News & Announcements

  • Join Monaca UMC at Monaca’s Community Day, June 27th!
    Please visit Monaca UMC’s booth at this year’s Monaca Community Day at Monaca’s Riverfront Park. See below for the Community Day flyer. We will be…
  • Pastor Jim’s Parting Message (June 2026)
    Dear Friends, The history of the way we part from one another has long involved sharing hopes for good things for those we leave behind.…
  • Mary Margaret Corless to Step Down as Lay Leader
    Anyone who attends Monaca UMC likely knows Mary Margaret Corless. As Lay Leader — and Volunteer Extraordinaire — Mary is involved in most aspects of…
  • The Brightest Week of the Year Comes to Monaca UMC
    After months of planning, Vacation Bible School is finally here! This year’s program will be our biggest yet, with more than 30 kids registered before…
  • A Warm Welcome for Rev. Rob Hernan and Family
    It’s time to roll out the red carpet for Reverend Rob—as he likes to be known—and his family, as they arrive to Aliquippa First and…
  • A Timely Tea
    This year’s Ladies Tea at Monaca UMC blended a love of art with a love of country! Members of Beaver Valley Artists presented a beautiful…
  • Slowing Down for the Summer
    Some of the ministries at Monaca and Aliquippa First UMCs will take a break this summer. Below is a summary of what is continuing through…
  • National Day of Prayer
    Thank you to everyone who attended the National Day of Prayer service held on Thursday, May 7th at George Washington Park in Monaca. We were…
  • Committee Spotlight: SPRC
    This committee might not have an easy-to-remember name, but its work is certainly memorable and vital to congregational ministry. SPRC stands for Staff–Parish Relations Committee.…
  • Pastor’s Message for May 2026
    Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing…
  • Bowling: Fun for Adults and Youth
    The 2025-2026 season for Monaca UMC’s Bowling League ended in fierce competition. The first-place team from the first half of the season, the Wiley Coyotes,…
  • Highlights from Holy Week & Easter
    Holy Week and Easter were full of meaningful activities for children and adults! To kick off Holy Week on Palm Sunday, Pastor Jim led the…

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 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 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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