If you would like to join the church or would just like to learn more about Parrish UMC, this is your opportunity. Our New Member Luncheon will be next Sunday, April 25th at 12:15pm in the Sanctuary. Anyone wishing to become a member of PUMC should plan to attend. On Sunday May 1st, people completing the class will be received into membership. Everyone is welcome - long time visitors, spouses of church members and new guests. Please let us know by calling or emailing the church office (941-776-1539 or lynn@parrishumc.com) to RSVP.

The Counseling Ministry at PUMC is a ministry of the church available for those in need of help. This ministry is somewhat different than many counseling or therapy models in that it is an informal, conversational way of relating to the person coming for help. Time and care are taken to listen well to understand the person’s story and what has brought them in. The person seeking help and the counselor work together to uncover areas that may be contributing to the problem at hand. Our lives are lived out through relationships with ourselves, others, and God. We all have problems in life and sometimes need someone to come alongside us to help untangle and understand these overlapping areas in our lives. This ministry seeks to provide wise counsel.

At PUMC, Patricia Hamilton is the counselor on staff available to help. Patricia has a Master’s Degree in Biblical Counseling and has been a member of PUMC since 1997. Her ministry is a confidential, guiding relationship with others which is birthed and guided by prayer. If you have any questions about this ministry or would like to meet with Patricia, you may call her at 941-722-0741 or email her at patricia@parrishumc.com.

Watch for more details and how to register for the following upcoming events:

SunCoast Blood Mobile - May 23rd

VBS (Vacation Bible School) - July 18th thru 23rd. For immediate questions, you may contact Ethel Pawley at ethel@parrishumc.com.

Here's some current photos of the progress happening on the new Worship Center and surrounding area.

This is the front of the building. On the right you can see the drive through portico.

This is an aerial view showing the Worship Center, wet pond, dry pond and parking.

Collection of Pill Bottles is resuming! If you are new to Parrish UMC, we collect pill bottles for inclusion in shipments of medical supplies in developing countries or for shredding and recycling. Thanks to a church member stepping forward, we will continue to collect pill bottles. Collection containers will be located in the main church entrance and in the Gathering Place. Please note this is only for amber colored prescription bottles and their lids. Vitamin bottles should be recycled at home.