Thank You, Mike!

And More News from Executive Council

After serving as Council Chair of Monaca UMC for more than 15 years, Mike McCullough is retiring from the position. Mike has led the church through numerous changes, always with sound reason and integrity. If you see or talk to Mike in the coming weeks, be sure to thank him for his service and leadership through the years!

Since November 19th was Mike’s last time chairing a council meeting, his fellow council members took the opportunity to thank him with a delicious cake, a round of “For He’s a Jolly Good Fellow,” and plenty of well wishes and prayers.

At this same council meeting, Clay Beringer III graciously accepted the nomination to fill the position of chairperson beginning January 1st. Clay has been involved in church leadership for decades and is sure to do an excellent job in this position.

The rest of council was approved at the October 26th Church Conference:

  • Helen Bloom, Staff—Parish Relations Committee (SPRC) Representative
  • Norma Coast, Lay Member to Annual Conference (Alternate)
  • Mary Margaret Corless, Lay Leader
  • Deb Croyle, Recording Secretary
  • Don Dierdorf, SPRC Representative
  • Gretchen Harich, Membership Secretary
  • John Hesser, Trustee
  • Linda Hill, SPRC Representative
  • Dennis Houser, Trustees Chair
  • Roberta Houser, SPRC Chair
  • Vera Lovewell, Ministry Action Team Chair
  • Betsylynn Majzlik, Financial Secretary
  • Mark McCullough, Treasurer
  • Mike McCullough, Trustee
  • Joanne Ziegler, Finance Chair
  • Trish Ziegler, Trustee

Congratulations and thanks to these individuals for their service!

Photo: Mike cutting his retirement cake with assistance from Council Secretary Deb Croyle.

Coming Up…

< August 2025 >
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
          1Blood Drive 11:30am-5pm @ Aliquippa First from 11:30 am to 5:00 pm
Being held in partnership with the American Red Cross.
Brownies and ice cream to all come in to donate!
Aliquippa First UMC, 2816 Brodhead Rd, Aliquippa + Google calendarNA Meeting 8pm from 8:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Meeting of Narcotics Anonymous Fellowship Hall + Google calendar
2AA Meeting 10:30am from 10:30 am to 11:30 am
Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous Fellowship Hall + Google calendar
3Worship w/ Communion 11am from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm
Holy Communion Offered 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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4 5 6Meeting 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
7Busy Hands 1pm from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Knitting/crochet Group Carey Community Center + Google calendar
8NA Meeting 8pm from 8:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Meeting of Narcotics Anonymous Fellowship Hall + Google calendar
9Coffee 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
10Worship 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 calendarMinistry Action Team Noon from 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm
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11 12Food Pantry Distribution 11am-Noon from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm
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13"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
14 15Movie Night 6pm from 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Featuring: Letters to God
Pizza and a movie!
+ Google calendarNA Meeting 8pm from 8:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Meeting of Narcotics Anonymous Fellowship Hall + Google calendar
16AA Meeting 10:30am from 10:30 am to 11:30 am
Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous Fellowship Hall + Google calendar
17Worship 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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18 19Hymn Sing 1:30pm from 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm
Brighton Wellness & Rehab + Google calendar
20AA Meeting 7pm from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous Fellowship Hall + Google calendar
21Busy Hands 1pm from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Knitting/crochet Group Carey Community Center + Google calendar
22NA Meeting 8pm from 8:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Meeting of Narcotics Anonymous Fellowship Hall + Google calendar
23Rummage Sale 9am-1pm @ Aliquippa First from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm
Aliquippa First UMC, 2816 Brodhead Rd, Aliquippa + Google calendarAA Meeting 10:30am from 10:30 am to 11:30 am
Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous Fellowship Hall + Google calendar
24Outdoor Worship & Picnic 11am @Antoline Park from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm
Antoline Park, Legion Shelter + Google calendar
25 26 27"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
28 29NA Meeting 8pm from 8:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Meeting of Narcotics Anonymous Fellowship Hall + Google calendar
30AA Meeting 10:30am from 10:30 am to 11:30 am
Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous Fellowship Hall + Google calendar
31Worship 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 calendarNo Donuts Today from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
Our quarterly donut fellowship has been rescheduled for Back to Church Sunday, Sept. 14th. Join us! + Google calendar