News & Announcements

  • Celebrating New Members
    What an extra special blessing on Easter Sunday to add three wonderful human beings to the membership rolls of Monaca UMC: Ryan Sands and Rick…
  • New Pastor Starting July 1
    In the United Methodist Church denomination, pastors and congregations do not choose each other, nor do they choose for how long they will be in…
  • Pastor’s Message for April 2026
    “Father, if you are willing, take this cup from me; yet not my will, but yours be done.” -Luke 22:42 Dear Friends, Lent invited us…
  • It’s Time for Tea!
    Monaca UMC’s 3rd Annual Ladies TeaSaturday, May 16, 202611am-2pmTickets: $15 Tickets are now available for Monaca UMC’s 3rd annual Ladies Tea, scheduled for Saturday, May…
  • Holy Week & Easter Activities
    Holy Week is the last week of Lent, commemorating Jesus’s final days before his resurrection on Easter Sunday. Be sure to join Monaca UMC and…
  • Spring Food Drive
    Each month, the Monaca UMC Food Pantry provides grocery staples to individuals and families living in Monaca and Center Township. We are only able to…
  • Lenten Luncheons are Underway!
    Five churches in Monaca have once again organized a series of Community Lenten Luncheons with the goal of welcoming residents of Monaca and the surrounding…
  • Pastor’s Message for March 2026
    “When I consider your heavens, the work of your fingers, the moon and the stars which you have set in their place… What is humanity…
  • Upcoming Events for Children and Youth
    Spring 2026 Roundup YOUTH GROUP: March 4, 6pm-8pmMonaca UMC’s Youth Group is back in the Carey Center this month. Open to all area youth, ages…
  • Almsgiving Opportunities
    Along with Fasting and Prayer, Almsgiving is one of the three pillars of Lent, which started with Ash Wednesday—February 18th this year. Almsgiving is the…
  • Honoring the Season of Lent
    Thank you to everyone who attended the Ash Wednesday service at Monaca UMC on February 18th! Ash Wednesday marks the first day of Lent, a…
  • Our Sympathy (Busack)
    We extend our deepest sympathy to Jean Busack and family upon the loss of Larry Busack, who passed away on Wednesday, February 11th. The viewing…

