Lent Continues with Meaningful Events

Lent with Monaca UMC continues in April with two Lenten Luncheons at neighboring churches in Monaca and a restorative Refresh & Recharge, then closes with a variety of Holy Week activities. You won’t want to miss these opportunities to nourish your mind, body, and spirit as we prepare to celebrate the day that changed everything!

  • Wednesday, April 2 @ 12pm-1pm
    Community Lenten Luncheon
    St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Mary Queen of Saints Parish
    Corner of Virginia Ave & 15th St, Monaca

  • Wednesday, April 9 @ 12pm-1pm
    Community Lenten Luncheon
    First Presbyterian Church, 1301 Indiana Ave, Monaca

  • Wednesday, April 9 @ 7pm
    Refresh & Recharge
    Monaca UMC, 813 Indiana Ave, Monaca

  • Sunday, April 13 @ 11am
    Annual kids’ “palm parade” during 11am worship
    Monaca UMC, 813 Indiana Ave, Monaca

  • Wednesday, April 16 @ 1pm
    United Women of Faith meeting, featuring the program: “The Empty Tomb: What That Means to You,” presented  by Pr. Jim Sands
    First UMC, Fellowship Hall, 2816 Brodhead Rd, Aliquippa

  • Wednesday, April 16 @ 6pm
    Easter Egg Hunt preparations. Volunteers and donated eggs and fill items are needed. Find sign-up sheets in the lobby or contact us for details.
    Monaca UMC, 813 Indiana Ave, Monaca

  • Maundy Thursday, April 17 @ 6pm
    6pm potluck dinner followed by 7pm worship with Communion.
    Monaca UMC, 813 Indiana Ave, Monaca

  • Good Friday, April 18 @ 2pm
    Tenebrae Service in the Fellowship Hall. This unique, interactive service uses scripture, lights, music, and your senses to give a better appreciation of the last hours of Christ’s life. We know how it ends, or do we? Find hope in the story.
    First UMC, Fellowship Hall, 2816 Brodhead Rd, Aliquippa

  • Holy Saturday, April 19 @ 10am
    Easter Egg Hunt (Volunteers needed!)
    First UMC, Fellowship Hall, 2816 Brodhead Rd, Aliquippa

  • Thursday, April 17 @ 6pm
    Maundy Thursday Worship / Passover Seder
    Monaca UMC, 813 Indiana Ave, Monaca

  • Friday, April 18 @ 2pm
    Good Friday Tenebrae
    First UMC, 2816 Brodhead Rd, Aliquippa

  • Easter Sunday, April 20
    11am: Easter Celebration Worship
    ~11:15am: Kids’ Sunday School Easter Party
    (No Adult Sunday School)
    Monaca UMC, 813 Indiana Ave, Monaca

All events listed are free and open to the public. A goodwill offering will be accepted at each of the Community Lenten Luncheons.

Coming Up…

< December 2023 >
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
          1 2AA Meeting from 10:30 am to 11:30 am
Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous Fellowship Hall + Google calendarMonaca Hometown Christmas from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Look for our angel card table!
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3Nativity Play Practice from 10:00 am to 10:45 am
+ Google calendarWorship w/ Communion from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm
Holy Communion Offered Church Sanctuary + Google calendarKids Sunday School from 11:15 am to 12:00 pm
Starts following the children's message during worship, at approx. 11:15am. + Google calendar
4 5Hymn Sing from 1:30 pm to 12:00 am
with Communion and cookies!
Brighton Rehab & Wellness + Google calendarBowling League from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
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6AA Meeting from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous Fellowship Hall + Google calendar
7Busy Hands from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Volunteer Group
Carey Community Center + Google calendar
8 9AA Meeting from 10:30 am to 11:30 am
Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous Fellowship Hall + Google calendar
10Worship from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm
Traditional worship, including prayer and the singing of traditional hymns. Church Sanctuary + Google calendarKids Sunday School from 11:15 am to 12:00 pm
Starts following the children's message during worship, at approx. 11:15am. + Google calendarWilsons' Christmas Open House from 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm
See invite in November or December newsletter + Google calendar
11 12Community Lunch from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm
Held during monthly food pantry
+ Google calendarFood Pantry Distribution from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm
+ Google calendarBowling League from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
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13Aliquippa First "PhDs" from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm
For "Projects Half Done" - knitting/crochet group; 2nd & 4th Wednesday of the month at Aliquippa First UMC + Google calendarAA Meeting from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous Fellowship Hall + Google calendar
14 15 16AA Meeting from 10:30 am to 11:30 am
Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous Fellowship Hall + Google calendar
17Worship from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm
Traditional worship, including prayer and the singing of traditional hymns. Church Sanctuary + Google calendarKids Sunday School from 11:15 am to 12:00 pm
Starts following the children's message during worship, at approx. 11:15am. + Google calendar
18 19Bowling League from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
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20United Women in Faith Meeting from 1:00 pm to 12:00 am
(formerly United Methodist Women) business meeting and informative program at Aliquippa First UMC Map+ Google calendarAA Meeting from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous Fellowship Hall + Google calendar
21Busy Hands from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Volunteer Group
Carey Community Center + Google calendarBlue Christmas Program from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm
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Church Sanctuary + Google calendar
22 23AA Meeting from 10:30 am to 11:30 am
Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous Fellowship Hall + Google calendar
24Nativity Play from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm
+ Google calendarChristmas Eve Candlelight Worship from 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Sanctuary + Google calendar
25Merry Christmas! all day
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26No Bowling all day
Christmas Break + Google calendar
27Aliquippa First "PhDs" from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm
For "Projects Half Done" - knitting/crochet group; 2nd & 4th Wednesday of the month at Aliquippa First UMC + Google calendarAA Meeting from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous Fellowship Hall + Google calendar
28 29 30AA Meeting from 10:30 am to 11:30 am
Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous Fellowship Hall + Google calendar
31Worship from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm
Traditional worship, including prayer and the singing of traditional hymns. Church Sanctuary + Google calendarNew Year's Eve Brunch from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm
Carey Center + Google calendar