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 LeaderAnyone 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 UMCAfter 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 FamilyIt’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 TeaThis 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 SummerSome 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 PrayerThank 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: SPRCThis 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 2026Then 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 YouthThe 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 & EasterHoly Week and Easter were full of meaningful activities for children and adults! To kick off Holy Week on Palm Sunday, Pastor Jim led the…
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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 calendar | 2 | 3Bowling Night @Baden Bowl from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm + Google calendar | 4Community Lenten Luncheon 12pm @St. John's from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm On each Wednesday from February 25th through March 25th, a different Monaca church will host lunch at 12 noon, immediately followed by a devotion. Free and open to the public. Goodwill offerings accepted.
Mary Queen of Saints Parish, St. John the Baptist Catholic Church -- Virginia Ave & 15th St, Monaca
+ Google calendarYouth Group 6pm from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm+ Google calendarEves Meeting 6:30pm @Aliquippa First from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm  Meeting of the evening women's group of Monaca & Aliquippa First UMCs.Meeting location alternates each month 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 | 7Daylight Saving Time Begins all day DST begins at 2am 3/8/2026. Remember to "spring forward" and turn your clocks ahead before bedtime! + Google calendarAA Meeting 10:30am from 10:30 am to 11:30 am Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous
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| 8Study on 'Why Easter Matters' by Andy Stanley 10am from 10:00 am to 10:45 am Studying Why Easter Matters by Andy Stanley Sundays at 10am, March 8, 15, 22, and 29 + 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 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 | 9Book Club 7pm–Magic Hour by Kristin Hannah @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: Magic Hour by Kristin Hannah Discussion led by: Vera Lovewell 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 | 11Community Lenten Luncheon 12pm @Redeemer Trinity from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pmOn each Wednesday from February 25th through March 25th, a different Monaca church will host lunch at 12 noon, immediately followed by a devotion. Free and open to the public. Goodwill offerings accepted.
Redeemer Trinity Lutheran Church 819 Washington Ave, Monaca + 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 pmMeeting of Narcotics Anonymous
Fellowship Hall
+ Google calendar | 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 amMeeting of Alcoholics Anonymous
Fellowship Hall
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| 15Study on 'Why Easter Matters' by Andy Stanley 10am from 10:00 am to 10:45 am Studying Why Easter Matters by Andy Stanley Sundays at 10am, March 8, 15, 22, and 29 + 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 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 | 16 | 17Happy St. Patrick's Day! all day + Google calendarBowling Night @Baden Bowl from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm+ Google calendar | 18Community Lenten Luncheon 12pm @First Presbyterian from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pmOn each Wednesday from February 25th through March 25th, a different Monaca church will host lunch at 12 noon, immediately followed by a devotion. Free and open to the public. Goodwill offerings accepted.
First Presbyterian Church 1301 Indiana Ave, Monaca + 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 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
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| 22Study on 'Why Easter Matters' by Andy Stanley 10am from 10:00 am to 10:45 am Studying Why Easter Matters by Andy Stanley Sundays at 10am, March 8, 15, 22, and 29 + 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 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 @Monacrest from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pmOn each Wednesday from February 25th through March 25th, a different Monaca church will host lunch at 12 noon, immediately followed by a devotion. Free and open to the public. Goodwill offerings accepted.
Monacrest Free Methodist Church 995 Elmira St, Monaca + 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 pmMeeting of Narcotics Anonymous
Fellowship Hall
+ Google calendar | 28AA Meeting 10:30am from 10:30 am to 11:30 amMeeting of Alcoholics Anonymous
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29Palm Sunday all day Today starts Holy Week!
+ Google calendarStudy on 'Why Easter Matters' by Andy Stanley 10am from 10:00 am to 10:45 amStudying Why Easter Matters by Andy Stanley Sundays at 10am, March 8, 15, 22, and 29 + 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 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 | 30 | 31Bowling Night @Baden Bowl from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm+ Google calendar | |||||||