Coming Up…

< April 2026 >
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
      1Youth Group 6pm from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
+ Google calendarEves Meeting Moved to Next Week from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm
Evening women’s group of Monaca & Aliquippa First UMCs
Meeting location alternates between the two churches.
Aliquippa First UMC: Jan, Mar, May, July, Sept, Nov
Monaca UMC: Feb, Apr, June, Aug, Oct, Dec
+ Google calendarAA Meeting 7pm from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous Fellowship Hall + Google calendar
2Busy Hands 1pm from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Knitting/crochet Group Carey Community Center + Google calendarMaundy Thursday Seder Meal 6pm @Aliquippa First from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
First UMC, 2816 Brodhead Rd, Aliquippa, PA 15001 + Google calendar
3Good Friday Tenebrae Service 2pm @Aliquippa First from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm
First UMC, 2816 Brodhead Rd, Aliquippa, PA 15001 + Google calendarNA Meeting 8pm from 8:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Meeting of Narcotics Anonymous Fellowship Hall + Google calendar
4Easter Egg Hunt @Aliquippa First all day
2816 Brodhead Rd, Aliquippa, PA 15001 + Google calendarAA Meeting 10:30am from 10:30 am to 11:30 am
Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous Fellowship Hall + Google calendar
5Happy Easter! all day
Celebrate the Resurrection of our Lord and Savior! + Google calendarWorship w/ Communion 11am from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm
Holy Communion Offered Church Sanctuary + Google calendarKids Sunday School Easter Party ~11:15am from 11:15 am to 12:00 pm
*Start time is approximate. Kids Sunday School begins immediately following the Children's message during 11am worship. + Google calendar
6 7Bowling Night @Baden Bowl from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
+ Google calendar
8Eves Meeting 6:30pm from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm
Evening women’s group of Monaca & Aliquippa First UMCs
Meeting location alternates between the two churches.
Aliquippa First UMC: Jan, Mar, May, July, Sept, Nov
Monaca UMC: Feb, Apr, June, Aug, Oct, Dec
+ Google calendar"PhDs" 6:30pm @Aliquippa First, Lounge from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm
For "Projects Half Done" - knitting/crochet group; 2nd & 4th Wednesday of the month at Aliquippa First UMC + Google calendarAA Meeting 7pm from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous Fellowship Hall + Google calendar
9 10NA Meeting 8pm from 8:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Meeting of Narcotics Anonymous Fellowship Hall + Google calendar
11CANCELLED: Coffee Mugs & Kids Club from 10:00 am to 12:00 am
Contact us at kids@monacachurch.org to be notified of future kid-friendly events. Carey Community Center + Google calendarAA Meeting 10:30am from 10:30 am to 11:30 am
Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous Fellowship Hall + Google calendar
12Refresh & Recharge Worship 11am from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm
+ Google calendarKids Sunday School ~11:15am from 11:15 am to 12:00 pm
Begins immediately following the children's message during 11am worship in the sanctuary + Google calendar
13Book Club 7pm–And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie @Aliquippa First, Lounge from 7:00 pm to 8:15 pm
"Reading United Methodists" monthly book club with snacks, books, and fellowship!
This month's pick: And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie
Discussion led by: Kathy Cindric
2816 Brodhead Rd, Aliquippa 15001 + Google calendar
14Food Pantry Distribution 11am-Noon from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm
Free and open to all Monaca area and Center Township residents + Google calendarChampionship Roll-Off from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
MUMC's Bowling League: 1st Half Winners vs. 2nd Half Winners + Google calendar
15United Women of Faith 1pm @AliquippaFirst - Program: Irene Prendergast, Penn State Master Gardener from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm
2816 Brodhead Dr, Aliquippa, PA 15001 + Google calendarAA Meeting 7pm from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous Fellowship Hall + Google calendar
16Newsletter Deadline Day all day
Please submit any items for inclusion in the church's newsletter, THE MESSENGER, by the 3rd Thursday of the month. + Google calendarBusy Hands 1pm from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Knitting/crochet Group Carey Community Center + Google calendar
17NA Meeting 8pm from 8:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Meeting of Narcotics Anonymous Fellowship Hall + Google calendar
18AA Meeting 10:30am from 10:30 am to 11:30 am
Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous Fellowship Hall + Google calendarTrivia! 1pm @Aliquippa First from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Test your general trivia knowledge! Players can compete individually or on a team of up to 6 people. Tickets are $5 per person. There will be refreshments available. Doors open at Noon; kitchen opens at 12:30pm. The game starts at 1pm. First UMC, 2816 Brodhead Rd, Aliquippa, PA 15061 + Google calendar
19Worship 11am from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm
Traditional worship, including prayer and the singing of traditional hymns. Church Sanctuary + Google calendarKids Sunday School ~11:15am from 11:15 am to 12:00 pm
Begins immediately following the children's message during 11am worship in the sanctuary + Google calendar
20 21Bowling Banquet from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
+ Google calendar
22Thank you, Administrative Professionals! all day
Thank you, Norma Coast and Kristen Sands! + Google calendarEarth Day all day
+ Google calendar"PhDs" 6:30pm @Aliquippa First, Lounge from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm
For "Projects Half Done" - knitting/crochet group; 2nd & 4th Wednesday of the month at Aliquippa First UMC + Google calendarAA Meeting 7pm from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous Fellowship Hall + Google calendar
23 24NA Meeting 8pm from 8:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Meeting of Narcotics Anonymous Fellowship Hall + Google calendar
25AA Meeting 10:30am from 10:30 am to 11:30 am
Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous Fellowship Hall + Google calendar
26Worship 11am from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm
Traditional worship, including prayer and the singing of traditional hymns. Church Sanctuary + Google calendarKids Sunday School ~11:15am from 11:15 am to 12:00 pm
Begins immediately following the children's message during 11am worship in the sanctuary + Google calendar
27 28 29AA Meeting 7pm from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous Fellowship Hall + Google calendar
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