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The Bellringer: Ringing against Injustice

Friday, July 12, 2024

Dear friend,

Pastor Andy and Pastor Brittany will be swapping pulpits for the rest of July! Come show her some Allendale love the next three Sundays at 10:30 AM!

Rev. Brittany Leclair (she/they) is the pastor at First UMC Pinellas Park, where she has recently started her second year. She’s a lifelong United Methodist and 3rd generation Methodist pastor, currently attending Duke Divinity School, and plans to graduate in 2027 with their Mdiv. Brittany is married with 3 children, 2 dogs, a cat, and a bearded dragon. When Brittany’s not preaching, you can find her camping, beaching, and stirring up good trouble in the community.


Social Justice Group

The Social Justice Group is meeting this Tue Jul 16 in the Hybrid Room at 6:30 PM.

In addition, they are writing postcards encouraging people to check their voter registration status and request mail-in ballots. Meeting in the Hybrid room this Wed Jul 17 from 5-6 PM.

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. 

Palestinian Movie Screening

We will have a screening of “The Night Won’t End”. The film follows three Palestinian families as they recount the horrific experiences they have endured during the war. The screening start at 6:30 PM on Thu Jul 25 in the Sanctuary.


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 30

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.

Sun Jul 14 10:30 AM – New Member Sunday | Join Allendale!
Sign up at www.allendaleumc.org/join
Thu Jul 25 6:30 PM – Palestinian Movie: “The Night Won’t End”
Learn more at www.allendaleumc.org/events
Wed Jul 31 5:00 PM – Wednesday Night Kick-off with Dinner & Drag Bingo
Learn more at www.allendaleumc.org/events
Aug 16-18 Discernment for Deaconesses and Home Missioners
Learn more at www.allendaleumc.org/events
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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