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May 9

The flowers on the altar are given by Eileen Brogan
in honor of Mike and Donna Motyl thanking them for their recent
amazing acting debut at our Scripts and Insights play reading event.

‍Happy Mother’s Day!‍ ‍
We hope you have a restful & relaxing day! See you in the sanctuary. ‍

Brighten Our Sanctuary! We’re looking for flower sponsors for May 24, 31, & June 7. It’s a beautiful way to honor a loved one or celebrate a milestone! Reach out to Sandy Lipscomb today to claim your date and share a special dedication.

An Invitation to The Susannas’ May Gathering
Simsbury is defined by the vibrant colors of the Flower Bridge. We invite you to join us on May 12 at 6:00 PM in The Annex for a special presentation by Deeg MacKay. Deeg will share a behind-the-scenes look at the bridge’s evolution, the artistry behind its maintenance, and the community spirit of the sponsors and volunteers who sustain it.

Let’s Celebrate Our 2026 Graduates! 🎓
Do you have a graduate in the family? Whether it’s high school, trade school, or university, we want to honor their hard work. Please email office@SUMCT.org by May 22 with their name, school, degree, and future plans. Then, join us on Sunday, June 7 as we recognize all our graduates during our morning celebration!

Miracle Sundayis a World-wide initiative of the United Methodist Church culminating and being celebrated on May 17. The goal of the Miracle Sunday is a special offering to help permanently endow scholarships enabling 500 students annually to prepare for ordained ministry in Africa, Europe and the Philippines. In places like Africa, the Church is experiencing incredible growth, but ministers are literally risking their lives to preach and receive an education. Together we can help ensure that these students can answer God’s calling. Please have donations reference “Miracle Sunday.”

Adult Spiritual Growth Classes
For more information, go to our website: www.sumct.org/take-a-class.

Full Church Council Meeting: Designing our Future!
SAVE THE DATE: May 31 @ 11:30 AM
The Goal: Collaborative dreaming and discerning our future together. We aren’t just looking at an agenda; we’re looking at our heart. Join us for a special session as we discern where God is leading SUM next. Come help us dream big—your voice is the "wind" in our sails! Bring your favorite dish, as we are celebrating with a potluck feast.

The Prayer Chain is Ready for Your Requests:
We have a dedicated team of Prayer Warriors who will receive them. To submit a prayer request, email our Prayer Warriors at prayers@sumct.org. Please if the prayers are no longer needed by sending an update to the same email address.

‍Praying for the Entire SUM Family:
Each week, we will publish five SUM directory entries to the Messenger so that you can add these people to your prayers. By the end of the year, we will have prayed for the entire SUM family. This week, please pray for the following: Richard & Paula Tonelli, Carol & Emily Tuller, Marjorie Van Dusen & Stephen McDonough, The Vanech / Soucie Family (Marianne, Denise, Alexis, & Delaney), and Jeffrey Van Zandt.

Sunday, May 17 | Confirmation & Miracle Sunday
One Service at 10:00 AM | Today, our voices become one as we witness our youth take their next steps in faith. Let’s fill the pews for this unified celebration! Cake reception to follow to honor our Confirmands. Streaming is available at 10:00 AM.

‍Sunday, May 31 | Vision Sunday – Full Church Council & Potluck Feast
One Service at 10:00 AM | We gather as one church family to worship, followed by; Designing Our Future Vision Feast | More than a meeting, this is a chance to dream together. We’ll host our Church Council session over a Potluck Feast. Bring a dish to share! Whether it’s a family favorite or a store-bought treat, your presence is what matters most as we plan what’s next for SUMC. Meet at 11:30 in Wesley Hall.

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