With the exception of Communion Sundays, we have a Sunday School for the children during the Sunday Morning Worship Service. After the Children's Sermon, the children accompany adult leaders for Bible lessons, crafts, and games. Our penny offering collection funds materials and gifts for the kids.
The Grove Avenue Free Store is held the second Wednesday of the month in the church basement from 1 to 3 PM. Personal hygene and cleaning supplies, including pampers and wipes are available for Moxham residents and others. We are pleased to report a recent grant by the Community Foundation of the Alleghenies of $2000 for the support of our Free Store. This December, we are asking Church members to contribute any brand full-sized tooth paste and soft bristle toothbrushes. Information contact: Jeanette Bush, bushjeanette1966@gmail.com.
Our adult Bible Study Class meets on Thursday afternoon from 1:30 - 2:30 PM at Homestead Ave UMC (101 Homestead Ave), our sister church. The fall study topic is Twelve Ordinary Men. All are welcome. Additional information, contact Sue Strohm, sue34778@gmail.com.
The Women's Bible Study group meets at the church Tuesdays from 3:30 to 4:30 PM. Currently the group is studying Women of the Bible, All are welcome (including men). Teacher and contact person for additional information is Karen Hohman or email the church, groveaveumc501@gmail.com.
Held Tuesdays starting at 6:30 PM. This group uses a popular, critically acclaimed, or controversial book or one with a Christian theme to explore for Christian and every-day relevance. Sessions are hosted on Zoom to accommodate distant and shut-in participants. Contact Pastor Deb, preacherbabe@atlanticbb.net for more info and Zoom access details.
Men's Study Group (Ladies Welcome) - meets Thursday mornings (except holidays) at 9 AM for discussion, donuts, and coffee. The discussion is centered around various aspects of religion through the use of programs from the Great Courses DVDs. All are welcome to join us. For questions contact: Bill Brice, 814-269-3950; wbrice@pitt.edu.
The second and fourth Thursday of each month at 6 PM, folks from Grove and Homestead meet at Grove to share a meal and to plan nurturing and outreach ministries. Members of the community are invited. Contact Pastor Carol for more information: pastorchickman@atlanticbb.net or call (814) 539-6514.
Dec 2 - Due date for Salvation Army gifts for kids.
Dec 4 - Administrative Council meeting - 5 PM
Dec 4 - Membership meeting (UM household concept) - 6 PM.
Dec 22 – Blue Christmas Service - 3:30 PM.
Dec 25 - Christmas Eve Service at Homestead - 6 PM.
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