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Welcome to the Connection Corner at AUMC
 
Hello! I’m glad you were able to find us on the web.  My name is Cynthia Magoon and I serve as the Connections Coordinator here at Aldersgate. Basically, that means I help get people more connected to the church through small groups, Bible studies and various other activities throughout the year. I am passionate about this church and the people who worship here. I believe that when we find our connection to God we lead a more fulfilling life.

At Aldersgate, we believe when you have found a church home you know it right away.  To learn more about our church in a more intimate setting, we hold a coffee with the pastor about every six weeks. This is a chance for newcomers to ask questions and to become members of the church at the next worship service if they choose to do so.   Join us at the next "Coffee with the Pastor".    Come see for yourself what a welcoming place Aldersgate is by joining one of the small groups below or at one of our services on Sunday  ...    I’ll save you a seat! 
 
Scroll down to see a list of groups where you can get involved using whatever time you can afford.

Joyfully, Cynthia Magoon
 
 

Opportunities for Spiritual Growth - Small Groups at Aldersgate

Below you will find a list of small groups currently in place at our church. Feel free to contact the name by each group if you’d like more information. Please contact me if you are interested in starting a new group!

 

For Women Only

For Men Only

For Everybody

Missions

Bible Study

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Deborah Circle

 

This group meets on the first Monday of each month at 7pm in homes of the members. The evening includes devotions, business and a program. The programs vary and include speakers from local charity organizations. This is a very casual group and joining is a great way to make friends in a small group setting.

 

Contact Beth Sanford 425-392-7223.

 

 

 

  

 

    


 


Men’s Breakfast


The men of Aldersgate meet on Tuesday mornings at Lil’ Johns restaurant @ 7:00 am. Join them for breakfast any time!               

 

Contact Marvin Bush 425-746-6779.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


                  
                         

Young at Heart

 

This group meets at church on the first Tuesday of every other month for a potluck dinner followed by a program.

 

Contact

Dorothy Bennett 425-641-0871.

 

  

 

  

             

       

 

Crossroads Meal Program

 

4th Tuesday of the month (providing dinner for those in need)


 

Coordinators:
Michele McGraw

Dave Maybee


Servers:

Julie Strain

 

Food Providers:

Terri Catalani 

Wednesday Morning Group

 

Meets from 9:30 am to 11:00 am in the youth room at church.

 

Contact David Tinney.

 

         

 

 

 

 

                  

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Merry Quilters

 

This group meets on Friday mornings at church year round. Among other projects they make the beautiful quilts Aldersgate gives to each child who is baptized in our church.

 

Contact Phylllis Cass xbuglady@comcast.net

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fly Fishing

 

Periodic trips to the scenic rivers in the area for some peace and tranquility in nature's setting.

 

Contacts

John Wallace.

Pete Narmita.

 

 

   

 

 

Cycling

 

This group meets to ride when the weather cooperates! Usually spring to fall.

 

Contact

Ron Pazan for days and times 425-644-8310.

 

 

    

 

 

 

Hammond House

 

Women’s homeless shelter in Seattle – breakfast 2 Sundays per month

 

Coordinators

Ruth Malone

Cindy Soderberg


 

Contact Katie Olleman at 425-746-1696.

 

 

 

Wednesday Evening Group

 

Meets in the youth room from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm.

 

Contact David Tinney.

                                     

                                                 

 

 

 

                                        

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Knitting Group

 

This group meets once a month at church and create the wonderful prayer shawls available to those in need of comfort.

 

Contact Gretchen Stuenkel 425-453-5034

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

 

 

Hiking

 

Saturday and Sunday afternoon trips after service to Mt. Rainier and other local trails to walk, talk and enjoy God's wonderful creations.  Might even come down from the mountain with a commandment or two :-)

 

Senior High Youth and others welcome too...  Ths is not technical hiking... although one should be in walking shape.

 

Contact

Pete Narmita.

 

 

 

 

Choir

 

The choir sings a wide variety of music during second service September through June and practices on Thursday night.

 

Each year the choir performs a special Christmas concert.

 

During the summer months we have various soloists performing during the service.

 

Contact

Dale Heidal 746-9800.

 

 

 

 

Congregations for the Homeless

 

Lunch and dinner 1 wk/ yr


 

Coordinators

Norma Bush

Beth and Dave Sanford

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

  

 

 

Sunday Morning Adult Class

 

Meets before the second service from 9:15 to 10:15.

 

Contact

Tom Blakney 425-432-2928.

 

 

                                           

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

 

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Sojourners

 

A women’s study and meditation group meeting each Monday from 7:30 to 9:00 pm at the church.

 

Contact Livonia Lowe 425-746-9612.

 

 

Handbell Choir

 

The handbell choir performs about once a month during second service.

 

Contact

Dale Heidal 746-9800..

 

 

TWB: Together We Build
Habitat for Humanity Build

 

2 wks/ yr in August and September

 

Coordinators

Dave Sanford

Karen Yelman

 

 

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Mary Martha


This group meets on the third Thursday of each month (except July and August) at 9:30 am in Room 21 at the church.  

 

In December, the group gathers at a local restaurant for a Christmas luncheon. During the meetings the group takes care of any business items, does some sharing and reads and discusses a portion of a study book.

 

Three months out of the year the Mary Martha Circle serves coffee after the second worship service.

 

Other activities include working with the Merry Quilters and Deborah Circle to plan the spring salad supper in April, the bake sale in December and deciding how the funds raised by these three groups shall be dispersed for mission.

 

All women are welcome.

Contact Lea Fox 425-641-6796. 

 

Praise Band

 

The praise band plays contemporary music during the first service on Sundays at 9:00am.  Vocals, guitar, piano, organ, drums, horn, woodwind, or any instrument.  Not a vocalist or musician, be a "roady" or a recording technician.

 

Contact Dwight Brown.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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St. Andrews/ YMCA Family Village

 

Provide furnishings for 2 apts. as they vacate


Coordinators

Norma Bush

Beth and Dave Sandford


 

Christmas Gifts

Dorothy Bennett

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Technology & Communications

 

Interested in using technology to help bring the congregation together and reachout to the world anytime, anywhere?

 

Contact Pete Narmita.

                                                

Hopelink – Food Bank


Promotion: Norma Bush


Transport Food: Bill and Adah Edwards

Christmas Gifts: Dorothy Bennett

                                                           

 

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Overlake Service League

 

Christmas gifts and food


Coordinator

Dorothy Bennett

 

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Mary Magdalene

 

Toiletries


Transport Donations: Livonia Lowe

Occasional Meals: Youth Group 

                                                       

 

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Night Watch


Occasional meal prep:  Youth Group

 

 

 

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 Missions

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