News & Events
- 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 YouthSpring 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 OpportunitiesAlong 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 LentThank 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…
- Sharing the LoveAlong with regular pantry staples, patrons of our February Food Pantry distribution received some extra love in the form of tasty snacks, lovingly packaged by…
- The Brightest Week of the Year is Coming Soon!VACATION BIBLE SCHOOLFor Kids Entering Grades K-12Monday, June 15, 2026—Friday, June 19, 20269am-NoonWrap-up Party Friday, Noon to 1pm You’re invited to Illumination Station, where we’ll…
- Our Sympathy (Dierdorf Powell)Please lift up Don Dierdorf and Bobbie Dierdorf and family in prayer as they mourn the loss of Donna Powell. Donna was Don’s twin sister…
- Pastor’s Message for February 2026“You will keep in perfect peace all who trust in you, all whose thoughts are fixed on you.”-Isaiah 26:3 Let it snow! Let it…
- Ash Wednesday ServiceYou’re invited to attend Monaca UMC on Ash Wednesday, February 18th, at 7pm. Receive ashes during worship on this first day of Lent. Public welcome!
- Sharing God’s LoveOpportunities for Food & Fellowship This Month Monaca UMC is sharing God’s love this month with opportunities for food and fellowship! On SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 8th,…
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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 + Google calendar | 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 UMCsMeeting 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 amMeeting of Alcoholics Anonymous
Fellowship Hall
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| 8Worship 11am from 11:00 am to 12:00 pmTraditional worship, including prayer and the singing of traditional hymns.
Church Sanctuary
+ Google calendarKids Sunday School ~11:15am from 11:15 am to 12:00 pmBegins 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 + Google calendar | 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+ Google calendar | 11"PhDs" 6:30pm @Aliquippa First, Lounge from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pmFor "Projects Half Done" - knitting/crochet group; 2nd & 4th Wednesday of the month
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+ Google calendarAA Meeting 7pm from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pmMeeting of Alcoholics Anonymous
Fellowship Hall
+ Google calendar | 12 | 13NA Meeting 8pm from 8:00 pm to 9:00 pmMeeting 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 amMeeting of Alcoholics Anonymous
Fellowship Hall
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| 15Worship 11am from 11:00 am to 12:00 pmTraditional 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 + Google calendar | 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+ Google calendar | 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 pmMeeting 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 pmKnitting/crochet Group
Carey Community Center
+ Google calendar | 20NA Meeting 8pm from 8:00 pm to 9:00 pmMeeting of Narcotics Anonymous
Fellowship Hall
+ Google calendar | 21AA Meeting 10:30am from 10:30 am to 11:30 amMeeting of Alcoholics Anonymous
Fellowship Hall
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| 22Worship 11am from 11:00 am to 12:00 pmTraditional worship, including prayer and the singing of traditional hymns.
Church Sanctuary
+ Google calendarKids Sunday School ~11:15am from 11:15 am to 12:00 pmBegins 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+ Google calendar | 25Community Lenten Luncheon 12pm from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm Lunch at noon followed by a short reflection presented by Pastor Jim SandsFree 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 pmMeeting of Alcoholics Anonymous
Fellowship Hall
+ Google calendar | 26 | 27NA Meeting 8pm from 8:00 pm to 9:00 pmMeeting of Narcotics Anonymous
Fellowship Hall
+ Google calendar | 28AA Meeting 10:30am from 10:30 am to 11:30 amMeeting of Alcoholics Anonymous
Fellowship Hall
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