Reading UMC - Kansas

06/16/2026

Please join us tomorrow in Osage City at noon in the Adult Sunday School room with your lunch for our next Lunch and Learn about Meditation and Study. We'll talk about ways to practice them, and then do a little practice together. Will you take a little time to gather for learning together? Even if you missed last week, you won't be behind in coming this week. See you there!

06/11/2026

Join us Sunday at 9:30 in Osage City and 11 in Reading as we continue our series on the "Building Blocks of Faith," and dig into the role of Tradition in our lives. We'll talk about what scripture has to say about tradition, how tradition helps us to shape our faith, and look at some of those traditions that leave us asking "why do we do that?" If you have a tradition that happens at church and you'd like to know when and how that became a tradition, let me know below and I'll include it in the sermon! Will you join us and invite others as well?

06/10/2026

Reminder: Join us at Noon today in First United Methodist Church Osage City, Kansas in the Adult Sunday School Room as we have a time of sharing food together and working through Richard Foster's Celebration of Discipline. This week we'll be talking about Prayer in its many forms and have an opportunity to practice prayers together. Bring your lunch and come open to gathering in discussion together! Will you come and invite others?

06/04/2026

Join us Sunday at 9:30 in Osage City and 11 in Reading as we continue in our series "The Building Blocks of Faith." This week we'll be talking about the role of Scripture in our lives for comfort, challenge, decision making, and more. I know that sometimes scripture has been used in ways that tear down and do harm rather than to uplift. My prayer is that if that is you, you will come and find comfort and new perspectives on how scripture can make a difference in our lives.

05/25/2026

A reminder that the offices will be closed for this week of May 25th through 30th due to the holiday and Annual Conference in Kearney. Please pray for the work of the gathering and for safe travels for all attending.

05/21/2026

Join us Sunday at 9:30 in Osage City and 11 in Reading as we celebrate the pouring out of the Holy Spirit on the day of Pentecost and the sharing of the Gospel to people of all nations, each in their languages. We'll also begin looking at the basics of faith and the history of the United Methodist Church as we talk about John Wesley who writes of his heart being "strangely warmed," and how he "submitted to be more vile" to reach the people of his day who otherwise might not have been reached. Will you wear your red and invite others to join in celebrating this Pentecost Sunday and Aldersgate Day?

05/14/2026

Join us Sunday, May 17th at 9:30 in Osage City and 11 in Reading as we honor our graduates and wrap our sermon series "Encountering the Risen Christ" as we talk about Jesus' ascension into heaven and "Authority Given" to his disciples as he blesses them and sends them to continue his work here on earth. Will you please share this video and invite friends, family, and neighbors to gather in community to worship together this Sunday?

05/14/2026

Hey, are you looking around for miracles in your life? Do you want to help in "Miracle Sunday?" This Sunday we will take a special offering to help expand scholarship and witness for clergy around the globe. Here is a link with a video from Bishop David Wilson to learn more.

Miracle Sunday - Message from Bishop Wilson

05/07/2026

You are invited this Sunday as we continue on our sermon series "Encountering the Risen Christ" as we ask "What's Feeding Sheep Got to Do With It?" We'll look at Jesus' interaction with Peter as he asks "Do you love me? Then feed my sheep." We'll gather at 11 for worship, special music, and a special treat and prayers for Mother's Day. Will you invite others and join us for worship this Sunday? See you there!

04/30/2026

Join us at 11 on Sunday, May 3rd for our next installment in the series "Encountering the Risen Christ" as we look at "Returning to the Familiar." We'll look at the disciples as they wrap up an unproductive day of fishing to see Jesus on shore, making breakfast and telling them to go out again and cast their nets on the other side. Please invite others and share this video to share the Good News in our community. We will also be celebrating Holy Communion together.