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…

< December 2023 >
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
          1 2AA Meeting 10:30am from 10:30 am to 11:30 am
Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous Fellowship Hall + Google calendarMonaca Hometown Christmas from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Look for our angel card table! + Google calendar
3Nativity Play Practice from 10:00 am to 10:45 am
+ Google calendarWorship w/ Communion 11am from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm
Holy Communion Offered Church Sanctuary + Google calendarKids Sunday School from 11:15 am to 12:00 pm
Starts following the children's message during worship, at approx. 11:15am. + Google calendar
4 5Hymn Sing from 1:30 pm to 12:00 am
with Communion and cookies! Brighton Rehab & Wellness + Google calendarBowling League from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
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6AA 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
8 9AA 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 Sunday School from 11:15 am to 12:00 pm
Starts following the children's message during worship, at approx. 11:15am. + Google calendarWilsons' Christmas Open House from 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm
See invite in November or December newsletter + Google calendar
11 12Community Lunch from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm
Held during monthly food pantry + Google calendarFood Pantry Distribution from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm
+ Google calendarBowling League from 7:00 pm to 9:00 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 15 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 Sunday School from 11:15 am to 12:00 pm
Starts following the children's message during worship, at approx. 11:15am. + Google calendar
18 19Bowling League from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
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20United Women in Faith Meeting from 1:00 pm to 12:00 am
(formerly United Methodist Women) business meeting and informative program at Aliquippa First UMC Map+ Google calendarAA 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 calendarBlue Christmas Program from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Tap/click for details! Church Sanctuary + Google calendar
22 23AA Meeting 10:30am from 10:30 am to 11:30 am
Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous Fellowship Hall + Google calendar
24Nativity Play from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm
+ Google calendarChristmas Eve Candlelight Worship from 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Sanctuary + Google calendar
25Merry Christmas! all day
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26No Bowling all day
Christmas Break + Google calendar
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 29 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 calendarNew Year's Eve Brunch from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm
Carey Center + Google calendar