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YOUTH MEETINGS — Every Sunday @ 5 PM in the Epworth House, and Every Thursday Morning @ 7:30 AM at Java Blend Cafe. All Youth are Invited! NO YOUTH THIS SUNDAY, MAY 4th. WE WILL RESUME NEXT WEEK.
GAME NIGHT — Mark your calendar for our 3rd annual RRUMC game night and Rook tournament on Saturday May 3rd. Cost for Rook is $20/team. There is a sign up sheet outside of Pastor David’s office if you’d like to bring a snack or drink to share. To Register for the Rook Tournament, please visit: https://www.ruralretreatumc.net/connect?ei=S2909S5.
SUMMER CAMP REGISTRATION — Camp Dickenson summer camp registration is open! We have overnight camps, day camps, a biking camp, a kayak camp, adventure camps, and a family camp. Your church will provide you with discount codes. Register at www.campdickenson.com or on Facebook and Instagram @campdickenson. If you have questions or need help registering, call 276-744-7241 or email dickenson@holston.org. We look forward to welcoming you to Camp Dickenson this summer!
CONFIRMATION CLASS — Will begin on May 4th and occur each Sunday in May. Here is the Schedule: May 4th: 5 PM - 6:30 PM May 11th: 3:30 PM - 5 PM May 18th: 3:30 PM - 5 PM May 25th: 3:30 PM - 5 PM
ANNUAL CONFERENCE PRE CONFERENCE BRIEFING — Sunday, May 4th @ 3 PM at Rural Retreat UMC. This briefing will cover things that will be voted on at this year’s Annual Conference on June 1st - 4th. Topics include: 2026 Conference Budget, Regionalization, Realignment of Districts, and Changes in Pension and Compass. Everyone is invited to attend.
HANDS ON MISSION KITS — Conference Goal is 500. Due on May 18th. Print out with what are required to make these kits are on the table outside of Pastor David’s office.
CHANGE FOR CHANGE — Thanks to your generosity, $641.89 was collected through our Change for Change initiative during Lent!