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Pastor to be District Superintendent

Congratulations to Pastor Ross Pryor for his appointment by Bishop Cynthia Moore-Koikoi to serve as Washington District Superintendent of the Western PA Conference of the United Methodist Church. Pastor Ross’ last day with Monaca UMC and First UMC of Aliquippa will be December 31, 2021.

“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord. “Plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”

Jeremiah 29:11

Under this appointment, Pastor Ross will be relating to the 78 United Methodist congregations within the Washington District, a district where Pastor Ross formerly served as a congregational pastor. He will also serve on the Bishop’s Cabinet in this new role.

Read more about Pastor Ross’ journey to District Superintendent by clicking here.

In the United Methodist faith tradition, pastors are not hired by the local congregations, but instead appointed by the Conference Bishop. Bishop Moore-Koikoi of the Western Pennsylvania Conference has not yet appointed Monaca UMC’s next pastor. Check future posts for updates!

In the meantime, please join us in congratulating Pastor Ross and thanking him for his service to the people of Monaca, Center Township, and the surrounding areas.

Coming Up…

< September 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 calendar
3Worship w/ Communion from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm
Holy Communion Offered Church Sanctuary + Google calendarStaff-Parish Relations Committee Meeting from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Joint with Aliquippa First UMC at Aliquippa First UMC + Google calendar
4 5 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 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
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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
14Spaghetti Dinner from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Carey Community Center + Google calendar
15 16AA Meeting from 10:30 am to 11:30 am
Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous Fellowship Hall + Google calendar
17Back to Church Sunday from 11:00 am to 1:30 pm
First Day of Sunday School
Hot Dog Roast After Worship
+ Google calendarWorship from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm
Traditional worship, including prayer and the singing of traditional hymns. Church Sanctuary + 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 calendarStaff-Parish Relations Committee Meeting from 6:00 pm to 6:45 pm
+ Google calendarExecutive Council from 7:00 pm to 12:00 am
+ 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 calendar
22 23AA Meeting from 10:30 am to 11:30 am
Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous Fellowship Hall + Google calendar
24Worship 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
25Annual Church Conference from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Our annual joint meeting with Aliquippa First UMC, led by Pastor Jim Sands and District Superintendent Deborah Ackley-Killian at Aliquippa First UMC + Google calendar
26Hymn Sing from 1:30 pm to 12:00 am
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Brighton Rehab + Google calendarBowling League from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
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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