Our Vision:
The Skaneateles United Methodist Church strives to be a caring, supportive congregation following Jesus' example of love. We reach out to others in welcome and acceptance. We seek to foster a vibrant faith as we grow in the love of God. Through worship, prayer, service, teaching, learning, and sharing of talent, we find connection with God and each other.
The Skaneateles United Methodist Church strives to be a caring, supportive congregation following Jesus' example of love. We reach out to others in welcome and acceptance. We seek to foster a vibrant faith as we grow in the love of God. Through worship, prayer, service, teaching, learning, and sharing of talent, we find connection with God and each other.
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Ongoing Fundraisers:
Antique Show, a two day antique & artisan show
Our last show was Friday & Saturday - July 8th & 9th, 2016
Spring Plant and Bake Sale, typically in May..
Holiday Luncheon and Craft Show typically in December...
Our last show was Friday & Saturday - July 8th & 9th, 2016
Spring Plant and Bake Sale, typically in May..
Holiday Luncheon and Craft Show typically in December...
Sunday School /Adult Studies
Sunday school classes for elementary and Jr/High school during Church hour 10:00am - 11:00am
6 week adult studies every Fall and Spring
Adult Bible Study
Wednesday evenings
Sundays following worship
-contact the church office
Youth Activities
Youth Praise Band (meets 2 Sunday evenings a month & usually plays about 5 times during the school year).
Contact Pastor Joellyn for more information.
6-12 grade Youth Group meets monthly for fellowship, fun, and faith development.
Our 6-8th graders also participate in the monthly Community Youth in Action events.
Contact Dave and Cynda Penfield for more information at 685-2452.
We support our children and youth attending our Conference's summer camping programs at Casowasco, Aldersgatge and the other 4 retreat sites. Camperships are offered to help defray the cost of a week at camp. Call Lisa Wellington for more information 685-8721.
Our congregation offers loans and scholarships to our church youth attending college. For an application contact Harold Leonard at 685-7191.
Contact Pastor Joellyn for more information.
6-12 grade Youth Group meets monthly for fellowship, fun, and faith development.
Our 6-8th graders also participate in the monthly Community Youth in Action events.
Contact Dave and Cynda Penfield for more information at 685-2452.
We support our children and youth attending our Conference's summer camping programs at Casowasco, Aldersgatge and the other 4 retreat sites. Camperships are offered to help defray the cost of a week at camp. Call Lisa Wellington for more information 685-8721.
Our congregation offers loans and scholarships to our church youth attending college. For an application contact Harold Leonard at 685-7191.
Beyond the Walls
Food Pantry: We collect items for the local Skaneateles Food Pantry and help with seasonal tasks at the pantry. Contact Roxie Rice for more information at 253 9352 or Dede Washington at 685 2781.
Prayer Shawl: Shawls are made and presented to those in need of comfort and support. Contact Sharon Jackson at 673 9026 for more about this ministry.
Matthew 25 Farm: Help plant and harvest food which is given to food pantries in the surrounding area.
Contact Jack Litteau at 685 8104.
Prayer Chain: Members of our congregation who lift up others in prayer. Request for prayer can be limited to this group or shared with the congregation by request. Contact Evelyn Hudson 685 0551.
Service with our sister churches; collect and deliver gently used houseware items and clothing for Brown Memorial UMC clothing closet, as well as providing Christmas gifts for families in the Brown Memorial neighborhood.
We continue to be in service with the Onondaga Nation UMC in their outreach ministries.
We participate annually in the following:
Church World Service Crop Walk to alleviate hunger in the world and health kits distributed in catastrophic situations around the world.
Rescue Mission - Meal Service and Food preparation
The Buddy Walk Rene McCall at 487 8642
Take Steps for Crohn's & Colitis CCFA Contact Tammy and Rachel (Boo) Smith at 685 4809.
UMCOR Fair Trade coffee and chocolate sale ( during December) Contact Bob & Shari Ross at 255 3020
Prayer Shawl: Shawls are made and presented to those in need of comfort and support. Contact Sharon Jackson at 673 9026 for more about this ministry.
Matthew 25 Farm: Help plant and harvest food which is given to food pantries in the surrounding area.
Contact Jack Litteau at 685 8104.
Prayer Chain: Members of our congregation who lift up others in prayer. Request for prayer can be limited to this group or shared with the congregation by request. Contact Evelyn Hudson 685 0551.
Service with our sister churches; collect and deliver gently used houseware items and clothing for Brown Memorial UMC clothing closet, as well as providing Christmas gifts for families in the Brown Memorial neighborhood.
We continue to be in service with the Onondaga Nation UMC in their outreach ministries.
We participate annually in the following:
Church World Service Crop Walk to alleviate hunger in the world and health kits distributed in catastrophic situations around the world.
Rescue Mission - Meal Service and Food preparation
The Buddy Walk Rene McCall at 487 8642
Take Steps for Crohn's & Colitis CCFA Contact Tammy and Rachel (Boo) Smith at 685 4809.
UMCOR Fair Trade coffee and chocolate sale ( during December) Contact Bob & Shari Ross at 255 3020
Within the Walls
Men's Group - meets monthly, contact Bob Eggleston or Dave Figura for more information.
SUMC Choir sings a variety of music for our worship services and participates in special seasonal concerts. Rehearsals are held each Thursday at 7pm.
Acolytes (4th grade and up ) serve in worship by carrying the light of Christ into our presence and out into the world. For more information contact Diane Mitchell at 685 5626.
The opportunity to provide flowers for our worship experience may be dedicated to honor and/or remember loved ones. Contact the church office at 685 -5963 to place orders.
SUMC Choir sings a variety of music for our worship services and participates in special seasonal concerts. Rehearsals are held each Thursday at 7pm.
Acolytes (4th grade and up ) serve in worship by carrying the light of Christ into our presence and out into the world. For more information contact Diane Mitchell at 685 5626.
The opportunity to provide flowers for our worship experience may be dedicated to honor and/or remember loved ones. Contact the church office at 685 -5963 to place orders.
