Spiritual Growth Opportunities for Lent

February 22 – April 9, 2023

Lent is a wonderful opportunity for self-reflection, sacrifice, and other ways to grow spiritually. This year’s season of Lent begins on February 22 with Ash Wednesday, and continues until Easter Sunday, April 9.

Monaca UMC is offering many opportunities to deepen your relationship with God this Lent, from special worship services and events, to an adult Bible study, to kids’ confirmation classes. Please consider participating in one or more of the following activities:

  • Ash Wednesday Worship – Wednesday, February 22 @ 7pm

Ash Wednesday worship will be held at Aliquippa First UMC (2816 Brodhead Road, Aliquippa, PA 15001) this year. Pastor Jim will officiate and implement ashes. No registration necessary.

  • Youth Confirmation Classes – Saturdays, February 25-April 8 @ 10am

Pastor Jim will hold confirmation classes at Monaca UMC for children ages 12+ (6th Grade & up). Please call or text Pastor Jim at (724) 833-1963 to sign up.

  • Refresh & Recharge: Lent Edition – Thursday, March 2 @ 7pm

Monaca UMC will hold a Lent edition of our Refresh & Recharge service. Take an hour for self-reflection with inspiring music interspersed with scripture and prayer. For this edition, participants can choose a nail to represent their sins and lay it down at the cross, as Jesus laid down his life to save us from those sins. No registration necessary.

  • Adult Bible Study – Tuesdays, March 7-April 4 @ 1pm

Pastor Jim will lead a Bible study for adults on Tuesdays, starting March 7. No registration necessary. Bring your print or electronic Bible and, if desired, a method to take notes.

  • Adult Membership Class – Saturday, April 1 @ 9am

Adults interested in becoming a member of Monaca UMC or Aliquippa First UMC are welcome to attend an informational session on Saturday, April 1 @ 9am at Aliquippa First UMC (2816 Brodhead Road, Aliquippa, PA 15001). Individuals who are currently members of a different United Methodist Church and interested in transferring their membership are invited as well.

If you are interested in membership but unable to attend the April 1st session, please call or text Pastor Jim at (724) 833-1963 to schedule a different time.

No registration is necessary. Please contact Pastor Jim for more information.

  • Maundy Thursday Service and Seder – Thursday, April 6 @ 5:30pm

The annual Maundy Thursday service and seder is being held at Monaca UMC this year. Pastor Jim will lead worship in the Sanctuary, followed by a Christian variation of the Passover Seder in the Carey Center. The Seder will conclude with Communion and “the feast” – a potluck dinner! Please sign up in the church lobby or by contacting us.

  • Palm Sunday Worship – Sunday, April 2 @ 11am

Our traditional Palm Sunday worship service – which commemorates Jesus’ entrance into Jerusalem where he was greeted by people waving palm branches – serves as a reminder of our welcoming Jesus into our hearts and of our willingness to follow him. On April 2nd we will also celebrate the baptism of a young lady in our congregation.

  • Easter Sunday Worship – Sunday, April 9 @ 11am

Our traditional Easter Sunday worship service, celebrating Jesus’ victory over death and welcoming anyone who has completed membership classes to become new church members.

Please call the church office at (724) 775-6702 or email monacaumc@gmail.com for more information on any of these activities.

Coming Up…

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Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
    1Bible Study from 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm
Focus on the Gospel of Mark
+ Google calendarBowling League from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
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2Community Lenten Luncheon from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
Lunch at noon followed by a short reflection presented by a speaker from this week's host church.
Free and open to the public; goodwill offering will be accepted each week.
This Week's Host: St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Mary Queen of Saints Parish, Corner of Virginia Ave & 15th St, Monaca + Google calendarMAT Meeting from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm
+ Google calendarMeeting of the Eves from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Aliquippa First + Google calendarAA Meeting from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous Fellowship Hall + Google calendar
3Busy Hands from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Volunteer Group
Carey Community Center + Google calendar
4 5AA Meeting from 10:30 am to 11:30 am
Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous Fellowship Hall + Google calendar
6Adult Sunday School 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
Times are approximate. Begins after children's message during 11am worship. + Google calendar
7Bible Study from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Focus on the Gospel of Mark
Aliquippa First UMC + Google calendar
8Food 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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9Community Lenten Luncheon from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
Lunch at noon followed by a short reflection presented by a speaker from this week's host church.
Free and open to the public; goodwill offering will be accepted each week.
This Week's Host: First Presbyterian Church, 1301 Indiana Ave, Monaca + Google calendarAliquippa 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 calendarRefresh & Recharge from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm
+ Google calendarAA Meeting from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous Fellowship Hall + Google calendar
10 11 12Coffee Mugs & Kids Club from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Stories and activities for kids; coffee and conversation for moms! Carey Community Center + Google calendarAA Meeting from 10:30 am to 11:30 am
Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous Fellowship Hall + Google calendar
13Adult Sunday School from 10:00 am to 10:45 am
+ Google calendarWorship 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
Times are approximate. Begins after children's message during 11am worship. + Google calendarVBS Planning Meeting from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
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14Bible Study from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Focus on the Gospel of Mark
Aliquippa First UMC + Google calendarBook Club from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm
"Reading United Methodists" Discussing:
The Bridge Over the River Kwai by Pierre Boulle
(Possible Movie Night!)
Aliquippa First UMC + Google calendar
15Hymn Sing from 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm
Brighton Wellness & Rehab + Google calendarBowling League from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
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16United Women of Faith Meeting from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm
Program: “The Empty Tomb: What That Means to You,” presented by Pr. Jim Aliquippa First UMC + Google calendarPreparation for Easter Egg Hunt from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
MUMC + Google calendarAA Meeting from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous Fellowship Hall + Google calendar
17Busy Hands from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Volunteer Group
Carey Community Center + Google calendarMaundy Thursday from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
6pm Potluck; 7pm Worship with Communion + Google calendar
18Good Friday Tenebrae from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Aliquippa First UMC + Google calendar
19Easter Egg Hunt from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Aliquippa First UMC + Google calendarAA Meeting from 10:30 am to 11:30 am
Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous Fellowship Hall + Google calendar
20Happy Easter! all day
+ Google calendarNo Adult Sunday School This Morning at 12:00 am
+ Google calendarWorship from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm
Traditional worship, including prayer and the singing of traditional hymns. Church Sanctuary + Google calendarKids' Sunday School Easter Party! from 11:15 am to 12:00 pm
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21 22 23Aliquippa 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
24 25Movie Night from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Join us for dinner & a movie!
**other activities available for kids too young to enjoy the movie
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26AA Meeting from 10:30 am to 11:30 am
Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous Fellowship Hall + Google calendar
27Adult Sunday School from 10:00 am to 10:45 am
+ Google calendarWorship 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
Times are approximate. Begins after children's message during 11am worship. + Google calendar
28 29 30AA Meeting from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous Fellowship Hall + Google calendar