| Peru Community Church Weekly Announcements |
Rev. Phil Richards, Lead Pastor
Rev. Leigh McCaffrey, Assoc. Pastor for Growth |
Welcome to Worshipwith Rev. Leigh McCaffreySteve Woodruff - Virtual Organist |
Sunday - March 1, 2026
9 a.m. - Worship Service ~ In-person and via Zoom
We are back in the Sanctuary this week! |
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Meeting ID: 884 4689 4229
Passcode: 579851
Phone: 1-646-558-8656
Bulletin content and Hymns are subject to change. Steve Woodruff - Virtual Organist |
Due to it being communion Sunday this week, and Pastor Leigh needing to be on her way to Plattsburgh for 10:15 worship, we ask that you bring your offering up when you come forward for communion. This will help save a little time and get her on her way so she's not late. Thank you!
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| Please wear your name tag during worship and coffee hour. |
Prayer List
Debbie & Howard Bell; Rob Butts; Denise; Vera Hadid; Irene Harris; Heather; Susanne & Eucky Jones; Sandy Lashua; Bonnie Mahnk; Howard Newton; Pam; Roy Perry; Rick; Evelyn Rinella; Anne Stevensen; Jane Way; Thomas Wetterling; Alice Winternitz
Please contact the office if you would like to add a name to the prayer list. Thank you! |
Meetings - Events - Announcements |
3/1: Worship at 9 am in the Sanctuary and on zoom - Communion Sunday 3/1: Coffee Hour after worship. Stay for fellowship.
3/2: AA 7:30 pm
3/3 & 3/5: RSVP Exercise Group 9:30 am - 10:30 am
3/4: Knit Wits 1:30 pm
3/6: Plattsburgh Cares 10:30 am at St. Joseph Outreach Center (1349 Military Tpk., Plattsburgh)
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Plattsburgh Cares
Our next Food Bag Project will be Friday, March 6th at 10:30am at St. Joseph's Outreach Center, 1349 Military Turnpike, Plattsburgh.
What's involved? Volunteers unload food from cars (that come from the warehouse space we use) and "the closet" at St. Joe's. We set out all the food on tables, assemble bags, then break down boxes and load bags into cars at the end. We are usually done in about an hour.
The bags are then delivered to the Plattsburgh Public Library, the hospital social workers' office, and area motels that work with the Department of Social Services (DSS) to house folks in need of shelter. The food bags were designed to meet the emergency food needs in a motel room setting.The bags also include a small toiletry kit containing shampoo, body wash (soap), toothbrush and toothpaste.
We have been blessed with willing volunteers each time - with huge thanks to the February 6th Bag Crew for the 180 bags they packed. |
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IMPORTANT! Worship Volunteers Needed
Zoom Operators Needed
Because sometimes the Zoom Operators want to attend worship without any distractions. Running Zoom involves turning the computer to follow the action, admit attendees, and record worship. Helpers will be standing by.
Greeters/Ushers Needed
Welcome people at the door. Encourage them to wear a nametag. (Although THEY may know who they are, others may not.) Distribute bulletins, answer any questions they may have, take up the offering, take a count of people attending. Straighten up after the service.
Coffee Hour Hosts Needed
Set up coffee and tea, set out treats, (there are usually some kind of cookie or baked good in the FC freezer) or bake something to bring. You can even tag-team with someone - they set up and bake; another washes dishes and straightens up.
Worship Assistants
Just as the name suggests, Worship Assistants help support the pastor during the worship service. Responsibilities may include reading designated Bible passages, leading the Call to Worship, announcing hymns, and assisting with Communion. |
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Worship Opportunities During Lent 2026
Sunday Morning Worship - at 9:00 am
Open Table Gathering - March 8th at 5:30 pm
Palm Sunday Pageant – March 29th at at 9:00 am
Holy Thursday – April 2nd at 7:00 pm Plattsburgh UMC with joint choir
Good Friday – April 3rd at 12 noon in the PCC Chapel
Easter Sunday – April 5th
6:30 am Easter Sunrise Service at Peru Dock, Route 9
9:00 am Celebration of the Resurrection in the Sanctuary |
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Men's Breakfast - Monday, March 9th
All men are invited to Rulfs, the 2nd Monday of each month at 7:30 am for breakfast, conversation, and fellowship. This will be a casual gathering with Pastor Phil. A sign-up sheet will be in the back of the sanctuary and even if you do not sign up, you are still welcome! Each person will be responsible for their own bill. |
March Ruining Lunch – Thursday, March 12 at 11:45 a.m. at Plattsburgh UMC
Walking With God: Not Above, But With
Thursday, March 12 | 11:45 a.m. at the Plattsburgh UMC Chapel Register with Diane P. – luv2garden5@gmail.com
What if following God sometimes means stepping into discomfort?
On Thursday, March 14 at 11:45 a.m., we invite you to join us for a Ruining Lunch conversation—a gathering where we share a meal and engage in honest, courageous reflection on what it means to experience God as relational, present, and walking alongside us in the messy, complicated realities of life.
This month’s Ruining Lunch will explore the ways faith has often been imagined as distant or controlling, and how a relational, open, and co-creative understanding of God can transform our spiritual lives, our communities, and the world around us. Drawing on insights from Process Theology, Progressive Theology, Open Relational Theology, and Pannentheism, we will ask: What does it mean to pray, worship, and act in partnership with a God who is not above, but with us?
We’ll examine how this vision of God calls us to live differently: to embrace uncertainty, to notice God in the ordinary, to stand with the marginalized, and to participate in the ongoing work of justice, healing, and hope. This is not about abstract theory—it’s about spiritual practices, questions, and reflection that shape how we walk in the world every day.
Ruining Lunch is not about arguing or assigning blame. It’s about honest reflection, listening, and spiritual discernment. It’s a space where questions are welcome, learning is ongoing, and faith is taken seriously enough to be challenged.
Bring a sandwich. Soup, beverages, and dessert will be provided. Most importantly, bring your questions—and an open heart.
Rev. Phil Richards |
Coffee with Pastor Phil - Sunday, MARCH 22nd after Worship (sign up in Fellowship Hall)
Curious about our church? Are you new here—or thinking about becoming more involved?
Join Pastor Phil for a relaxed, informal conversation over coffee.
This is a chance to:
- Get to know the pastor in a casual setting
- Learn more about the congregation and its values
- Ask questions about faith, worship, and community life
- Discern whether church membership is right for you
No pressure. No speeches. Just good conversation and good coffee.
All are welcome—whether you’re brand new, returning after time away, or simply curious. |
Are you interested in meeting with one or both of our pastors?
They invite you to reach out to them by phone call, text, or email. Their contact information is listed below. |
Mooers UMC 8 am; Three Steeples UMC 9 am; Peru Community Church 9 am; Plattsburgh UMC 10:15 am; Saranac UMC 11:15 am |
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