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The Bellringer: Ringing against Injustice

Friday, May 23, 2025

Dear friend,

THIS WEEK AT ALLENDALE:

Save Medicare And Medicaid Town Hall with David Jolly

Join Save Social Security And Medicare Now and David Jolly, former member of the U.S. House Representatives for Florida’s 13th District in Pinellas County. for a Town Hall at Allendale UMC on Saturday, May 24 from 11 AM-12:30 PM.

After an update with David Jolly on the devastating health care cuts just passed in the House Budget, attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions and get fact-based answers.

KINDOM Pride T-Shirt

Our new “Kindom” Pride shirts are now available for preorder!

If you’re local to Allendale, place your order now on our preorder form to avoid shipping costs. We’ll place a bulk order at the church and notify you when your shirt is ready for pickup at Allendale. This preorder window will close next Sunday, May 25, at 11:59 PM, and shirts will arrive roughly 1-2 weeks after that.

Not local? No worries! Starting Monday, you’ll be able to order from our online store to have your shirt shipped directly to you. You can also choose from additional styles like tank tops and long sleeves.

Painting With A Twist

We have a new date for “Painting with a Twist,” hosted by Bobbie Windle. Join us on Wednesday, May 28, from 6–7 PM. The cost is $5 or pay what you can. Sign up at www.allendaleumc.org/painting.

Drag Bingo supporting Girls Rock St. Pete

Join us for Allendale’s Monthly Charity Drag Bingo, a lively joyous night of fun, performances, and community support. Ten bingo games are just $10, with proceeds benefiting Girls Rock St. Pete, a local nonprofit empowering girls, women, and gender-expansive individuals through music and mentorship. Enjoy fabulous drag performances, prizes, and glitter-filled joy—all for a great cause!


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.

UPCOMING EVENTS

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

Wed May 28 6 PM – Painting With A Twist (Community Center)
Learn more at www.allendaleumc.org/events
Fri May 30 6 PM – Charity Drag Bingo Supporting GRSP (Sanctuary)
Learn more at www.allendaleumc.org/events
June – July All-church book study: Wesleyan Vile-tality – Reclaiming the heart of Methodist Identiy (Communitiy Center) Sundays 9-10 AM
Learn more at www.allendaleumc.org/events
Sun Jun 8 10:30 AM – New Member Sunday | Join Allendale!
Sign up at www.allendaleumc.org/join
Tue Jun 17 6 PM – Social Justice Team (Community Center)
Learn more at www.allendaleumc.org/events
Sat Jun 28 Allendale Marching in the St Pete Pride Parade
Learn more at www.allendaleumc.org/events
Sun Jun 29 Drag Queen Led Worship – 5th Sunday in June
Learn more at www.allendaleumc.org/events
Jun 30-Jul 5 Youth at Warren Willis Summer Camp
Learn more at www.allendaleumc.org/events
Jul 7-11 9 AM-12 PM – Vacation Bible School at Allendale
Learn more at www.allendaleumc.org/events
Tue Jul 8 6 PM – Staff Parish | 7 PM – Trustees
Committee Meetings
Thu Jul 10 6 PM – Finance | 7 PM – Church Council
Committee Meetings

Join the Allendale Young Adults Discord

Allendale UMC now has a Discord server for young adults—a space to connect, share, and build community throughout the week. Discord is a free app for group chats and online events, making it easy to stay in touch online beyond Sunday mornings. Join at www.allendaleumc.org/youngadults.

Ongoing Classes

Grief Support Group – Every other Sun at 9 AM
Next Meeting on May 18 & June 1

Scripture 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
“On Tyranny” by Timothy Snyder
led by Dr. Kate Pravera and Lynne Hensley

Stand for Democracy – Mondays at 5 PM

There is a group that gathers for Stand for Democracy, including many from Allendale. Join us on Mondays from 5–6 PM at the northwest corner of 22nd Ave N and 34th St N, near the CVS Pharmacy, to raise our voices and signs together. Feel free to stand for democracy with your friends.

WANT TO JOIN ALLENDALE?

Our next New Member Sunday is on June 8 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


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

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.

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 four times per year and is an open meeting. If you wish to attend this meeting, sign up below to get emailed meeting reminders.

CHURCH COUNCIL MEETING ACCESS

YOUTH GATHERINGS

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

WEDNESDAY NIGHT DINNERS

On Summer Break
Meals will resume on Wed Aug 6.

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