Welcome to Roberts Park UMC!

We are the heart of downtown.  Inspired by Jesus Christ, we live out our faith by serving with compassion, practicing social justice, nurturing meaningful relationships, and welcoming all who seek to experience and share Christ's love.

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Menu
Start with an appetizer or choose several to complete an entree, but whatever you choose, save room for dessert!
Seasonal Specials
We are highlighting Soup's On guests

The misson for July through September will focus on helping out Soup's On guests - who may be experiencing hardships - with some basic items in their lives.

In September we would like to have backpacks avaliable filled with items donated by the community so next time you take a trip to the store, pick up a few extra items to donate! 

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#SelfMade

Gender Affirming Care Kits

#SelfMade is a partner organization formed through Kaleidoscope Indy. Our goal is to provide gender affirming kits to trans and gender non-conforming people.  Everyone deserves to feel comfortable and happy in their body and sometimes we need a little help making things feel more like home ❤️

If you'd like to support #SelfMade you can order items from our wishlist by using this link (click here)
We currently have 38 kits in process
Appetizers

Usually served before the entree, our appetizers are an opportunity to whet your appetite by meeting the people of Roberts Park, observing worship services and becoming acquainted with everything Roberts Park is serving up.

Worship on Demand:
1/2 Serving: Sermon Recap 
Served Wednesdays at 12p on Facebook and YouTube. A condensed version of the Sunday Worship featuring the gospel reading, sermon and prayer of response.
 
 
Full Serving: Live Stream or On Demand
Served on Sunday mornings at 10:30a. Watch the full worship service from beginning to end. Participate in the service by asking questions and commenting online where one of our hosts will be excited to chat with you. 
Open Forum:
Offered every Sunday after the worship service, this delightful bite affords you the opportunity to ask questions and comment on the sermon.  Grab a cup of coffee and a cookie and join the conversation!
Soup’s On
Hearty enough for an entree and sweet enough for dessert. This unique dish flips the tables and makes you the server for our feeding ministry.
Choir

 Music is one of RPUMC’s favorite dishes to feed the soul and build meaningful relationships.  Everyone is welcome to join the choir regardless of experience.  Come make a joyful noise! 

Entrees

These dishes are crowd favorites.  All our entrees are rich with opportunities to connect physically, emotionally and spiritually with our Creator and each other.  

Worship

This entree is a complete meal. Awaken your tastebuds with outstanding organ and choral performances before feasting on scripture and a message from the Pastor.  Lemonade and cookies are available in the Fellowship Hall after service for dessert and community fellowship. This meal is free, but tips are greatly appreciated.  Worship is served every Sunday at 10:30 am.

Check out our specials for this week's flavor.

Worship and Wonder

This petite portion is perfect for young guests. Served during the traditional worship service on Sundays, Worship and Wonder entices children to ask questions, be curious and have fun while devouring stories about love and snacking on complementary activities and crafts. 

Messy Church
This entree is a complete meal that can be modified to fit your needs. All ages are welcome at this multi-generational meal. Served family style, Messy Church features engaging activities and crafts, stories and dinner!
This entree is served in August, October, December, February and April. 
Food for Thought

This lunch size portion is sure to satisfy your midweek cravings. Served up on Wednesdays at noon this new imagining of an old favorite, 20 min for God, will begin in September. 

Desserts

No meal is complete until you’ve had dessert!  At Roberts Park we have cultivated a diverse menu of community and social activities for every kind of sweet tooth. 

Hook and Needle

Join us on the first and third Thursdays of each month to knit and crochet hats and other items as service projects to meet various community needs. Experienced or beginning knitters and crocheters are invited

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Book Club

A group of book lovers from the congregation and community gathers once a month  on the second Tuesday to share insights about popular literature. The conversations are always lively and enjoyable.

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Our staff is happy to assist you with your meal selections and is eager to serve you. Our menu is continually being updated to meet the changing tastes of our guests. If you have an item you would like to see on the menu, let us know. You can contact us easily by clicking HERE. 

There is a place for you at the table here!

Check out this video and find out what Roberts Park is about.

As a way to live out our faith and commitment to being a Reconciling Ministry, we have developed a unique gathering called Kaleidoscope. This Thursday night gathering centers the LGBTQ+ community, is interactive and spirit-filled, and reminds everyone that they are a beloved creation. Learn more by clicking on this link.

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