I have always been amazed at how words can move us. They can make us laugh or they can make us cry. I loved English classes in high school and would have pursued teaching if … Read More
June 21 – DRIVE-IN Worship!!
On June 21st, at 10am, we will hold our first “Drive-In” Worship Service!! You will have the choice of remaining in their vehicles, or bringing lawn chairs to sit in while we worship, and remain … Read More
Sunday, June 14, 2020 Worship Service
The mission of our church is “Inviting people to rely on Jesus to find unexpected purpose, peace, and joy.” It is our hope the worship service you experience today will present our mission statement to you … Read More
Weekly Devotional – “A New Lamp”
I have been staring at this box, walking around this box, tripping over this box, and avoiding this box for a while now. The box contains a new floor lamp. I felt I needed this … Read More
Trinity Sunday Worship & 2020 Graduate Sunday
We are happy you are here to watch this worship video, and we at Utica UMC want you to know it is the hope of our church that you find this worship service to be … Read More
Grace’s Weekly Devotional: “Is It 1967?”
In 1967 we were getting ready for our summer vacation. Riots had broken out in Detroit. The city was burning. I had lived for 3 years in a Student Nurse Home at Henry Ford Hospital … Read More
Message from Don Gotham
“A Couple of Things” I haven’t watched the video. I may be one of the few people in our country who can say that right now. I’ve seen still pictures, and they were chilling. I’ve … Read More
Pentecost Sunday Worship
We close out our “Heart of the Matter” worship series this week while remembering and celebrating Pentecost. Grab a snack and a beverage so that you can “break bread” along with us. For offering, visit … Read More
Weekly Devotional – “Blessings in Chaos”
How can there be blessings in chaos or blessings in a pandemic? We just have to look around us. The birds still sing and there is life in their nests. There is a blessing in … Read More
The Pastor’s “PPPs”
It made me chuckle to be told I should take some pictures of my PPP’s. I had to ask for clarification. “You should get some pictures of your ‘pastor’s pandemic projects’” was the explanation. I decided that would … Read More