During the week of July 12, MLUMC youth group members and a few adults conducted a clean-up, paint-up, fix-up week to ready MLUMC for our 100th Anniversary in 2011. That weekend they enjoyed a brief "vacation" at Lakeside in Ohio. Click the image to view a slide show of activities.

Former MLUMC Associate Pastor Rev. Kimberly Greway is the subject of a feature article regarding her position as head of the chaplaincy program at the Allegheny County Jail. Click here to read the article at YourNorthHills.com.

MLUMC member Ben Dempe is the first recipient of a 10-week internship through The Nyadire Connection to serve at UMC missions in Zimbabwe. Read Ben's Blog about his experiences.

Faith for Today, our annual summer speakers series for adults, runs at 9:30 a.m. Sundays in Asbury Center through September 12.

Click here for a full list of speakers.

This year we've added Kidz Faith, a summer Sunday School program designed for kids ages 3 through fifth grade. Click here for more information on Kidz Faith.

We're also offering Kidz Faith, a summer Sunday School experience for kids ages 3 through fifth grade. Kidz Faith takes place from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Sunday in Asbury Center, on the church's lower level.

You can now listen to MLUMC sermons on the web! Podcasts of sermons beginning July 4, 2010, are now available by clicking on the Sermon Podcasts logo at right or on the podcasts link on any MLUMC web page. You'll need some type of media or mp3 player installed on your computer. In most cases, this will already be set up. If you don't have an mp3 player on your computer, we recommend iTunes, available from Apple at no charge.)

Weekday Ministries Child Care Center (WDM) is now accepting Preregistrations for Fall 2010 Preschool for ages 3 to 5. For more information on programs and rates, click on the WDM links on the left on any MLUMC web page or call
412-531-7090.

MLUMCoffers free blood pressure screenings the first Sunday of each month. The screenings will take place in Brookline Parlor, adjacent to the sanctuary, after the 10:45 worship service. A few facts:
>> One in seven people have high blood pressure (HBP).
>> Over half of those with HBP don’t know they have it because they have no symptoms.
>> HBP can be controlled; once it is under control, life can be healthy and happy
>> The only way to find out if you have HBP is to have your pressure checked

"What if church wasn't just a building, but thousands of doors? Each of them opening up to a different concept or experience of church - and a journey that could change our world. Would you come?"

This intriguing question is the basis of a new United Methodist website, 10thousanddoors.org. 10000doors offers a streamlined, "clearinghouse" format that aims to collect tons of relevant information about religion -- headlines, videos, chat, music, Q&A -- in one place. Visit 10000doors now, by clicking on the link above or on the logo at the bottom of our home page.

Hands & Hearts is on summer hiatus, but please join us in September!

If you love to sew and want to use your talents to help others, here's a great opportunity! Hands and Hearts in Mission makes items to donate to a variety of projects.  We make quilts, blankets, school bags, wheelchair bags, dolls, kids’ clothes, cloth diapers, and other items for the needy. 

We meet each first and fourth Thursday from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. in Epworth Chapel … but wait!  You don’t even have to come to the meetings!  You can make things and turn them in without ever attending a meeting … though we ARE a lot of fun! 

We make items for UMCOR (United Methodist Committee on Relief) , Asbury Heights, Nyadire, the Zimbabwe Hospital, the Home of Hope Orphanage, and several other organizations.  Items are tagged with the maker’s name, the place they want it to go, and the church address. 
We learn from each other, share patterns, discover new tools, meet new friends and generally have a great time as we do God’s work.  Come and let you hands and hearts bless others!

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