To those who may travel on West River Road in Pleasant Valley, please be aware that the road will be closed on Sunday, May 31st from 9am to noon. The Barkhamsted School PTO will once again be hosting a Fun Run for adults and kids during that time, so for safety sake the road will be closed to traffic during the race hours. Please make find an alternate route if you’re coming to church.

Today was a busy and special day in many ways for PVUMC. We celebrate Memorial Day by remembering those people in the Armed Services of our country who paid the ultimate price for securing our freedom. It is also Pentecost and we celebrate the beginning of our church and remember how the disciples were showered with the Holy Spirit and allowed to continued the work of our Lord.

In addition to that…we celebrate the addition of four new members of our congregation as they prepared for, and participated in the worship service in which they were Confirmed into the church family. These four young persons have spent the past five months studying with Pastor Barbara learning about the church and its foundations. Today we welcomed them…Karmen, Cassie, Axel, and Ayden. Congratulations to you all and WELCOME!!

Shown below is the newsletter for Pleasant Valley United Methodist Church. Our holy week services are:

Maundy Thursday, April 2nd service with communion at 7pm.

Good Friday Service, April 3rd, a Tenebrea Service at 7pm

Easter Sunday Service, April 5th, at 10:00 am

All are welcome to come worship at any and all of the services and share in the joy of the resurrection of our Lord!

Please take a minute to review the newsletter and join us as you can.

Wishing all a joyous season and celebration in our Risen Lord!

From the thrill of Palm Sunday’s entrance to the holy city, through the despair of Good Friday, and the joyous celebration of our risen Christ on Easter Sunday we welcome you to come join in any or all of the opportunities to worship with us. Here are the services for Holy Week:

Sunday, March 29th join us at 10:00 am as we celebrate Palm Sunday with the children passing out palms as they march into the sanctuary.

Thursday, April 2nd join us at 7:00 pm and share the Last Supper with Christ and his disciples. Communion will be served.

Friday, April 3rd gather at 7:00 pm in sadness as we bear witness to the agony and crucifixion of our Lord.

Easter Sunday, April 5th come celebrate with us at 10:00 am as we hear the joyous news that Christ lives! He has risen from the dead and lives again!! Hallelujah!! Blessed be the name of the Lord!

May the peace of the Lord be with you and your loved ones and may you know the joy that comes with knowing Jesus!

Our church newsletter, The Link, is shown below. Please take a moment to look it over and plan to join us for any of the worship opportunities, as well as any of the special events that are coming up. Our church is open to everyone who wants to share our joy in the Lord’s love.

Shown below is the March calendar for the Community Food Bank, housed at the Pleasant Valley United Methodist Church. As noted on the calendar, the food bank is open to any Connecticut resident who is in need of food support. Please note the times the food bank is open as well as the days and times that donations can be made. Any questions or concerns, please note the contact information listed.

My apologies to those who missed the February calendar for the Community Food Bank! Time got away from me but I’ll share the calendar now in the hopes it’s not to late to help someone. The food bank helps anyone in CT in food distress…see the notes at the bottom of the page for open days, days for drop off donations, questions, etc. I’ll do better next month…God willing!! During this cold weather, stay safe and warm wherever you may find yourself.

With the pending arrival of Storm Benjamin on Sunday through Monday, January 25-26, the decision has been made to close the church for Sunday worship service. Everyone is encouraged to stay home, off the roads, to ensure your safety. But should you need to travel, please use the utmost case as you do. We send our sincere thanks to the nurses and doctors, as well as the first responders, fire personnel, road crews, and all other persons who will be doing their best to keep everyone safe.

Due to the snowstorm, there will be no church services this morning at Pleasant Valley United Methodist Church. Drive safely if you have to go anywhere! See you next Sunday!

Shown below is the January calendar for the Community Food Bank. Please note that the normally scheduled opening of the food bank on January 1st will be moved to Friday, January 2nd from 2:00 – 4:00 pm. Please read the text below the calendar which will provide you information regarding weather related closings as well as ways to contact the food bank directly.

We hope that this year brings health and happiness, and most of all peace to our clients and friends.