What a journey we have had through 40 days of Lent leading up to the joyous celebration of Easter. The next Christian celebration after Easter is Ascension Day, which marks the 40th day after Easter and commemorates Jesus’s ascension into heaven. This Sunday we will celebrate the 40th year of PTCUMC Weekday School. Needless to say, forty has been on my …
Sisters and Brothers – we’ve reached the sacred threshold of Holy Week. Our uphill journey through Lent has brought us to the precipice of the Last Supper and the suffering of our Lord on Good Friday. Just beyond, Easter awaits. To those who’ve journeyed through the Gospel of Luke (only two days to go!)- I’m so proud of you. Our …
Easter is the heartbeat of our Christian faith, a season of rejoicing in the resurrection of Jesus Christ, our risen Savior. Every time we gather for worship, we celebrate His victory over sin and death, and music plays a vital role in this sacred expression. In our church, hymns like “Hosanna, Loud Hosanna,” “Were You There?,” “Beneath the Cross of …
It is with great pleasure that I introduce you to Alexis and her family. Alexis is part of our Kids Team on Sunday mornings, and she and her family attend and participate in Kids events throughout the year. They have been involved with PTCUMC since August of 2022! Normally, I would take this chance to tell you all the reasons …
You may have noticed a new voice when you call our church. We’re excited to introduce Julie Taylor, our new Welcome Desk & Office Support admin, who will be happy to assist you! Julie joins us with an array of experience in the workforce – most recently a postal clerk at CardsMart. However, she has also worked as a preschool …
February 22, 1952 – March 25, 2025 John Summerville passed away this week after a lengthy illness. Please be in prayer for Trish, Andy, Evan, and all who are saddened by this loss. John was born in Youngstown, OH and grew up there alongside his parents and siblings. After graduating High School, John attended Kent State University, where he earned his …
On March 23, 2025 we welcomed Claire to our church today! She has chosen to join us, and we couldn’t be happier. At PTCUMC we are committed to loving our neighbors and making a difference in our community. We are excited to see how she will join us in serving, loving, and building relationships as we live out our faith together! Welcome …
Ask any student about their favorite memory of church, and nine times out of ten, it won’t involve the church building itself but a trip they went on. It’s during those trips that friendships are formed or strengthened. They get to break free from their normal everyday routines, step out of their comfort zones, and simply be themselves. There really …
At our church, we know that clear communication helps us feel connected and engaged. Just as the parts of our bodies communicate seamlessly through our nervous system, all parts of the Body of Christ communicate with one another to stay healthy and thrive. In 1 Corinthians 12:12, we read that even though we are many, we form one body—each person …
On March 2, we welcomed Ed & Sara Guilbert into membership here in our PTCUMC faith community. What a blessing to walk alongside them as we all seek to connect our neighbors to the hope of the Gospel.
