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On Sunday July 7, we begin a new worship series, Road Trip. Just before he ascends into heaven, Jesus gathers his disciples together one last time to give them his final instructions. He leaves them with the directive to “go and make disciples of all nations. Through this five-week series, we will explore the adventures of being a follower of Jesus. Are you ready to go?

On Sunday July 7, we begin a new worship series, Road Trip. Just before he ascends into heaven, Jesus gathers his disciples together one last time to give them his final instructions. He leaves them with the directive to “go and make disciples of all nations. Through this five-week series, we will explore the adventures of being a follower of Jesus. Are you ready to go?

Earlier this week, I stood in the sanctuary of Historic St. George’s United Methodist Church in Philadelphia, PA. Founded in the 1760s, St. George’s is the oldest Methodist Church in continuous use in the United States. It stands blocks from Independence Hall where our country’s liberty was first proclaimed. But like our country, the history of this famous Philadelphia church contains moments in which life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness are noticeably missing. In 1787, Richard Allen, one of the black congregants of St George’s came down from the balcony to pray at the chancel rail. The ushers interrupted his prayer and told him that he must return to the balcony with the other black congregants. It was a watershed moment in the history of the church as Allen and all of the other black congregants rose as one and left. From that divisive incident, the African Methodist Episcopal (AME) church was formed. I wish that I could point to that moment 222 years ago and proclaim that division in the church has since been eradicated, but that simply isn’t true. Today, churches of all faiths are split over political and theological ideologies. The United Methodist Church is on the verge of a split over the issue of LGBTQI+ inclusion – a debate that has been festering in the church for close to 50 years. Yesterday, the Vatican issued a decree that marginalized transgender persons and further drove away members of and allies of the LGBTQI+ community. I believe that the last thing a church should do is drive people away. Any claim that questions the humanity of others is, in no uncertain terms, contrary to God. The congregations of Kingwood United Methodist Church and Frenchtown United Methodist Church stand proudly and publicly with our brothers and sisters in the LGBTQI+ community. We believe that you are fearfully and wonderfully made, precious in the sight of God. We believe that the space we occupy is made better by your presence and we delight in you. Friends, if your church or spiritual beliefs is predicated upon the drawing of lines between yourself and others, then I invite you into a deeper relationship with God in which we are strengthened to see all people as God’s children. In Genesis 1, God created male and female. Also in Genesis 1, God also creates day and night, land and sea. And yet, some of the most beautiful parts of creation are where these binary lines are blurred: beaches, marshes, rivers, and lakes, the sunrise and the sunset – among many many examples. No one denies that which lie in-between and outside the binaries in the other parts of Genesis 1. We don’t insist that they fit the binary categories; we celebrate them as they are! From that perspective, I believe that we must naturally do the same with gender. On Sunday morning June 16, Frenchtown United Methodist Church and Kingwood United Methodist Church will conclude the worship series entitled ”Catch Your Breath” as we look at the divisions that we form when we try to separate ourselves from God’s grace and love. Be united to Christ; be united to your community, one to another, as we delight in God’s indivisible love. www.kingwood-frenchtownumchurches.com/ #indivisible #Frenchtown #KingwoodNJ #Church #AllAreWelcome

Join us in Kingwood United Methodist Church at 8:45 or Frenchtown United Methodist Church at 10:45 this Sunday morning as we Bless the Bikes. Bring your ride - whether a Harley or a Schwinn down to the church and receive a special blessing to kick off the summer months. . #Frenchtown #KingwoodNJ #Church #AllAreWelcome

God's love takes away our fear enables us to catch your breath. Join us at Kingwood United Methodist Church this Sunday at 9:00 and allow God's breath to fill you. 257 Route 519 #Kingwood #Church #AllAreWelcome www.kingwood-frenchtownumchurches.com

This Sunday at Kingwood United Methodist Church, we begin a new worship series entitled "Catch Your Breath". As a deep breath fills your lungs with life-giving oxygen, the stories of Jesus will invite you to fill your life with life-giving good news. So, people, be ready to catch your breath even when life is hard! Join us at 9:00 AM at 257 Route 519. www.kingwood-frenchtownumchurches.com/

This is Bob. Say hello to Bob. Bob is hard at work today because (he thinks) he's going to be the guest preacher on Sunday at Frenchtown United Methodist Church and Kingwood United Methodist Church. Bob isn't actually preaching (he's too much of a ham!), but he is helping to plan our Holy Humor Sunday service. Last week on Easter, we saw that Jesus pulled the greatest prank ever done - everyone thought he was dead and he fooled them all. So this Sunday in Kingwood and Frenchtown, (with Bob's help), we're going to have some fun and a laugh or two. Join us for the holy hilarity. 9:00 in Kingwood or 11:00 in Frenchtown. Who knows... maybe Bob will let you pull on his leg and make him into pulled pork. http://kingwood-frenchtownumchurches.com/

Join us at 5:00 PM on Holy Thursday at 16 Third Street Frenchtown for a light soup dinner, followed by a meaningful worship as we remember the Lord's Last Supper. Good Friday service at Kingwood UMC 257 Route 519 at 5:00 PM, tracing the last 24 hours of Jesus' life on earth. Resurrection Day Services begin at 8:00 AM in Kingwood followed by breakfast at the church. Second Worship Service at 11:00 in Frenchtown. Come join with the community. http://kingwood-frenchtownumchurches.com/

This Sunday is Palm Sunday at Kingwood United Methodist Church 257 Route 519. We celebrate the ups and downs of our faith on Palm Sunday as we raise our palms in celebration, and remember the call to lay down our lives for the world. Join the community of faith at 9:00 AM. #Lent #KingwoodNJ #Church #AllAreWelcome http://kingwood-frenchtownumchurches.com/

When we practice, practice, practice at something, we should become better at whatever it is. The same is true of our faith. Our faith practice should make us a better community, filled with love for one another and inspired to extend God’s welcome to all. Join us on Sunday at 9:00 AM at Kingwood United Methodist Church 257 Route 519 as we continue our Lenten Journey and strengthen our spiritual lives through practice. #kingwoodNJ #church #AllAreWelcome http://kingwood-frenchtownumchurches.com/

Join us Sunday morning at 9:00 as we continue our series "With All Your Heart". Our journey takes one step at a time, and when we look for the markers along the way, we draw closer to God and one another. 257 Rte 519 http://kingwood-frenchtownumchurches.com/

Tomorrow at 9:00 AM, Kingwood UMC begins its Lenten series "With All Your Heart". Join us at 257 Route 519

On Sunday morning at Kingwood United Methodist Church, we will read the story of Jesus' transfiguration. But the real story is not that Jesus was transfigured, it is that we must be. Join us at 9:00. All people are welcome... always. http://kingwood-frenchtownumchurches.com/

On February 17, we continue our 4-week series "Stop Being Nice". Join us at 9:00 at 257 Route 519 http://kingwood-frenchtownumchurches.com/