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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
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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/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Community,Outreach
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210106T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210106T200000
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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
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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
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201221T190000
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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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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201215
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SUMMARY:BSA Troop 140 Fruit Basket Sale
DESCRIPTION:Our resident Boy Scout Troop 140 will be selling their wonderful fruit baskets through December 14 with delivery on December 19. These beautiful and delicious assortments of fruit make wonderful gifts for Christmas and New Years. Please show your support by ordering today!
URL:https://firstumcblairstown.com/event/bsa-troop-140-fruit-basket-sale/
LOCATION:Fellowship Hall\, 10 Stillwater Road\, Blairstown\, NJ\, 07825\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="BSA Troop 140":MAILTO:info@firstumcblairstown.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201205T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201205T113000
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SUMMARY:Food Pantry
DESCRIPTION:Our church’s food pantry will open its doors on Saturday\, December 5 from 9:30 – 11:30. The pantry is available to anyone who needs assistance with groceries\, regardless of reason or circumstances. Food will be distributed drive-thru style. Masks are required. If you would like to order your food ahead of time\, contact the church office by Thursday 12/3.
URL:https://firstumcblairstown.com/event/food-pantry/
LOCATION:Food Pantry\, 10 Stillwater Road\, Blairstown\, NJ\, 078254\, United States
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201130
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SUMMARY:United Methodist Student Day
DESCRIPTION:Education Opens Doors\nYour United Methodist Student Day Gift Can Open Them\nDo you remember the “good news” story from the Morehouse College commencement in May? The commencement speaker\, billionaire Robert F. Smith\, pledged that his family would pay off the $40 million student loans of all 396 graduating seniors. \nWouldn’t it be amazing if we were able to do something like that? What would it look like if\, as a church family\, we could help students graduate from college without the burden of overwhelming debt? On November 24\, United Methodist Student Day\, we have the opportunity to do exactly that. \nUnited Methodist Student Day is one of six Special Sundays when we receive an offering for a particular ministry through the denomination. On the last Sunday in November\, your gifts through this offering benefit students as they pursue opportunities in higher education. Your contribution will be joined with those of millions of other United Methodists to provide scholarships to deserving recipients. This offering has raised more than $400\,000 and helps more than 300 students a year. \nUM Student Day was first celebrated in 1940 when a college education could be attained for $450 annually. Today\, that same education costs an average of $23\,000 each year. We are invited to invest in young leaders by giving generously on United Methodist Student Day as part of our offering on November 24 or online umcgiving.org/giveUMSD. Please be in prayer with the students who are recipients of the education made possible through this special offering. Thank you!
URL:https://firstumcblairstown.com/event/united-methodist-student-day/
CATEGORIES:Outreach
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201124T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201124T200000
DTSTAMP:20201117T160958Z
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SUMMARY:Thanksgiving Service
DESCRIPTION:Offering our Gratitude\nOnline Thanksgiving Worship November 24 at 7:00 p.m.\n2020 has been a most challenging year in so many ways\, and yet there is still much to be thankful for! As you prepare for a different celebration of Thanksgiving this year\, we invite you to join us as we come together online to offer our gratitude and celebrate all that God has blessed us with. The service will start at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday\, November 24 using the Sunday Worship Zoom link\, or on Facebook Live.
URL:https://firstumcblairstown.com/event/thanksgiving-worship-service/
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:20201117
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201207
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SUMMARY:Mmmm... Cheesecake!
DESCRIPTION:Orders accepted through December\nThe First United Methodist Church of Blairstown is hosting a cheesecake fundraiser with items from the Pocono Cheesecake Factory in Swiftwater\, PA. These delicious treats make wonderful gifts or additions to your holiday celebrations. Cheesecakes are 6 inch\, weigh 1 pound 2 ounces\, and cost $12 each. They are available in plain\, chocolate\, raspberry\, and peanut butter cup. To learn more about the products you can visit them online at poconocheesecake.com. \nOrders will be accepted through December 6 and available for pickup on December 18. To order click here or contact the church office at 908.362.6693.
URL:https://firstumcblairstown.com/event/mmmm-cheesecake/
CATEGORIES:Food
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201117
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201205
DTSTAMP:20201118T014553Z
CREATED:20201117T160907Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201118T014553Z
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SUMMARY:Women's Group Cookie Sale
DESCRIPTION:Homemade and delicious!\nOur talented bakers in our Women’s Group will be busily baking delicious homemade cookies just in time for Christmas!  Choose from chocolate chip\, snickerdoodle\, peanut butter\, sugar\, oatmeal\, or linzer tortes. The cookies will be packaged in clear containers and available for $5.00/dozen\, $3.00/half dozen. \nOrders will be accepted through December 4 and available for pickup on December 11. To order click here or contact the church office at 908.362.6693.
URL:https://firstumcblairstown.com/event/womens-group-cookie-sale/
CATEGORIES:Food
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ORGANIZER;CN="United Methodist Women":MAILTO:info@firstumcblairstown.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201117
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201205
DTSTAMP:20201117T160359Z
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SUMMARY:Cornish Pastie Sale
DESCRIPTION:A delicious meal in one!\nThe United Methodist Women are taking orders for fresh pasties for sale through December 4. Pasties are pastry shells filled with meat\, potatoes\, and vegetables – a delicious meal in one!  There are three varieties available: beef\, sausage & peppers\, and broccoli & cheese\, each available with or without onions.  These fresh and delicious meals are only $6.50 each. \nOrders will be accepted through December 4 and available for pickup on December 11. To order\, see the sign up sheet in fellowship hall\, or contact Michelle Peterson at 362-6703 or email\, LMICHELLEPETERSON@YAHOO.COM.
URL:https://firstumcblairstown.com/event/cornish-pastie-sale/
LOCATION:NJ\, United States
CATEGORIES:Food
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ORGANIZER;CN="United Methodist Women":MAILTO:info@firstumcblairstown.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201115T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201115T123000
DTSTAMP:20201113T230334Z
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SUMMARY:Women's Group Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Our women’s group will be meeting Sunday\, November 15\, at 11:30. In addition to their regular agenda\, they will be assembling college care packages.
URL:https://firstumcblairstown.com/event/womens-group-meeting/
LOCATION:Fellowship Hall\, 10 Stillwater Road\, Blairstown\, NJ\, 07825\, United States
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