We are celebrating 190!
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We are celebrating 190!

Hamilton’s Oldest Continuous Use Church Turns 190 | Celebrating their December milestone, with a weekend of events, Groveville United Methodist Church is stepping “Back to the 1800’s” to pay tribute to their Locust Grove roots.
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Our opportunity to share Jesus’ love with our children
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Our opportunity to share Jesus’ love with our children

Halloween is one of those celebrations that brings different opinions among Christians. Some enjoy the costumes, decorations, and traditions, while others have serious concerns about its meaning and even associate it with evil. I understand that we may have different perspectives, but I also believe that this season gives us a beautiful opportunity to connect with our neighbors and share God's love in simple ways.
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We miss you, Spencer 
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We miss you, Spencer 

A few weeks ago, during our Blessing of the Animals, one of the young members of our congregation in Groveville brought a little ferret named Spencer. Along with the other animals gathered that afternoon, Spencer received a blessing as we gave thanks to God for the wonderful creatures who share our lives.

Last Saturday, during our Craft Fair, Spencer went missing.
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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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Mom
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Mom

...However, this is not the only way the Bible speaks about motherhood. I find it very interesting that the Scriptures do not idealize it. At all.

Actually, the Bible holds space for a wide range of experiences, including those that are difficult to name.
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2026 Easter Mission Project
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2026 Easter Mission Project

We would like to take this opportunity to thank all donors who contributed to our project. Today, we successfully assembled and prepared hundreds of personal care, breakfast, and snack blessing bags.
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The strange way of Jesus | Part 2
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The strange way of Jesus | Part 2

... Some began to see the one they had called the “King of the Jews” as a disappointment. How could he ask them to forgive Rome? How could he speak of loving enemies when the people were suffering under oppression? A disappointed crowd can easily become a dangerous crowd, especially when religious leaders know how to manipulate emotions...
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The strange way of Jesus | Part 1
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The strange way of Jesus | Part 1

The crucifixion of Jesus has been studied from many perspectives. Some have spoken about it as a plan established beforehand to deal with the problem of sin. Others have described it as a way to satisfy the wrath of God, as if divine anger could only be appeased by the blood of God's own Son. Between these views there are countless nuances, interpretations, and disagreements.
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I Feel Grateful
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I Feel Grateful

Please, let me share with you that over the past few days I found myself looking at several posts on social media that slowly filled my heart with gratitude, hope, and even a bit of joy. They were photos of friends of mine. Clergy colleagues and lay leaders from different annual conferences, including the Greater New Jersey, who traveled to Washington, D.C. to take part in the Public Witness for Immigrant Justice organized by the United Methodist Church.
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A Lenten opportunity to care
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A Lenten opportunity to care

Today I would like to invite you to remember that Lent is a season that calls us to pause and look again at our faith and at the world around us, because we believe that following Jesus is about prayer, and reflection, but also about love in action. Throughout the Gospels we see how Jesus constantly paid attention to those whom society often overlooked: the poor, the sick, the lonely, and the forgotten.
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Let us get ready for Lent together!
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Let us get ready for Lent together!

It’s hard to believe, but Lent is already around the corner! It feels like we just packed away the Christmas decorations and now the Church is gently inviting us to slow down again and prepare our hearts for Easter.
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When the new is coming…
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When the new is coming…

A shepherd never leaves the sheep behind | Caring for the flock is not optional; it is their livelihood, their duty, and their identity. And yet, Luke does not tell us what happened to the sheep when the shepherds decided to go to Bethlehem. Did they leave them behind? If they did, were they neglecting their responsibilities? Or did they bring them along, carrying the weight of their work on their backs as they walked toward the manger?
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