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2021 April-May Newsletter
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Community Meal
The 3rd Sunday of each month we serve a take-out only meal (or deliver meals to those that can't make it here).
For May it's Sunday the 16th. 11:30 - 12:30
Take-Out Only.
Vacation Bible School This Summer
This summer will be spending three days with the knights of North Castle. Together we will 'Armor Up' as we learn about strength in God. Our theme for the week is based off of Ephesians 6:10 "Be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his power." We are looking for Knights ages 4-11. We also are asking for volunteers. Any questions or if you are able to help contact Jessica at Kenmoreumcvbs@gmail.com!
Click here for the registration form:
https://forms.gle/ghtDhqBGCrL73aWn9
Reconciling Ministries Network
We are thrilled to announce that our congregation has overwhelmingly adopted the Welcome Statement and has chosen to become a Reconciling Congregation. We can now truly say that we have Open Hearts, Open Minds, Open Doors. Kenmore UMC is now a part of the Reconciling Ministries Network.
Horizon Class Flower Sale
The Horizon Class will be selling $10 vouchers to Lavocats Family Greenhouse. as they are no longer delivering plants. These vouchers can be taken to their greenhouse in East Amherst, and you can choose your own plants, colors, and varieties. Or you may want to give the vouchers as gifts.
To order vouchers, mail a check (in increments of $10) payable to "KUMC" to Cindy Turner at 2531 Nicole Drive, Niagara Falls, NY 14304. If you’d like vouchers in time for Mother’s Day, please postmark them by 04/24. The Postal Service has been very unpredictable. All orders must be postmarked by 05/22. Vouchers will be mailed to you within 2 days of receipt. Assuming that we will continue to have in person services, I will also have vouchers available on Sundays, after the service.
All proceeds from this sale will be donated to KUMC’s Boiler Fund.
Questions? Call Cindy Turner 731-9184
KENMORE UMC & COVID-19
Beloved Friends in Christ,
Beginning April 4, EASTER Sunday, we will hold in-person worship at 10:00 a.m. In keeping with our desire to keep everyone as safe as possible, we have set a maximum capacity of 100 persons in attendance at any worship service. These persons must complete the contact tracing log upon entry, and be willing to mask, and remain physically distanced from anyone who does not reside in their household. And on cool Sundays, you will want to dress in layers, as we will need to open some windows for proper ventilation. We will continue to live stream our worship services, which may be accessed through the church website, or the church You Tube channel.
Blessings!
Beckie
Rev. Rebekah Sweet Reassigned
Senior Pastor Rev. Rebekah Sweet has been reassigned to another church in the Upper New York Conference. Please read her letter to the congregation of Kenmore UMC.
Letter from Rev. Rebekah Sweet.
Kenmore UMC Trustees Notes
Memorial Garden Paver
The trustees of KUMC would like to tell you about an opportunity to have a brick in the new Memorial Garden inscribed with a loved one’s name and personalized message. Your engraved paver will be a lasting memorial as it becomes a permanent piece of the garden. It could be in memory of or in honor of someone special. It could also be an up-lifting message. Please click the link below for more information and the order form.
KUMC Memorial Garden Paver Order Form
Clean Up, Take Out Day
When: Saturday June 19th between 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM
Where: Kenmore UMC Family Life Center
The Trustees have been going through all areas of the church cleaning out items that are usable, but no longer needed by the church. They will all be collected together so that on Saturday June 19th you can come and help us find good homes for these things by taking whatever you can use. Donations to the church would be appreciated for the items you take, but they are not required. There is furniture,glassware, household items, Christmas items and more!
Volunteers are needed to help with this event. You can let us know you can help by contacting Holly Kemp, Dawn Newton or Tasia Fitzpatrick; or by calling the church office; or by putting your name on the sign up sheet at the back of the sanctuary. Please let us know what times you are available that day so we can schedule people for shifts of about 2 hours.
Set-up for the Clean Up, Take Out Day
When: Saturday June 12th, 9:00 AM and 12:00 noon
Where: Meet in the family life center
We need your help! We are in need of able bodied people to move items from furniture to flower vases from all areas of the church to the family life center for our clean up, take out day. Yes, we need some strong people, but we can use not so strong people too.
You can let us know you can help by contacting Holly Kemp, Dawn Newton, or Tasia Fitzpatrick; or by calling the church office; or by putting your name on the sign up sheet at the back of the sanctuary.
Reconciling Congregation News
We are thrilled to announce that our congregation has overwhelmingly adopted the Welcome Statement and has chosen to become a Reconciling Congregation. We can now truly say that we have Open Hearts, Open Minds, Open Doors. Here is our welcoming statement:
The family of Kenmore United Methodist Church, celebrates and welcomes persons of all : + ages /+ races and ethnicities /+ sexual orientations /+ gender identities and gender expressions /+ family configurations / + marital status/ + individual histories / + developmental or physical abilities.
We prayerfully pledge to welcome all persons to participate in the ministries of the faith family, and through Christ's love, nurture each person's sacred worth in a safe and affirming environment. Come join us and add your faith story.
Food Donations:
The Good news! We were able to send a lot of food from our own little food pantry down to Texas.
The Bad News: We sent all the food from our own pantry down to Texas and we have depleted our supplies! We are in need of all types of non -perishables! Please bring any food donations to the church - Monday - Thursday - 9 - 12.
Kenmore UMC Preschool & Play Space
Kenmore United Methodist Church has a Preschool and also provides a Babysitting Service called Play Space. Please click the links below for information on these services.
Kenmore UMC Preschool Brochure
PreSchool Application for 2021-2022- please print both pages.
KUMC PreSchool Application Page 1
KUMC PreSchool Application Page 2
The Play Space Brochure
Response To the Events of January 6
Early Wednesday afternoon, January 6th, we completed the recording of today’s worship service. A very short time later, an angry mob stormed the nation’s Capitol in Washington, D.C. This statement is offered in response to that event.
Statement of Care
Sunday Sermons
Did you miss a sermon or did you want to go back and read one to remind yourself of what was said? Find our sermon archive at the link above. Sermons from July 2017 on are now posted.
Pastor's Message
United Methodist Response to Racial Injustice
As the world continues to deal with the impact of the Coronavirus, we find ourselves facing the reality of another virus that has impacted our lives and societies, damaging our souls for far too long - the virus of racism.
Read Bishop Webb's Letter here
Read Northeastern Jurisdiction Response here
PARKING
Parking is available in our parking lot on Landers Rd., or across Delaware Rd. at Kenmore Middle School or across Delaware Avenue in the Kenmore Post Office lot.
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