Miscellaneous

Endowment Fund News

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The Finance Committee, the Trustees, and The Council are inviting all members of the congregation to two informational meetings to present and discuss what an Endowment Fund is and how it will benefit Chapel United Methodist Church. The first meeting will be Sunday, September 15th in the fellowship hall after the worship service. We will … Read more

Dine & Discover Series Returns

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Dine & Discover Series Returns to Lake County UMCs Join us as we learn how to prepare a budget-friendly nutritious meal, learn about local food resources, and build community! Participants will receive a free meal, cooking demonstration, healthy recipes to take home, each household will get free groceries to recreate the meal at home, grocery … Read more

2025-2028 Episcopal Assignments Begin September 1

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Every four years United Methodist Church bishops serving in the United States are assigned to the episcopal areas they willserve by jurisdictional committees on the episcopacy. Those assignments begin September 1 and are for the four-year quadrennium until the next jurisdictional conference. At the 2024 North Central Jurisdictional Conference held in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, … Read more

Gospel Trail 2024

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Gospel Friends present the 21st Annual Gospel Trail on Saturday, August 17th from Noon to 7:00 pm at the Painesville Baptist Church. We look forward to seeing our “Trail” family each year! Hope to see you again this year as we share theGospel through song… southern style! Painesville Baptist Church140 Park Road Ext.Painesville, OH 44077(Corner … Read more

Welcome Back Troop 55

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Chapel Church welcomed back BSA Troop 55 (Girls & Boys) to our house of worship in May of 2024. Troop 55 meets every week on Tuesday evenings at 7pm with some summer breaks for camping and other events. We are looking forward to their participation in our church family for many years to come. Thanks … Read more

Take A Load Off

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Last fall, The Western Reserve District Missions Committee offered churches in the district to apply for a grant to fund existing or new mission projects. The district was closing and merging into the new larger district of Northern Waters. They asked us to “use their money to do ministry! Let’s Be the Church! – YOU … Read more

Book Study

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“Attack From Within: How Disinformation is Sabotaging America” by Barbara McQuade, Law Professor, University of Michigan Disinformation is the deliberate spreading of lies disguised as truth. With the advent of social media and the disappearance of the town square, it is more easy to do than ever before. Disinformation is contributing to the polarization of … Read more

Painesville UMC hosts POTS Support Group

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Have you been diagnosed with Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS)? Come join a POTS support group hosted at Painesville UMC in the chapel. Gather together with others to share your stories, learn from each other, and make new friends! The group meets once a month on Wednesdays from 6:30 – 7:30p.m. The next dates are … Read more

Mentor UMC hosts Support for All

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This new group meets on the third Monday of each month! Anyone with any medical or health conditions, physical disabilities, mental or emotional concerns, and/ or their caregivers are invited to meet at Mentor United Methodist Church, 8600 Mentor Ave., Mentor, 44060. Meetings are from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. All are welcome, no RSVP needed. … Read more

Rummage Sale 2024

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Chapel United Methodist Church is having a Friday, June 28 & Saturday, June 299am to 4pm both days Sandwiches, hot dogs, chips & beverages on sale from the kitchen. Bake sale too!Items for sale in the Fellowship Hall. Join us for a good time and plan to buy, buy, buy so we don’t have take … Read more

Worship News

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On Good Friday, March 29th, Chapel Church had a special event in the sanctuary and narthex from 4pm to 7pm. The Way of the Cross – come experience the stations of the Cross. Pray about and contemplate what Jesus, our Lord and Savior experienced on Good Friday. Today, you may be experiencing a Good Friday, … Read more

Blessing Box

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Blessing Boxes are stocked with nonperishable food items, basic toiletries, baby supplies, and anything else that might be considered a blessing to someone who finds themselves in need. Items are anonymously donated and anonymously received and available at any time day or night.

Clean-Up Week

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The trustees have decided to designate May 5th – May 11th as clean-up week. Small groups or individuals may choose to come to the church and clean up a flower bed or other areas that may need cleaning, weeding, blowing, raking, etc. It can be any day or time of day you can make it … Read more

Listening Post

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On behalf of DS Lewis and DS Hitchcock, we would like to invite you and your church to a Listening Post. All clergy, church leaders, and other church members are encouraged to come and share with the DSs how you are present in and reaching out to your communities. To help you think about what … Read more

Conference and District News

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A special-called session of the North Central Jurisdiction (NCJ) Jurisdictional Conference of The United Methodist Church was held on Tuesday, January 23 “for the sole purpose of approving new episcopal areas for episcopal assignments to be effective September 1, 2024.” Delegates to this special-called NCJ Jurisdictional Conference voted to form two new episcopal areas, one … Read more

Lay Servant Training Scheduled

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There are two options coming up in April. Lay Servant Advanced Class, Go Preach Pew to Pulpit, will be held in three sessions: April 12, 6:00 to 9:00 p.m., April 13, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and April 27, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Lockwood UMC, 3680 Manchester Road, Akron, 44319. To register, contact … Read more

Blessing Box

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Blessing Boxes are stocked with non-perishable food items, basic toiletries, baby supplies, and anything else that might be considered a blessing to someone who finds themselves in need. Items are anonymously donated and anonymously received and available at any time day or night. Our Blessings Box is located just beyond the handicap ramp where the … Read more

Save the Date

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On Wednesday, April 24th, Chapel UMC is hosting the wedding of Rev. Shannon & Jim Pitorak at 4pm in the Chapel in the Woods with a reception following the ceremony in the party hall.

Easter Flowers

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Would you like to order an Easter flower in memory or in honor of loved ones? These beautiful flowers will be used to help decorate our sanctuary on Easter Sunday. Please complete the order form below and mail your check to: Chapel UMC2019 Hubbard Rd.Madison, OH 44057 Deadline for orders is: Friday, March 15th

Worship News

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Everyone looks forward to celebrating Easter! Lent is a somber season of reflection that leads up to Good Friday and the joyous celebration of Christ’s resurrection on Easter. Palm Sunday is March 24th, the start of Holy week – we’ll have our 10am worship. This year we will be having a Maundy Thursday service at … Read more

New Members Class

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Has the Lord been tugging on your heart? Ready to take the next step on your faith journey? Want to learn more about the beliefs of the United Methodist Church? Ready to learn more about discipleship? Pastor Lenore will be offering a new member class that will meet after worship starting April 14th. Contact the … Read more

Lenten Lunch Services

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The Madison Christian Ministers Association (MCMA) is sponsoring Lenten Lunch Services at noon time at Central Congregational Church during the season of Lent – starting Ash Wednesday 2/14/24 through 3/27/2024. Lunch will be served at noon followed by the service and a message. On Good Friday, March 29th, at noon, will be a community Good … Read more

Reiki Treatments Now Available

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WHAT IS REIKI? Reiki is a hands-on energy healing technique that reduces stress and promotes healing. It helps restore and balance physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing, activating the body’s natural healing processes. Developed in the early 1900s by Mikao Usui, the term Reiki is from the Japanese words rei, meaning “universal,” and ki, which refers … Read more