Our Church Conference meeting is this Saturday, November 7, 2026 at 10 a.m. in the sanctuary. Everyone is invited.

If you are unable to attend in person, you may watch online via this link. At this time we do not have a way for online members to vote. Maybe next year we will have it.

At this meeting we will review the year so far and plan for 2027. There are items of business that will be presented for approval, but mostly this is a chance to celebrate how God has guided us and our ministries.

Members of Parker UMC are eligible to vote, but anyone can attend. If you have questions about your membership, please reach out to Pastor Laura.

The weather is starting to cool down and the days are getting shorter. That must mean it is time to gather around yummy chili and/or macaroni and cheese! Dig out your best recipe and get ready to be part of the 2026 Chili & Mac Cook-Off! 

Join us with or without an entry on Sunday, November 8 at 11:30 a.m. Sample one or all of the chili and mac & cheese dishes, meet new people or chat with old friends, but be sure to come and be part of the fun! 

Don't worry, we will have the Broncos game on the big screen in the Fellowship Hall! Contact Noelle for questions.

Many thanks to all those who submitted their Commitment cards for 2027. Your generosity helps the Leadership Board plan for 2027.

If you did not have a chance to submit your card, you can bring it to church on Sunday and place in the offering basket, or drop it off in the church office, or complete the online form. 

We also invite you to return your Time & Talent card as a way to support our church ministries with your time & effort.

If you have any questions about this, please reach out to Candi in the church office.

We are grateful for how we serve God's people together!

Join us for At The Table on Wednesday, November 11 from 5:30-7 p.m.  At The Table is a great place to get connected, share a meal together, and do a mission project.  

This month, as an added bonus, we will have fireworks at the end of At The Table provided by the Town of Parker! 

Come and eat and then stay for the fireworks!

To help provide food, click here.

To RSVP, email Cody. 

Come enjoy the fireworks on Veterans Day, November 11 at 7 p.m.! The fireworks will be launched from just northeast of Salisbury Park and our parking lots are the perfect place to enjoy them! Invite your friends, bundle up, and come enjoy the spectacular evening sky show. 

Make your dinner plans with us At The Table and then stay for the fireworks!  

To bring food to share, click here.

Our youth are selling Butter Braids and other delicious products from now until November 15.  

Click here to order. You can select an individual youth to buy from, or you can select Parker Youth to support our entire youth program.  All money raised will go towards the cost of our summer mission trips.

Butter braids will be delivered before Thanksgiving, so make sure to order to enjoy some great delicious treats for the holidays!

There is a lot of talent at Parker UMC!

Come and see at the Parker UMC Art Show on Sunday, November 15 from 8:30 - 11 a.m. in the Commons Area as you are entering and exiting the service.

You will see Artists of all ages and skill levels display their work. Maybe even get some ideas for the upcoming holidays!

1. This Advent season, Parker UMC will partner again with Parker Task Force to help those in need. We will collect new socks and new underwear for children ages 2-18 as well as new toys and new gift items for ages 2-18. Please leave the toys unwrapped as Parker Task Force will take care of the rest. Bring these to the church by Sunday, December 6. 

2. Our hearts break for those experiencing such devastating floods in SW Colorado. We are identifying local organizations to support. If you would like to make a financial donation, please indicate "flood relief" on the check or offering envelope, or indicate "Missions General" if donating on the church website.

Celebrate And So We Sing at the 5280+ Senior Chorale of Parker presentation on Sunday, November 15, 3:00 p.m. in the church sanctuary.

Holiday songs will include "Believe" from the Polar Express, "Candle In the Night," "Jamaican Noel" and more.

Join this musical journey that celebrates the transition of the seasons and the joy of the holidays!

Let us know if there is something in the community to share with others. 

• Irving Berlin's White Christmas, the Musical is playing at The Schoolhouse in downtown Parker November 27 - December 20. Check out ParkerArts.org for more informaiton.

• 5280+ Senior Chorale of Highlands Ranch will present And So It Sings in our church sanctuary on Sunday, November 22, 3:00 p.m.

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 November 8 Sunday worship:

This week's sermon: Now That Faith Has Come

Scripture: Galatians 3:23-29

Guiding Questions:

1. Read Galatians 3:23-29. Paul lists several labels that would have divided the community in Galatia at that time. What labels do we use today to categorize people, sometimes without even realizing it? Which labels create the greatest divisions in our communities? (Consider political affiliation, socioeconomic status, education, race, religion, gender, immigration status, or other identities.) How do these labels influence the way we see or treat others?

2. Why do you think Paul emphasizes being “baptized into Christ”? Paul reminds us that we are all children of God through faith in Christ. What does it mean to let our identity in Christ be more important than the other labels we carry?

3. What do you think “clothing yourself with Christ” means in daily life? Can you think of anyone who does that well? Who and why? What might people see in us when we are living this out? If we are called to put on Christ, what attitudes, assumptions, or behaviors might we need to take off? What makes those things difficult to let go of?

4. How can we celebrate our differences while still recognizing that we are all equally valued and loved by God? What does that kind of unity look like in practice? How can we do that in a society that can be extremely divisive? 

5. How can we support one another in fully embodying Christ’s vision for unity? If our church truly lived out Paul's vision that everyone belongs equally in God's family, what would look different about the way we welcome, include, and care for others? What is one way you can be intention this week to help someone else feel seen, valued, and included?

Please join us this Sunday as we begin a new sermon series: Dear Children of God: OMG. This Sunday's message is Now That Faith Has Come and our scripture reading is Galatians 3:23-29

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.