Reconciling the creation of God
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Reconciling the creation of God

Every year around the feast of St. Francis of Assisi, many churches gather for one of the most joyful, and probably least predictable, traditions of the year: the Blessing of the Animals. Usually, the dogs arrive pulling on their leashes, the cats arrive clearly wishing they were somewhere else, the cows may very well finish whatever grass is left beside the parking lot, and I am sure the raccoons are already making plans for coffee table!
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The key word is: ‘Prevention’
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The key word is: ‘Prevention’

September is Suicide Prevention Month, and perhaps the most important word in that phrase is 'prevention.' Suicide should not be something we speak about only after a tragedy has happened. Prevention invites us to talk, to listen, to learn, to notice one another, and to remind people that help is available and that no one should have to carry overwhelming pain alone.
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Flash Flood Warning!
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Flash Flood Warning!

I was busy bringing together all the ingredients for a recipe passed down to me by my grandmother, preparing the dish I wanted to share with my siblings after worship. Almost two hours before the service was scheduled to begin, a traditional Colombian arroz con pollo was already warm and ready to be enjoyed.
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We remember
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We remember

We remember. In our hearts, the lives lost and forever changed on September 11 inspire our prayer today. Receive our sorrow, our lament, the honor with which we hold their memories, and the grief that still remains in so many families and communities.
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This year, we mark 190!
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This year, we mark 190!

A lot can happen in that period of time, and a lot certainly has happened here! Our story began in 1836, when Groveville was a small village with only about ten homes. A group of people believed their community needed a place to worship, and on May 25 of that year, they met to begin making that hope a reality. Just a few months later, on December 2, 1836, the new Methodist church was dedicated. It is not every year that a church gets to say this: we are turning 190!
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Summer Market Clothing Sale
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Summer Market Clothing Sale

What a wonderful time we had this weekend! It was a joy to see people from our church and community stopping by, finding some great treasures, sharing conversations, and simply enjoying the morning together.
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Hundreds of smiles made us shine!
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Hundreds of smiles made us shine!

What a wonderful afternoon! Today, August 13th, we had the joy of participating in the Pop-Up Schoolhouse at Kuser School, bringing the results of Groveville UMC's Annual Back-to-School Supply Drive directly to children and families in our community.
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Summer Picnic Lunch
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Summer Picnic Lunch

Our picnic lunch was a wonderful success and was so well attended! As usual, we were blessed with more delicious food than we could possibly eat, but even more importantly, with a truly special time of fellowship together.
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Only the unforgivable needs forgiveness – Part I
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Only the unforgivable needs forgiveness – Part I

The Power of Forgiveness | One of the most difficult things for human beings is both to forgive and to ask for forgiveness. Countless pages have been written on the subject in books, editorials, academic works, letters, blogs, social media posts, and articles. Illustrations such as the now familiar saying, “Not forgiving is like drinking poison and expecting it to harm the other person,” have become widely popular, yet the practice of forgiveness remains elusive for many because they simply do not know how to forgive.
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