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Penteconcert and Rehearsals
From our youngest vocal musicians to our most advanced instrumentalists, come join us for a fiery display of musicianship! Sunrise’s PenteConcert will include performances from the Combined Children’s Choirs, Peals of Joy (our children’s handbell choir), Celebration Ringers (our youth and adult handbell choir), Bards of Grace (our 9:00 service worship band), and Sunrise’s musical flagship: the Worship Choir & Orchestra! Selections will include everything from traditional folk songs to songs by the legendary Lin-Manuel Miranda! Come join us for some incredible music that’s sure to light a fire within you!
Choir and Orchestra are beginning to work on their PenteConcert music! Come join us for just a few weeks to prepare some uplifting, lively music to share with our community! Can’t make it to every rehearsal? That’s okay! We’d love to have you whenever you’re available, so come make some joyful noises with us!
May UMM Breakfast
Dick Stapp is acting President of United Methodist Men’s while Jeff Hoover is in Africa. He has decided the next UMM breakfast meeting will be on Sunday, May 11, at 8am at Panera Bread (7344 N Academy Blvd).
Retirement Celebration for Pattie Smith
Please mark your calendars for our Office Manager Pattie Smith’s retirement celebration on Sunday, May 19! Pattie plans to be here to say her goodbyes and we will have an opportunity to thank her between worship services. Bring your smiles and/or cards to wish her well! A box for cards will be at the Welcome Desk in the atrium.
Celebrate Pastor Matt's SUMC Ministry
Please mark your calendars for Pastor Matt Lurz’s goodbye on June 2. In recognition and celebration of Matt’s ministry at SUMC, the congregation is coming together for a potluck meal on Sunday, June 2, at noon to 3pm in Fellowship Hall. Meat, coffee, and lemonade will be provided, and each family is encouraged to bring a side dish, dessert, or favorite food. Come with your favorite memory of Matt’s ministry and join the fun!
Scripture Readers Needed
Share the gift of scripture reading with our 10:30 service! Sign-up HERE to read scripture. The reading will be sent to you before the service to practice. Questions? Contact Jen Shafer.
Beginners' Handbell Choir
Ever wanted to try handbell ringing, but been a little intimidated watching our choirs ring? We are considering offering a beginner-level handbell choir over the summer for just that purpose! Reach out to Wes at handbells@sunriseumc.com to let him know you’re interested!
Nursery workers needed, age 16+
Do you like working with kids and helping your church? This might be the volunteer position for you. Please see Pastor Tiffany Keith or contact Shannon at office@sunriseumc.com or 719-598-7013 if interested.
Inside; Outside; To the ends of the earth...
This year our special Lenten Offering is “Inside; Outside; To the ends of the earth…” This offering will have three parts. You will be given the option to give towards the sanctuary audio and other tech repairs (inside) or towards parking lot repairs, (outside). Ten percent of all monies received will go directly to UMCOR (United Methodist Committee on Relief) (to the ends of the earth). We are looking forward to this campaign and hope that we can correct audio issues in the sanctuary ($15,000 goal) and the west entrance to the parking lot ($50,000 goal). Any giving above and beyond the stated goal will be used for additional improvements towards where the money was given.
request a baptism
If you or someone in your family is ready to be baptized, complete this short form to initiate a dialog with one of our pastors. Please allow up to two weeks for a response.
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Sunday Worship
sunday classes for all ages
our worship services
MODERN WORSHIP
Sunday mornings at 9:00 AM in the Sanctuary
Our new modern 9:00 service is led by a band named “Bards of Grace”. This is a soft opening…meaning that it is not going to be a well polished service yet! We will have a grand opening for the new service this fall (after we work most of the kinks out). This service provides childcare in our nursery for children under 3.
TRADITIONAL WORSHIP
Sunday mornings at 10:30 AM in the Sanctuary
Our traditional worship service includes many elements you will recognize…with a Sunrise flare! We sing old familiar hymns led by our Worship Choir and Orchestra, we join together in opening liturgy and an affirmation of faith, all with the undercurrent of joy and praise that is part of every Sunrise gathering! Our family worship service is supported by our thriving Children’s and Student’s programs, with Sunday School and a fantastic Children’s Message we can all appreciate. This service also has childcare available in our nursery for children under 3.
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