Chester 1st United Methodist Church

09/06/2026

The church office will be closed Monday in observance of Labor Day. Regular office hours resume Wednesday.

09/03/2026

‼️Charge Conference Time Change‼️

Pleas be advised Charge Conference this upcoming Sunday, September 6, 2026 will be at 2:00pm rather than 4:00pm. Thank you for your grace in this change. Praying this may be a better fit for all of us.

08/26/2026

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When anxieties rise, we can turn to spiritual practices that connect us to God, who is with us, takes care of us, and relieves us of stress.

08/24/2026

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📣 GRANT WRITING LUNCH & LEARN 🍴💡

Have a great program idea but need funding to make it happen? Join us for a Grant Writing Lunch & Learn!

During this session, we’ll cover:
🔎 An overview of grants and funding opportunities
📚 How to search for grants
✍️ The grant writing process
💡 Tips to help strengthen your next grant proposal

🍽️ Lunch will be provided!

📅 Registration deadline: September 14, 2026 at 4:30 PM
Register here: https://wvu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9KPQ6iAqnJ7QkGW

Come learn how to find the right funding opportunities and turn your ideas into strong grant proposals!

Space is limited, so be sure to register by the deadline!

08/23/2026

08/03/2026

For anyone that is able to come tomorrow at 10:00am we will be packing snack bags for the community kids at Chester 1st UMC church!

Thank you,
Pastor Nikki

07/24/2026

‼️‼️Email from the House of Carpenter‼️‼️

Hello everyone,

As many of you know, severe flooding struck Lewis and Upshur counties in West Virginia overnight on Tuesday July 21st . The situation on the ground is critical. I have been in close contact with Isaac Casto, the Director of the UMC mission in Buckhannon, to assess their immediate needs.

Local grocery stores and the area Walmart are completely flooded, and widespread mudslides and high water have rendered many roads
impassable. Families and community members are suddenly left without basic necessities or access to essential supplies.

Because they are our sister project, we are stepping up immediately to support Isaac’s team and their neighbors. We are assembling a response team to drive down on Monday (7/27) or Tuesday (7/28) packed with crucial early cleanup and survival supplies, including:

-Cleanup Tools: Box fans, dehumidifiers, squeegees, flat-nosed
shovels, and heavy-duty disinfectant.

-Essential Living Supplies: Non-perishable food, laundry detergent,
diapers, and personal hygiene items.

These items are vital right now to help families stabilize their homes
and begin the tough work of muck-out and recovery.

The most effective way you can support this relief right now is
through a financial contribution so we can purchase these high-demand items in bulk before heading down:

-Online: Visit our donation page and select "Greatest Need"—100% of
these gifts over the next month will go directly to this flood relief
effort.

-By Check: Please write "Disaster Response" in the memo line.

Please share this email with your networks, churches, and friends.
Every bit of support helps us bring relief and hope to Buckhannon when they need it most.

If you have any questions about how to get involved, please don't
hesitate to reach out directly to me ([email protected] or 304-233-4640).

Thank you for your generosity and prayers,

Bill

Executive Director, House of the Carpenter

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06/23/2026

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06/19/2026

Good evening, everyone!

Just a quick reminder that I will be out of the office on Friday, June 19, 2026, and will not be holding office hours. If you have a pastoral care need or an urgent concern, please feel free to call or text me.

I hope you all have a blessed day!

Grace and peace,
Pastor Nikki

06/17/2026

Due to the emergency water outage we will not be able to have Bible study today June 17, 2026. Thank you for the understanding.