Come support and celebrate this year's Confirmation class this Sunday at the 9:00 a.m. worship service! These 23 youth have been working hard all year, learning about their faith, building community and wrestling with hard questions.  This will be a milestone moment for our youth so make sure not to miss this amazing day.

We are so proud of these youth and cannot wait to watch them continue to grow!

Giving blood isn't fun but saves lives. Thanks so much to the 19 donors for signing up for Parker UMC's Vitalant Blood Drive on Sunday, April 19, 8:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. We need 13 more donors to fill ALL our slots. There will be a signup table in the Fellowship Hall on Sunday.

Every 2 seconds, someone in the U.S needs blood due to cancer, car accidents, traumas, labor/deliveries and surgeries. Our care depends on the availability of blood and right now there is a shortage. Who's most vulnerable now? Sign up through donors.vitalant.org and use drive code 0894. Or use the QR code on the left. 

Our youth will be selling breakfast burritos this Sunday and next Sunday from 8:30-11:30 to help raise money for their mission trips this summer! Make sure to stop by and support our youth!

Join Pastor Laura for a conversation about Adult Sunday School classes in our church. Everyone is welcome to share hopes, dreams, experiences, and possibilities.

The conversation will be on Sunday, April 19, 10:30 a.m. in room 138.

Please reach out to Pastor Laura for any questions or ideas.

Join us on Tuesday, April 21 from 6-7:30 p.m. for Faith On Tap at our new location, Lone Tree Brewing in Parker, located at 18425 Pony Express Drive. Faith on Tap is a great place to come and share real conversations about life and faith, as well as get connected with others who are exploring their faith. All are welcome!

For more information, email Pastor Cody.

Get ready to click and bid! Bids for Kids is our online auction supporting Little Blessings, and it’s packed with fun finds and meaningful moments. Every bid helps our kiddos grow, learn, and feel loved, so jump in, snag something great, and make a difference while you’re at it!

Register online starting April 17.  The auction goes live on April 20 at 9 a.m. and ends April 25 at 6 p.m.

Register and bid by clicking here.

Do you love Tagawa Gardens, a place to buy plants and garden supplies? Do you want to also support a global mission, Feed My Starving Children? If so come see the Missions Team table Sunday between services to sign up and purchase a Tagawa Gift card, with 20% of proceeds going back to Feed My Starving Children. 

This is a perfect gift for Mother's Day, Father's Day, Teacher's end-of-year gift, or even a special treat for yourself. Sign up now through Sunday May 3.

Reach out to Tammy or Tia for more information.

Parker Task Force is requesting Mother's Day gift bags for mothers in the community. We will collect gift bags now through Sunday, April 26. Please fill these gift bags with anything mothers might enjoy. Some ideas include lotion, fuzzy socks, soap, lip balm, gift cards, candy, etc. 

Reach out to Tammy or Tia for more information.

In celebration of Earth Day, the Eden Gardeners Annual Plant Sale will be Sunday, April 26, after each worship service. Perennials, annuals, seeds, houseplants, books, gardening tools and supplies will be for sale. If you would like to donate any of these, please bring them to the narthex before the 9 a.m. service. Please identify plants. This is a fundraiser for landscape equipment for Parker UMC. Any questions? Please contact Diana Hill.

Please join us Sunday, May 3, as we celebrate the 70th Anniversary of the Ordination of Women in The United Methodist Church. We will honor our current ministers and their ministries. Between services, we will serve cake on this blessed anniversary. We encourage folks to wear red on that date as well.

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.

This summer, our youth are preparing to step out in faith and serve others through our upcoming mission trips to Colorado Springs and to Detroit. For some of our young people, the only thing standing between them and this life-changing experience is financial support. 

If God has placed it on your heart to invest in the next generation, we invite you to consider contributing to our Youth Mission Trip Scholarship Fund. Every gift, large or small, makes a difference and helps ensure that no student is left behind because of financial need. 

To give or to learn more, please email Pastor Cody.

Thank you for helping our youth make a difference!

The Parker UMC United Women in Faith (UWF) Book Group was not included in the Spring Flyer of Events.

All are welcome to join the UWF Book Group that meets the 3rd Tuesday of the month from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. in room 137. Want to know more? Please contact Dottie Rasmussen (303-906-4397) to learn about the current book. 

This summer, there will be a lunch meeting in June and then will return in September.

Check us out!

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!

Scammers are getting more creative, and churches are often a target because scammers know people want to be helpful and generous.

As you probably know, there have been several fake emails and text messages that have gone around pretending to be one of the pastors and maybe a staff member.

We want to make sure you know how to tell what is real and what is not.

Here is a document with more information.

If you have any questions, please speak with Pastor Laura.

We appreciate your diligence!

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 April 19 Sunday worship:

• This week's sermon: Resurrection Encounters: Jesus Walks With Us On Our Journey

• Scripture: Psalm 116:1-4, 12-19 and Luke 24:13-35

• Guiding Questions:

1. Psalm 116 is someone telling their story of being rescued. How are the resurrection encounters also stories of rescue or transformation? What similarities do you notice between the psalmist crying out to God and the disciples’ experiences after the resurrection?

2. Luke 24:13-35 is often called The Walk To Emmaus. Have you ever gone on a walk or drive where a conversation really stuck with you? What made it meaningful? Why can a walk or a drive help foster deeper conversations? 

3. Jesus walks with the disciples yet they don’t recognize him. Why do you think that is? What does this say about how Jesus meets people in seasons of confusion or doubt? Where might Jesus be walking alongside you right now, even if you don’t fully see him?

4. The disciples say, “We had hoped…” What does that phrase reveal about their expectations of Jesus? How do unmet expectations affect our faith? Have you ever had a “we had hoped” moment in your life? What was that like?

5. The disciples finally recognize Jesus in the breaking of bread. Why do you think it happens in such a simple, ordinary moment? Where do you see God showing up in everyday life? How can we become more aware of God’s presence in ordinary moments?

6. As soon as they recognize Jesus, they go back to Jerusalem. Why is that significant? What changes in someone's life when they have a resurrection encounter? Have you ever had a moment that changed your direction or perspective?

Please join us this Sunday as we start our sermon series, Resurrection Encounters.  This Sunday's message is "Jesus Walks With Us On Our Journey" and our scripture readings are Psalm 116:1-4, 12-19 and Luke 24:13-35.

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.