Blessings for the new school year!

In scripture every important journey begins with a blessing.

One of the most important journeys many of us take is the one that takes us through school. It can be a time of challenges, of fear, of uncertainty. So, it is a good time to reflect and remember we do not journey alone.

On August 28, Peoples UMC will join with many other churches throughout the country and celebrate the start of this school year with a Blessing of the Backpacks. This will be an opportunity for all God’s children to bring their backpacks and school supplies to worship and join in a special blessing.

We will also include a blessing for backpacks and school supplies which have been collected to be donated to schools for those in need. If you would like to help with this effort, please bring them to Peoples on or before Sunday, August 28.

We invite all children, youth and families to bring your backpacks and school supplies to Peoples UMC at 10 am on August 28 and join in a new start for the upcoming school year!