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5/17/2023

May and June 2023

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Lots of exciting news in this edition of our latest newsletter for CCUMC.. In this issue: 
--Palm Sunday Puppet Show: The Wise Owl and Friends! CLICK HERE to watch on YouTube
--Rev. Rebecca's Goodbye Pastoral Letter
--Honoring our Church Sexton, Patty Piper CLICK HERE to watch on YouTube

--Photos from our Lenten Luncheon 
--Welcome to new church members! 
​and so much more! 


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3/26/2023

Spring Newsletter 2023

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Blessed Lent and Happy Easter! Check out our latest Newsletter from Christ Community UMC!

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CLICK HERE to Download our Spring 2023 Newsletter!

In this newsletter, you'll find:
  • Information about exciting events and worship services for Holy Week
  • A letter from Rev. Rebecca about Palm Sunday
  • Photos from our most recent Bible Study
  • An update from the Altoona District Youth Group
  • Thank you to everyone who donated to UMCOR Sunday!
  • Updates from the Disability Ministries Task Force of the Susquehanna Conference
  • And so much more! ​

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2/4/2023

January Newsletter AND Frequently Asked Questions

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Thank you so much to everyone who donated to our Thanksgiving Food Drive! We fed over a dozen local families this year with your help! 

CLICK HERE to see our newsletter, which has photos from the Holiday Season and upcoming dates for Easter!

Please Note: Some previously scheduled Lenten dates have Changed and are different than they appear in the newsletter. The following are th emost up to date times for our Lenten and Easter happenings: 

February 22nd: Ash Wednesday at 6PM at Llyswen (308 Coleridge Ave. Altoona, PA 16602) and 7:30PM at Christ Community (5715 Roselawn Ave. Altoona PA, 16602)

***Witness at the Cross:
Bible Study will now be on TUESDAY evenings during Lent at 6:30PM***
  • Tuesday, February 28th at 6:30PM: Simon of Cyrene & Bystanders
  • Tuesday, March 7th at 6:30PM: The Other Victims
  • Tuesday, March 14th at 6:30PM: The Soldiers
  • Tuesday, March 21st at 6:30PM: The Beloved Disciple
  • Tuesday, March 28th at 6:30PM: The Women
  • Tuesday, April 4th at 6:30PM:  Joseph of Arimathea

Wednesday, April 5th at Noon: Lenten Luncheon at CCUMC. Special guest speaker: Rev. Dr. Michelle Bodle

Thursday, April 6th at 6PM: Holy Thursday Service (with Holy Communion) at Llyswen (308 Coleridge Ave. Altoona, PA 16602)

Friday, April 7th at 6PM: Good Friday Service at Christ Community (5715 Roselawn Ave. Altoona PA 16602)

Saturday, April 8th: Easter Egg Hunt (Time TBD) at CUMC

Easter Sunday: April 9th at 11AM CCUMC and 9:30AM at Llyswen 





Christ Community Altoona is proud to remain United Methodist. Everyone is welcome to come and worhsip with us! 

For more resources about remaining UMC and answers to frequently asked questions about the United Methodist Church, we recommend the following resources:

Staying UMC
https://susumc.org/stay-susumc/

Is the UMC Really? By Ask the UMC
https://www.umc.org/.../ask-the-umc-series-is-the-umc-really

​Ask the UMC
https://www.umc.org/en/who-we-are/ask-the-umc-faqs


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11/21/2022

November and December Newsletter

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In this photo, members of CCUMC smile after decorating the tree and the sanctuary for Christmas!
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Save the dates!
Advent/ Christmas Bible Study: A Christmas Carol Book and Bible Study! 
Join us on Sunday evenings to watch Christmas movies! Sunday November 27th, December 4th, and December 11th at 6PM
 Then join us for the Bible Study! Advent/ Christmas Bible Study November 28th, December 5, 12, and 19th at 6PM 
Charge Conference December 4th at 1PM at Second Ave United Methodist Church
The children will be singing two special Christmas songs during worship on  Sunday, December 18!
Christmas Eve Worship, Saturday December 24th at 7:30PM (Holy Communion)
Christmas Day Worship: A Service of Lessons and Carols Sunday, December 25th at 11AM (Holy Communion) 

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10/5/2022

September and October 2022 Newsletter

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THANK YOU to everyone who helped with this year's clothing giveaway! This ministry was a huge success and helped over one hundred local families in need. Read more about our Clothing Giveaway and other Exciting events in the latest edition of our Newsletter!

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE CCUMC NEWSLETTER FOR OCTOBER AND SEPTEMBER 2022! 
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8/2/2022

June and August Newsletter

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Click here to Download our latest newsletter for June and August!
In this issue: 
Happy 100th Birthday to our beloved church member, Mrs. Margaret Van Scoyoc!
VBS is train themed this year! All aboard for fun and faith! 
Clothing Giveaway is August 27th 
And more!


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5/23/2022

May and June 2022

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Happy Eastertide and Congrats to our 2022 Grads!

MAY AND JUNE NEWSLETTER
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in this issue: A 
Special Guest Letter from our new associate "Pawster" 
--Congrats to our Graduates! Join us on June 26th for graduation Sunday!
--Thank you to everyone who helped with Holy Week Worship!
--A special letter from the youth confirmation class!
--And more! 
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In the above slideshow photos, church members enjoy our Wednesday Lenten Luncehon on April 13th! Thank you so much to everyone who attended and who provided such delicious food. Thank you also to Rev. Fred Hickok who presented a thought-provoking and dramatic devotional. Photos also include a picture of the altar on Palm on Sunday and the worship team on Easter Sunday. 

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3/20/2022

Spring Newsletter of 2022

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Download Our Spring Newsletter for 2022! Click here! 

In this newsletter:
--Upcoming Dates for Easter, Lenten Luncheon Egg Hunt, and more!
--A Special Devotional about a fence climbing rabbit!
--Information about our new church directory!  
--A Prayer for Pets and Service Animals
--A Special Announcement about Graduation Sunday: Do you have a graduate in your family? Please let us know! 
--An updated list of church council members
--Congrats to our Lay Speaker, John Henderson, for eighteen years of service!
And more!


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1/19/2022

First Newsletter of 2022

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PictureOur Harvest Home Thanksgiving food drive provided food to fourteen families! Photo shows some of our church members packing boxes for local families



CLICK THE FOLLOWING LINK TOD OWNLOAD OUR NEWSLETTER: january_2022_newsletter.pdf


There are lots of exciting things happening at Christ Community UMC. In this Newsletter, you'll find lots of information about our church's New Year Resolution to read the entire Bible in a year! 
This Newsletter also includes:
  • Photos from the Inter-Faith Thanksgiving Service
  • Upcoming Bible Study Dates
  • A fun paint party! 
  • A heartfelt article about the wonderful work of our Sew Pray Group (sewing ministry)
  • A blast from the past: A fascinating exploration of local history 
  • And so much more! ​
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11/16/2021

November and December Newsletter

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Thank you to everyone who helped with the Monster Mash and Dash! CLICK HERE to download our Newsletter

SAVE THE DATES

Thursday, November 18th: Interfaith Thanksgiving Service at 7PM
Sunday, November 21st: Hanging of the Greens after church at 12:15PM
Poinsettias orders due November 28th – $10.00 a piece. Order forms now available in the church office!
“Christmas Bible Study Mondays at 6:30PM: November 29, December 6, December 13, December 20
Christmas Eve Service at 7:30PM on December 24th
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