Our Methodist church meets at 312 Lynn St. on Sunday mornings at 10:30 a.m. with Reverend Sandra Kolder. Everyone is welcome! Children from kindergarten3394 through 6th grade are excused for Sunday School after announcements and songs. Following the service, a fellowship lunch is provided downstairs in Wesley Hall.

Communion is on the first Sunday of the month. Everyone is welcome at the Lord’s table.

“Facing the Mourning” is a new community grief group beginning on Tuesday, October 31 at 10:00 AM for those who have lost someone close to them. It is a four-week study, with follow up as needed. This is a hard time of year for those experiencing loss. As we support each other, we will also discuss strategies for getting through the holidays.

There will be a community “Blue Christmas Service” on Dec. 21 at 6:00 PM for anyone who may be feeling some sadness, may not be ready for a jolly Christmas this year but still wants to celebrate our Lord’s birth.

Busy Bees Craft Group meets on Tuesdays from 1-3 p.m.. New sewers and crafters are always welcome.

The Bridge group plays on Thursdays from noon until 4 p.m.. Additional players are needed and welcome!

On Tuesday evenings at 6 p.m. the Community Band rehearses. What a joyful noise they make! And they welcome new musicians too!

Our big fall event, the Holly Jolly Christmas Market, takes place on Saturday, November 11, from 10 AM to 1 PM. Featuring a Hot Chocolate Station, SilentAuction Items, Lunch with soup and sandwiches, Unique Gift Baskets, Crafts, a Cookie Walk, Baked Goods, Christmas Ornaments for sale, Homemade Dog Treats for sale, and Door Prizes.

Proceeds from the Christmas Market will be used for local Community and Missions projects.

From The Pulpit is a space reserved for Alger County faith leaders to express church events, happenings and more in the community.

Congregations must be based in Alger County. To learn how to submit selections for From The Pulpit, email munisingbeacon@ gmail.com or call 906-235-4958.