Camphor Memorial United Methodist Church

Camphor Memorial United Methodist Church Love boldly. Serve joyfully. Lead courageously. Worship with us Sundays at 10am. All are welcome.

Rooted in Rondo and dedicated to the work of justice, community, and spiritual renewal, Camphor gathers to follow Jesus with hope and purpose. This page allows the congregation and friends to participate in discussions as we continue developing our personal relationship with Jesus Christ.

A little throwback for your timeline! 🎓✨As you can see, education has always been something we celebrate at Camphor. The...
06/25/2026

A little throwback for your timeline! 🎓✨

As you can see, education has always been something we celebrate at Camphor. These graduation photos of a couple of our staff members and their families are a reminder that every educational journey is worth honoring.

Now it’s your turn.

This Sunday, we’ll be celebrating the Class of 2026 and recognizing the educational achievements of students across our Camphor family. Whether you’re graduating from preschool, high school, college, earning a degree, certification, or completing another milestone, we want to celebrate with you!

And everyone can join the celebration! Wear your school pride by repping your high school, college, or university with a T-shirt, sweatshirt, jersey, or other school gear. Let’s fill the sanctuary with the schools and communities that helped shape us.

Join us for Celebration of Education Sunday at 10:00 AM as we thank God for the accomplishments of the Class of 2026 and pray blessings over the road ahead.

Congratulations, Class of 2026! We can’t wait to celebrate all that you’ve accomplished. 🎉🎓

06/22/2026

Sometimes the wilderness makes us wonder if God still sees us.

In Sunday’s message, guest preacher Steve Belton reminded us of the powerful story of Hagar and Ishmael. Cast out and facing an uncertain future, Hagar found herself in circumstances that seemed impossible. Yet God met her there, opened her eyes to a well of water, and provided exactly what they needed.

One line from The Message translation stands out: “God was on the boy’s side.”

What a word.

When we can’t see the way forward, when we’re worried about our children, our future, or what comes next, we can trust that God is present, providing, and working on our behalf—even in the wilderness.

🎶 Sometimes worship just takes over.This past Sunday, during “Total Praise,” the Spirit moved in such a powerful way tha...
05/20/2026

🎶 Sometimes worship just takes over.

This past Sunday, during “Total Praise,” the Spirit moved in such a powerful way that what started with the sanctuary choir turned into a congregational pop-up choir! Voices rose from every corner of the sanctuary—including Rev. Cynthia—as we lifted our hearts
together in worship.

“Lord, I will lift mine eyes to the hills…” ❤️ What a beautiful reminder that worship is at its best when we join together in praise.

05/19/2026

🎓 Because of your support, stories like Latrese’s are possible.

Hear from Latrese Johnson, a Thomas Scholarship recipient and recent graduate of Howard University, as they share how the scholarship—and the support, prayers, and encouragement of the Camphor community—helped make completing all eight semesters possible.

Latrese graduated this month with a degree in Afro American Studies and a minor in Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies, and hopes to serve African American communities as a teacher and writer in museums and archives, with the goal of becoming a professor of Black Studies.

✨ Now accepting applications for the Thomas Scholarship!

Scholarships ranging from $500–$2,000 are available for students enrolled in college or vocational programs in Fall 2026.

📅 Apply by June 1, 2026
📧 Submit materials to: [email protected]

Whether you’re applying or want to invest in future scholars like Latrese, links to both apply and give can be found on our website.

Together, we are investing in education, leadership, and the future. ❤️

05/18/2026

Yesterday, Pastor Cynthia Williams continued our Living the Resurrection series with a powerful and convicting word: Facing Your Jerusalem.

Jerusalem is not always a place on a map. Sometimes it is the place that broke you. The place of failure, grief, disappointment, fear, betrayal, or shame. The place you’ve been tempted to outrun.

But what if resurrection means returning? Not alone, but trusting that Jesus meets us there.

Pastor Cynthia challenged us with this question:

What is your Jerusalem?

And do you have the courage to return to the place that broke you? Could you stay there in faith, trusting and knowing that God can and will meet you, transform you, and empower you there?

🎥 Watch this clip and be encouraged: failure is not final, and God still meets us in hard places.

05/15/2026

What is your Jerusalem?

The place of failure.
The place of shame.
The place of disappointment, fear, or the thing you’ve been trying to outrun.

The good news of resurrection is this: Jesus does not abandon us there. He meets us there. Speaks peace there. And raises us there. ✨

Join us this Sunday at Camphor as Pastor Cynthia Williams preaches “Facing Your Jerusalem” from our Living the Resurrection series.

📖 Luke 24:36–49, 53

Because:
Failure is not final.
Shame does not get the last word.
And the Spirit still gives us power to stand where we once collapsed.

Come worship with us. We’d love to welcome you. ❤️

📍 Sunday Worship
🕘 10:00 AM

05/12/2026

Even Peter—the rock. The one who walked with Jesus, witnessed miracles, and knew the Lord intimately—had a tendency to drift back toward fear, doubt, and his former self when separated from Jesus.

In her Mother’s Day message, “He Never Gives Up on Me,” Rev. Dr. Genia Garrett reminds us that Peter’s story is both a warning and a comfort. When we distance ourselves from the presence of Jesus, the gray storm clouds of doubt, discouragement, and darkness can begin to settle over us too.

But thanks be to God, the story doesn’t end there. Jesus is faithful to meet us in our struggle, restore us, and remind us who we are.

Watch the rest of the sermon from our Living the Resurrection series through the link in our bio on our website. 🤍

Celebrate the gift of motherhood—near, far, spiritual, chosen, and remembered. 💐Join us this Mother’s Day at Camphor as ...
05/08/2026

Celebrate the gift of motherhood—near, far, spiritual, chosen, and remembered. 💐

Join us this Mother’s Day at Camphor as we gather in worship and hear a powerful word from our guest preacher, Rev. Dr. Genia Garrett. Whether this day brings joy, grief, gratitude, or a mix of it all, there is a place for you here.

Come be encouraged. Come be held. Come worship with us.

🗓 Sunday
🕙 10:00 AM
📍 Camphor Memorial UMC

All are welcome. 💛

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585 Fuller Avenue
Saint Paul, MN
55103

Opening Hours

Tuesday 11am - 4pm
Thursday 11am - 4pm
Sunday 8am - 11:30am

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