With Governor Holcomb setting out some guidance on the State opening-up again, the ‘When Will We Meet Again in the Roberts Park building?’ is a pertinent one. Some of you may have seen Mayor Joe Hogsett say he too longs to be back in the building, especially on Mother’s day, but we need to wait […]
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These are anxious and worrying times when we find ourselves confronted with the reality that sickness will affect us all at some point during our lives. Yet we recall that Jesus took on our human flesh and our frailty. He knows what it is to suffer and is with us in our suffering. He is compassionate. […]
Read moreI have a smartphone that needs to be upgraded. The operation is sluggish. Daily I have to reboot because an app has frozen up the phone. I understand why our phones need continual upgrades. It’s because those who provide the hardware desire to sell more hardware. They routinely upgrade my phone’s software until my phone […]
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Please mark your calendars for Tuesday, February 25 for Pancakes and Jazz. Pancakes will be served from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in Fellowship Hall, while members of John Hill’s jazz group (who plays at the Christmas Eve Jazz service) entertain us with musical numbers throughout the evening. There is a sign-up sheet in Fellowship Hall. We hope you have a grand […]
Read moreThe beloved story of Jesus the Christ Child’s birth on a starry night in Bethlehem long ago would be incomplete without Mary, his mother. Other Marys also illuminated the ministry of Jesus throughout his earthly life. What can all of these Marys teach us about Jesus and about ourselves as we experience the seasons of […]
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The economy of the United States is in a precarious position because of the multitrillion dollar national debt. Debt has a way of breaking even the most robust profit-making enterprise. The debt of our country is so staggering it boggles the mind. By 2029, debt is estimated to reach $28.7 trillion, 93% of the gross […]
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Our congregations has been listening to young adults this fall, discovering their needs and interests. We’ve done this through surveys, one on one interviews, and a gathering of young adults at Roberts Park. We surveyed Shalom Daycare parents, young adults at Trunk or Treat, our neighbors, coworkers, family, and friends. Here’s a quick look at the top […]
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Well, it’s pretty clear to us all now that an election is just around the corner. The billboards are out on the highways, the yard signs are out in the gardens and sidewalks, the activists are knocking on doors or handing out information to the public, and the phone calls have started asking for your […]
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Whoever you are, whatever your condition, wherever you are on your spiritual journey, you are a beloved child of God, and without exception, you are welcome here. Roberts Park United Methodist Church embraces the wider Methodist understanding that God’s grace is given to all. We are committed to creating a community of grace where all […]
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November 3rd is our ‘Heritage Sunday’ this year and the final Sunday of the stewardship program, All Saints Sunday and receiving new members into the church. This is the day when we also want to honor those who have been members of Roberts Park for 50 years or more. Roberts Park is fortunate to have […]
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