Faithful Planning: Practical Wisdom for Life's Important Decisions

August is nationally recognized as Make-A-Will Month, making it the perfect time to consider an important question: Have you made plans that reflect both your values and your faith?

CUMC invites you to join us for Faithful Planning: Practical Wisdom for Life's Important Decisions, an educational seminar designed to help individuals and families prepare wisely for the future.

Whether you already have an estate plan or have been putting it off for years, this seminar will provide practical guidance for every stage of life.

The evening will feature CUMC member Bill Bunt, who will explain the legal aspects of estate planning, and representatives from the Pennsylvania United Methodist Foundations: Ed Bailey, Barry Robison, and Jessica Tomsic.

Thursday, August 20 | 6:00pm | CUMC

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Want to make a difference in our community?

Join us for Gleaning on Wednesday, July 29 as we help collect fresh corn and watermelon for those in need. It's a simple way to serve, enjoy the outdoors, and help provide nutritious food for our neighbors.

Meet at Project SHARE parking lot (Orange St, Carlisle)
at 8:30am

Sign up by July 22

Whether you've gleaned before or it's your first time, we'd love to have you join us as we serve together!

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Family Mission Trip 2026 - Philly Project

Wednesdays: July 1-29, 6-7:30pm at CUMC

In a culture that constantly encourages us to earn more, buy more, and do more, many people find themselves feeling stressed, overwhelmed, and uncertain about their finances, regardless of how much they have. Join us for Enough, a practical and faith-based study that explores God's perspective on money, contentment, generosity, and stewardship. Through engaging discussion and real-life application, we'll examine how our financial decisions impact our faith, relationships, and peace of mind. Whether you're trying to get control of your finances, plan for the future, become more generous, or simply find greater contentment in today's world, this class will provide Biblical wisdom and practical tools to help you move forward with confidence. No matter where you are on your financial journey, you'll leave with a deeper understanding of what it means to live with purpose, gratitude, and the freedom that comes from knowing when enough is enough. Led by Stephanie Baity. 

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Wednesdays: August 5 and 12, 6:30-8pm at CUMC

Discuss the background of prayer beads; why do Christians use them? How can they enrich our prayer lives?

Led by Georgeann Laughman

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Wednesday, July 29, 6:30pm at Carlisle UMC (333 S Spring Garden St, Carlisle)

The Social Principles are a prayerful and thoughtful effort of the General Conference to speak to the issues in the contemporary world from a sound biblical and theological foundation.

Led by Sharon Edwards.

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Wednesday, July 8 OR July 22, 6-8pm at CUMC

Verse Mapping is an in-depth, creative Bible study method that involves breaking down a specific verse word-by-word to understand its original context, meaning, and application. By researching Hebrew/Greek roots, comparing translations, and examining cross-references, this technique helps uncover deeper spiritual truths and fosters personal, actionable engagement with Scripture. Led by Jenn Brink.

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Tuesdays: June 23-July 14, 6pm at CUMC

The Chosen Season 3 centers on the emotional and spiritual toll of ministry, following the Sermon on the Mount, as Jesus sends his twelve disciples out two-by-two. The season deals with intense themes like marital strain, miscarriage, and political tension, culminating in the feeding of the 5,000 and Jesus walking on water. Led by Vicki Morley and Roger Woods. 

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