First United Methodist Church Shinnston

04/26/2026

🚨 📣 Pastoral Appointment Announcement 📣 🚨

It is the intention of Bishop Debra Wallace-Padgett to appoint The Rev. Dr. Joy Butcher-Winfree as our new Pastor, effective July 1, 2026. At this time also, our church will become a stationed church again and we will no longer be part of a multi-church Charge.

Join us as we continue to pray for Pastor Michael and Pastor Joy is this season of transition. 🙏🏻 ⛪️

04/09/2026

Your dinner plans have just been made for Saturday! Come out and support this worthy fundraiser and enjoy some great rigatoni and meatballs. Let’s show this family what church, community, and outreach are all about! 🍝

Come on out and enjoy supper while showing your support for this amazing family on April 11th!

04/05/2026

The stone is rolled away. The tomb is empty. Christ is Risen! Alleluia!

Our Easter Sunday service begins at 11:00am and there’s a seat just for you. We will also share in the sacrament of Holy Baptism and welcome new members. Come and worship with us!

04/03/2026

GOOD FRIDAY TENEBRAE SERVICE
Tonight (April 3) at 8:00pm in the sanctuary.
All are welcome to this sacred and solemn service.

04/02/2026

As Holy Week continues, so does the journey!

Join us Thursday at 7:00pm for a special service of Holy Communion remembering the Last Supper and the meal Jesus shared with his disciples.

On Friday we will have a Service of Tenebrae at 8:00pm and will experience the candles on altar extinguished one by one as the passion story of Jesus is retold.

Our table is open and all are welcome!

04/01/2026

Join us today at noon for the final Lenten Service of the season! Preaching today is Rev. Sam Cale from the Lumberport/Otterbein Charge of The United Methodist Church. Lunch to follow.

03/25/2026

Jay Deems from The Warriors Chapel is preaching today at the Shinnston Community Lenten Services! Join us at 12:00pm in the sanctuary. Lunch to follow. All are welcome!

03/19/2026

03/17/2026

No Bible Study tonight! Stay warm and be safe out there today. ❄️ ☘️

Readings for the coming week are Deuteronomy 21-34, Psalm 91, and Joshua 1-8 (Days 77-83).

03/17/2026

The Church Office will be closed today, Tuesday, March 17. Happy St. Patrick’s Day! ☘️