Join us for our annual Christmas concert. This year we will be featuring our choirs, handbells, liturgical dancers, guitar ensemble and festive brass.

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We will celebrate the beginning of the church year with our annual church picnic on September 8 immediately following worship on the Upper Green (Koe Hall if required for weather).  We will provide burgers, hotdogs, and beverages.  Sides and desserts are potluck, so bring your favorite dish to share. There will also be fun activities for all ages. We do need volunteers in many areas – please see the listed coordinator if you can help:

Set-up (both Saturday afternoon and Sunday morning) and Clean-up – Heather Rowley

Grills (we need two more) and Grilling – Tom Glick

Food/Drink Set-up and Serving – Nancy Reilly

Activities – Amy Erhart or Julie Clark

The picnic is a great kick-off to the new year.  Consider bringing a friend or neighbor to share in the food, fun and fellowship!

Connecticut Sun WNBA game, 9/6 at 7:30 PM, tickets are $20 and money is due by August 4th! Tickets for each event must be paid for by the end of coffee hour on the “no later than” dates.  See Dan Reilly or Jim or Johanna Wisniewski after worship to pay for and reserve your seats. 

Bring a favorite dish to share and sing with us! All are welcome!

Sundays: July 28, August 4, August 11

Time: 12 - 2 pm

For ages: 1st grade through 6th grade

Address: United Methodist Church of Gales Ferry, 10 Chapman Lane, Gales Ferry, CT 06335

Collaboration between: 

• The United Methodist Church of Gales Ferry

• St. Luke Lutheran Church 

• St. David's Episcopal Church

On Thursday, August 8th at 6:00 PM, we will host a program followed by refreshments in the breezeway.  The 30-minute program will tell the story of David and Goliath including duet for large church organ and small box organ called “Fantasy on David and Goliath” written by Hartford based composer Tom Schmutzler.

The program is appropriate for younger children, and an older group from our church will be the building crew earlier in the day.  This project is a free offering from the New London Chapter of the American Guild of Organists.

Norwich Sea Unicorns Baseball Game will be Friday, 8/2 at 6:30 PM, tickets are $12 and money is due by July 21st. See Dan Reilly or Jim or Johanna Wisniewski after worship to pay for and reserve your seats. 

Sundays: July 28, August 4, August 11

Time: 12 - 2 pm

For ages: 1st grade through 6th grade

Address: United Methodist Church of Gales Ferry, 10 Chapman Lane, Gales Ferry, CT 06335

Collaboration between: 

• The United Methodist Church of Gales Ferry

• St. Luke Lutheran Church 

• St. David's Episcopal Church

Join us for a summer BBQ Chicken Dinner including a half chicken, corn on the cob, Caesar salad, biscuit and watermelon dessert. Kids meal available with chicken nuggets, corn and applesauce. Tickets are $15 for adults and $5 for kids and must be purchased by Monday July 8.

We are having a Cinco de Mayo dinner on May 4th, 5:00 - 7:00 PM. In order to have this dinner we need many volunteers, so please watch the bulletin and Weekly Update for information. We will serve chicken and cheese enchiladas, (just cheese available by request), tacos, rice, beans, beverages and dessert for $15.00. Seniors $10.00 and children 0-4 free, 5-11 $8.00. Tickets will be available on 4/21, advance purchase or RSVP is needed so we know how much food to buy. All proceeds will go to Missions to support local charities in need.

On April 28th we will have a guest speaker in honor of Jo Ann Koe who began our mission program. This year we will have Celia Siefert from St. Vincent de Paul Place in Norwich. Following the service we will have a potluck luncheon and all are invited to join the fellowship.

Christ is Risen!
Join us as we celebrate Jesus’ triumph over the grave with worship beginning at 8am in the Memorial Garden, followed by breakfast and worship in the sanctuary at 10:30am.
All are welcome!

As you make your way through the stations in the sanctuary, you will find many interactive opportunities. There is no rush in this family friendly experience. You are invited to take your time at each station.

Station of the Cross Hours:

3/28 Holy Thursday 5:00-7:00 & 8:00-8:30

3/29 Good Friday 12-7

As you make your way through the stations in the sanctuary, you will find many interactive opportunities. There is no rush in this family friendly experience. You are invited to take your time at each station.

Station of the Cross Hours:

3/28 Holy Thursday 5:00-7:00 & 8:00-8:30

3/29 Good Friday 12-7