Lent Continues with Meaningful Events

Lent with Monaca UMC continues in April with two Lenten Luncheons at neighboring churches in Monaca and a restorative Refresh & Recharge, then closes with a variety of Holy Week activities. You won’t want to miss these opportunities to nourish your mind, body, and spirit as we prepare to celebrate the day that changed everything!

  • Wednesday, April 2 @ 12pm-1pm
    Community Lenten Luncheon
    St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Mary Queen of Saints Parish
    Corner of Virginia Ave & 15th St, Monaca

  • Wednesday, April 9 @ 12pm-1pm
    Community Lenten Luncheon
    First Presbyterian Church, 1301 Indiana Ave, Monaca

  • Wednesday, April 9 @ 7pm
    Refresh & Recharge
    Monaca UMC, 813 Indiana Ave, Monaca

  • Sunday, April 13 @ 11am
    Annual kids’ “palm parade” during 11am worship
    Monaca UMC, 813 Indiana Ave, Monaca

  • Wednesday, April 16 @ 1pm
    United Women of Faith meeting, featuring the program: “The Empty Tomb: What That Means to You,” presented  by Pr. Jim Sands
    First UMC, Fellowship Hall, 2816 Brodhead Rd, Aliquippa

  • Wednesday, April 16 @ 6pm
    Easter Egg Hunt preparations. Volunteers and donated eggs and fill items are needed. Find sign-up sheets in the lobby or contact us for details.
    Monaca UMC, 813 Indiana Ave, Monaca

  • Maundy Thursday, April 17 @ 6pm
    6pm potluck dinner followed by 7pm worship with Communion.
    Monaca UMC, 813 Indiana Ave, Monaca

  • Good Friday, April 18 @ 2pm
    Tenebrae Service in the Fellowship Hall. This unique, interactive service uses scripture, lights, music, and your senses to give a better appreciation of the last hours of Christ’s life. We know how it ends, or do we? Find hope in the story.
    First UMC, Fellowship Hall, 2816 Brodhead Rd, Aliquippa

  • Holy Saturday, April 19 @ 10am
    Easter Egg Hunt (Volunteers needed!)
    First UMC, Fellowship Hall, 2816 Brodhead Rd, Aliquippa

  • Thursday, April 17 @ 6pm
    Maundy Thursday Worship / Passover Seder
    Monaca UMC, 813 Indiana Ave, Monaca

  • Friday, April 18 @ 2pm
    Good Friday Tenebrae
    First UMC, 2816 Brodhead Rd, Aliquippa

  • Easter Sunday, April 20
    11am: Easter Celebration Worship
    ~11:15am: Kids’ Sunday School Easter Party
    (No Adult Sunday School)
    Monaca UMC, 813 Indiana Ave, Monaca

All events listed are free and open to the public. A goodwill offering will be accepted at each of the Community Lenten Luncheons.

Coming Up…

< February 2026 >
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1Worship w/ Communion 11am from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm
Holy Communion Offered 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 calendarVBS Kick-Off Meeting 12pm from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
For volunteers to review plans for VBS and receive materials + Google calendar
2 3Bowling Night @Baden Bowl from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
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4No Youth Group Tonight from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Cancelled due to weather + Google calendarEves 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 calendarAA Meeting 7pm from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous Fellowship Hall + Google calendar
5Busy Hands 1pm from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Knitting/crochet Group Carey Community Center + Google calendar
6NA Meeting 8pm from 8:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Meeting of Narcotics Anonymous Fellowship Hall + Google calendar
7AA Meeting 10:30am from 10:30 am to 11:30 am
Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous Fellowship Hall + Google calendar
8Worship 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 calendarSouper Sunday Soup Fellowship 12pm from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm
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9Book Club 7pm @Aliquippa First from 7:00 pm to 8:15 pm
"Reading United Methodists" monthly book club with snacks, books, and fellowship!
This month's pick: Captains Courageous by Rudyard Kipling*
Discussion led by: Dave Wilson
*Possible movie night! 2816 Brodhead Rd, Aliquippa 15001 + Google calendar
10Food Pantry Distribution 11am-Noon from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm
Free and open to all Monaca area and Center Township residents + Google calendarBowling Night @Baden Bowl from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
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11"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
12 13NA Meeting 8pm from 8:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Meeting of Narcotics Anonymous Fellowship Hall + Google calendar
14Happy Valentine's Day all day
+ Google calendarCoffee Mugs & Kids Club 10am from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
2nd Saturday of each month. Fun for the kids; caffeine for the adults! Carey Community Center + Google calendarAA Meeting 10:30am from 10:30 am to 11:30 am
Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous Fellowship Hall + Google calendar
15Worship 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 Valentine's 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 calendarInformational Meeting on Church Membership After Worship from 12:00 pm to 12:30 pm
For anyone considering membership at Monaca UMC + Google calendarMAT Meeting 12pm from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
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16 17Hymn Sing 1:30pm @Brighton Rehab from 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm
Brighton Wellness & Rehab + Google calendarBowling Night @Baden Bowl from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
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18No UWF Meeting This Month from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm
+ Google calendarAsh Wednesday Worship 7pm from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Open to the public + Google calendarAA Meeting 7pm from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous Fellowship Hall + Google calendar
19Newsletter 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
20NA Meeting 8pm from 8:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Meeting of Narcotics Anonymous Fellowship Hall + Google calendar
21AA Meeting 10:30am from 10:30 am to 11:30 am
Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous Fellowship Hall + Google calendar
22Worship 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
23 24Bowling Night @Baden Bowl from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
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25Community Lenten Luncheon 12pm from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
Lunch at noon followed by a short reflection presented by Pastor Jim Sands
Free and open to the public; goodwill offering accepted.
Carey Community Center, 813 Indiana Avenue, Monaca, PA 15061 + 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
26 27NA Meeting 8pm from 8:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Meeting of Narcotics Anonymous Fellowship Hall + Google calendar
28AA Meeting 10:30am from 10:30 am to 11:30 am
Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous Fellowship Hall + Google calendar