Wharton-Wesley United Methodist Church

02/22/2026

If you’ve checked the forecast, you already know the weather is not playing with us yet again, snowmageddon is on the way and I can truly say this has been a February for the books.

According to apple, we are under a Winter Storm Warning (Severe) starting at 7:00 AM. They’re calling for:

❄️ 10–16 inches of snow

💨 Wind gusts up to 40 mph

🌨 Snowfall rates over 2 inches per hour

🚗 Travel that could be “very difficult to impossible”

👀 Blowing snow and possible whiteout conditions

Translation for us: The Lord may part the Red Sea… but we are not testing Him on 52nd st, Island Ave., or 95. So once again, we will be ONLINE for worship tomorrow.

Now listen, this is not defeat. This is theology. Because this is exactly why Scripture reminds us that we are the Church and I had to remind myself of that.

The word for church in the New Testament is ekklesia which is the called out assembly. Not bricks. Not pews. Not a heating bill. Not a parking lot.

The building will be around long after us, as it has already weathered storms we can’t even imagine.

But the Church will still gather. The Church will still pray. The Church will still worship. The Church will still shout “Amen” in the comments. Because the Church is YOU. And we will worship safely.

Acts 7:48 reminds us: “The Most High does not dwell in houses made with human hands.” And apparently, tomorrow He’s not dwelling in snowdrifts either.

So stay safe. Stay warm. Stay off the roads. Put on your slippers. Make some tea. Log on to Zoom.

And let’s prove once again that a little snow can close a building…but it cannot stop the ekklesia.

See you today at 10 am

Proudly serving God and our community.As the combined Wharton-Wesley United Methodist Church since 1973.All Photos courtesy of : Chris Kending Get Involved Our guiding philosophy adopted from Matthew 5: 14-16We can not hide as our light radiates. As a cornerstone of our community we allow our lig....

02/06/2026

After prayerful consideration, and deep respect for our noses, ears, toes and each of you as The Lord's great creation...church will be virtual once again due to the weather.

As meteorologist Chris Sowers put it (and we’re listening):

“FROSTBITE (will happen) – YOU DON’T HAVE HOURS THIS WEEKEND YOU HAVE MINUTES.”

For my friends in the Philadelphia area this is about as dangerous as it ever gets when talking about cold weather…This is a brutal shot of arctic air! The source region is literally Siberia!
The coldest wind chills of 10 to 20 below are expected… Frostbite can occur within 20–30 minutes… PLEASE SHARE AND BE VERY CAREFUL THIS WEEKEND. This is life-threatening cold!

Saints, if Siberia is in the forecast we are staying home and logging in from the safety of warmth. I thank God that Zoom does not cause frostbite.

I pray that you all are staying safe, and warm and looking forward to seeing you on zoom. Sunday at 10 am.

Wharton-wesleyumc.org

02/06/2026

Leadership is a sacred calling, and Bishop Tracy Smith Malone is a history-maker. As the first Black woman to serve as President of the Council of Bishops of the UMC, she is writing Black History right before our very eyes. She is also honoring the past while safeguarding history that some are working to erase.

She leads with Strength rooted in Faith and a vision for Real Change, showing that preserving truth is bouth courage and legacy. At Assembly 2026, witness how she is paving the way for Future Generations.

02/01/2026

Grace and peace to all!

Because “the prudent see danger and take refuge” (Proverbs 22:3), and because we love you more than we love arguing over parking spaces 😇, we will be on Zoom again this Sunday.

While the church parking lot and sidewalk are clear, we understand that not all parts of the city are in the same condition. We don’t want anyone slipping, sliding, or side-eyeing a snow-covered parking space in the name of Jesus.

So this Sunday 2/1/26, grab your coffee, find your favorite seat at home, and join us online as we worship safely and in peace because unity is better than black ice and bad backs.

Stay warm, stay safe, and we’ll see you on Zoom at 10am on Sunday! Our zoom link can be found on our website under worship.

Proudly serving God and our community.As the combined Wharton-Wesley United Methodist Church since 1973.All Photos courtesy of : Chris Kending Get Involved Our guiding philosophy adopted from Matthew 5: 14-16We can not hide as our light radiates. As a cornerstone of our community we allow our lig....

01/25/2026

Encourage your church to apply for a Mustard Seed Migration Grant in 2026! 🤲

Explore the program and discover how your local UMC can "love thy neighbor" by walking alongside vulnerable migrants and refugees in your community in the U.S.: https://umcmission.org/work/humanitarian-relief/migration-refugees/mustard-seed-grants

Applications will be reviewed and approved on a rolling basis within 30 days of submission.

01/25/2026

Join us—registration is now open for Faithful Resistance: A Public Witness for Immigrant Justice, taking place in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday, February 25.

Faithful Resistance: A Public Witness for Immigrant Justice
Date: February 25, 2026
In Person: Washington, D.C.
Online: Livestream

9:30am – 10:00am | Gathering (Capitol Hill United Methodist Church)
10:00am – 11:00am | Opening Worship Service
11:00am – 11:30am | Peaceful Procession to the U.S. Capitol
11:30am – 12:30pm | Public Witness at the U.S. Capitol
12:30pm – 2:00pm | Lunch on Your Own
2:00pm – 5:00pm | Congressional Visits

Register Now:
https://ow.ly/QK9t50Y1OO1

01/24/2026

Scripture reminds us in Ecclesiastes 3:1 that “for everything there is a season,” and beloved, this Sunday’s season is snow, ice, and staying safely off the roads. While we know the Lord can part seas, calm storms, and walk on water, we are also reminded in Matthew 4 that we are not called to test God unnecessarily; especially on icy streets and untreated sidewalks.

Your safety matters to us. Your well-being matters to us. And while we love seeing your faces in the sanctuary and or chapel, we love knowing you’re home, protected, and not risking a slip, slide, losing a parking space or poopsurprise snow drift even more.

With that being said, we look forward to seeing your faces through the virtual world of zoom on Sunday at 10am. Please find our worship link via our website

Proudly serving God and our community.As the combined Wharton-Wesley United Methodist Church since 1973.All Photos courtesy of : Chris Kending Get Involved Our guiding philosophy adopted from Matthew 5: 14-16We can not hide as our light radiates. As a cornerstone of our community we allow our lig....

01/17/2026

March 26th we will be visiting Sight and Sound to view the live production of Joshua. The cost is $190 and includes transportation to and from the theater as well as the buffet at Shady Maple Smorgasbord. We still have seats available please contact [email protected] for more information or tickets.

12/13/2025

Due to the forecasted inclement weather for Sunday December 14th we will be holding our worship service virtually through zoom. Worship will still start at 10 am, and you can find the link to zoom on our website Wharton-Wesleyumc.org/worship.

Our Worship Services SundayOur Worship service is held at 10am on Sunday mornings in our Sanctuary. If you are unable to attend in person worship we will gladly email a worship service to you. Please send an email with your contact information and the service will be sent. WednesdayWe worship tog....

06/09/2025

Join us for a showing of Queen Esther, the powerful story of bravery, purpose and divine destiny.

Please visit www.Wharton-Wesleyumc.org and select the store tab for tickets.

02/26/2025

Join us March 15th!!

01/19/2025

Due to the water main break that occurred on 54th St., service on 1/19/25 will be virtual. Visit us at

Proudly serving God and our community.As the combined Wharton-Wesley United Methodist Church since 1973.All Photos courtesy of : Chris Kending Get Involved Our guiding philosophy adopted from Matthew 5: 14-16We can not hide as our light radiates. As a cornerstone of our community we allow our lig....