OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD – Deadline Nov. 15th

Beginning in mid-October we will begin providing information on Operation Christmas Child.  In the hands of local churches, every gift-filled shoebox is a powerful tool for evangelism and discipleship—transforming the lives of children and their families around the world through the Good News of Jesus Christ! Their shoebox is the first gift many children have…

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Trick or Treat for UNICEF

Giving Is … sharing.  It is an acknowledgement that God owns everything.  We are simply stewards. Getting ready for Halloween usually means finding a costume, appropriate make-up and the biggest goodie bag ever.  Halloween celebrations can also be a time to teach children (and adults) about giving, when you invite them to “Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF”…

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ANNUAL HARVEST SUPPER @ CENTRAL UMC in Grantsburg

Annual Harvest Supper Central United Methodist Church 301 S. Pine St. ~ Grantsburg  Friday, October 16 … 4:00 – 7:00 pm MENU: Bone-In Ham with Raisin Sauce, Scalloped Potatoes, Squash, Cole Slaw, Green Beans, Pickles, Breads, Applesauce, Dessert Good Hot Coffee & Milk!   COST: Adults – $10, Children 4-12 – $5 and Children 3…

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The Tree of Life

October brings to mind visions of leaves falling in a riot of colors from the trees, fruit ripening and being picked from the trees on sunny autumn days, wood being readied for fireplaces and wood stoves for the cold of the coming winter.  Each year I can hardly wait for the trees to start turning,…

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SCPS CHILI COOK-OFF FUNDRAISER

November is a good month for chili and the Saint Croix Parish Seekers invite you to a chili cook-off! On Saturday November 7th at Central UMC in Grantsburg, we are inviting everyone with a great chili recipe to bring a batch (at least a gallon) to share and be part of a friendly competition to…

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ST. CROIX PARISH SEEKERS BUTTER BRAID FUNDRAISER

The Saint Croix Parish Seekers will be selling Butter Braids to finance their upcoming mission trip to Lake Traverse SD in 2016. What is a Butter Braid? A handmade frozen pastry that you place in your freezer until you want to serve it. Take it out 8-12 hours ahead of time, let it thaw and…

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ALL SAINTS SUNDAY ~ ALL PARISH PARTICIPATION REQUESTED

All Saints Sunday falls on the very first Sunday in November. So why are we talking about it here? To give you time to plan, to help us come together on that day, Sunday November 2 in worship to celebrate and give thanks for those saints in our lives who have gone before us and…

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RE:FORM (Confirmation Classes)

Re:form (otherwise known as Confirmation class) will begin on Wednesday, Oct. 14th. All parish youth in grades 7 & 8 are welcome to join us at Central UMC in Grantsburg on the second Wednesday of each month for a brief time of refreshments and then class time and prayer. We will begin at 6:30 pm…

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TWO WEDNESDAY EVENING MONTHLY WORSHIP SERVICES

Both Grantsburg and St. Croix Falls churches are offering Wednesday evening worship service each month. In Grantsburg it will be held the first Wednesday of every month at 6:30 pm after the monthly potluck at 5:30 pm. At SCF is will be held at 7:00 pm the third Wednesday of the month following the Men’s…

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