Sugar Creek UMC Chatham

06/07/2026

🌿 LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER! 🌿

The countdown is officially on! Sugar Creek has already begun to transform into Rainforest Falls, and we don't want your kids to miss out on the wildest adventure of the summer!

Step through the mist into a world of towering trees, splashing waterfalls, and colorful creatures as we plunge into a lifelong adventure of discovering the nature of God.

Cost: 100% FREE! (Dinner is included each night!)
When: June 14–18 | 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Who: Kids from Pre-K (Age 4) through 6th Grade

From high-energy music at the Tune Lagoon to hands-on experiments at the Imagination Station and wild jungle games, it’s going to be an unforgettable week.

Spots are filling up fast, and registration closes soon! Secure your child’s free spot today and invite a neighbor!

👉 Sign up right now at sugarcreek.org/vbs

06/07/2026

The Matriarchs of Genesis: Eve, the first woman and the first promise

Eve’s story is about human dignity, temptation, grace, and the first Gospel promise. The contemporary lesson is that God’s grace begins before human failure ends.

https://sugarcreek.org/2026/the-matriarchs-of-genesis-eve-the-first-woman-and-the-first-promise/

Experience the Power of Prayer: sugarcreek.org/powerofprayer

Request Prayer and share your joys at sugarcreek.org/prayer

Eve’s story is about human dignity, temptation, grace, and the first Gospel promise. The contemporary lesson is that God’s grace begins before human failure ends.

05/31/2026

Hard Calls of Discipleship (Make Disciples)

As hard as they are to do, we are called to be up and moving for the glory of God, and to go and make disciples of Jesus Christ.

As hard as they are to do, we are called to be up and moving for the glory of God, and to go and make disciples of Jesus Christ.

05/29/2026

Last call to celebrate your graduate on June 7. Please have all names and and photos to the Church office by noon on Wednesday.

🎓 You can easily send it in at sugarcreek.org/grad

05/24/2026

Rainforest Falls Vacation Bible School at Sugar Creek UMC is just around the corner!

We're getting excited for an amazing week of faith, fun, and fellowship, and there are three ways you can get involved to make this year's VBS an unforgettable experience for the kids in our community!

1. REGISTER YOUR KIDS
Don't let your children miss out on the best week of the summer! Sign up your participants today to secure their spot for an amazing adventure. PS, it's totally free!!
👉 Sign up participants here: https://sugarcreek.org/vbs/

2. BECOME A VOLUNTEER
Whether you want to lead a group of kids, help with crafts, assist with games, or greet families, we have a place for you. Come make a difference!
👉 Sign up to volunteer here: https://sugarcreek.org/vbs/vbs-volunteer-form/

3. DONATE FOOD & SUPPLIES
Kids take a lot of fuel to keep learning and growing! You can play a huge part by donating snacks and needed supplies.
👉 Check out the donation list here: https://sugarcreek.org/vbs/vbs-donations/

Thank you for partnering with us to invest in the next generation. Let’s make this the best VBS yet! ❤️

05/24/2026

EPOCH Apostles (Disciples Transform the World)

Jesus taught his disciples, and teaches us, to be EPOCH apostles, who have empathy, presence, opinion, creativity, and hope. In doing so, we can answer the call to personal faithfulness and global witness, inviting the Church to proclaim the Good News and participate in God’s transforming work.

Jesus taught his disciples, and teaches us, to be EPOCH apostles, who have empathy, presence, opinion, creativity, and hope. In doing so, we can answer the call to personal faithfulness and global witness, inviting the Church to proclaim the Good News and participate in God’s transforming work.

05/24/2026

We have some absolutely wonderful news to share!!

We extend our heartfelt appreciation to Rural Electric
Convenience Cooperative and CoBank’s Sharing Success Matching Grant program for their generous donation of $5,000!

🤝 How This Amazing Gift Came Together:
Rural Electric Convenience Cooperative awarded us a $2,500 grant.

CoBank’s Sharing Success program stepped up with a 1:1 matching grant of $2,500, doubling the impact for our community!

This support is crucial in helping us continue our mission to fight food scarcity in Chatham and make a meaningful impact in our community.

Thank you to both of these incredible organizations for standing with us and looking out for our neighbors! ❤️

CoBank is one of the largest private providers of credit to the U.S. rural economy. The bank delivers loans, leases and other financial services to agribusiness, rural infrastructure and Farm Credit customers in all 50 states and as a mission-based cooperative lender, CoBank is committed to serving as a good corporate citizen.

05/17/2026

Personal Protective Equipment (Lead Courageously)

Courageous leadership arises from trust in God’s presence and strength. Scripture teaches that courage doesn’t come from confidence in ourselves but from God’s promise to be with us. To lead courageously is to step forward even when the path is difficult, trusting that God strengthens, equips, and goes before us.

Courageous leadership arises from trust in God’s presence and strength. Scripture teaches that courage doesn’t come from confidence in ourselves but from God’s promise to be with us. To lead courageously is to step forward even when the path is difficult, trusting that God strengthens, equips,...

05/14/2026

05/13/2026

The dust has settled. The ladders are gone.
If you were to walk into the Worship Center today, you’d notice a massive change. The boxes are recycled, the stretches of cabling are tucked away, and the final touches are being dialed in. We think you’ll be Da-Lite(d) with the improvements.

We are officially moving confidently into a new era at Sugar Creek. This next phase rounding out a state-of-the-art, high-powered setup is finally in place, all thanks to the Sugar Creek Endowment Team. It’s clean, it’s sleek, and it’s going to be a game-changer for years to come. 🚀

🤫 THE FINAL STRETCH: We are SO close. If you’re in the building for Bible study or meetings today, RESIST THE URGE. No sneak peek photos! Let’s keep the mystery 100% intact until Sunday morning.

The tech is ready. The only thing missing is you.

⭐️⭐️On a scale of 1-10, how ready are you to see the "Big Picture" in action? Let us know below.👇