All youth and their families, join us for dinner this Sunday, March 1 from 5-6:30 p.m.! This is a great space for teens and parents of teens to get together, share a meal, and have conversations around meaningful and relative topics as you navigate these teen years.  All are welcome!

Topic: Relationships (trying to keep your kids safe while also allowing them space to grow in relationships romantically and with friends)

RSVP and Sign Up to Provide Food here: 

Preteens meet on Sunday, March 1 from 3:00–5:00 p.m.

Preteens is a time for 4th and 5th graders to play games, share a snack, build friendships, and enjoy a little bit of Jesus together in a fun and welcoming space.

We encourage families of preteens to join us for the Youth Family Dinner following the preteens group.

For more information email Noelle.

The next 55+ Fellowship gathering will be this Monday, March 2, at 12:30 p.m. Trish & Bill Hines will host the group at their home. Please RSVP to Barb Miles to get their address and let them know how many to plan for. As always, bring your lunch; they will have beverages and dessert.

Parker Task Force is in need of Easter Baskets for children in the community. We are going to be collecting wrapped baskets starting this Sunday, March 1 through Sunday, March 22. 

Some ideas to fill the Easter Baskets with are a small stuffed animal, a book, candy, bubbles, sidewalk chalk, etc.

Please bring your filled and wrapped Easter Basket back to the church and help us spread some cheer to our neighbors in need!

Alright PUMC, it's go time. We’re rallying to pack UMCOR hygiene kits that go straight to disaster survivors across the U.S. and beyond. When people lose everything, these kits are often the first sign that someone cares. Let’s pack the collection tubs next to the Manna bag station with generosity. Bring your donations now through Sunday, March 8 (packing at 10:00–10:30 a.m.) and let’s show up in a big way. Please follow the list below exactly – UMCOR has specific standards due to shipping items both here and abroad – and let's show up in a big way as Parker UMC!

• 1 Hand towel (15”x25”–17”x27”) (No kitchen, cleaning, or microfiber towels)

• 1 Washcloth (No kitchen, cleaning, or microfiber towels)

• 1 Sturdy comb (at least 6” of teeth) (No pocket combs or picks)

• 1 Toenail or fingernail clipper (No emery boards or metal files)

• 1 Bath-size soap (3 oz. or larger) (No Ivory or Jergen’s; leave soap in its packaging)

• 1 Adult toothbrush (Leave in its packaging; no advertising)

• 10 Adhesive bandages (¾” x 3”)

• 1 One-gallon re-sealable bag

The PUMC Endowment Team reminds high school seniors who have been active in our church and who are going on to higher education to submit a Scholarship Application by April 30, 2026. Pick up a copy of the application at the church office or download it now. Email your completed application to Pastor Cody or Candi Robinson.

Little Blessings Preschool enrollment is now OPEN for the 2026–2027 school year!

If you know a family with preschool-aged children — or if your own little one is ready for a joyful, faith-filled start — we would love to welcome them to our Little Blessings community.

Our classes fill quickly each year, so we encourage families to pre-register soon.

Secure your child’s spot today:
https://www.littleblessingsparker.org/preregistration-2026-2027/

Please help us spread the word by sharing this with friends, neighbors, and family members who may be looking for a nurturing Christian preschool.

We can’t wait to see what God has in store for another wonderful year at Little Blessings!

Our altar flowers each week are given in honor or memory of someone. We usually have one arrangement each Sunday. The church office orders from our vendor, Little Shop of Flowers.

If you are interested in ordering flowers, please fill out the Sign Up Genius for 2026 here. You can also email or speak with Candi in the church office. Cost is $50 per arrangement.

Please speak with Candi Robinson if you have any questions.

Thanks for beautifying our altar table!

In preparation for Sunday worship, here are questions to consider ahead of time. You can use these in your own devotion time, in conversation with family and friends, or in a small group setting. All are welcome to join one discussion group every Wednesday at 10 a.m. in Room 216 in the church. 

We hope this practice will help you engage with the scriptural texts and sermon at a deeper faith level. 

For March 1 worship:

• This week's sermon: The Good News is . . . great love for God and neighbor

• Scripture: Luke 7:36-50; Matthew 25:35-40

• Guiding Questions:

1. This week we reflect on what it means to love God and our neighbor. When you hear the word “neighbor” what comes to mind? Who do you picture? 

2. Who does your heart break for? What neighbors are you called to love, pray for, or pay attention to in this season?

3. Read Luke 7:36-50.  Consider what the woman brings and what she offers. As you reflect on what she carries, what do you carry?  What can you offer to others and to God? 

4. Jesus announces to Simon that this woman has shown "great love." Why do you think Jesus describes the woman’s actions, which are interpreted very differently by Simon and those at the dinner, in this way? How do her actions display great love, and what can we learn from her?

5. Read Matthew 25:35-40. If God is intimately with the “least of these,” where should we look to love our neighbor? What kind of neighbor would you like to be? What acts of compassion would you like to be known for? In what ways can these instructions found in Matthew move you into action? 

Please join us this Sunday as we continue our sermon series, The Good New Is.... This Sunday's message is Great Love for God and Neighbor and our scripture readings are Luke 7:36-50; Matthew 25:35-40.

Regular Worship Services

• 9 a.m. Sunday: Blended service with traditional elements and a variety of music including hymns, handbells and choir.

• 10:30 a.m. Spark! Worship: This service includes contemporary praise music, and an informal style that offers a play area for children, opportunities for you to be involved in service, and the freedom to practice prayer and worship in exciting and personalized ways. 

• 5:30 p.m. 2nd Wednesday of each month: At The Table. We gather around a meal, share conversation and stories of faith, and complete a small mission project.