St. Paul's United Methodist Church, West Valley, NY


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ADULT MINISTRY



Sunday School

Sunday School is held Sunday mornings at 9:30 a.m.  There are various adult classes, using a variety of resources to apply God's Word to life as a Christian.

Covenant Discipleship (CD) Group

The Covenant Discipleship Group meets on Sunday at 8:00 a.m. in a provate home.  A CD group consists of two to seven people who agree to meet together for one hour per week in order to hold themselves mutually accountable for their discipleship.  They do this by affirming a written covenant on which they themselves have agreed.

Christian Growth Opportunities

Advent, Lenten, and Bible Study Series are offered throughout the year.

United Methodist Men

All men are welcome to meet on a Saturday of the month at 8:00 a.m. for breakfast and fellowship.

United Methodist Women

All women are welcome to meet on the third Monday of each month, except in July and August, at 7:30 p.m. in the church parlor or in a private home.

Some of the activities the UMW sponsors are:
- All-church picnic in July or August
- Mother-Daughter Dinner in May
- Election Day Roast Beef Dinner and Christmas Bazaar/Bake Sale.

A few of the UMW mission projects are:
- LOVE INC
- Missionary and UMCOR support
- Christmas remembrance to elderly and shut ins.


Prayer Groups

A group meets on Tuesdays at 9:00 a.m.  This group is connected with the Upper Room Prayer Ministry in Nashville.

Choir

Anyone 7th grade and up is welcome to attend Wednesday evening rehearsals from 7:00 to 8:00, September through June.

Special Music Programs

The West Valley Community Choir presents an annual Christmas Cantata, and also sing at the Thanksgiving Community Ecumenical Service.

Fellowship

Once a month, a Fellowship Time is held after the Sunday Worship Service.

Seasonal fellowship events are planned to encourage participation by all members of the congregation, including:
- United Methodist Men
- United Methodist Women

St. Paul's plans events during the year to include the entire church family and are announced in the bulletins.

Christian Summer Camping

See the "Camping Progam" for more information.



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