First United Methodist Church of Shelton, CT

06/23/2026

Our own Carol Osgood offered a powerful prelude to our Tuesday worship with Holy Communion this morning. Pastor Bill shared a short message, "Fruit Salad," and Pastor Tim Hare led the Great Thanksgiving. It was a special time of worship and fellowship with the folks of Masonicare at Wesley Village.

06/23/2026

What's your connection point? Gathering for worship? Enjoying fellowship? Studying scripture? Prayer? Explore more and find your spiritual home here. Peace, all.

"One day as a young wife and mother of 37 years of age, I was busy with my regular household tasks during a bright June morning [in 1872]. Suddenly, I became so filled with the sense of nearness to the Master that, wondering how one could live without Him, either in joy or pain, these words were ushered into my mind, the thought at once taking full possession of me -- 'I Need Thee Every Hour. . . .'" So said Annie Hawks about the inspiration for the hymn "I Need Thee Every Hour" (number 397 in The United Methodist Hymnal).

💭 What inspires your sense of connection or dependence on God? What reminds you of the nearness of Christ?

06/19/2026

06/19/2026

The June 21st Worship Livestream link and the associated Worship Guide are now available:

- 10:00 AM Sunday Morning Worship: https://youtu.be/f9_DnoyAwXI
- Worship Guide:https://umcshelton.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/6-21-26-with-Hymns.pdf

Visit our website for much more information @ www.umcshelton.org

Open hearts. Open minds. Open doors.

06/19/2026

On this Juneteenth, let's remember that the work is not done. Pray and work for justice for all.

This month, we remember the words of emancipation and are reminded of the
ongoing work to resist injustice and oppression. We pray that more and more of God's vision of freedom and equality for all will be realized. Let us pray together.

Loving and Liberating God,
we remember the freedom promised to all your beloved people.
May your vision of justice, equality and love become an increasing reality.
Help us and strengthen us to join in your work to make it so.
Amen.

06/17/2026

Grace and peace, friends, as we navigate our busy lives. Remember, wherever you go and whatever you do, God is already there. :)

🎵 "Lift high the cross, the love of Christ proclaim
till all the world adore his sacred name."

"Lift high the cross" (number 159 in The United Methodist Hymnal) is one of the great processional hymns. During this season, it is often sung at annual conference services--uplifting the gatherings with the song's triumphal tune.

Lyrically, it inspires the church to meet the world with reassurances that God's grace and love are already present. Our job is to follow that love into the world.

💭 Where do you see God's love leading you this week?

The photo in this post is from the South Carolina UMC gathering in 2026.

06/13/2026

The June 14th Worship Livestream link and the associated Worship Guide are now available:

- 10:00 AM Sunday Morning Worship: https://youtu.be/QFYoUumJ2eM
- Worship Guide:https://umcshelton.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/6-14-26-with-Hymns.pdf

Visit our website for much more information @ www.umcshelton.org

Open hearts. Open minds. Open doors.

06/10/2026

Please pass this along to anyone who is hungry and could use a good meal. Our siblings in Christ are doing important work through this feeding ministry.

Next meal is June 14, 2026.

06/10/2026

June 7th Worship Service - Now Available
https://youtu.be/-1lyH94p2nY

Archived worship videos from past services are also available—see below. Click on Worship Services to view the archived recordings from current to past years.

Please feel free to share our worship service with family and friends. And encourage them to sign our guest book under our website's "Contact Us" tab.

Archives: https://umcshelton.org/video-archive/

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06/08/2026

We had a wonderful worship service yesterday that included Brenda's baptism, welcoming of a transferring member, and Holy Communion Then we celebrated with food, cake, fellowship, and laughter. The Holy Spirit was moving at First UMC of Shelton. (Photos: Venus K.)