News & Events

  • 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…

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  1Blood Drive Noon-5pm from 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Register in advance by calling 1-800-RED-CROSS or sign up online at https://www.redcrossblood.org/give. Carey Community Center + Google calendar
2 3WPAUMC Annual Conference from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm
Please pray for all in attendance as they address church business for the region. PennWest California + Google calendarNo Youth Group Tonight from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
We're taking a break for the summer! + Google calendarAA Meeting 7pm from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous Fellowship Hall + Google calendar
4WPAUMC Annual Conference from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm
Please pray for all in attendance as they address church business for the region. PennWest California + Google calendarBusy Hands 1pm from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Knitting/crochet Group Carey Community Center + Google calendar
5WPAUMC Annual Conference from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm
Please pray for all in attendance as they address church business for the region. PennWest California + Google calendarNA Meeting 8pm from 8:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Meeting of Narcotics Anonymous Fellowship Hall + Google calendar
6WPAUMC Annual Conference from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm
Please pray for all in attendance as they address church business for the region. PennWest California + Google calendarAA Meeting 10:30am from 10:30 am to 11:30 am
Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous Fellowship Hall + Google calendar
7Worship 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 calendarSands Family Farewell Luncheon Noon from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
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8Book Club 7pm–The Downstairs Girl by Stacey Lee @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: The Downstairs Girl by Stacey Lee
Discussion led by: Vera Lovewell
2816 Brodhead Rd, Aliquippa 15001 + Google calendar
9Food Pantry Distribution 11am-Noon from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm
Free and open to all Monaca area and Center Township residents + Google calendar
10AA Meeting 7pm from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous Fellowship Hall + Google calendar
11 12NA Meeting 8pm from 8:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Meeting of Narcotics Anonymous Fellowship Hall + Google calendar
13AA Meeting 10:30am from 10:30 am to 11:30 am
Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous Fellowship Hall + Google calendar
14Worship 11am from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm
Traditional worship, including prayer and the singing of traditional hymns. Church Sanctuary + Google calendarKids Fun-day 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 calendarGloryinger Handbell Choir Concert 4pm @Aliquippa First from 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Special concert of patriotic music First UMC
2816 Brodhead Rd
Aliquippa, PA 15001
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152026 VBS 9am-Noon from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
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162026 VBS 9am-Noon from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
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172026 VBS 9am-Noon from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
+ Google calendarUnited Women of Faith 1pm @Aliquippa First 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
182026 VBS 9am-Noon from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
+ Google calendarBusy Hands 1pm from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Knitting/crochet Group Carey Community Center + Google calendar
192026 VBS & Wrap-Up Party 9am-1:00pm from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm
+ Google calendarMUMC Providing Men's Shelter Meal from 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm
3rd Friday of each month, except for November, when we provided Thanksgiving dinner. Sign up in the church lobby to assist. + Google calendarNA Meeting 8pm from 8:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Meeting of Narcotics Anonymous Fellowship Hall + Google calendar
20AA Meeting 10:30am from 10:30 am to 11:30 am
Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous Fellowship Hall + Google calendar
21Happy Father's Day! all day
+ Google calendarWorship 11am from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm
Traditional worship, including prayer and the singing of traditional hymns. Church Sanctuary + Google calendarKids Fun-day 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
22 23 24AA Meeting 7pm from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous Fellowship Hall + Google calendar
25 26NA Meeting 8pm from 8:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Meeting of Narcotics Anonymous Fellowship Hall + Google calendar
27Monaca Community Day @3pm-Fireworks all day
Visit our booth! near Monaca Riverfront Park & Pumphouse + Google calendarAA Meeting 10:30am from 10:30 am to 11:30 am
Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous Fellowship Hall + Google calendar
28Worship 11am from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm
Traditional worship, including prayer and the singing of traditional hymns. Church Sanctuary + Google calendarKids Fun-day 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
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