Mission U (previously known as School of Mission) will be held this year from August 1 to 3 at Western Ct. State University in Danbury. Mission studies will be "Living Sacramentally, Walking Justly," "The Roma of Europe," and "Poverty," with a youth study of "Migration."  More details about the program, as well as registration information can be found at http://nyac.com/missionu.

The West End Farmers’ Market, sponsored by the West End Civic Association, will be open each Tuesday and Friday from 4:00pm until 7:00pm on the church lawn from June 4th until the end of October. The market features fresh fruits and vegetables, eggs, meat, cheese, bread and more. All items are locally grown or made in Connecticut.

Disciple Bible Study 1 is an organized study of the Bible with daily readings and weekly meetings which take place on Wednesdays at noon and again at 7:30 PM in the church parlor. For more information please contact Pastor Major.

United Methodist Church of Hartford has a Safe Sanctuary Policy which is periodically reviewed and has recently been updated. You can review this policy at the following link: Safe Sanctuary Policy.

Our young students are in need of teachers for their Sunday church school lessons.  Teaching experience is not as necessary as your love for and desire to work with children. Your class will be small and you will enjoy the support of other teachers, as well as up-to-date materials. Please let Pastor Major know of your interest and willingness to instruct our children, either by calling her directly or by emailing pastor@umcofhartford.org.

Our United Methodist Women’s “Tuesday Study Group”  resumed October 16th, meeting the third Tuesday of each month through June (with no meetings in January or February). We are focused on the book "The Cup of Our Life, a creative guide for spiritual growth".....  Our time together in the church parlor begins with a “bring your own” lunch at 12:30 p.m. We take turns serving as the hostess who sets up, cleans up and provides dessert. The study starts at 1:00pm, finishing by 2:30pm. Newcomers are most welcome! Books and study materials cost $15 and must be ordered by September 2, payable at the first session.  Please speak to Dianne Antos (dianne@umcofhartford.org) if you are interested in joining this women's study program.

Imagine No Malaria is a major effort by the people of The United Methodist Church, putting our faith into action to end preventable deaths by malaria in Africa. Achieving this goal requires an integrated strategy against the disease. As a life-saving ministry, Imagine No Malaria aims to empower the people of Africa to overcome malaria’s burden. We fight malaria with a comprehensive model that begins with, but goes well beyond bed nets. You can learn more at www.ImagineNoMalaria.org. Every $10 donated can protect an entire family against this deadly disease. Let's do it!

Adult Forum Bible Study meets Sundays at 1130 A.M. for an hour in Wesley Hall from September through May. We read and discuss bible writings, considering the theological and historical contexts as well as what the writings mean to each of us. We come from such varied backgrounds and faith understandings that our interchanges and views enlighten, enrich and stimulate us all... Newcomers are always welcome to join in for lively conversation and warm fellowship.

With the difficult economy, basic financial needs have been tough to meet for many. As folks have challenges, our discretionary fund empowers our pastor to make immediate and confidential financial disbursements to people in need. You can support this work by writing a check to support the pastor’s discretionary fund.

The Chancel Choir does a wonderful job leading all of us in singing. New members may join us at any time. We have fun rehearsing on Thursday evenings from 7:30-9PM. We also share a prayer, a reading, or a favorite hymn at the end of each rehearsal and truly do as St Augustine said: “Those who sing, pray twice.” If you cannot commit to every week, we still would love you to be with us when you can. Speak with or email music Director Cheryl Wadsworth, or speak with any choir  member, to learn more.

Don’t forget to bring your canned and dry goods to church on Sundays. We collect the goods in the wheelbarrow in the narthex at the back of the sanctuary each week for our West End Food Pantry. The pantry provides food to over 100 families each month.

Our sanctuary is enhanced by flowers on the altar during worship on Sunday mornings. You can sign up now for an upcoming date on which you would like to honor or remember an event or loved one. The cost is $35, and you should note “flowers” on the memo line of your check. You can sign up on the bulletin board outside the church office, or by phoning (860-523-5132) or emailing the church (staff@umcofhartford.org).

The new medical privacy laws (HIPPA) restrict hospitals and nursing homes from alerting churches of admissions of its members. Patient rosters are no longer available to us either. So please notify the church office whenever you or a family member is admitted to a healthcare facility. This will allow the pastor to know the information and make a pastoral care visit.

Our various Feeding Ministries rely on contributions to keep serving hungry people. As a result, there are coin jars kept where we can drop spare change as we come to church service on Sunday mornings. One is at the back of the sanctuary as you enter; another is in the hallway heading toward the office. Over time this change adds up to amounts that help support our Loaves & Fishes and South Park Inn meals, and our West End Food Pantry.