4/2: Preparing for Easter

WPUMC Family and Friends: 

For the coming weeks, we will continue to send out Monday and Thursday emails to keep you updated on the church and our responses to the COVID-19 situation. Keep updated with information on our Facebook page ("Washington Park UMC") and here on our website.

Pastor's Message
Watch Rev. Jamielee's message on YouTube.

Palm Sunday: Pictures Needed by Tomorrow!
Be a part of our Palm Parade! Watch Rev. Sandi's tutorial to make your own Palm Leaf at home! Then take a picture of you and your palm and email it to  pastor@washparkumc.org by TOMORROW, April 3rd to be a part of our "Palm Parade" slide show.

Communion
This Sunday is also our regular Communion Sunday. Our Bishop has given clergy in this time of social distancing the freedom to celebrate this sacred meal even in our virtual setting. Please gather some bread and a drink and join worship at 9:30 am via Facebook Live to celebrate this important sacrament together.

Virtual Sunday School
Join Miss Sheri for a virtual Sunday School experience this Sunday, April 5th from 10:30-11am. To join virtual Sunday School, join the "Park Kids" page on Facebook, and Miss Sheri will go live at 10:30am. If you have any questions, please contact childrensministry@washparkumc.org.

Easter Preparation
You can help us with our Easter preparations! Our Living Cross has been an important symbol in our neighborhood at Eastertime. This year, since we will not be able to gather in person on Easter Sunday, we ask that you help prepare by making flowers at home! Below are a few links to tutorials on how to make paper flowers.

On the Saturday before Easter (April 11th), we will have the cross outside on the lawn (if the weather is bad, the cross will be in the courtyard). Throughout the day, please come over to church and place your flower/s on the cross. Please make a point not to congregate with others and keep appropriate social distance while helping us prepare for our Easter celebration!
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Paper Flower DIY videos on YouTube: 

• Paper Hyacinth Flower Making
• DIY Paper Flower for Kids
• Paper Flower Craft for Kids