HOW DOES YOUR FAITH GARDEN GROW?
How does Princeton UMC nurture your faith garden? By offering opportunities for you to labor in the garden serving others, as in our value, Compassionate Servanthood? Perhaps you like to water the seedlings, as in Engaged Growth, source unusual plantings (as in Creative Innovation), or bury your face in a bouquet of worship opportunities (Contagious Joy). Maybe you hope that Princeton UMC ‘sows the seeds’ that will produce abundant varieties to Deepen Diversity. In this newsletter, we’re hearing stories of how Princeton UMC nurtures the faith of members and friends. “Princeton UMC has played a critical role in nurturing my faith and that of my entire family. Our children’s inclusion in various aspects of worship has broadened their understanding of the church and what it means to worship and praise God in spirit and truth.” Harriet Aryeetey
“It was a lot of work to go through the Confirmation process during COVID, but I wanted to do it to get closer to God.” Jacob Gerold
"All week I tend to worry about things, and then, when I come to church and hear Jenny's sermons, the weight falls off. The messages that are brought to us each week help direct my thoughts (and my actions.) I am grateful.” Lindsey Donaldson
IN THIS ISSUE Church Calendar
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Notes from the Pastor
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Budget at a Glance
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Growth in Numbers
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Contagious Joy
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Compassionate Servanthood
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Engaged Growth
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Deepening Diversity
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Creative Innovation
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Birthday Calendar
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Acknowledgments
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