Walking toward Christmas Eve together as one body through the Sundays of Advent
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Walking toward Christmas Eve together as one body through the Sundays of Advent

We are already moving through this beautiful season of Advent! And my heart keeps coming back to Christmas Eve and the blessing it will be to gather as one family of faith. On one hand, Advent is our way of slowing down a little, catching our breath, and remembering that God keeps coming into our lives in ways we don’t always expect. But this year, Advent also feels like the road that is leading us into something deeply meaningful for both Crosswicks and Groveville.
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We celebrated our 103 Thanksgiving Breakfast!
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We celebrated our 103 Thanksgiving Breakfast!

This Thanksgiving morning, our church family gathered once again for one of the most beautiful and enduring traditions of our community: our 103rd Thanksgiving Breakfast. When you stop to think about it, one hundred and three years is more than a number. It is a testimony of faith. It is the story of generations who have woken up early on Thanksgiving morning to cook, to welcome, to pray, and to share a meal that has become part of the very heart of our church.
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A pastoral prayer for Thanksgiving
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A pastoral prayer for Thanksgiving

Gracious God, On this day of gratitude, we gather as one people, united across traditions and communities, to lift our hearts in thanksgiving. You are the Giver of every good gift, the One who calls us to remember the blessings we enjoy and also the neighbors who are still waiting for justice, dignity, and daily bread.
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From grief to healing: Making room for God’s new
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From grief to healing: Making room for God’s new

There are many kinds of grief. Sometimes we grieve the absence of those we have loved, but other times the grief happens quietly inside us, in that tender place where our memories, traditions, and expectations live. In the life of a church, this kind of grief also appears when God invites us to let go of what no longer gives life so we can receive the new thing God is preparing.
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Thanksgiving Breakfast: 103 Years of Gratitude
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Thanksgiving Breakfast: 103 Years of Gratitude

Every year, when Thanksgiving morning arrives and the air feels crisp and calm, our Groveville family gathers early to give thanks, share breakfast, and celebrate how good God has been. This year will be no different. We invite everyone to join us on Thursday, November 27, 2025, at 7:30 a.m. for our 103rd Thanksgiving Breakfast, a beautiful tradition that reminds us how gratitude brings people together.
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One more Craft Fair!
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One more Craft Fair!

This past Saturday, October 18th, Groveville United Methodist Church hosted its annual Fall Craft and Vendor Fair. We were glad to welcome both our visitors and the vendors who shared their crafts and handmade products.
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Judith M. Mock (1942 – 2025)
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Judith M. Mock (1942 – 2025)

In loving Memory of our beloved Sister | She went home to be in the loving arms of our Lord on October 19, 2025. Judy was a member of the Groveville United Methodist Church, where she served as a long-time member of the Groveville Christian Women
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When People Search for God in Their Phones
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When People Search for God in Their Phones

A few weeks ago, The New York Times published an article titled “Finding God in the App Store.” It described how millions of people around the world are turning to chatbots and religious apps to find guidance, comfort, and forgiveness. These tools, trained on sacred texts, have become digital companions for those who seek hope, prayer, or understanding at any hour of the day or night.
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Coffee? with David? What?
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Coffee? with David? What?

One of the things that excites me most in ministry is creating spaces for conversation. Sometimes Sunday mornings go by too quickly and there is not enough time to talk, to ask questions, or to reflect together. That is why I am starting something very special with you, Coffee with David.
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Ruth Knight (1935-2025)
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Ruth Knight (1935-2025)

In loving Memory of  our beloved sister | Ruth passed away peacefully in her sleep on Monday, September 22, 2025. We remember her as she was a lifelong Groveville resident and a devoted 80-year member of our Groveville United Methodist Church.
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A Taste of Love and Fellowship
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A Taste of Love and Fellowship

Sharing food with one another is a sign of friendship, and also a spiritual practice. Around the table we find Jesus, who broke bread with his disciples and welcomed all to join. This is just the beginning of greater unity and connection between our two congregations. United we are stronger. United and connected we are more resilient, and together we can dream even bigger dreams.
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