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DearĀ friend,
We’re less than a month away from Easter! This year, we will have a Maundy Thursday/Holy Week Service on Thursday, April 17 at 6 PM, an online Zoom Good Friday Meditation at noon on Friday, April 18, Our annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 19 from 10 AM-12 PM, Easter Sunrise at 6:45 AM at Crescent Lake Park on April 20, as well as Easter Worship at Allendale at 10:30 AM.
Join Pastor Andy and Lynne Hensley in a class diving deeper into Everything [in] Between. Classes are offered on Zoom on Mondays at 6 PM and again on Wednesdays at 6 PM in person at Allendale in the Hybrid room.
Join via Zoom: allendaleumc.org/mondayclass
Online Devotion Book: allendaleumc.org/lent25
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Sometimes considered a short and boring parable, we decided to spice things upāpresenting our spirited ode to the Parable of the Fig Tree… in musical form! 🌳 One Year More!
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Aging Gathering
All those age 65 and older are invited to an
initial gathering on Tuesday, March 25 at 3
PM in the Wesley Room. Facilitated by Gina
Gibbs, LCSW, this session will introduce an
upcoming eight-week group focused on
navigating the aging process and sharing life
experiences.
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WEDNESDAY NIGHT DINNER MENU
Wed Mar 26
Lemon Chicken Piccata, Herb Roasted Potatoes,
Lemon Pepper Broccoli, Salad, Bread,
Dessert, Vegetarian Option
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Drag Bingo Fundraiser for Youth
Our resident drag queens Candy von Sparkle
and Patty Ann are excited to share that this
monthās Drag Queen Bingo on Wed Mar
26 will go toward supporting the youth!
Students will help call bingo numbers. $10
gets you 10 rounds of bingo. Bingo starts at
6 PM following our 5 PM dinner. We play for
small prizes.
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Sing in the Easter Choir!
Celebrate this holy season by lifting your voice in song with the Allendale Easter Choir! It’s a lovely way to be with community and it’s only a 3 week commitment (see the schedule below). All are welcome!
Please let Tru know if you plan to join us or if you have any questions! tru@allendaleumc.org. Hope to see you there!
- Easter Choir Rehearsal and Rehearsal Schedule:
- Wednesday, April 2; 7:30 PM- 9:00 PM
- Saturday, April 5; 1:00 PM- 3:00 PM
- Wednesday, April 9; 7:30 PM- 9:00 PM
- Saturday, April 12; 1:00 PM-3:00 PM
- Wednesday April 16; 7:30 PM- 9:00 PM
- Saturday, April 19; 1:00 PM- 3:00 PM
- Performance: Easter Sunday, April 20 (10:30 AM – Sunday Service)
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Cornerstone Wonder Walk/Run
Allendale’s United Women in Faith are excited to come together to participate in 45th Annual Wonder Walk/Run, a fundraiser supporting Cornerstone Family Ministries. Saturday, April 5, 2025.
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Fast Nehemiah Action
Join Allendale and local faith communities for the FAST (Faith and Action for Strength Together) Nehemiah Action on Monday, April 7 at 7 PM at First Baptist Church, 1900 Gandy Blvd. in St. Petersburg. Together, weāll advocate for solutions to affordable housing and water quality, demonstrating strong public support for change.
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ONLINE WORSHIP
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Lent Devotional Class
Join Pastor Andy and Lynne Hensley in a class diving deeper into Everything [in] Between. Classes are offered on Zoom on Mondays at 6 PM and again on Wednesdays at 6 PM in person at Allendale.
Join via Zoom: allendaleumc.org/mondayclass
Online Devotion Book: allendaleumc.org/lent25
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UPCOMING EVENTS
Visit www.allendaleumc.org/events for more details on upcoming events.
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WANT TO JOIN ALLENDALE?
Our next New Member Sunday is on Apr 13 at 10:30 AM
Sign up at www.allendaleumc.org/join
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Support the youth and get donuts
The youth are having a friendly competition to raise money for the youth ministry. They are selling donuts for $16 a dozen. Pre-Order donuts here: www.allendaleumc.org/donuts
When you order donuts, you will have the option to select a youth to support. Once you order, and the youth leaders have a chance to process your order, you will then be sent a code to redeem for a dozen donuts.
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Ongoing Classes
Grief Support Group – Every other Sun at 9 AM
Next Meeting on Apr 6
Lent Devotional Class on Zoom – Mon at 6 PM
Join via Zoom: www.allendaleumc.org/mondayclass
Wednesday Night Classes – Wednesdays
Dinner at 5 PM | Classes at 6 PM
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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.
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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.
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No Hate Radio
Our podcast hosted by Don Windle called āNo Hate Radioā is now available! Listen on your favorite podcast app by searching for No Hate Radio or visit www.nohateradio.com.
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The latest episode of No Hate Radio features Gina Gibbs, a dual-qualified social worker and attorney, to discuss her journey advocating for marginalized communities. From working in HIV/AIDS support services to addressing systemic injustices in Pinellas County, Gina shares insights on how law and social work intersect to create meaningful change, and the importance of resilience, activism, and community care in times of crisis.
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Church Council
Allendale’s church council meets four times per year and is an open meeting. If you wish to attend this meeting, sign up below to get emailed meeting reminders.
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YOUTH GATHERINGS
Youth (6th-12th grade) meets on Sunday nights from 5:30 PM-8 PM.
March 16 & 23 – Youth is cancelled
March 26 – Wednesday night dinner
and Drag Bingo fundraiser to support the youth.
March 30 – Youth as normal at 5:30
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