,Outreach
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210113T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210113T200000
DTSTAMP:20210105T202804Z
CREATED:20210105T202804Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210105T202804Z
UID:2194-1610564400-1610568000@firstumcblairstown.com
SUMMARY:Faith Conversations
DESCRIPTION:Part of our rejoicing in the greatest gift from God is making room to welcome Jesus into our lives. The start of the New Year is the perfect time to begin a new practice that connects you in a deeper way to the Source of Life\, and our Faith Conversations group is a wonderful place to start. \nEach Wednesday at 7 p.m.\, our Faith Conversations group takes time to read God’s word and explore how it applies to our lives. You don’t have to be a Biblical scholar to join us – just a person like yourself who wants to make room for God in their life. Why not join us this week on Zoom? \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoni the Conversation
URL:https://firstumcblairstown.com/event/faith-conversations-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Community
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ORGANIZER;CN="First United Methodist Church of Blairstown":MAILTO:info@firstumcblairstown.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210110T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210110T113000
DTSTAMP:20210105T202412Z
CREATED:20210105T144433Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210105T202412Z
UID:2148-1610272800-1610278200@firstumcblairstown.com
SUMMARY:Sunday Online Church Service
DESCRIPTION:We hope you can join us for our worship. The Bishop Schol will be preaching on this Sunday. This week’s message is titled “Our Epiphany” and will focus on how we share God with the world. \n  \nWe hope you can join us. You can join through ZOOM\, Facebook or Youtube. \nFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/FUMCBlairstown \nYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGqaxw8_hblWzCr_KHTolbA \n 
URL:https://firstumcblairstown.com/event/church-service/
LOCATION:Online Worship
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210108T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210108T113000
DTSTAMP:20210107T204429Z
CREATED:20210107T204429Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210107T204429Z
UID:2218-1610101800-1610105400@firstumcblairstown.com
SUMMARY:Stephen Ministry
DESCRIPTION:One of the many ministries that makes this church a wonderful service to our community is our Stephen Ministry. Stephen Ministry is a ministry of compassionate Christian care available to anyone in our church or in our community. Who can benefit from Stephen Ministry? Everyone who is facing a challenging situation in their life and needs to know that God is with them. \nWhether you are going through a loss\, a difficult time at work\, facing difficult decisions\, our trained Stephen Ministers are ready to journey with you and help you to listen for God’s still small voice guiding you every step of the way. \nBeginning in 2021\, we are thrilled to share that Barbara Dwiggins has been installed as the new leader of our Stephen Ministry. So whether you would like to see if a Stephen Minister is right for your situation\, or you would like to be a caring presence for others as a Stephen Minister\, we encourage you to reach out to Barbara to learn more. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nContact Barbara
URL:https://firstumcblairstown.com/event/stephen-ministry/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Community,Outreach
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ORGANIZER;CN="First United Methodist Church of Blairstown":MAILTO:info@firstumcblairstown.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210106T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210106T200000
DTSTAMP:20210105T202829Z
CREATED:20210105T202703Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210105T202829Z
UID:2191-1609959600-1609963200@firstumcblairstown.com
SUMMARY:Faith Conversations
DESCRIPTION:  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPart of our rejoicing in the greatest gift from God is making room to welcome Jesus into our lives. The start of the New Year is the perfect time to begin a new practice that connects you in a deeper way to the Source of Life\, and our Faith Conversations group is a wonderful place to start. \nEach Wednesday at 7 p.m.\, our Faith Conversations group takes time to read God’s word and explore how it applies to our lives. You don’t have to be a Biblical scholar to join us – just a person like yourself who wants to make room for God in their life. Why not join us this week on Zoom? \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoni the Conversation\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://firstumcblairstown.com/event/faith-conversations/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210102T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210102T113000
DTSTAMP:20201231T190958Z
CREATED:20201231T190958Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201231T190958Z
UID:2145-1609579800-1609587000@firstumcblairstown.com
SUMMARY:Food Pantry
DESCRIPTION:The First United Methodist Church of Blairstown’s Food Pantry will be distributing food on Saturday\, January 2\, 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-2/
LOCATION:Food Pantry\, 10 Stillwater Road\, Blairstown\, NJ\, 078254\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Food
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ORGANIZER;CN="First United Methodist Church of Blairstown":MAILTO:info@firstumcblairstown.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201224T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201224T200000
DTSTAMP:20201211T120903Z
CREATED:20201113T170607Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201211T120903Z
UID:1725-1608836400-1608840000@firstumcblairstown.com
SUMMARY:7:00 Christmas Eve Service
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Emmanuel\, God with Us\, the Light in our Darkness!  Join us for this year’s Christmas Eve service with carols and candlelight at 7:00 p.m. on December 24. Due to ongoing COVID-19 outbreak\, we will be gathering online via Facebook Live\, YouTube\, and Zoom. As you join\, we invite you to come with bread/crackers and juice/water for communion as well as a candle and something to light it for Silent Night. \nCan’t join us live? No worries! The service will stream on demand\, so you will be able to celebrate with us whenever your schedule allows.
URL:https://firstumcblairstown.com/event/800-christmas-eve-service/
LOCATION:Sanctuary\, 10 Stillwater Rd\, Blairstown\, NJ\, 07825-9561\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="First United Methodist Church of Blairstown":MAILTO:info@firstumcblairstown.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201221T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201221T193000
DTSTAMP:20201210T225222Z
CREATED:20201210T225222Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201210T225222Z
UID:2110-1608577200-1608579000@firstumcblairstown.com
SUMMARY:Quiet Christmas Service
DESCRIPTION:Christmas can be an emotionally charged season for many reasons\, especially during a pandemic which keeps us apart from the ones we love. Join us for a Quiet Christmas Service of prayer and song to invite Christ’s hope and peace into our hearts. The service will be shared online via Zoom\, YouTube\, and Facebook at 7 p.m. on December 21\, 2020.
URL:https://firstumcblairstown.com/event/quiet-christmas-service/
LOCATION:Sanctuary\, 10 Stillwater Rd\, Blairstown\, NJ\, 07825-9561\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="First United Methodist Church of Blairstown":MAILTO:info@firstumcblairstown.com
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