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Ministry Teams

Christian Girls in Service (CGIS)

 

CGIS organizes our congregation in preparing and serving special dinners for the church, serving families after a memorial service, or family functions when requested.  They often host District and Conference events.

Contact Dianna Bloss for more: umtemple@outlook.com

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Elizabeth Circle

 Elizabeth Circle meets the second Monday of the month at 9:30 AM.

Each year they choose different projects to invest their time, talents and resources. One of their projects every year is making Valentine Candy as a fundraiser to support different organizations such Peace River Center and the United Methodist Children's home.

Contact Dianna Bloss for

more: umtemple@outlook.com 

 

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UM Temple  Choir

 
Adult Choir meets on Wednesday
at 6:00 p.m. in the Choir Room.
Celebration through Worship Leadership!


Our Choir sings traditional anthems that complement the message creating a cohesive theme for each worship service.  Through collaboration with the Music Director, Pastor and Musician worship is coordinated to take our congregation into the heavenly realms to worship and praise our triune God.    Our music ministry is passionate about bringing glory to God through music. Is God calling you to come make a joyful noise with us? We would love for you to join us!  Contact Kiara 

for more: umtemple@outlook.com

2nd half game day

 Senior Ministries (or those who are now in the second half of their first hundred years) hosts game day the third Thursday of each month from noon to 4:00pm. Bring your favorite snack to share and get ready for laughter and fellowship! 

Suggested food themes for the summer, autumn of 2026 and winter of 2027:

5/21/2026

1. Kentucky Derby Day — First Saturday in May; hats, horses, and Southern charm.

2. National Inventors Month — Celebrate creativity with clever or “inventive” foods.

3. Mother’s Day Traditions — Comfort foods inspired by classic family recipes.

6/18/2026

1. Flag Day (June 14) — Red, white, and blue foods.

2. Great Outdoors Month — Picnic‑style dishes.

3. Juneteenth (June 19) — Celebrate freedom with foods inspired by traditional red‑themed dishes.

7/16/2026

1. Independence Day — Classic American picnic foods.

2. National Ice Cream Month — Cold, refreshing dishes.

3. Space Exploration Month — NASA was founded July 29, 1958.

8/20/2026

1. Back‑to‑School — Lunchbox classics.

2. National Sandwich Month — Easy handheld foods.

3. Women’s Equality Day (Aug 26) — Foods honoring women innovators.

9/17/2026

1. Labor Day — Celebrate American workers with hearty comfort foods.

2. Grandparents Day — Nostalgic dishes.

3. Fall Harvest — Apples, squash, and early autumn flavors.

10/15/2026

1. Halloween — Orange & black foods.

2. Oktoberfest — German‑inspired dishes.

3. National Book Month — Foods inspired by classic stories.

11/19/2026

1. Thanksgiving — Harvest foods.

2. Native American Heritage Month — Corn, beans, squash.

3. Veterans Day — Patriotic comfort foods.

12/17/2026

1. Holiday Traditions Around the World

2. Winter Solstice — Warm, comforting foods.

3. 12 Days of Christmas — Fun symbolic dishes.

1/21/2027

1. New Year Traditions — Lucky foods.

2. National Soup Month

3. MLK Day — Foods symbolizing unity and community.

2/18/2027

1. Valentine’s Day — Red foods, heart‑healthy dishes.

2. Black History Month — Dishes inspired by African American culinary heritage.

3. Presidents Day — Foods from early American kitchens.

3/18/2027

1. St. Patrick’s Day — Green foods.

2. Women’s History Month — Foods honoring women chefs.

3. Spring Equinox — Fresh, bright flavors.

4/15/2027

1. Easter Season — Light spring foods.

2. Earth Day (April 22) — Plant‑based dishes.

3. National Garden Month — Fresh herbs and veggies.

For more information contact Evelyn Rainey: Evelyn@evelynrainey.com

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