Mainstreeter Weekly Blast April 27, 2023

View this email in your browser Over the next several weeks, we invite you to explore what it means to have "a place to call home" in your spiritual lives. April 16 - May 21 Watch Live At the Council meeting Monday (and the staff meeting the week before), we were talking about the characteristics that speak to us of home. There were some interesting responses: laughter, quiet, mischief, food, shared, common language and humor, fun, music, pets, fur family, nicknames, art, creativity, familiar, known, safe, welcoming. Most of those (if not all) have some resonance in the congregation. Certainly, we've been intentional in our work to provide a welcoming safe space. This Sunday, Peggy Drew takes the pulpit, and we're so glad that Main Street has created a space for several people to return to church.  Pastor Kelly p.s. If you have a fun welcome mat you can loan us for this series, please bring it in. p.s.s. Since Main Street UMC donated bricks to the new Arts Center, we're invited as donors to tour the center tonight (see below for details). Nashua Center for the Arts - Donor Appreciation Event We're so thankful for your gift in support of the Nashua Center for the Arts! In appreciation, and on behalf of the Board of Trustees, Please join us for an Open House and Behind-the-Scenes tours of the Center Thursday, April 27, 2023 5:00 - 6:30 pm The concession stand will be open for soft drinks and water Enter through either the Main Street or West Pearl Street doors Ample parking is available in the Elm Street Parking Garage No RSVP needed. RSVP HERE Click Here for Sunday's Bulletin Upload your Hi-Res Photos Here RSVP Here Mark you calendars and get the clubs dusted off, the 21st Annual UMM Golf Tournament is coming up in June.  Sign up details below.  Also Sponsorship opportunities are available (see below). Click Here to Sign up for Golf Tournament Additional Sponsorship Support needed: Personal Hole Sponsors @ $50.00 / sign Corporate Hole Sponsors @ $75.00 / sign Each sign is 8 1/2 x 11 laminated and attached to a sign board. Contact Mark Morrissey for more information: markm196114@msn.com or (603) 244-0738 RSVP to the Church Office ~ office@mainstreet-umc.org  or call (603)882-3361 with the amount of attendees. We will be opening this sneaker donation opportunity to the Community.  Public collection date is Saturday, May 6th from 9:00 AM to Noon at the church. Share this information to your family, friends and neighbors on social media. Volunteers are welcome to be present on May 6th to help receive donations from the public. Sign up for Info Session on May 10 HERE Click Here for info on Volunteer Fair Click Here to Purchase Tickets for Wine Event ZOOM WEBINAR - TONIGHT! Thursday / 4.27 / 7:00pm - 8:00pm Register for Zoom Class Here This summer, we're BLASTING OFF! To Mars and Beyond... we'll learn how God can empower us to GO BEYOND with faith, boldness, kindness, thankfulness, and hope. We're on a mission, and we'd love to have you voyage with us! Monday, July 31st through Friday, August 4th 9:00AM until 12:00PM (Ages 3 years through 6th Grade) Register your space below. Interested in helping us out? There are a variety of ways to volunteer your hands, time, and heart! Click below to fill out the volunteer form or contact Andrea Weir to find your perfect fit! Register your Space Explorer Here Volunteer for VBS Here A new Vestry Class is starting April 2nd at 9:00 a.m., running through June 11th. Hearing a lot of buzz about the "end times" these days? Join us as we explore Craig C Hill's study, "In God's Time," which explores the way the Bible talks about the future from a perspective of mainstream Biblical scholarship. (Hint: the Bible does not give a roadmap for predicting the end of the world!) (Second hint: the Bible does not predict an end to the world!) Led by Paul Pederzani and Pastor Kristy, group members will watch a video and then discuss. The group is always lively and all are welcome, either in person or online. Here's the zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88185355974?pwd=SEpQemJ3ZzRRWm9lMFFQSlpwdUhzQT09 For those who wish to supplement their personal study (not required), the accompanying book is available. A copy or two will be available on Sunday, with three more on order, and you can order your own (new or used) on amazon or through a bookseller of your choice. We look forward to seeing you there! Order Book Here Copyright (C) 2023 Mainstreet United Methodist Church. All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you opted in via our website. Our mailing address is: Mainstreet United Methodist Church PO Box 1517 Nashua, NH 03061-1517 Add us to your address book Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe