Latest News
“Jonah and the Wailing” (Bible Class) While the number one thing we may think of from it is the “big fish,” the Biblical narrative of Jonah, from the 12 minor prophets, describes our perennial struggle with change. This Bible Study, tentatively titled “Jonah and the Wailing” (because change makes us want to wail!), will look at the narrative of the Book of Jonah as humorously illustrative of the work of changing to meet “adaptive” challenges. “Adaptive” challenges are described in a variety of sociological works as challenges that are new and not resolvable with previous knowledge or skill; we must learn new things and adapt to the challenge.
Messy Church What is “Messy Church”? Well, it’s an all age worship experience that explores God’s love in an accessible way. At Messy Church, today’s busy households of all shapes and sizes are invited into a welcoming space to experience faith. Everyone is welcomed as they are. Whether you are single or partnered, young or old, tidy or messy, have questions or doubts, are filled with joy or struggling with life you will be welcomed at Messy Church.
NewComers Gathering (Sept. 2026) Anyone who is new to St. Paul’s United Methodist Church and wishes to learn more about us, and especially those who have expressed interest in joining the church, are invited to join Rev. Ron Bartlow and some of our church leaders for a special lunch gathering on Sunday, September 15, at 12 noon.
Want To Travel? Are you interested in joining with friends from the congregation to travel? If so, please complete the survey below so we have a way to gauge interest before we invest in planning. If there is enough interest, we will host a gathering in mid-October to share potential ideas based on expressed interest.
Jonah – Agent of Change In this series, we take a walk through the Book of Jonah – on the surface, one of Scripture’s funnier stories. Taking a deeper dive though, we can see how the story points out how Jonah at first resists, then leads, adaptive change. His response to God’s call to lead change presents us with the proverbial anxiety and resistance of change leadership. Each week, we explore a different chapter.
Register Now for Fall 2026 Upward Basketball and Cheerleading Upward is teaching the word of Jesus Christ through youth sports and how to play with purpose. We offer a 10 game basketball and cheerleading season to children in Kindergarten through the 8th grade including a basketball jersey top or cheer uniform. Registration is $130.