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The Bellringer: Ringing against Injustice

Monday, June 17, 2024

Dear friend,

March with us this Saturday in the 2024 St Pete Pride Parade, June 22, 2024!

All participants need to be in line by 5:30 PM, and the parade will step off sometime between 6:00 and 6:30 PM. Our float is expected to be staged in the blue zone, shown on the map below, near Albert Whitted Park. The parade will run from Albert Whitted Park north up Bayshore Drive, ending by Vinoy Park.

We recommend parking near North Shore Pool, which is by the end of the parade route, and walking or catching a ride to the staging area. 

Let us know you’re marching so we can send you text updates: www.allendaleumc.org/pride

2024 Pride T-Shirt

Celebrate the boundless love and inclusivity of Jesus with our “Drag Queen Jesus: Sacred Heart of Love” t-shirt. In a world where drag queens face hatred, bullying, and legislative attacks, this shirt declares that Jesus is right there with them, offering mercy, love, and healing. We stand with marginalized communities, including drag queens, who reflect the living Christ in their resilience, joy, and grace.

Pick up your shirt at the table in the back of the Sanctuary on Sunday mornings, or stop by the Church Office during our office hours. You can also have a shirt shipped to you by visiting: www.allendaleumc.org/shirts

*Shirts shipped from our online store
won’t arrive in time for the parade. 


Queer and Fearless

Tombolo Books is partnering with Equality Florida and Allendale UMC to host this free community event at Allendale. Learn more and RSVP: www.tombolobooks.com

Just Like Me VBS – Happening Now!

We learn to love our earth and delight in God as creator, redeemer, and sustainer of all things at a week-long Vacation Bible School. This week we are in the garden as we celebrate who we are, learn how to use our voice, and share our gifts with our community! We’ll share some photos in worship on Sunday and in the next Bellringer!


ONLINE WORSHIP

Check out last Sunday’s worship service!
Join us online every Sunday at 10:30 AM on Facebook Live or Vimeo.
Our Archive of past services can be found here.

And check out our YouTube Channel
for Sermons and other clips.

DISCERNING A MINISTRY ROLE:


Save the date for August 16-18 for a special discernment with Deaconess Megan Hale. Deaconesses and Home Missioners are laypeople who are called by God to be in a lifetime relationship in The United Methodist Church for engagement with a full-time vocation in ministries of love, justice, and service. Together, they alleviate suffering, eradicate causes of injustice and all that robs life of dignity and worth, facilitate the development of full human potential, and share in the building global community through the church universal. This is for those curious and seeking to serve the church more intentionally as a layperson. Learn more and register at www.allendaleumc.org/dhm


DIGITAL BULLETIN

Download a PDF version of our weekly bulletin containing an order of worship for our Sunday service, updates on our church family including birthdays and prayer requests, and more.

DOWNLOAD BULLETIN PDF

Food Pantry Donations

The United Women in Faith are continuing their collection of non-perishable food for local food pantries. Cereal, pasta, canned fruit and beans with tabs, and spaghetti sauce (no glass) are especially welcome! Collection bins are in the Kitchen and Narthex outside the Sanctuary.

WANT TO JOIN ALLENDALE?

Our next New Member Sunday is on Jul 14 at 10:30 AM
Sign up at www.allendaleumc.org/join


GIFTS

Give online:  www.allendaleumc.org/give
Text-to-give:  Text amount to 727-312-0808

Ongoing Classes

Grief Support Group – Every other Sun at 9 AM
Next Meeting on Jun 16

Scripture Class on Zoom – Mon at 6 PM
Join via Zoom: www.allendaleumc.org/online

Wednesday Night Classes – Wednesdays
Dinner at 5 PM | Classes at 6 PM
On Summer Break until Jul 31

UPCOMING EVENTS

Visit www.allendaleumc.org/events for more details on upcoming events.

June 17-21 Inclusive Vacation Bible School – “Just Like Me”
Learn more at www.allendaleumc.org/events
Sat Jun 22 Allendale Marching in St. Pete Pride Parade
Learn more at www.allendaleumc.org/events
Tue Jun 25 7 PM – Tombolo Books: Queer and Fearless
Learn more at www.allendaleumc.org/events
Sun Jun 30 10:30 AM – Drag Gospel Worship
Learn more at www.allendaleumc.org/events
Tue Jul 2 7 PM – Tombolo Books: Civil Rights Act 60th Anniversary
Learn more at www.allendaleumc.org/events
July 8-13 Youth at Warren Willis Camp for Summer Camp
Learn more at www.allendaleumc.org/events
Sun Jul 14 10:30 AM – New Member Sunday | Join Allendale!
Sign up at www.allendaleumc.org/join
Sat Oct 12 Allendale 100th Anniversary Open House
Learn more at www.allendaleumc.org/events
Sun Oct 13 Allendale 100th Anniversary Homecoming
Learn more at www.allendaleumc.org/events

No Hate Radio

Our podcast hosted by Don Windle called “No Hate Radio” is now available! Listen on your favorite podcast app by searching for No Hate Radio or visit www.nohateradio.com.

Church Council

Allendale’s church council meets every other month and is an open meeting. If you wish to attend this meeting, sign up below to get emailed meeting reminders.

CHURCH COUNCIL MEETING ACCESS

VIRTUAL GATHERINGS

In addition to worship being offered in-person,
we also live stream our worship on Sundays at 10:30 AM.
Watch on Facebook Live or Vimeo.
Our Archive of past services can be found here.

We also offer studies, classes, and other virtual gatherings via Zoom.
View a list of virtual events and when they occur.

YOUTH GATHERINGS

Youth (6th-12th grade) meets on Sunday nights from 5:30 PM-8 PM.

Here’s our Summer Schedule:

June 2: Youth 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM
June 9: Youth 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM
June 16: Youth Canceled

June 23: Youth 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM
June 26: Warren Willis Parent Meeting With Chaperones
June 30: Youth 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM
July 7: Youth Canceled
July 8 – 13: Warren Willis Camp
July 14: Youth Canceled
July 21: Youth 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM
July 28: Youth 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM
August 4: Youth 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM
August 7-9: End Of Summer Bash 5:30 PM – 8 PM
August 8: 6 PM End of Summer Overnight Lock-in

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