Of Saints, children, and a weekend full of blessings
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Of Saints, children, and a weekend full of blessings

All Saints Day is one of my favorite celebrations in the Christian calendar. Interestingly, I recently discovered that it was also one of John Wesley's favorites! In his journal, Wesley described it as "a festival I dearly love." I smiled when I read that. Apparently, Wesley and I share at least one favorite day of the church year!
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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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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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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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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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One Year ago…!
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One Year ago…!

...On July 1, I had the privilege of beginning my appointment as the pastor at Groveville UMC, and looking back today, my heart is filled with gratitude. A year may seem like a brief chapter in the life of a church that has faithfully served Christ for generations, yet when I pause and remember all that we have experienced together, I cannot help but give thanks to God.
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The conversation has begun!
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The conversation has begun!

It is hard to believe that we are already in June and that the retreat we have been talking about and preparing for over the last several months is now behind us! This past Saturday, June 13th, members of Groveville and Crosswicks gathered at St. Mark UMC to begin an important conversation about what the future of our ministries might look like over the next seven years.
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What future is possible for our churches?
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What future is possible for our churches?

...The future of Groveville and Crosswicks may very well depend on our willingness to learn how to “speak the languages” of the people around us, not merely linguistically, but spiritually, emotionally, and relationally. We are surrounded by people speaking the languages of loneliness, grief, anxiety, exhaustion, economic uncertainty, spiritual hurt, isolation, and longing for meaning
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Memories, fire of the Spirit, and hope
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Memories, fire of the Spirit, and hope

On Memorial Weekend's Sunday, our two communities, Groveville UMC and Crosswicks UMC, shared together a beautiful and meaningful Joint Memorial & Pentecost Sunday Service. It is difficult to fully describe everything we experienced together, because every part of the morning carried its own spirit of reverence, honor, beauty, and hope.
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156 years of memory and community
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156 years of memory and community

Despite the rain, gray skies, and even the threat of thunderstorms, this past Monday, May 245th, 2026, the Groveville-Yardville Memorial Day Parade continued once again with strength, dignity, love, and deep community spirit. For long times, this beloved tradition has carried on, becoming the oldest Memorial Day Parade in the State of New Jersey, and this year was no exception.
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