The City Worship Movement

06/04/2023

Picnic is still on today.

Yum! Picnic time, MUMC family! We can't promise it'll be ant free, but we'll do our best! See you June 4 at Leech Shelter in Bethel Park.

While plates, napkins, utensils, cups etc. will be available;
The Green Samaritans encourage you to bring your own table service to the picnic in the spirit of sustainability.

05/18/2023

This Sunday! All young/youth families welcome. Babysitters needed!

RSVP or volunteer to babysit: [email protected] or call 5734433111 and leave a message for Becca Griffin.

05/04/2023

Hi everyone! We are so excited about our new MYFAM (MUMC Young Families) Small Group. If you are interested, join us this Sunday from 4:30-6:30 p.m. for a Potluck and some family fun in MUMC's MPR!

04/06/2023

Singer, Songwriter, Actor, Performer, Servant, Symonne SPARKS, originally from St. Louis, MO, had her talents cultivated by Pleasant Grove Church starting at the age of 7. She trained first on a professional level with the Opera Theatre of St. Louis, then studied Music with an Emphasis in Vocal Performance at The University of Missouri pursuing her Masters in the Arts in theatre. Symonne has even performed several times for the NFL, with the most recent engagement being in December of 2021 for the Kansas City Chiefs.

03/09/2023

Coming to MUMC Saturday, March 5th, 7pm, in the Sanctuary: Chloe Trevor - "Violin on Fire" -Tickets on sale now ($10 and $5 for students) at moumc.org/concertseries, http://www.chloetrevor.com/schedule.html

03/09/2023

Comment if you'd like to volunteer this Saturday or email [email protected]! I can give you a ride from the church if you don't know where it is or you can meet us there: 702 Wilkes Blvd., Columbia, Missouri 65201

02/24/2023

See you there! 5pm!

02/19/2023

Our NBRHD College Minister was interviewed by Pastor Jewell this morning in worship and recommended a book she references a lot in NBBRHD gatherings, Deconstructionists Playbook. Talk to Rebes if you want to know more: [email protected]. Here’s the link to that book she mentioned:

The Deconstructionists Playbook: An Anthology

12/15/2022

From Missouri UMC Pastor, Troy Bowers, on Christmas Happenings at MUMC: "Christmas: Easy as 1...2...3..."

1. Relax. We’ve got you covered. Up in the air regarding your weekend plans? Not sure just how to capture the true meaning of this beautiful time of the year? We are here for you. Check it out…

December 17: 7:00 pm – MUMC Christmas Concert.
“Salvation is Created” Our Chancel choir with a few guest musicians will feature familiar Christmas classics as well as works that may be new to many listeners. Serving both as a concert performance and worshipful experience, you will be immersed in the good news of Jesus’ birth through music.

December 18: 8:00, 9:30 or 11:00 am – Sunday Worship.
We’ll be celebrating the fourth Sunday in Advent in fine fashion! All three worship services will hear the Christmas message through the voice of the shepherds. We will celebrate Christmas Cookie Communion at 8 and 9:30. Our 11:00 worship hour will feature a variety of musical selections from our Chancel Choir.

December 18: 10:30 to 11:00 – Children and Family Christmas Party
Join us in Whittler Hall (Directly below our main sanctuary) as we showcase our children and their church space. EVERYONE is welcome to join and make an ornament, decorate a cookie, write a letter to Jesus, and spread Christmas Joy.

2. Rejoice! Who will you invite to join us for our Christmas Eve worship? Touted by many as the most glorious and meaningful worship service of the entire year, it is an excellent opportunity to invite a co-worker, family member, or friend to worship with us at 5:00, 7:00, 9:00 or 11:00. Every worship service will be a candlelight service and we will share in communion at 11:00.

3. Reflective. Two Christmas poems which always inspire me would be, “The Cross in the Manger” by Ann Weems, and “The Work of Christmas” by Howard Thurman. I would like to share the Ann Weems poem with you for your reflection from now until Christmas Day. Following Christmas, I will share the second poem. Blessed reflections….

“The Cross in the Manger”
If there is no cross in the manger, there is no Christmas.
If the Babe doesn’t become the Adult, there is no Bethlehem star?
If there is no commitment in us, there are no Wise Men searching.
If we offer no cup of Cold water, there is no gold, no frankincense, no myrrh.
If there is no praising God’s name, there are no angels singing.
If there is no spirit of alleluia, there are no shepherds watching.
If there is no standing up, no speaking out, no risk, there is no Herod, no flight into Egypt.
If there is no room in our inn, then “Merry Christmas” mocks the Christ Child, and the Holy Family is just a holiday card, and God will loathe our feasts and festivals.

For if there is no reconciliation, we cannot call Christ “Prince of Peace”.
If there is no goodwill toward others, it can all be packed away in boxes for another year.
If there is no forgiveness in us, there is no cause for celebration.
If we cannot go now even unto Golgotha, there is no Christmas for us.
If Christmas is not now, if Christ is not born into the everyday present, then what is all the noise about?
Ann Weems

Relax. Rejoice. Reflect.
Pastor Troy

11/09/2022

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Don't miss it! Good beer, snacks, and great conversation!   Thursdays on Tap is Tomorrow! It's a House Party! BYOB or Snacks. November 10, Hamblin House, 7-9pm! If you have a folding chair, bring that