October 2024

Worship: At the Heart of UMCG At the United Methodist Church of Geneva, worship is where we come together to encounter God. It is in worship that we sing, pray, read scripture, and hear the Word proclaimed. We feast at Christ’s table, wade in the waters of baptism, and cling to each other during services of death and resurrection. We celebrate the sacred covenant of marriage, and in each of these moments, God meets us, holding us in divine grace and love. In the video below, you’ll hear about how worship has been central to our spiritual life. These moments are sacred, not only becauseRead More →

Music Ministry: Elevating Our Worship Music has always been at the heart of worship at UMCG. It’s through song that we lift our praises, connect with the Holy Spirit, and draw closer to one another as a church family. Whether it’s the stirring notes of our Christmas Cantata or the beautiful harmonies of a Sunday choir, music elevates our worship experience and helps us encounter God in profound ways. In the video below, you’ll hear about how music has shaped our worship experiences and deepened our connections to the church. Of course, our music ministry isn’t just about singing songs—it’s about leading the congregation intoRead More →

Congregational Care: Strengthening Our Bonds At UMCG, we are committed to caring for one another as Christ cares for us. Whether it’s through a comforting prayer shawl, pastoral care, or support in times of grief, our congregational care ministries are central to the life of our church. These ministries remind us that we are a community—bound together in love, through both our joys and our sorrows. One of the most impactful ministries we offer is Stephen Ministry, where trained members of our congregation provide confidential, one-on-one Christian care to people who are hurting. As Stephen Ministries puts it, “God works through Stephen Ministers to plantRead More →

Discipleship: Deepening Our Roots At UMCG, we believe that discipleship is a lifelong journey—one that begins in childhood and continues through every stage of life. From our children’s Sunday school to adult small groups, we strive to provide opportunities for everyone to deepen their faith and grow in their relationship with God. Discipleship is about planting seeds of faith, nurturing them, and watching them flourish. In the video below, you’ll hear from members of our congregation about how discipleship has transformed their life starting at a young age. Whether it’s the spiritual growth seen in a small group or the joy on a child’s faceRead More →

Missions: Extending Our Reach At UMCG, our commitment to missions has always been about more than just meeting immediate needs—it’s about transforming lives, both within our congregation and beyond. Whether it’s through local outreach programs or global initiatives, our mission efforts reflect the heart of our church: loving our neighbors as ourselves and sharing God’s grace wherever we go. Our giving to apportionments makes up our first mile of giving that combines the dollars from United Methodists around the world to make an exponential impact. We then go a second mile in giving to help mission partners here, near and far away, proving not justRead More →