Upcoming Events
Lunch and Learn with Dr. Buck Blodgett
Tuesday, May 5 from 12 PM – 1 PM in the Fellowship Center
Dr. Blodgett will present part four of his “F Words” series on “Fortitude” at next month's Lunch and Learn. If you missed part one, two, and three, you are still welcome to join him. He continues to expand on his theme of “The LOVE>hate Project” message. “The F Words” include Forgiveness, Faith, Fruitfulness, and Fortitude. These study sessions are designed for all groups to hear about the transformative force of love!
All are welcome to join. There is no charge for this event, but we do ask that you preregister. At each session, you're invited to bring a sack lunch.
Dr. Buck’s book will be available for $20, benefitting the LOVE>hate Project.
Bridging Gaps Through Conversation
Thursday, May 14 from 1 PM – 3:30 PM in the Fellowship Center
Please join us as Rev. Sarah Campbell, PhD, Senior Pastor at Forest United Methodist Church provides an interactive learning experience and discussion on “The Intersectionality of Race and Sexuality in United Methodism.” She will “bridge the gap” in offering understanding, respect, compassion, and love to all persons.
Registration is required. For more information, please contact Janine Rogers, Mission & Outreach Director.
Love Your Neighbor Day
Sunday, May 17, 2026
We are excited to offer a Love Your Neighbor Day to our Banyan Resident neighbors. Please arrive by 11 AM so we can head over to the Banyan Facility and be back by 12 PM. Pastor Donna will lead them in an engaging and meaningful activity with the residents.
We are so excited about this wonderful opportunity to help our neighbors!
Women’s Monthly Gathering (May 2026)
Thursday, May 21 from 10 AM – 11:30 AM (with lunch to follow)
HOPE – what would we do without hope? Hope is an expectation with certainty that God will do what He has said. It gives us the ability to look at any situation and know that regardless of how it may appear God is going to come through.
Join us for our May Women’s Gathering, our last gathering until the fall season, where we will learn about the United Methodist sponsored Africa University. We will hear from Penny Williams, who recently visited the University to interact with students and see the memorial established in her father’s name. At Africa University, the mission is "Changing Africa - Learning here. Living here. Leading here." And Hope.
We will also hear about the ZOE Empowers mission that gives hope to orphaned children and youth-led, vulnerable families to overcome poverty, move beyond charity, and experience meaningful lives.
And there’s more… Develop Habits of Hope. What are they? Start by “Looking for It” and….Join Cindy Kane to experience hands on learning and practical “easy” ways to nurture hope and strengthen our trust in God.
This month's mission will be ZOE Empowers.
Menu: Chicken salad wrap, pasta salad and dessert
Registration is required ($12) and closes at 12 noon on Monday, May 18. If you have any questions or need help with registration, please contact Pat Hill, Care Coordinator - Discipleship.