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CHURCH SECRETARY WILL BE OUT OF THE OFFICE

DECEMBER 30-JANUARY 9

WORSHIP COMMITTEE WILL MEET AT 10 AM January 7^th

Winter Weather Announcement

We hope to be able to hold services every Sunday; however, it is winter in Iowa. Your safety is upmost, so if you feel it unsafe or unwise for you to attend service, please stay home. The announcement will be posted on KWWL, KGAN and KCRG television stations. Also listen for on radio stations

KOEL 92.3 FM/950 AM and KNEI 103.5 FM. Please note, sometimes St. Paul’s in Elgin may cancel, but West Union UMC may be holding service.

MANNA WILL BE TAKING A HOLIDAY BREAK WITH PLANS TO RESUME ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 13^th.

Special Sunday Human Relations Day

January 18^th, 2026

On Human Relations Day, we partner with other UMC congregations in a special offering to support neighborhood ministries through Community Developers, community advocacy through United Methodist Voluntary Services and work with at-risk youth through the Youth Offender Rehabilitation Programs. Our gifts work together for the common good, building community and sharing God’s love.

Laity Book Study with Rev. Melissa Drake

Join Melissa Drake, Director of Leadership Development and Spiritual Formation, for a Laity Book Study.

We are diving into the book "Three Simple Rules" by Bishop Ruben Job. We will intentionally practice this transformational way of living in the Methodist Movement that grounds us in our faith and roots us in our relationships with self, others, and God. This is a great opportunity to meet other laity within the Conference and grow in your own faith journey.

When: Monday Nights 6:30 pm -7:30 pm beginning January 5th through
February 9th
Where: Zoom link to join from home or wherever life takes you

What do you need:

· Book: "Three Simple Rules for Christian Living" by Jeanne Torrence Finley, Bishop Rueben P. Job -

· Participant Guide: "Three Simple Rules: A Wesleyan Way of Living" by Bishop Rueben P. Job -

Registration:Iowa Conference: Northeast District Basic Lay Servant Training

Please email Melissa Drake with questions.

Open Hands Food Pantry

Open Hands Food Pantry is held Tuesdays at the West Union United Methodist Church from 12:30 pm to 4:00 pm. The door is around to the back of the church and down the sidewalk. You can email openhandswu@gmail.com or find Open Hands Food Pantry on Facebook for more information.

Mobile Food Pantry

The Mobile Food Pantry is now being held the second Monday of every month from 4:30 to 5:30 pm at Crossfire Church.