Welcome to Epworth United Methodist Church
We are an active community of faith striving to make a difference in people’s lives in the name of Jesus Christ to the glory of God.
Join us
Sunday mornings
at 10 am for
worship.
Also available
online
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Movie Night
Our summer sermon series has been “Life in Technicolor” all about the Genesis story of Joseph and his dreamcoat. To round this series out before kicking off the fall season, we will have a viewing of “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” at 7:30PM on Friday, September 5th. If the weather allows, the viewing will be in the parsonage backyard (so bring chairs, blankets and snacks!). If there’s rain, then it’ll be in the Gathering Place. All are welcome!
Church Picnic
On Sunday, September 7th you are invited to join us for our annual worship and a picnic. We will begin with worship at 10AM in the sanctuary. Afterwards, we will meet in the backyard of the parsonage for a cookout, picnic and games. If you have been away for a while this is a great opportunity to come back and have some time to greet one another and catch up. Hot Dogs, hamburgers and beverages will be provided. A sign-up sheet for side dishes and desserts is in the Narthex. Please let Pastor Rachel know if you can help set up on Saturday morning.
Wednesday Night Discussion Group
Beginning September 10th at 7 PM, our weekly Wednesday Night Bible Study via Zoom returns! This is a study that Pastor Rachel leads alongside Pastor John from Asbury UMC. We will be beginning with the Upper Room devotionals (available in the sanctuary on the wall by the bell tower). If you would like to join, please contact Pastor Rache at pastorrachelcallender@gmail.com for the link!
Epworth Social Group
Going, once, twice sold! Please join the Social Group for a “fun” auction on Saturday, September 13th at 7PM. Each person should bring an unwrapped gift/(white elephant, your done with it but it’s to good to throw away). Please RSVP to our hosts, Bill & Shelley Tippenhauer at 856-829-1884 or Bunny Zimmermann at 856-291-1803.
UWF Basket Extravaganza
Get ready for the annual Basket Extravaganza! This year’s event will take place from Thursday, October 23, to Sunday, October 26, 2025. This UWF fundraiser supports local, regional, and overseas missions.
Just like last year, the Basket Extravaganza will be held in the Gathering Place over several days, giving everyone plenty of time to browse and bid on baskets. Winners will be drawn and notified on Sunday for basket pick-up.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Bunny Zimmerman at 856-291-1803 or Cheryl Quickel at 609-760-4307.
Wednesday Walks
Pastor Rachel invites anyone who wants to join her for a WEEKLY WEDNESDAY WESLEY WALK. At 8am every Wednesday (unless the weather does not allow), whoever wishes to go for a 1 mile walk down to the river and back can meet at the church sign to do a weekly spiritual check-in, much like the early Wesley Holy Clubs, with questions like, “How is it with your soul?” This time carved out for fellowship and reflection should take between 30-45 minutes.
Pickleball
Pickleball is a paddleball sport (similar to a racket sport) that combines elements of badminton, table tennis, and tennis. Two or four players use solid paddles made of wood or composite materials to hit a perforated plastic ball, much like a wiffle ball, with 26-40 round holes, over a net. The sport shares features of other racket sports: the dimensions and layout of a badminton court, and a net and rules somewhat similar to tennis.
Epworth has set up a pickleball court in the gym for playing. You are invited to join us on Tuesdays at 7 pm. Contact Joe Garemore for more information.
Book Club
Our next book is “Broken Country” by Clare Leslie Hall. Books are free to borrow and available in the church office. We will meet on Friday, September 12 at 1 pm in the library for discussion. Everyone is welcome to join us. For more information about the book club, please contact Tina in the church office at epworth.palmyra@yahoo.com. Everyone is welcome to join us!
Scrabble Group
There is a new Scrabble group at Epworth and everyone is invited to join. Our next gathering will be August 28. Beginning in September we will gather on the 2nd Tuesdays and 4th Thursdays of every month from 1 pm – 3 pm in the library. For more information, please contact the church office. All levels of experience are welcome.
Pinochle Club
The Pinochle Club has decided to expand to two times per month, the first and third Saturday of each month with the start time returning to 1 pm. The first Saturday will feature “card exchange” pinochle while the third Saturday will remain regular pinochle. The club welcomes new members of any skill level. Come join us in the Library! For more information, please contact Debbie Cheeseman.
Mah Jong
Did you know that Epworth has a Mah Jong group? They meet every Monday at 12:30 pm and are always looking for new people to join them. Everyone is welcome. Don’t know how to play? No problem. They will be happy to teach you. For more information, please contact Debbie Cheeseman.
Prayer Shawl Ministry
The Prayer Shawl Ministry is happy to take requests for shawls. If you know of someone in need of a prayer shawl for comfort, health concerns, bereavement, celebration or praise, please reach out to any member on the Prayer Shawl Ministry or email Liz Rosvold.
Epworth's New Social Media Pages
We have decided to change from a profile to a business page on Facebook. Please go give our new Church Page a Like and even a review! Our goal is 100 Likes! For the time being, we’ll still be streaming the Sunday services on the profile page as we work to get the business page more active.
Did you know Epworth in on Instagram? Check out our page and give us a follow.
Interested in Joining the Church?
Church membership can be a great way to grow your commitment to the life of the church and expand your ways of getting involved! Pastor Rachel is currently collecting names of those interested in becoming professing members of Epworth and will be having New Membership classes. Please contact the Church office if interested.
DONATIONS
Bread of Life Food Pantry accepts donations Wednesday afternoons from 1 ~ 3pm and Thursday evenings 7 ~ 8pm. Food is distributed on the third Saturday of the month, 9am ~ 1pm
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Contact and Location Info
UPCOMING EVENTS and MEETINGS
Sunday Worship ~ 10am in-person and online
Children and Youth Sunday School ~ Sunday , 10am
Mah Jong ~ Monday, 12:30 in the Library
Pickle Ball ~ Tuesday at 7pm in the gym
Wednesday Discussion Group ~ 7pm via Zoom
Food Pantry ~ Third Saturday from 9am -1pm
Pinochle ~ First & Third Saturday, 1pm in the Library
(Contact Church Office for Zoom Links)
Epworth United Methodist Church
501 Morgan Avenue
Palmyra, New Jersey 08065
856-829-1908
epworth.palmyra@yahoo.com