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True inspirational stories to warm your heart and kindle the spirit
Introducing Pastor Scott Johnson
I am humbled and honored to serve with people of the Pendleton Center and First Niagara Falls churches. Both congregations have rich histories of successful ministry, and it’s exciting to be a part of the next chapter in these stories.
Chaplaincy in a COVID-19 World
“I know she’s sick; can we just see her, please?” asked the children and grandchildren of a patient when a FaceTime visit was offered.
This is just one of the things you might hear in the halls of the hospital.
PCUMC Coronavirus Update #5 - April 2, 2020
As we face this terrible virus together as a church, we know that even in the midst of uncertainty and feelings of helplessness, we remember God is with us and gives us victory for this life and for eternity. Hold fast to God, and may His Holy Spirit enter your life to give you peace.
Our New Pastor and a Message from Pastor Cathy
We are pleased to announce we have met with a pastoral candidate through Zoom. Her name is Reverend Doctor Cathy Hall Stengel. We are excited that she will join us in ministry when Pastor Tom transitions to retirement on July first of this year.
PCUMC Coronavirus Update #4
To provide some opportunity for social spacing and for our leaders to address the Coronavirus, we will not be having worship services or social gatherings in our building until at least the end of March. We will evaluate things for the weeks after that before the end of March. Ministry will be happening, just not the same way.
Giving Thanks in all Things
Giving thanks during difficult times is an act of faith and obedience. It means we trust God, no matter what. I am thankful for Betsie’s act of obedience, meanwhile thanking God for the fleas and lice.
PCUMC Coronavirus Update #3
To provide some opportunity for social spacing and for our leaders to address the Coronavirus, we will not be having worship services or social gatherings in our building until at least the end of March. We will evaluate things for the weeks after that before the end of March. Ministry will be happening, just not the same way.
Our continuing response to the Coronavirus crisis
Our government is asking us to eliminate unnecessary gatherings of people to slow and reduce the spread of this terrible virus. Because of this request, I am suspending all gatherings at the Pendleton Center and First United Methodist Churches except needed leadership meetings through Sunday, March 22.