Maundy Thursday will be a time to commemorate the last supper of Jesus with communion and reflection. Christ's "mandate" is commemorated on Maundy Thursday---"maundy" being a shortened form of mandatum (Latin), which means "command." It was on the Thursday of Christ's final week before being crucified and resurrected that He said this commandment to His disciples: "A […]

Good Friday is when we remember Jesus' death on a cross. This will be a time to let the Holy Spirit enter your very being and experience some of what Jesus felt during those last hours. You will be invited to visit stations reflecting on areas such as Christian Character, Abiding in Christ, and Cleansing of […]

As the sun rises, we gather outside to celebrate Jesus' resurrection. We will have a living cross, where we transform a barren cross, a reminder of Jesus' death, into an Easter symbol. Covered with fresh, living flowers, the cross serves not only as an emblem of Jesus' resurrection but also of the continuing presence of Christ among today's […]

Join us as we celebrate Jesus' resurrection! Death and sin can not keep you from God. We will have a living cross, where we transform a barren cross, a reminder of Jesus' death, into an Easter symbol. Covered with fresh, living flowers, the cross serves not only as an emblem of Jesus' resurrection but also of the continuing […]

Ash Wednesday is a solemn reminder of human mortality and the need for reconciliation with God. It marks the beginning of the Lenten season which ends on Easter. As you are comfortable, Pastor David will place ashes in the shape of a cross on your forehead. These are a reminder that Jesus died for our sins […]

One service with guest Rev. Devon Ruth. Join us for a special celebration of Philadelphia UMC's history where friends and family are encouraged to "come home" for a visit. A covered dish luncheon will be held in the Fellowship Hall after service.