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…

< June 2025 >
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
Times are approximate. Begins after children's message during 11am worship. + Google calendar
2 3 4Meeting of the Eves 6:30pm @Aliquippa First from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm
Evening women's group of Monaca & Aliquippa First UMCs
Meeting location alternates between the two churches.
Monaca UMC: Jan, Mar, May, July, Sept, Nov
Aliquippa First: 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
6 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
Times are approximate. Begins after children's message during 11am worship. + Google calendar
9Book Club 7pm @Aliquippa First from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm
"Reading United Methodists" Discussing:
Gilead by Marilynne Robinson
Aliquippa First UMC + Google calendar
10Food Pantry Distribution 11am-Noon from 11:00 am to 12:00 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 calendarMinistry Action Team 7pm from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
+ Google calendarAA Meeting 7pm from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous Fellowship Hall + Google calendar
12 13 14Coffee 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
15Happy 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
Our focus through the summer is FUN!
Times are approximate. Begins after children's message during 11am worship; ends when worship concludes.
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16 17Hymn Sing 1:30pm from 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm
Brighton Wellness & Rehab + Google calendar
18AA Meeting 7pm from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous Fellowship Hall + Google calendar
19Busy Hands 1pm from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Knitting/crochet Group Carey Community Center + Google calendar
20 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 Fun-day School 11:15am from 11:15 am to 12:00 pm
Our focus through the summer is FUN!
Times are approximate. Begins after children's message during 11am worship; ends when worship concludes.
+ Google calendar
23Vacation Bible School 9am-Noon all day
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24Vacation Bible School 9am-Noon all day
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25Vacation Bible School 9am-Noon 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
26Vacation Bible School 9am-Noon all day
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27Vacation Bible School 9am-1pm from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm
VBS: 9-Noon
Wrap-Up Party: Noon-1pm
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28Monaca Community Day / Fireworks all day
Visit our booth! We'll be selling hot sausage sandwiches and haluski + Google calendarAA Meeting 10:30am from 10:30 am to 11:30 am
Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous Fellowship Hall + Google calendar
29Worship 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
Our focus through the summer is FUN!
Times are approximate. Begins after children's message during 11am worship; ends when worship concludes.
+ Google calendar5th Sunday Donut Fellowship 12pm from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
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