What's Happening
Events & Announcements
Stay connected with everything going on at Messiah — worship, community gatherings, and ways to get involved.
This Month
August at Messiah
Here's what's on the calendar this month. All are welcome.
Aug
2
Communion Sunday — Welcoming Ransford Addae
9:30 AM · Sanctuary · First Sunday Communion, and a warm welcome to our new Music Director, Ransford Addae
Worship
Aug
9
Reina Johnson's Last Sunday
9:30 AM · Sanctuary · Join us in thanking Reina for her years of service, with blessings for what's ahead
Special
Aug
15
Monthly Community Homeless Outreach
Norristown Transportation Center · Third Saturday outreach with the Colonial Area Anti-Racism and Social Equity Alliance · See Cameron Smith for info
Outreach
Aug
16
Trustees Meeting
After worship · Sanctuary
Meeting
Aug
21
Backpack Assembly
Volunteers gather to prepare prefilled backpacks ahead of the giveaway
Outreach
Aug
22
Backpack Give-Away
1:00 – 4:00 PM · Distribution of sponsored backpacks to students in the community
Outreach
Get Involved
Announcements
A few more ways to connect with the Messiah community this summer.
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Outreach
Got Books? Messiah UMC Book Drive
Ongoing
New and gently used books for children and young adults. Please bring donations to the Welcome Center. Supports Messiah's "Little Library" and our annual back-to-school book bag giveaway.
Questions? Contact Laurie Corbin · (484) 744-3843
Women's Fellowship
Women in the Word — Summer Book Club
Women's Fellowship & Book Review · Saturday, October 3
Join us this summer as we journey through "On Living Stone — Salome's Story" by Heather Kaufman, a biblical fiction that invites us to experience a journey of faith inspired by the story of Salome, mother of the Apostles James and John.
For info, contact Kim Charleston, CSM · messiahumc.events@gmail.com
Outreach
Sponsor a Student Backpack
Donation deadline: Sunday, August 9, 2026 · Distribution: Saturday, August 22, 2026 · 1:00 – 4:00 PM
Just $15 sponsors one student with a prefilled backpack of essential school supplies. Donate by check or money order payable to Messiah United Methodist Church (note "Backpack Drive" in the memo line), or mail to Messiah United Methodist Church, 527 Ridge Pike, Lafayette Hill, PA 19444.
Every backpack, every supply, every donation creates opportunity and changes lives.
Community
Back to Church Worship & Block Party
Sunday, September 20 · 10:30 AM – 3:00 PM · Messiah UMC, 527 Ridge Pike, Lafayette Hill
A free event for everyone — come for worship, stay for fellowship! Join Rev. Robert L. Johnson and the whole Messiah family for a special worship service followed by a community block party.
Special
Travel with the Pastor
Sunday, September 27 · 11:00 AM · Devereaux United Methodist Church, 2522 W. Allegheny Ave.
Pastor Johnson invites you to travel with him as he preaches the word at Devereaux United Methodist Church. Come out and support him as they celebrate their church anniversary.
Rev. Robert L. Johnson, preaching
Weekly Bulletin
This Week's Order of Service
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Circuit Writer
Messiah's Newsletter
Pastor's messages, church updates, prayer requests, and the monthly calendar — browse current and past issues below.