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MIDDLETOWN – Two new groups serving women and parents are beginning at Middletown Community United Methodist Church.
Rae Eby-Carl, senior deputy director of operations and programs at the Lake Family Resource Center, will facilitate a weekly Women’s Empowerment Group at the church beginning Wednesday, Oct. 14, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
“I am delighted to return to Middletown – I used to facilitate (a women’s group) 13 years ago and found that it was very well attended,” Eby-Carl said.
There is no cost to participate in this group.
In addition to this program, a new parent support group will be held Mondays from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the Middletown Methodist Church beginning Oct. 26, facilitated by Kathy Herdman, a parent partner.
A parent partner provides support and resources to other parents who may be experiencing difficulties managing and accessing services for their child with special needs. They can offer assistance to families in times of confusion and help the family find their own voice as they seek access to services.
A parent partner also understands firsthand the daily stresses of meeting the needs of a challenging child and is a liaison and a voice for parents throughout the “system.”
“I am thrilled to facilitate a parent support group in the South County area and happy the Methodist Church of Middletown is offering us a facility,” said Herdman, who currently facilitates a parent’s group in Clearlake on Wednesdays known as Koffee with Kathy.
“It is our responsibility as a church to address the spiritual well being of individuals and also assist with needs of the whole person,” said Pastor Voris Brumfield of the Middletown Methodist Church.
Brumfield said that, as the church council becomes aware of issues within the greater community, they will develop outreach programs and also work with other organizations to meet these needs.
She said the purpose of the church and its people is to put into action the goals that the council approved in September 2009: Passionate worship, radical hospitality, risk taking mission and service, intentional faith development, and extravagant generosity.
For more information about the Women’s Empowerment Group contact Rae Eby-Carl at 707-262-1611
The Middletown Community United Methodist Church practices “Open Hearts, Open Minds, and Open Doors.” Where ever you are on your journey of faith, you are welcome to join them.
The church is located at the corner of Washington and Armstrong, one block off Calistoga Street east of the Middletown Post Office.
For information about programming, prayer, services and facilities schedule contact the church at
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Refreshments will be offered following the service.
Sunday school will be held at 9 a.m. for the children. Adult bible study also is at 9 a.m. and will be repeated at 11:30 with a continuation of the video “The New Testament” followed by discussion.
For more information visit the church's Web site at www.galileekelseyville.org or call 707-279-4832.
Galilee Lutheran Church is is located at 8860 Soda Bay Road in Kelseyville.
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Brandon Costner will offer special music to complement the October sermon theme “People Can Make a Difference” given by Voris Brumfield.
World Communion Sunday (originally called World Wide Communion Sunday) originated in the US Presbyterian Church.
In 1936, for the first time, the first Sunday in October was celebrated in Presbyterian churches in the United States and overseas. From the beginning, it was planned so that other denominations could make use of it and, after a few years, the idea spread beyond the Presbyterian Church.
World Communion Sunday is always celebrated the first Sunday in October and is one of the most venerable of “special Sundays.” The day has taken on new relevancy and depth of meaning in a world where globalization often has undermined peace and justice – and in a time when fear divides the peoples of God's earth.
On this day Christians celebrate their oneness in Christ, the Prince of Peace, in the midst of the world Christians are called to serve – a world ever more in need of peacemaking.
A special offering will be taken and is divided in following manner: 50 percent, Crusade Scholarship program (at least 1/2 must go beyond the United States); 35 percent Ethnic Minority Scholarship program; 15 percent Ethnic Minority In-Service Training program.
In the United Methodist Churches over the past three years contributions of $1,028,865 were given to the World Communion Sunday offering 2008, in 2007, $1,205,022 was given and $1,100,191 in 2006.
“It is important that we as a community in Lake County, though not wealthy by any means, recognize how blessed we are and actively share with others. That is the way of Christ and United Methodist.” Pastor Voris Brumfield said.
The Middletown Community United Methodist Church practices “Open Hearts, Open Minds and Open Doors.” Whereever you are on your journey of faith, the church welcomes you.
The church is located at the corner of Washington and Armstrong, one block off Calistoga Street east of the Middletown Post Office.
For information about programming, prayer, services and facilities schedule contact us at
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Linda Dielh-Darms will preside over the service and offer the message, “God’s Role.”
Speakers on coming Sundays are Voris Brumfield, Oct. 4 and 11; and Timothy Locke on Oct. 18, with special music from Brandon Costner and Rod Levenduski.
The Emergency Food distribution at the Middletown Community United Methodist Church is now the second and fourth Wednesday of the month from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Donations are appreciated.
As part of Christian education, “Explore The Word,” an adult Bible Study moves to Thursday from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. beginning Oct. 1.
The Middletown Community United Methodist Church practices “Open Hearts, Open Minds, and Open Doors.” Whereever you are on your journey of faith, you are welcome to join them.
The church is located at the corner of Washington and Armstrong, one block off Calistoga Street east of the Middletown Post Office.
For information about programming, prayer, services and facilities schedule, contact the church at