As the chair of our Staff Parish Relations Committee (SPRC), let’s address the elephant in the pews: our church has experienced significant changes in staff this year. Change can be scary, and it often brings a number of questions: Why did they leave? What happened? What’s going on? Should I be concerned? Here’s what I need you to hear: these …
At the heart of our Adult Ministry are three simple but powerful principles: Connect, Grow, and Serve. These aren’t just ideas; they’re intentional practices that shape how we live out our faith every day. When we connect, we form meaningful relationships that strengthen our walk with Christ. When we grow, we open our hearts and minds to God’s Word, allowing it to transform us …
At PTCUMC, we have always been a “missional” church, reaching out locally, nationally, and globally to share Christ’s love. Missions are one way we neighbor intentionally, whether through serving others, supporting events, providing financial support, or offering prayer. Our Servant Leaders, the hands and heart of our church, help organize and guide each project, clarify support needs, and share how God …
Every year, as our students begin the Confirmation journey, I’m reminded just how meaningful this season can be. It’s more than a class or a program, it’s a moment where faith starts to take root in a deeper way. When I went through Confirmation myself, it was a turning point in my walk with Christ. I still remember standing in …
One of the beautiful things about worship is how God uses His Word to speak to us personally, right where we are. Yet so often, by Monday morning, the message that stirred our hearts on Sunday begins to fade. That’s why I’m so excited about the new note-taking feature on our Church Center app. It’s a simple but powerful tool …
Fall Fest isn’t just another fall festival; it’s a ministry event that gives our church the opportunity to live out what we are called to do… love God and love our neighbors. We may never know how the love and kindness shared by those who serve impacts everyone who attends, but after reading Steve and Maria’s story, I know you …
The story of God’s people has always included seasons of exile and seasons of restoration. The prophet Jeremiah wrote to the exiles in Babylon, reminding them that God still had a future for them, “plans to give you hope and a future” (Jeremiah 29:11). In the same way, we have walked through our own season of exile, away from familiar …
PTCUMC presents Bibles to our Third Graders every fall because we believe that at this point in their faith journey, they are ready to begin building a deep, life-long relationship with God through Christ. We’ll celebrate this special milestone with our Third Graders this Sunday, September 21, during both the 9:30 and 11am services. One of our favorite parts of …
Flood Recovery Update: Building A As many of you know, significant water damage affected our campus during a storm at the end of July. Building A was widely affected, impacting the main lobby, restrooms and several offices, the Traditional Worship Center, all Kids/Weekday School classrooms on the first floor, the third-floor restrooms, offices and classrooms, and the elevator. The definitive cause of …
We’re just getting started, and it’s already been a journey! Right before the launch of a new year of ministry, unexpected storm damage and flooding left more than half of our campus unusable. What could have been a setback became a testimony. Ministries began on schedule, students gathered for Breakfast Club, kids dove into God’s Big Story, our Weekday School …
