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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Statement of Affirmation Approved October 13, 2019
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 […]
Read moreHeritage Sunday 2019
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 […]
Read moreAll-Church Meeting October 13, 2019 on the Future of Roberts Park
The Governing Board recently spent time on a retreat considering the future of Roberts Park in light of the decisions taken at the 2019 General Conference regarding human sexuality. The Governing Board concluded that it would like to recommend to the broader church congregation that Roberts Park UMC considers becoming a member of the Reconciling […]
Read moreEngaging Young Adults Survey
Our congregation has been selected to participate in the Engaging Young Adults Initiative of the Center for Congregations in Indianapolis. A team from our congregation will attend learning events and implement their learning, beginning this summer and continuing through next year. In the fall of 2020, the team will develop a project to be funded […]
Read moreNurture Meaningful Relationships – Join In
Learn how to begin and nurture meaningful relationships in the class meeting. You can still join in. Book discussion will be held in the chapel at 9:30 a.m. on Sunday mornings. May 5 May 12 May 19 (Skip Memorial Day Weekend) June 2 We will be offering this second part of The Class Meeting book […]
Read moreAdvent and Christmas Eve 2019
Join friends and neighbors at Roberts Park on an Advent journey toward Christmas as we prepare to celebrate both our Savior’s birth and the extraordinary news that also awaits us in Bethlehem. Advent & Christmas Eve Services and Events Messy Advent – Wednesday, November 20 (read more) Hanging of the Greens – Sunday, November 24 […]
Read moreAll Saints / Heritage Sunday – November 4
Sunday, November 4 is not only All Saints Sunday but this year it will also be our ‘Heritage Sunday’. We have a special day planned! We will be celebrating in a variety of ways. The chancel choir will be supported by other musicians, and we will welcome the internationally acclaimed operatic soprano Angela Brown to […]
Read moreChosen Devotional Journey – October 2018
What would happen if you reminded yourself of the gospel every day? That’s what the Chosen Devotional Journey is all about. Roberts Park Church will be reading this 30 day devotional together all through the month of October. The pastors will be supporting this experiment with preaching on each week’s topic. […]
Read moreNational Back to Church Sunday
Have you ever thought to yourself that you wished a certain friend or relative would come to worship at Roberts Park UMC? Well now’s the time to act upon that nudge from God to invite people you know who don’t have a church home or have fallen inactive to get back […]
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